VIDEO STORY: Pat does Drop Zone Halifax for Easter Seals N.S.
HALIFAX: The Laker News’ Pat Healey had a big feat to tackle on Sept. 22– rappelling down the tallest office building east of Quebec, all for a good cause. Easter…
Deagle Gammon speaks about importance of keeping Lakeview in District 1 at UARB hearing
LAKEVIEW: The local councillor is hopeful the NS UARB will support the recommendation to keep Lakeview in District 1. Cathy Deagle Gammon spoke at the recently held UARB hearing into…
New MRA trail named Whalen Way in honour of long-time volunteers
MILFORD: Two long-time volunteers with the Milford Recreation Association were bestowed a special honour during Celebration Day on Sept. 23. When people think of Milford Rec Hall, the names of…
Teams hit, run hard during Braeden Bannister Memorial tournament
LANTZ: The sounds of fun and excitement echoed from Peter Smith Memorial ballfield in Lantz all weekend long. It was from the teams competing on both fields at the ballfield,…
Ballet dancer from Dartmouth encourages others to take leap as NBS auditions hit Halifax
DARTMOUTH: A dancer from Dartmouth is encouraging others to step up and give it a try as auditions for the National Ballet School heads out across Canada, with a stop…
UPDATED: Waverley road closure advisory
WAVERLEY: The following advisory was issued by HRM for SEPT. 30-Oct. 1. This work had been scheduled for Sept. 23-24. Road Closure – Waverley Road Location: Waverley Road, adjacent to…
Deagle Gammon coy on re-offering for 2024 HRM municipal election
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon isn’t ready to show her card hand just yet on if she will seek re-election next October 2024 during HRM’s municipal election. She said…
N.S. RCMP begin consultations to form apology for historical use of street checks
DARTMOUTH: To inform an apology the Nova Scotia RCMP will be making to African Nova Scotians and all people of African descent for the harm caused by the historical use…
Lack of police presence continues to be hot topic for Deagle Gammon
FALL RIVER: RCMP officers can’t be everywhere despite people, like residents in District 1, wanting them to be. That’s one comment that Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon gave The Laker News…
Standing room only crowd cheers Ann Steele’s debut release of Waverley Town ‘O
WAVERLEY: It’s not often that a musical performance on wing night at the Waverley Legion is standing room only. However, Thursday night Sept. 14 was a different story. While it…