Wong finding balance as MLA, Advanced Education minister
FALL RIVER: Being the Minister of Advanced Education isn’t taking away from representing those who voted him in, said Brian Wong. The MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank was asked that…
Canada Games creates memories for three cross country skiers
CHARLOTTETOWN: As the 2023 Canada Games competition wraps up, three local cross country skiiers will take away fond memories of their participation with Team Nova Scotia. Jack MacMillan; Grace McIntyre;…
Lantz man taken to hospital with serious injuries after mvc
UPPER NINE MILE RIVER: A 19-year-old Lantz man has suffered serious injuries following a collision on Feb. 25. Cpl. Jared Ryan said officers from East Hants RCMP, along with local…
Fall River’s Austin to perform in Summerside as part of Canada Games’ Illumination Festival
FALL RIVER: The Canada Games aren’t just about athletes showcasing their talent and skill, but also for the musical performers as part of the Illumination Festival. One of those artists…
MEH makes “strategic investment” with purchase of former rail line
MAITLAND: The Municipality of East Hants (MEH) has made a “strategic investment” by acquiring a former rail line that runs between Maitland and Stanley. In a release, MEH said at…
Legacy campaign underway for new, accessible bleachers at Lockview High
MAIN PHOTO: Student council members Lauren Peveril; Cam Giddens; Jayne Belliveau; and Ella Wilson spoke to The Laker News on why they wanted to take on such an endeavour and…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: FRABA hosts Heritage Day family skate
LOWER SACKVILLE: A February holiday mainstay was back this past Monday, Feb. 20. The annual Holiday Family skate held by the Fall River and Area Business Association 9FRABA) took place…
RCMP make “significant seizure” during Maritime drug bust
DARTMOUTH: The RCMP have made what they are calling a ‘significant seizure’ of street-level drugs between PEI and N.S., including the most ever MDMA in Nova Scotia. Const. Chad Morrison,…
Flames win regional hoops title; host provincials March 3-5
SPRINGHILL: The Hants North Flames are regional Division 3 boys basketball champions. After the weekend storm postponed action a day (as host Springhill was closed on Friday), play was split…
Hyde’s Bridge construction confirmed to start in June
LANTZ: The province has awarded the tender to replace Hyde’s Bridge in Lantz to Dexter Construction. The province confirmed the awarding of the contract in a letter to residents who…