Streatch, Blackburn echo concerns of CFL stadium on HRM taxpayers
BEAVER BANK: Two
local councillors have no will to see a CFL stadium built in Shannon
Park if it means HRM writing a cheque and taxpayers being what they see
as unduly impacted.
Lisa Blackburn,...
Local students to be engaged in Student Vote for federal election
FALL RIVER:
Students in the Fall River-Waverley area will be among those engaged
during the federal election as part of Student Vote, a program run by
CIVIX.
Student Vote is an authentic learning program that...
Regional centre, RCMP explain protocol when it comes to threats at schools
After rumour left parents worried, The Laker asked HRCE and police about process
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional
Centre for Education (HRCE) and Halifax District RCMP take threats
towards the safety of staff...
Speed bumps coming for some Fall River area streets
WINDSOR JUNCTION: HRM is cracking down on speeding
on several area residential streets in a pair of highly populated
subdivisions as part of traffic calming measures aimed at making them
safer for everyone.
Winley Drive...
Motorcyclist sustains minor injuries in Fall River collision
FALL RIVER: A
motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what was believed to be
non-life-threatening injuries after a two vehicle collision on Hwy 2 by
Coach Ave. mid-afternoon on Sept. 22.
Traffic was slowed near...
LHS issues letter on students caught vaping on school grounds
FALL RIVER: After
hearing concerns from parents regarding vaping inside and outside of
Lockview High School, the Fall River-based school’s administration team
has sent home a letter to parents outlying the punishment going forward,
...
VIDEO: Community continues searching for missing Beaver Bank dog
BEAVER BANK: Here is a short video interview with Chloe the Dog's owner on the search, and what the community support means to them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5gGAb5jWE
Help the RCMP find missing teen Haven Theriault
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating 18-year-old Haven Lisa Theriault who was last seen on September 11 in New Glasgow. She was last heard from on September...
Recognizing retiring volunteer firefighter
FALL RIVER: A retirement celebration was recently held for Station 45 volunteer firefighter Norm Lavoie at the department in Fall River.
Lavoie was retiring after 33 years as a volunteer firefighter. He...
Fall River woman wins $100k TAG draw
FALL RIVER:
A Fall River woman says she will keep playing Salsa Bingo and TAG even
after having her numbers ring up as winners in the Aug. 29 TAG draw.
Charlotte Redden matched all six...