Blackburn seeking fix for troubling intersection
BEAVER BANK: The local councillor is hoping a staff report from HRM staff will finally set in motion a plan to fix the troublesome intersection at Windgate Drive and Beaver Bank Road.
Lisa Blackburn’s request...
Residents petition against development
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Jay Cameron, one of the leaders of a group opposed to the proposed development on Ingram Drive as it is, hands in more than 400 signed petitions from residents in the Fall...
Road work continues next week in Waverley
WAVERLEY: Residents in Waverley are being advised that road construction between Spider Lake and Silversides subdivision is expected to continue next week, Monday to Wednesday, weather permitting.
Victoria Martin, Senior Communications spokeswoman with HRM, said...
Hearing from constituents on Summer Tour
OAKFIELD: MP Darrell Samson, the representative for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, was spotted handing out freezies to young and old at Oakfield Provincial Park on July 16.
He was hearing from those he saw on various topics from...
Robin McElroy’s kindness shines through
FALL RIVER: The kindness of Robin McElroy won’t soon be forgotten by Fred Crooks and his family.
Crooks was driving an asphalt sealing truck with a trailer which had a passenger when he didn’t see...
VIDEO: Showing appreciation to our volunteer firefighters
The HRM Parks & Rec youth group at the Snow Centre held a BBQ for volunteer firefighters in Wellington, Grand Lake, Waverley, and Fall River on July 17 before training. They even washed the...
Open-air burning ban imposed by HRM Fire
FALL RIVER: Given the dry conditions, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency is advising residents that an open-air burning ban is now in effect for the entire municipality.
Brendan Elliott, spokesman with HRM, the ban is...
Chute looking to gain experience at world waterskiing championships
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The water on Third Lake is still and calm on this mid-July morning. But shortly, it will come alive with the roar of the boat’s engine and the water-ski’s from Olivia Chute.
It’s...
Road work to cause delays in Waverley
WAVERLEY: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents and motorists that road construction will take place tomorrow, July 13, on Waverley Road between Silverside Drive and Spike Lake Road.
Crews will be on site from...
Waverley Legion getting ventilation upgrades
WAVERLEY: Liberal MLA Bill Horne, the representative for Waverley-Fall River- Beaver Bank, has announced $10,000 in funding for the Waverley Legion.
The funding is administered through the government’s Legion Capital Assistance Program.
“I’m proud to be...