COLUMN: When we hear racist sentiments, we must challenge it
By Nancy Stapleton, a Fall River resident
As a privileged white person, I can choose to turn off the news, stop scrolling through Twitter and pretend that what’s happening in the U.S. doesn’t affect or...
Dr. Strang provides clarity on COVID-19 exposure close contacts
WAVERLEY: Dr. Robert Strang offered some clarity regarding those who may have come into contact with someone identified as a close contact for a COVID-19 exposure at Waverley Memorial Elementary.
The person identified was a...
OP-ED: Vaccination, trust in science and patience is the only way out of this...
By Linda Silas
A COVID-free future is within our reach – a future where it's safe to hug again and where our smiles no longer need to be hidden behind a mask. To get there, we...
Dr. Strang inaugural recipient of award in his name
HALIFAX: The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his honour.
The Dr. Robert...
Blizzard warning for Fall River
Construction of Dairy Queen set for August; to open March 1, 2020
FALL RIVER: The rumours are true. Dairy Queen is coming to Fall River.
Peggy Rust confirmed to The Laker on May 27...
Community for Calum fundraiser set for May 4 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Organizers are putting the final touches on an event aimed at showing the community support for one of their own.
This Saturday night May 4 at the LWF Hall at 843 Fall River...
“It feels like you’re in a bit of a jigsaw puzzle.”
Deagle Gammon talks about the first
weeks as an HRM councillor
FALL RIVER: It’s been a whirlwind six days for newly elected District 1 Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon as she learns the ropes of being...
Woman ‘lucky’ to not be injured after harrowing collision
WINDSOR JUNCTION:
A Fall River-area woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening
injuries after a harrowing single-vehicle collision in Windsor Junction
on Nov. 12.
As rain was coming down, firefighters from Station 45
Fall River...
Streatch makes it official; believes ‘stability, continuity’ needed for COVID19 recovery in HRM, District...
FALL RIVER: What may have been the worst kept secret was made official on Aug 4.
Steve Streatch officially announced he would be re-offering to be the representative for District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley. That...
MacKenzie, Spence take step towards Paris 2024 Olympic journey
WAVERLEY: Two athletes from Cheema have taken a step closer to dreams of competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic games.
Craig Spence of Dartmouth has been named to the Canoe Kayak Canada team for the...