Road work planned for Waverley Dec. 9
WAVERLEY: Residents of the Waverley area are being advised of road work being performed today, Dec. 9, on Waverley Road between Lake Charles and Spider Lake Roads.
In a release, HRM says crews will be...
Lions Xmas Express seeking food donations
FALL RIVER: Before the Lions Christmas Parade on Dec. 4, organizers with the Lions Christmas Express food drive were more than worried they would not be able to meet the demand this year.
However, after...
Better solutions than a ‘ditch tax’, councillors say
FALL RIVER: The two HRM councillors for the Lakes area both feel council made a mistake when they implemented what is better known as the ditch tax some 10 years ago.
Steve Streatch, the representative...
Celebrating their accomplishments
SCOTIABANK CENTRE: For three Ash Lee Jefferson School students, WE Day Atlantic 2016 was much more than a celebration of their accomplishments from the past year—it was about learning how we’re all the same,...
Water project in Fall River green lighted
FALL RIVER: Extending the Halifax Water boundary to allow city water to flow down Fall River Road received unanimous support from HRM regional Council last month.
Councillor Steve Streatch said he can remember when he...
Councillors Corner with Lisa Blackburn
Councillor send message of the season to residents
LOWER SACKVILLE: The local councillor for the Beaver Bank area is wishing her constituents all the best, and encouraging them to help others in need this holiday...
Councillors Corner with Steve Streatch
No word from developer on contentious Ingram Drive development
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The local councillor says he as of yet doesn’t know much about a proposed development that has residents concerned and worried.
Steve Streatch said he...
Lockview students stand up for teachers
FALL RIVER: Jacqueline Brideau isn’t sure where she would be if it wasn’t for the leadership and guidance from her school teachers.
That’s why the Lockview High School student joined approximately 150 other students at...
Horne undecided as teacher legislation debate set to begin
FALL RIVER: Bill Horne knows the biggest decision of his current political tenure as an MLA awaits him, but he remains unsure of what that decision will be.
Speaking to The Laker before walking in...
Province closing schools on Monday
Editor’s note: The following was just released from the Department of Education
HALIFAX: Beginning Monday, Dec. 5, all public schools in Nova Scotia will be closed to students to ensure students’ safety, Education Minister Karen...