Running for Denise: Schwarzwald Run for the Cure exceeds fundraising goal
MAIN PHOTO: Denise’s Posse leads the participants in the walk out onto Robert Street in Fall River. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: It was more than any ordinary walk for friends…
Run for the Cure: Wellington family raises more than $3,000 for metastatic breast cancer
WELLINGTON: On an early sunny Sunday afternoon more than 20 people gathered outside the Hart driveway ready to join the family in their neighbourhood CIBC Run for the Cure. Because…
Francis excited to be drafted by Flames; ready to put in hard work
SYDNEY: Hard work and heart is what got Ryan Francis to the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. And it’s what landed him on the radar…
VIDEO: #AsktheCandidates District 1 HRM forum provides answers to residents questions
FALL RIVER: The four candidates vying to represent District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley answered 16 pertinent questions chosen among the 50 submitted by residents to The Laker News during the…
Lions Xmas Express counting on community for continued support due to COVID19 restrictions
Organizers confirm no Lions Christmas Parade, school food drives this year FALL RIVER: The Lions Christmas Express will look different this holiday season. Like many things, with COVID19 health guideline…
Ibraheem family welcomed to Canada, N.S. with (distanced) open arms
MAIN PHOTO: Ahmad and Hala Ibraheem share an emotional embrace as they realize they are beginning their new life in their new home, Canada, after arriving at Halifax Stanfield Airport.…
Business Feature: Glow Event store has all your Halloween tricks and treats
BAYERS LAKE: If you’re looking to get your scare on, then the Glow Halloween store has all your ghoul and goblins need for this Halloween. While some have thought COVID19…
Quick response in Beaver Bank prevents further fire damage
BEAVER BANK: The quick response of firefighters prevented further damage from a fire in the wee hours of Oct. 4 on Galloway Drive in Beaver Bank. Gord West, District Chief…
WCA aims to bring awareness of speeding with installation of signs
WAVERLEY: A simple tweet from a local Waverley resident has led to the purchase of three speed signs for the Waverley Community Association (WCA) aimed at bringing a form of…
Locals, including Dr. Strang, set to rappel for Make-A-Wish
BAYERS LAKE: Four local residents, including the provincial chief medical officer of health, are set to become like Spiderman–all for a good cause this weekend in Downtown Halifax. Dr. Robert…