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...
Learning the importance of 911
WAVERLEY: Students in Grade 2 at Waverley Memorial Elementary School (WMES) had a special visitor to their classroom in late October.
Halifax District RCMP Const. Craig Foley, the community policing officer and school resource officer...
Spider Lake residents want Rogers to hang up on cell tower proposal
WAVERLEY: Looking out the back patio window at Patrick Watson’s home on Willowhill Ridge Road in Waverley, you’re greeted by a swath of trees that on an otherwise sunny day would present a taste...