Streatch, Blackburn echo concerns of CFL stadium on HRM taxpayers
BEAVER BANK: Two local councillors have no will to see a CFL stadium built in Shannon Park if it means HRM writing a cheque and taxpayers being what they see…
Local students to be engaged in Student Vote for federal election
FALL RIVER: Students in the Fall River-Waverley area will be among those engaged during the federal election as part of Student Vote, a program run by CIVIX. Student Vote is…
Regional centre, RCMP explain protocol when it comes to threats at schools
After rumour left parents worried, The Laker asked HRCE and police about process FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) and Halifax District RCMP take threats towards the…
Speed bumps coming for some Fall River area streets
WINDSOR JUNCTION: HRM is cracking down on speeding on several area residential streets in a pair of highly populated subdivisions as part of traffic calming measures aimed at making them…
Motorcyclist sustains minor injuries in Fall River collision
FALL RIVER: A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what was believed to be non-life-threatening injuries after a two vehicle collision on Hwy 2 by Coach Ave. mid-afternoon on Sept.…
LHS issues letter on students caught vaping on school grounds
FALL RIVER: After hearing concerns from parents regarding vaping inside and outside of Lockview High School, the Fall River-based school’s administration team has sent home a letter to parents outlying…
VIDEO: Community continues searching for missing Beaver Bank dog
BEAVER BANK: Here is a short video interview with Chloe the Dog’s owner on the search, and what the community support means to them.
Help the RCMP find missing teen Haven Theriault
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Haven Lisa Theriault who was last seen on September 11 in New Glasgow. She was last heard…
Recognizing retiring volunteer firefighter
FALL RIVER: A retirement celebration was recently held for Station 45 volunteer firefighter Norm Lavoie at the department in Fall River. Lavoie was retiring after 33 years as a volunteer…
Fall River woman wins $100k TAG draw
FALL RIVER: A Fall River woman says she will keep playing Salsa Bingo and TAG even after having her numbers ring up as winners in the Aug. 29 TAG draw.…