Questions, concerns on seniors project mount ahead of meeting
FALL RIVER: The local councillor is already fielding lots of questions by phone and email from residents who are cool to the idea of the proposed seniors housing development on the Carr Farm Property...
Big thanks for years of support
WINDSOR JUNCTION: On March 11, Grace and Sam Cameron of Windsor Junction, on behalf of the children that attend and use the Windsor Junction Community Centre (WJCC), and dad Jay presented a card of...
Streatch lukewarm to budget direction
FALL RIVER: The local councillor for Fall River doesn’t like the direction this year’s HRM budget discussions are heading.
Steve Streatch, the representative for Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley, said the vibe he is getting during discussions...
Dealing with the stressors of life
FALL RIVER: Cathy Caswell might have just what the doctor ordered in dealing with the stressors of life, especially given the overwhelming and pressures surrounding the recent teachers spat with the government.
Caswell, of Waverley,...
Concerns from teachers a “rude awakening” for school board rep
WELLINGTON: The Halifax Regional School Board (HRSB) representative for the Fall River area told those at an Education Town Hall that what she was hearing from teachers was a “rude awakening” for her.
Bridget Ann...
Johns grabs PC nomination in Sackville-Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: The former Councillor for District 14 Middle/Upper Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank has won the PC Party nomination for Sackville-Beaver Bank for the upcoming provincial election.
At a nomination meeting on March 9, Brad Johns defeated...
UPDATED: Wellington Connector gets green light
WELLINGTON: Commuting in the Wellington and Fall River area is about to get a little easier.
At a quickly-arranged funding announcement on March 2, Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook Liberal MP Darrell Samson, along with Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank Liberal...
Downtown Halifax Wi-Fi debate contentious among councillors
FALL RIVER: Getting Wi-Fi in Downtown Halifax created a lot of uncertainty and discussion in council chambers, and both local councillors were unsure what the outcome would be.
Steve Streatch, the councillor representing Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit...
Wellington Connector gets funding
Federal Liberal MP Darrell Samson, along with Central Nova MP Sean Fraser were on hand with Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank Liberal MLA Bill Horne for a surprise announcement on March 2. It took place at...
Horne at ease with Bill 75 vote decision
FALL RIVER: Bill Horne is at ease with his decision to vote yes to Bill 75, despite friendships he has with several teachers and loud pleas from some in the community he represents to...