Blackburn, Streatch appointed to HRM council committees, boards
BEAVER BANK: The two local councillors will have a full plate with Halifax Regional council, outside of representing their constituents concerns to their colleagues.
Lisa Blackburn, the representative for District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank, and...
Streatch provides update on development
FALL RIVER: The local councillor provided a short update on a proposed development set for Ingram Drive in Fall River—one that has raised the ire of some residents who live in the neighbourhood.
The residents...
Beach access project gaining traction
FALL RIVER: Getting waterfront access for residents of Fall River is a project the local councillor has top of his agenda for this coming summer.
Councillor Steve Streatch said the waterfront access will be gained...
Dragons football holding Chase the Ace
FALL RIVER: A dream that Ian Avery and the Fall River Dragons football association have had for several years is closer to becoming a reality, and now they’re on the goal line looking for...
Opinion: Teacher pleads with Premier to do the right thing
Editor's note: This is a letter that was sent to Premier Stephen McNeil.
Dear Premier McNeil,
I am a 20-year veteran teacher in Nova Scotia. I implore you to listen to what I am and my...
Hwy 2 businesses will benefit from city water: FRABA president
FALL RIVER: The president of the Fall River and Area Business Association (FRABA) believes bringing city water along Highway 2 will only benefit businesses, several who are members, on that stretch.
Faye Coady was responding...
Water project’s scope, costs unveiled
FALL RIVER: The water study looking at the costing to bring city water down Fall River Road and all the way to just past Inn on the Lake on Highway 2 indicates it’s doable...
Planning for Keloose’s 40th year begins
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The 40th anniversary of Keloose is shaping up to be an excitement filled weekend of fun.
The first meeting of the Keloose Committee was held on Jan. 29 at the LWF Hall in...
Teachers need continued support of parents
FALL RIVER: A teacher in Fall River believes the third time won’t be the charm when he and his colleagues vote on a tentative agreement their union reached with the provincial government on Feb....
Haworth named Athlete of the Week
WAVERLEY: A volleyball player from Waverley has been selected as the G2 Athlete of the Week for Dalhousie University for the week ending Feb. 5.
Tori Haworth, a medical science student at Dalhousie, helped the...