OPINION: Presidency bid or fishing for likes?
The race for presidency has become entertainment news.
And I, for one, have never been more proud to be Canadian. Although, I am starting to worry about our neighbours to the south.
Actually, I’ve been worried...
Seniors Friendly Centre’s future discussed
FALL RIVER: Keeping the Seniors Friendly Centre in Fall River for the communities use might be more difficult than first thought—and it could all come down to dollars and cents.
At a public meeting, John...
Hard work paying off for Emily Turple
FALL RIVER: Emily Turple is showing that hard work pays off.
In just two years, the 13-year-old Fall River girl has gone from playing the role of a simple party guest in Nutcracker to the...
BBKCC looking to compile list of volunteers
BEAVER BANK: The Beaver Bank-Kinsac Community Centre (BBKCC) is sending out a plea to the community for volunteers.
In a notice sent out and posted to the BBKCC’s Facebook page and website, the volunteer board...
Decision at last: community groups getting HRM money
FLETCHERS LAKE: A pair of community projects selected to receive money from the leftover Fall River/Fletchers Lake sidewalk fund have finally received approval from HRM regional council.
A multi-sports field being built by the Fall...
Volunteer firefighters in HRM get boost
WAVERLEY: Volunteer firefighters will be getting an increase in their honorarium after HRM regional council passed a motion that would up what they receive.
One of the stalwart supporters of increasing the honorarium they get...
Theft of vehicles, break-and-enter reported to police
WELLINGTON: Halifax District RCMP report two vehicle thefts and a break-and-enter in the area over the past few days, according to the Crimemapping website.
On Nov. 1, police received a report of a stolen vehicle...
Lions Christmas Parade set for Nov. 27
FALL RIVER: Santa’s Elves are hard at work planning the excitement to kickoff the Christmas season in Fall River.
Organizers have confirmed the date for the annual Fall River and Area Lions Christmas Parade. It...
Deagle-Gammon has no regrets
FALL RIVER: Cathy Deagle-Gammon may have lost the battle to be the HRM representative for District 1, but she’s taking solace in her showing at the polls in her rookie foray into municipal politics.
Deagle-Gammon...
Streatch ready to be District 1’s voice at City Hall
FALL RIVER: Steve Streatch knows he has a lot of work ahead of him.
Just moments after his Oct. 15 HRM municipal election win was confirmed, the Elderbank resident acknowledged he has been given the...