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PHOTOS: Christmas on the Canal brings spirit of the season to Fall River

FALL RIVER: Despite the cold weather, hundreds came out for Christmas on the Canal in Fall River on Dec. 1, celebrating the kick off of the holiday season. The Lions Christmas Express...

A Q & A with volunteer firefighter Station Chiefs on their need

WELLINGTON: Recently, The Laker sat down with the local Station Chiefs of volunteer fire departments in Waverley; Fall River; Wellington/Grand Lake; and Goffs. The sitdown chat inside the Fall River Tim Hortons was done to...

Junk Works up for two Halifax Chamber of Commerce awards

FALL RIVER: A business owned and operated by a Fall River family is a finalist for two Halifax Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business Awards. Junk Works Halifax is a finalist for Innovative Business of the...

Janice Landry’s latest book, “Silver Linings”, details uplifting stories

FALL RIVER: The latest writing from Halifax author Janice Landry is all about life’s “Silver Linings.” Landry’s recent release, from Pottersfield Press, details stories of gratitude and resiliency from the 15 inspiring Canadians from five...

Lady Dragons soar over Knights in home opener at Lockview High

FALL RIVER: Camryn Giddens of the Lockview Dragons comes in to put the ball up for a basket, only to have the hand of a Millwood defender block the shot, thwarting...

PHOTOS: Remembrance Day service well attended in Waverley

WAVERLEY: The annual Remembrance Day service held in Waverley-and the one in Windsor Junction--combined to see an estimated 1,500 residents turn out to pay their respects to those who served for the freedom we...

PHOTOS: Georges P. Vanier remembers

FALL RIVER: The men and women who went overseas and fought for the freedom Canada has today were remembered in a very well-done Remembrance Day service at Georges P. Vanier Junior High on Nov....

Making Christmas filled with joy for those serving Canada around the world

WMES Grade 2 students pen Christmas letters for Armed Forces members WAVERLEY: Grade 2 students at Waverley Memorial School want to ensure Canadian Armed Forces personnel who are away from family during the...
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Hockey for Hope: Jacob Project making donation to Hope Cottage through Bedford minor hockey...

WAVERLEY: A Waverley teen is thinking about others first this holiday season. Jake Boudreau, a student at Lockview High, operates The Jacob Project, an initiative he started some five years ago to help those in...
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Fall River company wins Peak Award

FALL RIVER: A Fall River contractor has received accolades from the Canadian Home Builders Association (N.S.) for a project it built at a local school. Gerald Mitchell Contracting received the Most Outstanding Special Project honour...
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