Fletchers Lake family grateful for support after daughter seriously injured in hit-and-run
FLETCHERS LAKE: The family of a young woman from Fletchers Lake who was hit while crossing Robie Street in Halifax on July 21 is receiving an outpouring amount of support from the community.
Lucy Sharpe,...
WFRBB: Submit your questions for The Laker News/FRABA Candidates Forum Aug. 3
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The Laker News is partnering with the Fall River & Area Business Association (FRABA) to co-host a Candidates Forum with the provincial election candidates for the Aug. 17 provincial election.
The Candidates...
Man faces impaired driving charges after “violent” Mount Uniacke crash
MOUNT UNIACKE: A 30-year-old Mount Uniacke man faces charges of impaired driving after a single-vehicle collision on July 18 on Etter Road.
Local firefighters responded along with EHS to the scene after the 911 call...
Pet of the Week – July 23, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for July 23, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw.
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...
NDP announce same-day/next-day mental health clinics if elected
The following is a release from the NDP:
LOWER SACKVILLE: NDP Leader Gary Burrill spoke with Jay Aaron Roy, owner of Cape and Cowl Comics in Sackville, about the need Roy has seen for better...
PC’s release election platform ‘Solutions for Nova Scotians’
The following is a release from the NS PC Party.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians looking for a family doctor, struggling to pay their bills or unable to afford timely universal mental health services, will be provided...
HANTS EAST: Submit your questions for the Chamber/The Laker News candidates debate
EAST HANTS: The Laker News is partnering with the East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce to co-host a 2021 Provincial Election Candidates Forum on Aug 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
It will be livestreamed...
Birthday milestone: Former Fall River resident turns 100
FALL RIVER: Sarah Brown may no longer live in Fall River, but she certainly has many memories from her 44 years that she called it home.
On July 24, Brown, who now lives in Lower...
Water service expected to return to normal in Waverley, Lakeview, WJ areas July 21
From Halifax Water:
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Halifax Water and our contractor, Dexter Construction, are undertaking significant work at the intersection of Cobequid Road and Glendale Avenue.
Part of this work involves the connection of the new section...
Halifax Water issues travel advisory for Cobequid Road from July 16-19
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From Halifax Water:
WINDSOR JUNCTION/FALL RIVER: Beginning last night, July 16, at 6 p.m., Halifax Water and our contractor, Dexter Construction, will be connecting the new section of water main on Cobequid Road to...