Blackburn explains vote to approve HRP budget increase request at Board of Police Commissioners
Councillor Deagle Gammon listened to
discussion to be bettered informed
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: The councillor for Middle/Upper Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank explained why she voted to approve the $2 million funding request from Halifax Regional Police.
Lisa Blackburn...
Lions Xmas Express launches food drive in support of families impacted by COVID19
FALL RIVER: It might not be Christmas time, but the Fall River Lions Christmas Express is stepping up to help those struggling due to the COVID19 pandemic.
In a release to The Laker News, Stephanie...
U.S. sponsorship program Gardening Know How selects Elmsdale Community Garden for grant
ELMSDALE: An East Hants community garden is one of two from Canada to receive support for 2023 from a US initiative named Gardening Know How.
Gardening Know How is the foremost online resource for gardening...
Budding entrepreneurs: K-9 Cookies a hit in Fall River Village
PHOTO: Connor and Kensi Wootton of Fall River hold two bags of their K-9 Cookies, which they bake themselves for dogs and cats on their street. (Submitted photo)
FALL RIVER: Who says dogs can’t be...
The Oval closing for PEI 2023 Canada Games competition events
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Emera Oval will be closed beginning Saturday, Feb. 18 and is tentatively scheduled to re-open on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
This closure is to facilitate...
Best friends collect $1,000 for SPCA from birthday donations to help pets affected by...
WAVERLEY: Two nine-year-old girls are making sure the four-legged fur babies of those families impacted by the wildfires in Tantallon and Hammonds Plains have all the support they can get.
Liv Noack of Fall River...
Let’s brighten the day of a senior at Ivy Meadows in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A program aimed at ensuring the elderly are not left feeling lonely during the COVID19 pandemic is getting started for a local Continuing Care Community facility in Beaver Bank.
It is similar to...
COVID19: Personal trainer staying positive despite impact on business
FALL RIVER: A fitness and wellness specialist feels fortunate as a small business owner to not have some of the same worries other due because of the shutdown of businesses due to COVID19.
Deborah Hann,...
Closure of Natural Resources Education Centre about efficiencies, collaboration, DNRR says
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT: The closing of the Natural Resources Education Centre (NREC) at the end of the summer is being made to improve workforce collaboration and efficiencies, a spokesperson for the Department of Natural Resources...
Province has failed seniors: Houston
ENFIELD: The Leader of then PC Party says Nova Scotians are realizing how the province is failing their greatest generation, our seniors.
During a stop in Enfield on Aug. 6, Tim Houston answered questions from...