From the Cruiser – Feb. 8 to Feb. 15
Brought to you by: EAST HANTS: During the week of Feb. 8 to Feb. 15, East Hants RCMP responded to 104 calls for service in the Municipality of East Hants.…
Deagle Gammon provides update on proposed outdoor rec facility
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon provided an update on the Northern Suburban Area Community Turf committee and where the proposed project stands. During our chat in Fall River for…
RCMP holding checkpoints aimed at ensuring motorists are focused behind the wheel
DARTMOUTH: RCMP in the province are asking motorists to help keep everyone safe on the roads by staying alert and focused at all times behind the wheel. During February, Nova…
Councillors Corner with Cathy Deagle Gammon
Holland Road/Lockview Road; Comfort centre at Snow Centre; nature playground in Carroll’s Corner FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: The Laker News sat down with Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley District 1 HRM Councillor Cathy…
How did COVID-19 impact how our two local HRM councillors work
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: COVID-19 has meant changing routines for the two local councillors in the Beaver Bank and Fall River areas. Councillors Lisa Blackburn, who represents Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank, and…
Councillors Corner with Lisa Blackburn
CN/Windgate Drive; Comfort centre at BBKCC; HTB driveway; Chase the Ace returns BEAVER BANK: The Laker News sat down with Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank District 14 HRM Councillor Lisa Blackburn for…
Blackburn talks speeding, crosswalk issue in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: The Councillor for Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank spoke of the speeding concerns she has heard and answered why there’s no crosswalk on a very busy street where school kids…
New license allows paramedic graduates to begin work sooner
HALIFAX: A new temporary licence will mean graduating paramedics can start working in their field sooner, thanks to a new policy approved by the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia.…
Chender launches campaign to become provincial NDP leader
DARTMOUTH: Claudia Chender, the NDP MLA for Dartmouth South, has announced Feb. 14 that she has officially entered the campaign to become the next leader of the Nova Scotia New…
PHOTOS: Ice rink becoming real on Village Green in Waverley
WAVERLEY: The ice rink on the Waverley Village Green has been filled with water. With below zero temperatures and snowy weather forecasted, volunteers with the Waverley Community Association (WCA) spent…