Driver charged in collision with pedestrians in Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: A 21-year-old Middle Sackville man has been charged in a collision with pedestrians on Windgate Drive in Beaver Bank on May 30. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment spokesman Cpl.…
IWK Foundation hosting Weekend of Giving to celebrate 40th annual IWK Telethon
NOTE: The Laker News will be sharing stories of three people–two kids and a family–who have been impacted by the use of the IWK over the next three days. Watch…
Traffic delays expected May 29 on Windgate Drive
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Motorists can expect some traffic delays today, May 29, along Windgate drive. HRM issued a traffic advisory on Tuesday indicating work will be done on Windgate Drive in…
LWF Hall closing for renovation work; Wings will be take-out only
FALL RIVER: The LWF Hall in Fall River will be closing at the end of the month. But no fear, community residents it’s just for renovations. The volunteer board that…
Alford satisfied with success at final Youth Darts Nationals
BEAVER BANK/SAINT-HYANCINTHE, QUE.: Emily Alford said she will take a lot of memories from her career as a youth dart player. Alford finished off her youth career representing Nova Scotia…
Survivors of cancer to be honoured; Relay for Life set for June 5 at LHS
FALL RIVER: Organizers are excited as they put the finishing touches on the Relay for Life event at Lockview High School. The Relay for Life, a fundraiser and way to…
Great field of cars kicks off 2024 Weekly Racing Series season
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Close to 100 race cars hit the track at Scotia Speedworld for the season opener of the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series on May 19. That tally…
Samson speaks with educators, arts administrators, economic development leaders in Cape Breton
SYDNEY/FALL RIVER: The local MP spent three days last week in Cape Breton meeting with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage. The…
Breakfast programs at Beaver Bank schools get boost from Station 48 volunteer firefighters
BEAVER BANK: Three Beaver Bank schools are getting a little extra push from their volunteer fire department. The volunteers with Station 48 beaver Bank-Kinsac visited the three schools recently with…
PHOTOS: Emotional night at Lockview High year-end band concert
FALL RIVER: It was an emotional night on Wednesday for many at Lockview High School. The year-end band concert marked the final high school band performance for the Grade 12…