HalifACT 2050: Giving HRM a climate perspective
The following is written by freelance journalist Chris Benjamin and submitted to The Laker News by Quest as part of the Powered By Communities communication campaign. HRM: In January 2019,…
Pet of the Week – Oct. 30
Here is the Pet of the Week for Oct. 30, 2020 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
Blackburn handidly re-elected in District 14
BEAVER BANK: The councillor-elect for District 14 (Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank) will be one of upwards of seven women on the new HRM regional council after a landslide victory on Oct.…
Kidney, Francis help Eagles to QMJHL weekend split
SYDNEY: Two local players with the Cape Breton Eagles helped the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team to a Thanksgiving weekend home split with the visiting Charlottetown Islanders. On Friday…
Francis excited to be drafted by Flames; ready to put in hard work
SYDNEY: Hard work and heart is what got Ryan Francis to the Cape Breton Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. And it’s what landed him on the radar…
Quick response in Beaver Bank prevents further fire damage
BEAVER BANK: The quick response of firefighters prevented further damage from a fire in the wee hours of Oct. 4 on Galloway Drive in Beaver Bank. Gord West, District Chief…
ELECTION: Blackburn seeking re-election in District 14 Upper/Mid. Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank
The following is submitted by Lisa Blackburn, looking to be re-elected in District 14 Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank. BEAVER BANK: It’s hard to believe four years have passed since you gave…
HRM issues voter information letters and key dates for upcoming municipal election
MUSQ. VALLEY/FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that voter information letters were recently mailed to all eligible voters on the list of electors. If this letter isn’t…
Beaver Bank man nabbed for stunting on Hwy 102
BEAVER BANK: A 35-year-old man from Beaver Bank has been charged for driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit last week in Halifax, a release from…
ELECTION: Frampton seeking to unseat Blackburn in Beaver Bank
The following is a candidate profile BEAVER BANK: Here is some information on District 14 municipal council candidate Greg Frampton as provided by him to The Laker News. Frampton is…