Province says vaccine plan ahead of schedule
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan is ahead of schedule. People 20 and older became eligible to book a vaccine today, May 25, and those 12 and…
LHS students grateful to be chosen as Lt. Governor award recipients
FALL RIVER: Two bright, community-minded young ladies who attend Lockview High have been chosen as the school’s recipients for the Lieutenant Governor Award (Education Medal). Molly White and Sarah MacDonald-Miles…
Parents continue LHS prom planning hoping for easing of COVID-19 restrictions
FALL RIVER: While current COVID-19 restrictions limit much activity, a group of parents of graduates from Lockview High School continue to plan, and revise, and revise again what a potential…
COVID-19 survivor humbled by support from Fall River community
FALL RIVER: Community comes together when one of their own is in need, and for Krista Blaikie Hughes she experienced that first-hand after her recent hospitalization due to COVI-19. Last…
Outdoor sports, events more likely this summer, says Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The Chief medical officer of health for N.S. says a summer of sports and events is possible, but it’ll all depend on what the epidemiology for COVID-19 and…
Pet of the Week – May 21, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for May 21, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
COVID19 restrictions extended to mid-June; At-home learning for rest of school year
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, May 19, that current public health restrictions will remain in place…
VIDEO: Fall River’s Tracey Barbrick leads N.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout
FALL RIVER: Tracey Barbrick can’t wait to get back to spending more time with her wife, kids, and her loveable furball Roger. If everything stays on track, that could be…
Deagle Gammon, Blackburn disagree with province’s virtual camera legislation
FALL RIVER/BEAVER BANK: Two local HRM councillors agree that the requirement to keep one’s camera turned one as laid out in a provincial bill to allow virtual meetings is ridiculous.…
Braden Marshall turns lockdown blues into Essay Competition award
MAIN PHOTO: Fall River’s Braden Marshall won the Senior Gold Award for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay competition. He was presented the award by N.S. Lt. Governor the Honourable Arthur LeBlanc…