EDITORIAL: Navigating a tough world together
When you think of Canada, a racism problem isn’t what comes to mind for many. Especially when it compares to other parts of the world, particularly our neighbours to the…
Local students to be engaged in Student Vote for federal election
FALL RIVER: Students in the Fall River-Waverley area will be among those engaged during the federal election as part of Student Vote, a program run by CIVIX. Student Vote is…
Regional centre, RCMP explain protocol when it comes to threats at schools
After rumour left parents worried, The Laker asked HRCE and police about process FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) and Halifax District RCMP take threats towards the…
Football Dragons crowned Kinsmen Community Bowl champions
LOWER SACKVILLE: The experience of the Lockview High Dragons football team was no match for the Sackville High Kingfishers young players during the annual Kinsmen Club Community Bowl, held at…
Speed bumps coming for some Fall River area streets
WINDSOR JUNCTION: HRM is cracking down on speeding on several area residential streets in a pair of highly populated subdivisions as part of traffic calming measures aimed at making them…
Motorcyclist sustains minor injuries in Fall River collision
FALL RIVER: A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with what was believed to be non-life-threatening injuries after a two vehicle collision on Hwy 2 by Coach Ave. mid-afternoon on Sept.…
LHS issues letter on students caught vaping on school grounds
FALL RIVER: After hearing concerns from parents regarding vaping inside and outside of Lockview High School, the Fall River-based school’s administration team has sent home a letter to parents outlying…
Hannigan nominated for prestigious award
WAVERLEY: A musician from Waverley has earned a prestigious award nomination. Barbara Hannigan was recently announced as a nominee for the 2019 Oskar Morawetz Award for Excellence in Music Performance.…
Fall River woman wins $100k TAG draw
FALL RIVER: A Fall River woman says she will keep playing Salsa Bingo and TAG even after having her numbers ring up as winners in the Aug. 29 TAG draw.…
ABBA cover band coming to Waverley
WAVERLEY: The sounds of ABBA will be emanating from the Waverley Legion on Sept. 28. Dancing Queen, Halifax’s premier ABBA cover band, is bringing their music to the Legion as…