No newsletter on Monday May 19
Hey all Just a heads up that with the Victoria Day long weekend, there will not be a Laker News daily e-mail newsletter on Monday, May 19 so that we…
Inclusive sport highlighted at Unified hoops tournament at SHS
LOWER SACKVILLE: Unified athletes from across Nova Scotia converged in Lower Sackville on Friday for an all-day event of playing hoops capped off with a meal and getting to know…
Deveau, MacDonald among coaches announced for N.S. Legion Youth Track and Field team
HALIFAX: Two coaches from the Fall River and Lakeview area have been selected by Athletics Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Nova Scotia/Nunavut branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, to…
Rainy weather doesn’t dampen atmosphere at LHS Touch-A-Truck fundraiser
FALL RIVER: The rainy weather may have made things soggy but there was still some who ventured out to take in the Touch-A-Truck Prom fundraiser for Lockview High. The day…
District 1 volunteers recognized by HRM at ceremony
DARTMOUTH: Six volunteers from District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley were recognized by HRM for their contributions to the community. The six were presented their awards during the annual ceremony in…
HRM celebrates its 2025 volunteer award winners
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to share the award winners at the 2025 Volunteer Awards. This annual event puts a spotlight on residents that have made a difference…
Home run! LWF Baseball announced as Jays Care Field of Dreams funding recipient
FALL RIVER: The excitement of anticipation inside the cafeteria at Georges P. Vanier Junior High on Sunday afternoon was palpable. As the Toronto Blue Jays pre-game show Blue Jays Central…
Customers help businesses raise more than $1500 for Feed N.S.
FALL RIVER: Customers who were generous during the month of April helped two businesses raise some serious cash for a local non-profit organization. With help from their friends at Beaver…
Crafts and artwork on display at Jamieson Park crafters market
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student (Interning with The Laker News for May) FALL RIVER: The handmade crafts and artwork done by local artists was on full display at the…
HRM encouraging residents to be proactive this Emergency Preparedness Week
HALIFAX: As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging all residents to take proactive steps in preparing for emergencies. This year’s theme is Know Your Risks.…