Mr. Smooth visits GP Vanier for Black Excellence Day event
Story by Journalism intern Paige Dillman FALL RIVER: Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River invited Mr. Smooth to celebrate Black Excellence Day, which was May 15. Vice Principal…
GPV students enjoy learning about N.S. farm markets, food products at Buy Local Expo
FALL RIVER: A Buy Local Expo gave Georges P. Vanier Junior High students like Ashley Demings, Aliya Irving and their peers an “eye-opening” experience on the food products and farm…
Aerotech Connector expected to open by late summer: official
WELLINGTON: The much-anticipated opening of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington is just months away. As work is progressing on the construction of the roundabout at Hwy 2 and the Connector,…
New Special Planning Area designated; two major studies complete
HRM: More homes will be built faster in designated planning areas in Bedford and Halifax, the Minister for Growth and Development said Friday morning. Community studies are complete for two…
Groundbreaking housing strategy revealed by African N.S. Black Community Housing Council
CHERRY BROOK: Addressing the housing challenges faced by African Nova Scotians (ANS), the Nova Scotian African Black Community Housing Council (NSBCHC) unveiled an innovative Housing Strategy on May 15. Recent…
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…