Munro commits to Mounties women’s hockey team
FALL RIVER: A women’s hockey player from Fall River has announced where she will play at the university level. In an Instagram post, the Mount Allison Mounties women’s hockey team…
Climate action being championed by HRM as JUNOS host
HALIFAX: Sustainability and climate action is being prioritized by the host committee for the JUNOS in Halifax in the planning and execution of JUNOS celebrations. This aligns with HalifACT: Acting…
Rookie PN World Cup season ends on high note for Emma Archibald
OTTAWA, ONT./FALL RIVER: Emma Archibald left a very good first impression. Archibald, a Lockview High alum, just wrapped up her inaugural season on the Para Nordic World Cup with her…
COLUMN: MPs News & Views with Darrell Samson
The following is a column for April provided by MP Darrell Samson ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES My previous newsletter included errors about the upcoming electoral boundary changes that are taking effect this…
N.S. teachers, specialists to vote on strike action April 11, NSTU says
HALIFAX: The N.S. Teachers Union (NSTU) said that its members will hold a vote on April 11 that could lead to a strike mandate. In a release, the NSTU said…
Blasting at Aerotech Connector to continue into May: Public Works
WELLINGTON: Crews continue to make progress at construction of the Aerotech Connector in Wellington. Local residents had emailed The Laker News regarding blasting and damage to their homes, as well…
PHOTOS: Rising Tide dancers wow crowd at St. Patrick’s Day celebration
WAVERLEY: It was an Irish good time on Sunday afternoon at the Waverley Legion. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Legion hosted a Saint Patrick’s Day Drop In that…
HRM Parks & Rec spring programming registration now open
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for spring recreation programs. Parks & Recreation offers a variety of innovative, cost-effective programming lead by local, passionate…
Fall River-area cheerleaders nail UCA national championship
FALL RIVER: Two local Cheerleaders have helped their team to the National championship. Recently, Halifax Cheer Elite came home with the Junior Elite championship from the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA)…
Rafflebox 5050 fundraiser launched by Track & Turf Field committee
FALL RIVER: A new fundraiser has just launched to help support the HRM Northern Suburban Track & Turf Field in Fall River. The almost $5 million project will be built…