In a nail biter: Deagle-Gammon defeats experienced Streatch
FALL RIVER: It is something that Cathy Deagle-Gammon first dreamed about becoming four years ago when she put her name in to run for municipal councillor. At that time, she…
VIDEO: #AsktheCandidates District 1 HRM forum provides answers to residents questions
FALL RIVER: The four candidates vying to represent District 1 Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley answered 16 pertinent questions chosen among the 50 submitted by residents to The Laker News during the…
District 1 candidates forum set for Oct. 5; to be livestreamed
FALL RIVER/MUSQ. VALLEY: With the Oct. 17 municipal election just around the corner, The Laker News wanted to provide residents in District 1 (Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley) an opportunity to ask…
Emma Archibald honoured by City of Halifax for War Amps involvement
MAIN PHOTO: Emma Archibald received a special presentation from the City of Halifax on Aug. 31. Pictured, Archibald talks about her participation with The War Amps. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER:…
New electronic sign coming for St. Thomas Anglican
The above video is an advertisement FALL RIVER: The big green sign at St. Thomas Anglican Church is getting a makeover. As a result of funding support from HRM, presented…
Streatch, Mayor Savage tour Fall River, stop by Station 45
FALL RIVER: On Aug. 31, Mayor Mike Savage paid a visit to Fall River, coming to the HRM community to make a pair of presentations as well as to go…
Wellington hall receives HRM grant funding for upcoming renovations
WELLINGTON: The work to upgrade and make improvements to the Wellington/Fletchers Lake Station House is continuing. Volunteers with the non-profit community hall, which also houses Station 42 Wellington fire department,…
All Aboard! A bus ride to better understand public transit needs in Fall River
Councillor Steve Streatch takes resident Aubrie McGibbon up on offer to take bus; The Laker News was invited along by McGibbon FALL RIVER: The beginning of what Councillor Steve Streatch…
Streatch echoes residents’ concerns over proposed developments
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The number of proposed development applications on the books for the Fall River area and Windsor Junction is not only a concern for residents, but also of the…
In-person council meetings to resume; Carr Farm development update; Turf field at LHS on hold
Regional council meetings set to resume In-person regional council meetings are set to resume shortly at city hall, said the representative for Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley. Steve Streatch said the ministerial…