HRM awaiting province approval for photo radar pilot program
WAVERLEY: The HRM is awaiting approval of legislation that will allow for photo radar on roadways in the province. At a meeting held to release Waverley Road survey results undertaken…
IWK Foundation hosting Weekend of Giving to celebrate 40th annual IWK Telethon
NOTE: The Laker News will be sharing stories of three people–two kids and a family–who have been impacted by the use of the IWK over the next three days. Watch…
LWF Hall closing for renovation work; Wings will be take-out only
FALL RIVER: The LWF Hall in Fall River will be closing at the end of the month. But no fear, community residents it’s just for renovations. The volunteer board that…
ADVERTORIAL: Old Creel Canoe & Kayak is looking to hire
The following is an employment ad from: (advertorial) FALL RIVER: Old Creel Canoe & Kayak in Fall River is hiring! The ideal candidate is between 15 and 30 years old…
Book about autistic brother all about awareness for Fall River author
MAIN PHOTO: Courtney Redden holds her book she wrote about her brother Bradley who has autism. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: Courtney Redden wants people with autism and other disabilities to…
Great field of cars kicks off 2024 Weekly Racing Series season
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Close to 100 race cars hit the track at Scotia Speedworld for the season opener of the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series on May 19. That tally…
Hard work worth it for Lockview students performing Legally Blonde
Tickets now available for musical set to hit stage May 29 to June 1 at LHS FALL RIVER: With just days to go until the first show opens, students at…
Waverley native appointed Chief Conductor of Iceland Orchestra
WAVERLEY: A native of Waverley who performs overseas has been elevated to a new role by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO). In a release on her Facebook page, Barbara Hannigan…
“This is the beginning.” Autism Action Plan just a start, hopes Executive Director
BEDFORD: The first-of-its-kind in Nova Scotia Autism Action Plan announced by the province on Wednesday morning in Bedford is just the start, hopes the Executive Director of Autism Nova Scotia.…
Konigshofer throws to bronze at AAC Outdoor track championships
MEMPHIS, TENN.: For Julia Konigshofer, being a rookie and attending her first American Athletic Conference (AAC) Outdoor track and field championship proved no big deal. The Waverley javelin athlete showed…