PHOTOS: New Year’s Day Levees in Waverley; Wellington; Fall River
FALL RIVER: there were plenty of spots for residents to dance in the New Year on January 1 with New Year’s Levee events at three main locations. Levee Day fun…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Santa, Mrs. Claus bring Christmas excitement to Wellington/Fletchers Lake
WELLINGTON: Santa and Mrs. Claus brought the Christmas excitement to the Wellington/Fletchers Lake Station House on Dec. 17. Arriving on a fire truck from Station 42 Wellington – Grand Lake…
Public Works, ECC unaware of Wellington residents blasting issues
WELLINGTON; A provincial spokesperson said its news to them that residents are having issues related to blasting at the Aerotech Connector in Wellington. On a Facebook community page, residents had…
Aerotech Connector expected to be complete by 2024 construction season end
WELLINGTON: The contractor doing the Aerotech Connector has had some weather-related setbacks, a provincial spokesman told The Laker News. In an interview on Dec. 18, Gary Andrea with the Department…
Porter wins bronze medal at Swedish Open TKD tournament
WELLINGTON: Three Inner Strength Taekwondo athletes headed overseas to compete Nov. 11-12. Jonah Priddle, Raya Porter, and Zoey Hill along with Master Helbert Porter from the dojang in Wellington all…
PHOTOS: Bake and Tea sale fun for all at St. Thomas Anglican Church
FALL RIVER: There was something for everyone at the annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on the weekend. The St. Thomas Anglican Church in Fall River hosted their tea and…
Resident garnering interest in Fall River ice arena complex idea
FALL RIVER/WELLINGTON: A Fall River resident has started a change.org petition aimed at garnering interest to push for an ice arena complex in Fall River and area. Jesse Hulsman said…
“It was a surprise.” Tucker selected for Mental Health award
WELLINGTON: A Wellington girl was very honoured recently to be the recipient of an award from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. Naphtali Tucker was one of seven Nova…
Proposed Aerotech Connector development “years away”
WELLINGTON: The main developer behind an as-yet-not-approved development by the Aerotech Connector said it will be years before residents see anything fruitful for it. Jason Brunt, from Clayton Developments, was…
Viper girls, boys advance to regional soccer final with semi-final wins
FALL RIVER: The Georges P. Vanier Junior high girls and boys soccer teams are off to the Mariner Zone regional final. The regional final is scheduled to be held on…