Giving PTSD sufferers a second Chance
FALL RIVER: John Stewart is helping to give a First Responder a second Chance at life through being a puppy raiser with the Canadian Intervention and Assistance Dogs (CIAD). Stewart…
Private sponsorship refugee program celebrates 40 years
FALL RIVER: Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen launched the 40th anniversary of Canada’s private sponsorship refugee program in small-town Canada, with the Baroud family and members of the Riverlake Syrian Refugee…
Samson says Ministers should expect pressure, to be lobbied
FALL RIVER: Darrell Samson didn’t mince words when asked for reaction to the testimony by former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould before the Justice Committee in Ottawa. The Liberal MP for…
Vanier skiiers capture regional, provincial banners
FALL RIVER: It was a complete sweep on the ski race slopes for the Georges P. Vanier Junior High girls ski race team. The Tim Hilton-coached team captured the Capital…
Local women celebrated at IWD event
LOWER SACKVILLE: On International Women’s Day March 8, women across the world were recognized and celebrated. In Lower Sackville, a room full of women–and some men–filled in for a two…
Public Meeting to be held on Eastlink cell tower proposal
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Eastlink is hosting a Public Information Meeting on April 2 to inform residents of plans to construct a telecommunications tower at the corner of Cobequid Road and Windsor…
Streatch wonders if current structure for WJCC viable
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Steve Streatch said he would be interested in discussing whether the current structure in place with the Windsor Junction Community Centre is in its best interest for its…
Area rate report due back soon: Streatch
WINDSOR JUNCTION: An HRM staff report on area rates that community groups across the municipality utilize, including the LWF Ratepayers Association (LWFRA), is expected back before regional council in the…
UPDATED: Former Fall River volunteer firefighter passes away due to injuries
WAVERLEY: A former volunteer firefighter with Station 45 in Fall River, who was a career firefighter with the Truro Fire Service, passed away March 20 from injuries sustained in a…
Carr Farm gets green light despite residents push back
FALL RIVER: Council chambers at Halifax City Hall filled with smiles from the majority of those in attendance on March 5, but no more than that of Sandra Carr and…