Number of bear sightings in Fall River increases: DNRR
FALL RIVER: An increase in apples and acorns in Fall River neighbourhoods likely led to an increase in bear sightings, a spokeswoman for the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables…
Fall River Christmas Tree lighting set to celebrate 10th anniversary
FALL RIVER: The community is invited to the 10th anniversary celebration of the Fall River Christmas Tree Lighting. Sponsored by Integrum Painting and presented by Fall River Law, the tree…
New location for winter clothing drop-off for Lions Xmas Express
FALL RIVER: The Lions Christmas Express has a new location for winter clothing drop-off. After many years of collecting the winter clothing and other related donations, the Waverley Post office…
Lady Dragons head to JV girls volleyball provincials with momentum despite local final loss
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High JV girls Lady Dragons are heading to provincials on a bit of a roll. Despite a loss to Citadel High in the final of the…
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…
HRM launches Voluntary Vulnerable Persons registry
From a release HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) to assist residents who may require more support during emergency situations. The VVPR provides…
Healthcare, housing main focal point for government during fall Legislative sitting
HALIFAX: Improving healthcare and building more housing were the focus of this fall’s historic session of the House of Assembly, which closed November 9. The session started with new legislation…
PHOTOS: Hundreds attend Waverley Legion’s Remembrance Day service
MAIN PHOTO: These four girls all were proud to carry and lay this wreath in honour of a family member at the service. (Healey photo) WAVERLEY: It may have been…
Singer Bradford to release debut single Naive on Nov. 19 in Halifax
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: A young singer from East Hants will be releasing her debut single later this month – and she’s inviting everyone to come on out. Sarah Bradford, from…
PHOTOS: Waverley Memorial remembers
WAVERLEY: Students at Waverley Memorial School showed their appreciation to veterans past and present on Nov. 10. With teachers alongside them as well as special community members and veterans, the…