HRM residents invited to municipal New Year’s Eve celebrations
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to its free annual New Year’s Eve celebrations – taking place at Grand Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 31 starting at 11 p.m.…
Deagle Gammon disappointed, but not surprised at Premier Houston’s letter over HRM decision on Morris Street
FALL RIVER: Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon was disappointed in the letter Premier Tim Houston sent the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding its Morris Street bike lane decision. She wasn’t surprised, though…
Community breakfast all about bringing people together
By Paige Dillman, NSCC Journalism student interning with The Laker News. Photos: Dillman and Pat Healey CARROLL’S CORNER: Station 40 Dutch Settlement firefighters held a breakfast on May 3 at…
Long-term care facility at Carr Farm development gets NWCC approval
FALL RIVER: The amendment to allow a 100-bed long-term care facility built as one of the five buildings planned for the Carr Farm development in Fall River was approved by…
Turf Field moving a step closer; province, feds ready to support
FALL RIVER: A Notice of Motion will be coming to HRM Regional Council this Tuesday, Nov. 10, from newly elected District 1 Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon seeking to move forward…
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…
Streatch makes it official; believes ‘stability, continuity’ needed for COVID19 recovery in HRM, District 1
FALL RIVER: What may have been the worst kept secret was made official on Aug 4. Steve Streatch officially announced he would be re-offering to be the representative for District…
Deagle-Gammon ready to earn District 1 voters trust for October’s election
MAIN PHOTO: Cathy Deagle-Gammon wants to be the voice for the District 1 community when voters go to the polls in October. (Submitted photo) FALL RIVER: Community volunteer and award…