Statement from Councillor Lisa Blackburn
BEAVER BANK: The following was issued by Lisa Blackburn on Sept. 5 to media. “At the meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners on Wednesday, Sept. 4, I misspoke regarding…
Turf Field inching closer to touchdown thanks to Lions Club support
Dexters Construction, Deputy Mayor Deagle Gammon also announce contributions MAIN PHOTO: All smiles as the Fall River & Riverlake District Lions Club and their Wing Night volunteers made the announcement…
VIDEO: Halifax Transit unveils new electric buses, expected to join fleet in near future officials say
DARTMOUTH: The Laker News took part in the Halifax Transit Electric bus tour on Feb. 16 in Halifax. The sixty new buses are expected to be added to the transit…
Track & Turf field committee nearing goal line in fundraising drive; $100,000 of $213,000 raised
FALL RIVER: The HRM Northern Suburban Track & Turf Field committee is at the 25 yard line and can see the goal line in its sights. Organizers with the volunteer…
“It’s time to move on.” Blackburn announces she won’t re-offer for regional council in 2024 election
BEAVER BANK: For Lisa Blackburn, serving as a regional councillor was always about serving two terms and then moving on. Now, she has made what has been rumoured for a…
Blackburn highlights 2022 for Beaver Bank, expects challenging 2023 for council
BEAVER BANK: Lisa Blackburn said 2022 was a challenging year for regional council, and 2023 looks to be as challenging for councillors with HRM. In 2022, topics such as policing…
Community council turns down proposed Beaver Bank development
BEAVER BANK: A development application for an apartment building in Beaver Bank has been denied following discussion at North West Community Council. At the meeting on Jan. 16 at Beaver…
Councillor Blackburn left with dilemma due to proposed district boundary change for Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: The councillor for Beaver Bank said the proposed new boundary makes sense, even if it leaves her in a dilemma. Councillor Lisa Blackburn, who represents Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank,…
HRM launches anti-sexual harassment campaign on buses
HALIFAX: Beginning July 11, HRM said an anti-sexual harassment campaign has been launched by Halifax Transit. It is a passenger education campaign, a release from the municipality said. The campaign’s…
Paving gravel roads, climate change among HRM budget priorities for Blackburn, Deagle Gammon
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: The councillors for the area each have three top priorities as discussions around the budget for 2022 for Halifax Regional Municipality continue. Lisa Blackburn, the representative for…