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Racing for research: Girls raise $1,345 for JDRF through fundraiser at Kartbahn

BEAVER BANK: It’s a snowy Wednesday afternoon and I’m heading to Bayer's Lake. My destination is Kartbahn where the Racing for Research fundraiser in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)...

Tired and frustrated: Waverley parents of autistic son plea for help

WAVERLEY: Parents of an autistic child in Waverley say they’re frustrated with having no help to deal with their son’s outbursts, and are going public as a result. Shannon Mosher and Andrew Mader say they...
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Open house scheduled for Wellington Connector

WELLINGTON: The public open house for the Wellington Connector has been confirmed. Residents will have their opportunity to stop by and learn more about the project on April 17 at the Wellington/Fletchers Lake Station House....

Going racing for JDRF

Beaver Bank girl and her friend organizing April 10 Racing for Research BEAVER BANK: Two young girls are hoping the popularity of go-carting at Kartbahn will help them raise a lot of...

Developer unveils proposal for Charleswood expansion

WINDSOR JUNCTION: A proposed development for the Charleswood subdivision in Windsor Junction that has been in the works since 2013 has a new look, and residents had their first opportunity to see it on...

“I could see the spark.” Firefighter Skyler Blackie remembered

WAVERLEY: Skyler Blackie is being remembered as a young, eager and up-and-coming firefighter by his former colleagues at Station 45 in Fall River and friends he met when he became a career firefighter in...

Fun March Break Camp

WINDSOR JUNCTION: To end off the Roots and Boots Forest School on March Break at the Windsor Junction Community Centre. Those participating learned about indigenous culture from a pair of special guests. This included seeing some...

Group opposed to Fall River quarry stepping back in fight

MILLER LAKE WEST: The group opposed to Scotian Materials' construction of a quarry in Miller Lake West have lost their most recent appeal, and with that they have announced they are stepping back in...
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Compliance orders issued to N.S. Fire School

WAVERLEY: The Department of Labour and Advanced Education have issued two compliance orders to the N.S. Firefighters School in Waverley following an incident that resulted in the death of a firefighter. Shannon Kerr, spokeswoman with...

Wish granted: Fletchers Lake girl going to Disney

FLETCHERS LAKE: A young Fletchers Lake girl is getting her wish granted to go to Disney world thanks to the Children’s Wish Foundation of N.S. Olivia DeMone suffers from Ataxia telangiectasia. The family found out...
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