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2-minute reads Part 2: Who are the people in our neighbourhood?

2-minute reads: Who are the people in our neighbourhood?

Just about all municipalities across Newfoundland and Labrador are thinking about how they’ll need to address wastewater treatment.

Getting ready for wastewater treatment

Bob Tarrant, left, and his son Patrick are two thirds of the Conception Bay North trio Blind Drunk, which also features Andrew Frampton (not pictured).

Traditional trio from North River is a family affair on all fronts

Holyrood RCMP stopped a driver on the Trans-Canada Highway Oct. 29 who was allegedly travelling at 151 kilometres per hour.

EDITORIAL: Speed demons abound on Newfoundland and Labrador highways

Members of Les Ms. will perform, under the direction of Valerie Long (centre, front), during the “Belles, Blues and Boogie” tonight at the Bella Vista in St. John’s.

Les Ms. hosting event at the Bella Vista tonight, with Lori Cooper Band

Elaine Robertson, a branch manager with East Coast Credit Union, offers viewers financial advice on the newly-launched web-series Your Two Cents. Television star Jonathan Torrens created the show.

New web-series from Jonathan Torrens offers financial advice for ...

St. Anthony man arrested for break and enters

This person being sought in connection with a break-in on Hamilton River Road in Happy Valley Goose Bay

RCMP seeking help from public in Happy Valley-Goose Bay break-in

Two Newfoundland men pleaded guilty to offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act and were sentenced at provincial court in Grand Bank last month.

Terrenceville property dispute lands neighbours back in court again

Forty-one years later, the Black Silvertip is a fly Bruce Andrews continues to tie and use to this day.

Tranquility rests in salmon flies for Grand Falls-Windsor angler

Updated May 24, 2019 at 10:41 a.m.

This person being sought in connection with a break-in on Hamilton River Road in Happy Valley Goose Bay

RCMP seeking help from public in Happy Valley-Goose Bay break-in

Updated May 24, 2019 at 3:55 p.m.

Two Newfoundland men pleaded guilty to offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act and were sentenced at provincial court in Grand Bank last month.

Terrenceville property dispute lands neighbours back in court again

Updated a day ago

Ocean Choice International’s fish plant in Fortune.

Tougher fish plant inspections needed: FFAW-Unifor

Updated a day ago

News

Just about all municipalities across Newfoundland and Labrador are thinking about how they’ll need to address wastewater treatment.

Getting ready for wastewater treatment

Published 7 hours ago

Talks between the Steelworkers Union at Voisey's Bay and Vale have broken off. The union says that if an agreement isn't reached soon there could be a strike. - COURTESY OF VALE

Talks break off between Vale and USW at Voisey’s Bay

Updated May 24, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Lance Clarke, who was business manager for the Muskrat Falls project management team, at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry in St. John’s on Thursday.

SNC-Lavalin report a ‘red herring,’ Muskrat Falls project team member says

Updated May 24, 2019 at 6:41 a.m.

A Quirpon home burned to the ground on Thursday afternoon.

Quirpon home consumed in fire

Published May 23, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

Sports

Dorset Collegiate senior Makenna Taylor was named the 2019 School Sports Newfoundland and Labrador AA Female Athlete of the Year.

Makenna Taylor named AA Female Athlete of the Year

Published May 24, 2019 at 9:20 a.m.

Eight skaters will be leaving the Ice Crystals Skating Club in Marystown at the end of the season. Front, from left, Julia Foote and Alyssa Dominie. Back row, Rihanna Murphy, Raleigh Murphy, Hannah Lambe, Erin Drake, Emily Drake and Sarah Stone.

Skaters emotional following final ice show in Marystown

Updated May 08, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

Whynot ranked No. 4 for QMJHL draft

Updated May 08, 2019 at 8:37 p.m.

The Bantam A Lakers, one of the Labrador West minor hockey teams that travelled to the island for an Easter tournament, won gold after going undefeated in play. It wasn’t easy to get to that point as players, families and the association dealt with hockey gear transportation woes.

Labrador West hockey teams frustrated with equipment transportation delays

Updated May 08, 2019 at 10:10 a.m.

Business

Elaine Robertson, a branch manager with East Coast Credit Union, offers viewers financial advice on the newly-launched web-series Your Two Cents. Television star Jonathan Torrens created the show.

New web-series from Jonathan Torrens offers financial advice for 20-somethings

Published a day ago

Costco Wholesale Canada has announced its newest location in the Galway development area of St. John’s will open its doors to business on June 27.

New St. John's Costco set to open June 27

Updated May 14, 2019 at 10:20 p.m.

The historic Harbour Grace courthouse was built in 1830.

Harbour Grace courthouse going to YellowBelly Brewery owners

Published May 11, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

St. John’s-based CoLab Software, founded by Adam Keating and Jeremy Andrews, has become the first Atlantic Canadian company to be accepted into Y Combinator, one of the world’s most prestigious accelerators.

St. John’s tech firm joins Silicon Valley accelerator

Published May 10, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Living

Bob Tarrant, left, and his son Patrick are two thirds of the Conception Bay North trio Blind Drunk, which also features Andrew Frampton (not pictured).

Traditional trio from North River is a family affair on all fronts

Published a day ago

2-minute reads Part 3: Who are the people in our neighbourhood?

Updated May 24, 2019 at midnight

Tenille Stringer and Marilyn Lambert.

Living with celiac disease: Clarenville, N.L. women recognize Celiac Awareness Month

Updated May 23, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

A screening of the documentary “Regarding Our Father” served as a fundraiser for Discovery Health Care Foundation. The documentary film tells the story of Gerald S. Doyle, a businessman well known for spreading folk songs across Newfoundland and Labrador through songbooks. The screening raised $2,500. From left are Jamie Peddle, Gail Brown, Jessie Reid, Leona Piercey, Kevin Parsons and Paul Doyle. JONATHAN PARSONS PHOTO

Portrait of an icon: Screening of Gerald S. Doyle documentary raises funds for Discovery Health Care Foundation

Updated May 23, 2019 at 11:25 a.m.

Opinion

Alex Harrold

ALEX HARROLD: Vaping is a serious concern; this week’s column, not so much

Published Apr 18, 2019 at 4:06 p.m.

Alex Harrold

ALEX HARROLD: The science of stupid

Updated May 17, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

PAT CULLEN: The forgotten

Published May 16, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.

If you spoil your ballot or don’t vote, who do you think will be paying attention? Voting is the best way to make your voice heard. —

EDITORIAL: Why your vote counts

Published May 16, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Community

WE Volunteer Now guest speaker Stuart Jansen, far left, works with students at Amalgamated Academy on a team-building exercise. Jansen and a colleague were guests of the Bay Roberts school May 6 as part of an initiative to help youth cultivate the tools needed to become leaders in their community.

We Volunteer Now tour has huge impact at Amalgamated Academy

Published May 24, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.

Grade 12 student Taylor Groves tries out some ragtime on Labrador Straits Academy’s new Roland LX7 electric piano.

Labrador Straits Academy expanding musical horizons with new instruments

Published May 09, 2019 at 3:34 p.m.

Pictured are members of Harbour Grace’s newly formed Board of Culture, Innovation and Business Inc. alongside council members and town staff. Back row (l-r): Coun. Shawn Vaters, secretary-treasurer Danita Power, Coun. Paul Fitzgerald, board member Pat Collins, Coun. Kevin Williams, board member Casey Butt, Coun. Lyda Byrne and board member Jane Cron Lynch. Front row (l-r): town CAO Mike Saccary, Deputy Mayor Sonia Williams (council liaison), Mayor Don Coombs, chairman Jack Rose and Coun. Kathy Tetford (council liaison).

Harbour Grace’s new culture, business group ready to get to work

Published May 09, 2019 at 11:41 a.m.

Grand Falls-Windsor resident Renee Osmond, right, recently donated 70 per cent of her liver to her sister Colleen Mason. Osmond is now encouraging others to sign up donors as a means of providing a person in need with a second chance at life.

A life saving moment for Grand Falls-Windsor woman

Updated May 09, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

Recent Stories

Just about all municipalities across Newfoundland and Labrador are thinking about how they’ll need to address wastewater treatment.

Getting ready for wastewater treatment

Bob Tarrant, left, and his son Patrick are two thirds of the Conception Bay North trio Blind Drunk, which also features Andrew Frampton (not pictured).

Traditional trio from North River is a family affair on all fronts

Members of Les Ms. will perform, under the direction of Valerie Long (centre, front), during the “Belles, Blues and Boogie” tonight at the Bella Vista in St. John’s.

Les Ms. hosting event at the Bella Vista tonight, with Lori Cooper Band

Holyrood RCMP stopped a driver on the Trans-Canada Highway Oct. 29 who was allegedly travelling at 151 kilometres per hour.

EDITORIAL: Speed demons abound on Newfoundland and Labrador highways

Elaine Robertson, a branch manager with East Coast Credit Union, offers viewers financial advice on the newly-launched web-series Your Two Cents. Television star Jonathan Torrens created the show.

New web-series from Jonathan Torrens offers financial advice for 20-somethings

St. Anthony man arrested for break and enters

This person being sought in connection with a break-in on Hamilton River Road in Happy Valley Goose Bay

RCMP seeking help from public in Happy Valley-Goose Bay break-in

Two Newfoundland men pleaded guilty to offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act and were sentenced at provincial court in Grand Bank last month.

Terrenceville property dispute lands neighbours back in court again

Ocean Choice International’s fish plant in Fortune.

Tougher fish plant inspections needed: FFAW-Unifor

Our 2019 Ford Edge Titanium tester was powered by a turbocharged, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, 250-horsepower engine (275 lb.-ft. of torque). - Ford

ROAD TEST: 2019 Ford Edge gets new driver assist system

SeaRose FPSO and standby vessel at the White Rose field.

Husky inching toward resuming White Rose field production

Nissan Leaf. - Justin Pritchard

Is your dealership equipped to service your electric/Hybrid Car