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Phase 3 Tender Called for Rec Complex
The tender for Phase 3 of the Wellington Street Recreational Complex has been called, including the redesigned bleachers for the soccer field.

The originally plan accommodated seating for 2,7...  (more)  4:47 PM  

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Kelly Grouchy dropped into the Corner Brook Women’s Centre Thursday and signed the cards with the Mother’s Day equality wishes to be sent to Premier Danny Williams and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Kelly Grouchy dropped into the Corner Brook Women’s Centre Thursday and signed the cards with the Mo... »
Wish list; Cards will ask premier and prime minister to address equality issues for women Post a comment 
CORNER BROOK — Some women in Corner Brook have joined others across the province in sending Premier Danny Williams and Prime Minister Stephen Harper an equality wish list for Mother’s Day....  (more)  1:40 AM  
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Chris Buckle discusses the need for help to alleviate the costs associated with cancer treatment Thursday.
Chris Buckle discusses the need for help to alleviate the costs associated with cancer treatment Thu... »
Society’s e-advocacy campaign calls for transportation help View comments3 
CORNER BROOK — When his baby girl got sick, Chris Buckle noticed a distinct and disturbing pattern being experienced by other families of cancer patients who had to find their own way to St. Joh...  (more)  1:40 AM  
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Cameron Inquiry a 'prosecution,' says Williams View comments8 
ST. JOHN’S — The judicial inquiry into hundreds of botched breast-cancer tests appears to be more of a “prosecution” than an inquiry, Premier Danny Williams said Thursday.
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Rocky Harbour’s Andrew Shears found himself as one of the team leaders this year on a young Amherst Ramblers squad in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League.
Rocky Harbour’s Andrew Shears found himself as one of the team leaders this year on a young Amherst ... »
Shears leads by example in latest MJAHL campaign Post a comment 
CORNER BROOK — An offensive defenceman with 114 penalty minutes in 38 games?
Believe it or not, that’s basically the case when it came to Andrew Shears and his second season with th...  (more)  1:40 AM  
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The mess is sickening Post a comment 
The photos in Thursday’s edition of The Western Star of the disgusting mess of garbage along North Harbour Road in Pasadena is likely just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to illegal garbage...  (more)  1:40 AM  
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Trying to bring some closure through a shorter wait Post a comment 
It’s been 12 days thus far ...and counting.

When he lived in Corner Brook, Leon was known as a quiet, but friendly guy, and he had a love of sports in general, but a fascination w...  (more)  1:40 AM  
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The Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Rotaract was presented with its official charter on Tuesday. From left, are, John Brothers, president of the Rotary Club of Humber, the Rotaract’s sponsoring club; Dr. Robert Butt, charter member of Humber and Paul Harris Fellow; Martin Steele, assistant to the district governor; Kate Turner, Rotaract president; Terry Randell, Rotaract member; and Ryan Belbin, Rotaract vice-president.
The Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Rotaract was presented with its official charter on Tuesday. From l... »
New kids on the block; Grenfell’s Rotaract club aims to prepare young people for the future Post a comment 
CORNER BROOK — A group of students at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College are finding themselves in a unique position.

They form the Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Rotaract — the on...  (more)  1:40 AM  
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Ray Lake squeezes out a “yee-haw” during his kitchen party at Humber Elementary Thursday morning. The Newfoundland entertainer is sharing his love of culture and history with elementary school students across the province.
Ray Lake squeezes out a “yee-haw” during his kitchen party at Humber Elementary Thursday morning. Th... »
Newfoundland entertainer visits local school View comments1 
CORNER BROOK — Up the gym and down the corridors, there was “a time” at Humber Elementary.

Ray Lake, a prominent Newfoundland entertainer and writer of the song There&...  (more)  1:40 AM  


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