Profile of Andrew Robinson

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• Forum focuses on health-care solutions
  Through almost two hours of discussion focused on what ails the health-care system, one common claim stood out — the system needs to ...
• Blind dog needs help
  A local charity dedicated to animal welfare is asking the public to help out a blind dog scheduled to undergo surgery today.Tyson is a 6 ...
• Officers learn from colleagues worldwide
  Police presence in St. John’s is set to rise substantially from Sept. 9-13. More than 500 officers representing 52 countries will take part in an ...
• Always ready to give a lift
  John and Winnifred Kennedy of St. John’s have met some wonderful people over the years through volunteer work, transporting cancer patients to ...
• How to get around
  St. John’s Coun. Tom Hann has said it on numerous occasions over the last year, both in speaking with reporters and inside council chambers — a ...
• Fix it or take it, says veteran’s son
  David Fleming is proud of his late father’s contribution to the Second World War, but he does not believe the Department of Veterans Affairs ...
• Passersby save man’s life
  Faced with a scary situation earlier this week on the Burin Peninsula Highway, a group of men acted decisively and likely saved a life as a ...
• St. John’s remembers Jack Layton
  More than 100 people gathered at Harbourside Park in St. John’s early Wednesday evening to honour the legacy of a federal political leader who ...
• Portuguese Navy honours late sailor
  Members of the Portuguese Navy were in St. John’s on Friday to honour the life of a Portuguese sailor who lost his life at sea on the Grand Banks ...
• MHA says Labrador missing out on rail, port development
  A Labrador MHA is criticizing the provincial government for its lack of involvement in a process that she claims could help create jobs in her ...
• Lawn-care group offended by minister’s claim
  A group representing the provincial landscaping industry is reacting strongly to comments made earlier this week by Transportation and Works ...
• Bomb discovery proves safety scans work, mayor says
  St. John’s Mayor Dennis O’Keefe said he was asked multiple times Tuesday whether changes need to be introduced following the discovery of an ...
• Sight to brighten a street
  Folks out for a walk along the east end of Empire Avenue in St. John’s over the last few days may have noticed a colourful mural taking shape. ...
• Labrador youth saves friend from drowning
  A Sheshatshiu youth was quick to act when he saw a friend who appeared to be drowning earlier this week, and his efforts likely saved that boy’s ...
• Remains found in Paradise
  Update: Human remains were found in a large field next to a McDonald’s restaurant on Topsail Road in Paradise Wednesday afternoon. The discovery ...
• N.L. family welcomes U.S. soldier ‘home’
  As the Keen family made it way from the elevator of St. John’s International Airport, Darlene Ryan approached her son-in-law with a triple-triple ...
• Record crowd of 3,600 runs 85th Tely 10
  It’s somewhat intimidating to stand among close to 3,600 people preparing to take part in a 10-mile road race knowing that you are not in a ...
• Bell Island ferry undergoes sea trials
  A provincial ferry which has been under repairs ever since a mechanical failure caused it to collide with a dock may return to service this ...
• Water supply levels consistent: Duff
  In spite of dry weather in the St. John’s metro area over the last few weeks, water levels at the two main supply sources are said to be ...
• Lobster season nears finish
  By the end of Saturday, the lobster fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador will be finished for 2012. Having already concluded in most parts of the ...
• No easy solution to smelly water
  When Gerald Sparkes turns on the hot water tap at his home on Dunn’s Hill Road in Conception Bay South, it does not take long to notice a ...
• Ex-NHLer cycles across Canada
  If you still remember Brad Marsh from his days patrolling the blue line for teams like the Philadelphia Flyers and the Calgary Flames, you may ...
• Dead dog found weighted down in river
  The Gander and Area SPCA is asking the public to help Glovertown RCMP learn more about how a dog with a heavy rock hanging from its neck ended up ...
• Government event looks to past, future of fishery
  When former federal Fisheries Minister John Crosbie went for a visit to Bay Bulls with his wife and grandchildren the day before he announced the ...
• Green's Harbour mansion for sale
  Almost three years ago, the owner of development company Nolan Hall told The Telegram the proposed Fields of Athen-ry resort project in Green's ...
• Stabber gets 30 months
  A man found guilty of stabbing his ex-girlfriend with a syringe containing his own hepatitis C-infected blood has been sentenced to 30 months in ...
• Grandfather of murder victim applauds new policy
  David Bagby and his wife, Kate Bagby, have experienced a great deal of sorrow — the murders of their son, Andrew Bagby, and grandson, Zachary ...
• Long-term care strategy released
  The Health minister says a new government strategy will help people get the support they need to lead healthy and independent lives for as long ...
• Rollins rolls in
  Spending time in his Los Angeles office might feel strange for Henry Rollins, given the amount of time the 51-year-old performer spends on the ...
• Twenty Questions with Dr. Tony Gabriel
  Dr. Tony Gabriel is still getting used to his new position as president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, but he’s looking ...