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Ashley Fitzpatrick
afitzpatrick@thetelegram.com
All articles of Ashley Fitzpatrick
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Municipalities express mixed feelings
Individuals and organizations from towns near Nalcor’s Bull Arm facility expressed their concerns over possible negative impacts from the Hebron ... -
One Hebron module, not two, possible for Marystown
The latest meeting of the Hebron Public Review Commission began with the Hebron project manager announcing a change of plans.As planned, ... -
Hebron vs. Hibernia
As the Hebron Public Review Commission completed its second day of sessions, it became apparent the offshore oil project will have a hard time ... -
United Way praises Hebron project leader
The continued presence of ExxonMobil Canada within the province, through projects like Hebron, is more than welcomed, volunteers with the local ... -
Hebron developers hoping to bring NL workers home
As Newfoundland and Labrador communities dependant on traditional industries like fishing and forestry have hit hard times, untold numbers of ... -
Developing a ‘world-class’ resource
Developing the capability and capacity of the local oil and gas industry was front and centre as the Hebron Public Review Commission began ... -
Hebron public review underway
The public review of the Hebron offshore oil project has begun, with presentations to review commissioner Miller Ayre having started this morning ... -
Clergy abuse support group reaches N.L.
An international non-profit group providing support for victims of sexual abuse by priests is expanding its presence in Canada. The Survivors ... -
Man appears in court in Southside Road shooting
A 21-year-old arrested Thursday in connection with an Oct. 26 incident on Southside Road was brought into St. John’s provincial court Friday. ... -
Archbishop Penney knew about abuse: documents
Leaders within the Roman Catholic Church in Newfoundland and Labrador were aware of the sexual abuse of boys by Father James Hickey as early as ... -
No share of Hibernia for Russian company
ExxonMobil and the Russian oil and gas company Rosneft are looking at the possibility of working together on projects in North America, but ... -
Hebron review commissioner sets the dates
Public sessions, allowing for the submission of questions and statements on the Hebron offshore oil project, have been scheduled by the Hebron ... -
Emergency flares lead to ferry flak
A pair of red flares spotted off the east end of Bell Island Monday night resulted in the Canadian Coast Guard calling in a provincial ferry, ... -
Taking a peep at PEEP spending
The Petroleum Exploration Enhancement Program (PEEP) was introduced in 2007, at the same time as the province’s first-ever Energy Plan. The PEEP ... -
Newfoundland Power makes one-time payout to Fortis
A one-time special dividend of $29.9 million was paid to Fortis Friday by Newfoundland Power. Fortis, owner of all common shares of Newfoundland ... -
Vessels need to be safer: researcher
Safety for fishermen was the focus of a public presentation Wednesday by Carl Harris, director of facilities at the National Research Council’s ... -
Municipalities’ organization wants income tax...
Municipal fiscal framework are words that prompt a Pavlovian yawn from many of us. Yet, according to Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador ... -
$200 million of work on Hibernia on schedule
A couple of years of pre-project planning is paying off for the Hibernia Management and Development Co. (HMDC) when it comes to the $200 million ... -
Opportunity for locals at Long Harbour: Vale
More than 100 people, business owners and managers filed into a conference room at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s Thursday afternoon, filling ... -
Encana opens new natural gas station
Encana Natural Gas, an Encana subsidiary, has another place for its fleet of natural gas-powered vehicles to refuel. On Wednesday, the company ... -
Leaders should debate Muskrat Falls
Three men who have delved into the numbers on the Muskrat Falls project are calling for the provincial government and Nalcor Energy to reconsider ... -
Official status for Qalipu Mi’kmaq
More than 20,000 people within Newfoundland and Labrador have been recognized by the Canadian government with standing under the Indian Act. They ... -
Ferries find new homes
Two retired provincial ferries, the MV Hamilton Sound and MV Island Joiner, have been sold by the province. One, the Island Joiner, has gone for ... -
City of St. John’s looking for new deal with province
The City of St. John’s has been growing. It is a gift of the province’s economic prosperity in recent years, but also a curse when it comes to ... -
Free ride or work related?
Defence Minister Peter MacKay was the focus of questions from opposition MPs from Newfoundland and Labrador in the House of Commons Thursday. ... -
Convenience stores battle for marginal change
The president of the Atlantic Convenience Stores Association (ACSA), Mike Hammoud, says it is up to the provincial government to save the small ... -
Sexual violence awareness week kicks off
In its 12th year, Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2011 kicked off Monday with municipal proclamations and a “Community Clothesline” event. The ... -
Discussion prompts reflection on 9-11, terrorism
Several dozen people seated at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) in St. John’s Thursday night were shuffled ... -
Underground blast shocks drivers in downtown
Having left his office in downtown St. John’s, Norm Dimmell was driving along Water Street at about 6:05 p.m. Wednesday and stopped at the ... -
Bikers make themselves heard
Of the 30 or so motorcycle riders gathered in front of St. John’s City Hall Tuesday evening, none said the city is without noise pollution. They ...





