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Danette Dooley
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All articles of Danette Dooley
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Kandahar cop
Barry Pitcher went to Afghanistan to help train police officers. His proudest accomplishment, however, has nothing to do with arrests, drug ... -
Wicked show
Fergus O'Byrne isn't certain who's wicked and who's altogether. However, what he is sure about is that traditional music lovers who also enjoy a ... -
Real Fundraising Time
Darlene Smith will soon be skipping a few classes at Keyin College. However, when her business management and human resources' instructors ... -
Working 5 to 9
From dawn till dusk, Denise Walsh spends much of her time looking after her "girls" - all 450 of them. "I'm usually up at 4:30 and here to milk ... -
One bead at a time
In a large room in the basement of her family's Mount Pearl home, Catherine Aylward has arranged two large white tables. Together they hold ... -
Out of the shadows
Stephanie had no idea that her New Year's Resolution to lose weight a few years ago would lead to a serious eating disorder. "It started as just ... -
Groups gather to bolster Broderick
Newfoundland musicians are coming together Feb. 17 to help one of their own. D'Arcy Broderick suffered a stroke Jan. 24. While it's expected ... -
18 local singers to compete in Star Search Atlantic
Eighteen Newfoundlanders have just been given a shot at becoming Canada's next singing superstar. What will it take to win David Foster's Star ... -
'He's doing grand now'
Ryan Head doesn't remember much about the numerous heart-related surgeries he had as a child. However, although only four years old at the time, ... -
Paying it forward
Determined to start a new life for herself and her three children, Michelle Burke packed what she could in her car and drove from Nova Scotia to ... -
Last Stop
When Wayne Miller sits behind the wheel of his Metrobus today, the advertising sign normally found on the outside back panel of the bus will be ... -
Little Bear and friends exploring province
A beloved bear and a handful of his best buddies are visiting Newfoundland. The endearing characters that have been charming children for over ... -
A sense of Place
The wine-coloured chairs in the new performance gallery on the main floor of the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre blend nicely with its ... -
City chef reveals his competitive side
Through the years, Rory MacPherson has had two dreams. The first, to be a competitor on a trivia show. The second, to take part in the world's ... -
'Canada's country gentleman' comes a-calling
It's been more than two decades since the music icon dubbed by his fans as "Canada's country gentleman" performed in this province. However, ... -
Writers, musicians being lured to literary salon
What better place to launch a literary salon than at a cafÉ featuring Espresso Voltaire on its menu? The beverage served at Coffee and Company on ... -
Local series explores the unexplained
Is it possible for a person to raise an object through mind power? Can an individual cause a glass to shatter without touching it? Does the ... -
Local singer, songwriter wins regional competition
A young singer-songwriter from Conception Bay South is one step closer to becoming the 2008 National Songwriter of the Year. As a regional ... -
ACTRA highlight of O'Neill's career
A walk through Paul O'Neill's home in St. John's is like talking a stroll down a theatrical memory lane. Each black and white framed photo hung ... -
Where there's a will
With his black cowboy hat accentuating his snow-white hair and beard, the man affectionately known as Grandpa Pike resembles a well-groomed ... -
Theatre/Education. Students praise National Theatre...
The National Theatre School of Canada is on the lookout for fresh talent. Anyone interested in studying acting, playwrighting, production, set ... -
Brother act
The Abbott Brothers' recently released CD should not be pigeon-holed by genre. While many of the songs on the collection are gospel or ... -
The Fall from Here debuts CD at all-ages band show...
Various influences aside, members ofThe Fall From Here stayed true to their own musical identities when they started preparations for their ... -
Beautiful inside and out
For the second year in a row, the Hair Force Salon and Spa in Mount Pearl has provided free makeovers for women living at Iris Kirby House. "I ... -
Meant to be
Amanda and Brad Pardy will spend Christmas Day at home in Grand Falls-Windsor with their six-year-old son Bailey while marking the third birthday ... -
Christmas on the job
If Jim Chafe's daughters have anything to do with it, he'll have an early rise on Christmas morning. "When they heard I had to work, the girls ... -
Snow Splash
Never inclined to stay in one spot for long, Neil Conway hitch-hiked his way to Newfoundland about a decade ago. Recognizing his talent right ... -
Dinner with Friends
For the sixth straight year, St. Thomas' Anglican Church is hosting a free dinner for hundreds of people on Christmas Day. However, organizers ... -
Catching their Breath
Kay Tapper has lived 70 summers. Despite the fact that this Torbay woman was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 14 years ... -
OutLiving the Dream
The adage a little goes a long way is true in many aspects of life, including retirement planning. One financial planner suggests that saving ...





