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Sue Hickey
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Former mill worker reflects on closure after three...
Other towns and cities around the world have seen factories and plants shut down, often for financial reasons.But when AbitibiBowater ... -
Another mural in the works for CNVAS
Remember a large mural designed by Grand Falls-Windsor artist Michael Pittman unveiled in the Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts depicting the ... -
Back in marine business
At least two marine operations are planning to do business with the port of Botwood. The town’s Port ... -
Cruisin’ into Botwood
When you think of a sleek cruise ship carrying tourists eager to explore the next port of call and enjoying perfect, sunny skies, you think Cuba, ... -
Tapping into winter
Newfoundland and Labrador has set a record this year in attracting out-of-province visitors. Now the province wants to fully tap into winter ... -
Expedition may bring closure
Oct. 3, 1942, was a day that, for a young Warren Lessing, did not end. And it never may, unless a U.S. team of military divers and support staff ... -
He's not in it for the high
Grand Falls-Windsor - Meet David Shea and you might notice the skin on his face and hands is taut and pale. It's not for lack of time spent ... -
Artist suing arts society
An artist is taking the Botwood Mural Arts Society to court over a contract he claims wasn’t fulfilled.Michael Young, who lives in St. John’s but ... -
Company bullish on former Buchans mine site
Buchans Minerals Corp. thinks there’s life in the old copper mine yet.The company is hoping to secure $3 million to explore the possibility of ... -
Wood pellet potential heating up
Grand Falls-Windsor — There’s a potentially lucrative wood pellet business in this province and it’s grabbed the attention of the Newfoundland ... -
Harshbarger’s a free woman
Mary Beth Harshbarger had no comment for the media but could be heard sobbing in a back room after she was found not guilty in Supreme Court in ... -
Sultans of String swinging through Grand Falls-Windsor
Grand Falls-Windsor — Fans of the English band Dire Straits probably remember the band’s breakout hit, a jazzy number, “Sultans of Swing,” from ... -
A black mass is not a safe target, expert tells trial
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR — It would not be safe or responsible to fire on a black mass unless it could be identified, a firearms and hunting ... -
Big bucks for AbitibiBowater
AbitibiBowater, former owners of the closed Grand Falls-Windsor paper mill, is looking to borrow US$1.35 billion to exit bankruptcy and creditor ... -
King of instruments
Grand Falls Windsor - Anyone who has heard the majestic swell of a fine pipe organ can easily understand why it is loved by musicians and lovers ... -
One charge against Harshbarger dropped
Grand Falls-Windsor - Mary Beth Harshbarger fought for two years not to have to face charges in a Canadian court for her husband's shooting ... -
Fishing for opportunities
Grand Falls-Windsor - Why would a town noted for its historic ties to forestry join forces with aquaculture businesses from coastal communities? ... -
Running in Rio
Tell someone you're going to Rio de Janeiro, and people think about the parties, the nightlife, the glamourous life, the international playground ... -
Major new retail development in Grand Falls-Windsor
Grand Falls-Windsor - The president of the Econo-Malls Management Corporation says the name of a major new retail development project in Grand ... -
Province won't step into debate
Grand Falls-Windsor - A potentially lucrative mineral deposit near Buchans, the Mary March property, will remain dormant until two junior ... -
Grand Falls-Windsor curler ends up playing for Mount...
When 15-year-old Sarah Hedges starts throwing rocks at the Grand Falls-Windsor Curling Club this week, she won't be doing it for Grand ... -
A perfect circle
Grand Falls-Windsor - It was a perfect circle of ice, nudging against the shoreline on an otherwise ice-free river, and it was unusual enough to ... -
Teck formally charged over gas leak
Grand Falls-Windsor - A gas leak at the Duck Pond mine two years ago has resulted in the Department of Government Services bringing charges ... -
Feeling the heat
Grand Falls-Windsor - Given his surname, one shouldn't be surprised that Carl Duivenvoorden's parents emigrated from Holland, the land where ... -
Province creates positions in wake of land...
Grand Falls-Windsor - Now that the province has expropriated land once used by AbitibiBowater in central Newfoundland, it has a whole lot of ... -
Task forces working quietly, minister says
Grand Falls-Windsor - After AbitibiBowater delivered its devastating intentions to close the mill in Grand Falls-Windsor the provincial ... -
Off the mark
The municipal election isn't even here yet and it's already hit a sour note with Gerald Thompson. A prominent member of the business community, ... -
More casualties on the paper trail
Windsor - Some small-business owners working on contract for AbitibiBowater who have yet to be paid by the floundering paper giant are frustrated ... -
AbitibiBowater obliged to pay workers: minister
Windsor - The province may have stepped in to cover severance payments and pensions for displaced and retired AbitibiBowater workers when the ... -
MRI goes to Gander
Grand Falls-Windsor - The question of which central Newfoundland town would play host to the coveted MRI site should not have been the equivalent ...

