RCMP in Whitbourne say they received a complaint of an assault on a youth that occurred about 11 p.m. on Canada Day on the main road in Blaketown.
As a result, RCMP are looking for a middle...  (more)  02/07/09 3:41 PM  

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A two-year-old child in Carbonear has died, just days after her story touched people across the province when her parents' request to have her buried between them was granted.

Amelia Engram, who was suffering from cancer, died Wednesday morning, her father, David Engram, said.

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It's a good point, and one that's hard to address: why is it that when 130 paper mill workers get laid off at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper on June 24, they get immediate reaction from the government, but when thousands of fisheries workers watch their fishing futures evaporate, there isn't the same reaction?

The paper workers got a full-court ministerial press: the moment the 130 layoffs were announced, not only Premier Danny Williams, but Natural Resources Minister Kathy Dunderdale, Human Resources Minister Susan Sullivan and Justice Minister Tom Marshall were all on the plane to meet with the workers' union that very afternoon. Heck, the news release had the names of a record-breaking five separate media staffers to contact on the bottom.

	The Atlantic Vision prepares to dock in Port aux Basques after its maiden voyage on April 1, 2009.... »

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Trudy Hayward didn't think the Atlantic Vision would be making the run between Port Aux Basques and North Sydney Monday evening because of high winds.

When she saw the ferry leaving the Marine Atlantic terminal, it didn't take her long to realize something was wrong.

	Bonavista native and Calgary defenceman Adam Pardy has agreed to a two-year, $1.4 million contract ... »

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While the Flames' signing of defenceman Jay Bouwmeester is garnering the most headlines in Calgary over the last couple of days, the team's inking Bonavista native and fellow rearguard Adam Pardy w...  (more)  02/07/09 8:44 AM  

	Children take part in the Junior Naturalist Camp in this 2002 photo. Registration is now being accep... »

FEASt (Food Education Action St. John's) Get Growing Neighbourhoods' project - empowering groups of neighbours to grow food and grow their sense of community. Workshop: Thursday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m., rain or shine behind the Gathering Place, 172 Mili-tary Rd. For more information, call 237-3417.

Friday, July 3

On Friday, July 3, at 10 a.m., KyotoPlus Coalition's Newfoundland launch of Pedal for the Planet, a cross-Canada bike tour to send a message to Ottawa that Canada must take climate action now. Featuring guest speakers, live music and then a ride around St. John's to send off our provincial cyclists. All welcome at Quidi Vidi Village wharf. Visit www.kyotoplus.ca.

	“Crackie” stars Meghan Greeley ( front) Mary Walsh (left) and Cheryl Wells. — Submitted photo

A young actress from Corner Brook is hoping her big break will propel her into a future in the film industry.

Meghan Greeley, 21, landed the lead role in "Crackie," a feature film written and directed by Sherry White of Stephenville, which was showcased at the 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival in May.

Come one, come all to the Kelligrews Soiree in Conception Bay South for five days of fun and frolic.

On Thursday, July 9, opening ceremonies will take place at the Conception Bay South Recreation Complex in Long Pond from 7-9 p.m. Activities include free refreshments, Sky High Amusements, musical entertainment by the Celtic Fiddlers, and face painting by Wandering Brush.

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Re: the story of Shawn Newman ("Convicted pimp found dead," June 1), was it necessary for you to print his criminal history along with a picture before the man is even buried?

Isn't it enough that he was found dead the same day as he lost his appeal?

It must be something new to get in one last kick before he's gone.

It is a similar type of reporting to the bush pilot who was killed a few weeks ago during a rescue attempt (James Hudson), and his past criminal history was reported on. We don't need to know that.

INDIAN RIVER – When a blues and rock artist like Matt Andersen visits the Indian River Festival, he’s asked to leave his band and sound person behind.
Andersen performed there last year — his soulful voice filling St. Mary’s Church during an encore that needed no amplification.
“That church carries you,” said festival chair René Hurtubise, who called Andersen’s performance amazing.