http://www.gulfnews.ca/images/logo/21_Gulf-News.gifhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/List of the latest articles from this category.http://www.gulfnews.caThu, 17 May 2012 09:04:32 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 09:04:32 -0400enhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-17/article-2981479/Police-cracking-down-on-ATV-offences/1Thu, 17 May 2012 09:31:12 -0400Port aux Basques RCMP say people using their ATVs on public roads could face fines and the seizure of their vehicles in the near future.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-17/article-2981479/Police-cracking-down-on-ATV-offences/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-17/article-2981479/Police-cracking-down-on-ATV-offences/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-16/article-2980410/Minor-Hockey-holds-year-end-banquet/1Wed, 16 May 2012 08:53:07 -0400Port aux Basques Minor Hockey Association held their annual banquet and awards presentation on May 4 at the firehall.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-16/article-2980410/Minor-Hockey-holds-year-end-banquet/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-16/article-2980410/Minor-Hockey-holds-year-end-banquet/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:24 -0400Community papers honoured by Newspapers Atlantichttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Newshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-05-15/article-2979338/Mind-Games---Part-2/1Tue, 15 May 2012 10:22:41 -0400Part 2 of an in-depth look at concussions in sporthttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-05-15/article-2979338/Mind-Games---Part-2/1mmolloy@ganderbeacon.caSportshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-05-15/article-2979338/Mind-Games---Part-2/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978770/Familys-grief-not-over/1Mon, 14 May 2012 16:24:16 -0400Tyler Hodder sentenced to 30 months for dangerous driving causing deathhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978770/Familys-grief-not-over/1gkean@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978770/Familys-grief-not-over/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978757/Plants-buying-lobster-once-again/1Mon, 14 May 2012 16:13:16 -0400Francois fisher George Fudge was relieved to learn provincial fish plants will again buy lobster this season.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978757/Plants-buying-lobster-once-again/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978757/Plants-buying-lobster-once-again/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974396/The-best-policy%3F/1Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:03 -0400How the elimination of two fishery policies could forever change rural Newfoundlandhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974396/The-best-policy%3F/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974396/The-best-policy%3F/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973838/30-months-for-dangeours-driving-causing-death/1Tue, 08 May 2012 16:14:07 -0400The young man whose friend died following a car accident on the Trans-Canada Highway near Cape Ray last September has been sent to prison for 30 months.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973838/30-months-for-dangeours-driving-causing-death/1Newshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973838/30-months-for-dangeours-driving-causing-death/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:59 -0400A new project aims to ease childrens’ transition from early childhood learning programs into kindergarten. The provincial government has partnered with the Margaret Wallace McCain Family Foundation and the Jimmy Pratt Foundation to study ways of integrating early childhood learning programs in ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-05-08/article-2973379/Former-Margaree-resident-winning-awards-for-woodworking/1Tue, 08 May 2012 10:50:51 -0400A smal town boy from Margaree is leaving his mark in the world of carving.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-05-08/article-2973379/Former-Margaree-resident-winning-awards-for-woodworking/1reporter@gulfnews.caFeaturehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-05-08/article-2973379/Former-Margaree-resident-winning-awards-for-woodworking/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1Tue, 08 May 2012 07:42:04 -0400Dunderdale to meet with family ‘one grandmother to another’http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972655/No-injuries-after-truck-catches-fire/1Mon, 07 May 2012 14:29:34 -0400Everyone escaped safely from a pickup truck that caught fire near the Cape Ray turnoff on the Trans-Canada Highway.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972655/No-injuries-after-truck-catches-fire/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972655/No-injuries-after-truck-catches-fire/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972364/Dog-doo-dilemma/1Mon, 07 May 2012 10:24:47 -0400Heather Spencer and Dennis Fenton, owners of Puppy Love, want people to scoop their doggy poop.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972364/Dog-doo-dilemma/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972364/Dog-doo-dilemma/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972356/Tourist-sites-left-without-staff-funding/1Mon, 07 May 2012 10:16:21 -0400Communities on the southwest coast were largely shut out of Job Creation Partnership (JCP) funding for the 2012 season.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972356/Tourist-sites-left-without-staff-funding/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972356/Tourist-sites-left-without-staff-funding/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-07/article-2972338/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1Mon, 07 May 2012 09:14:11 -0400Let’s talk about a seasonal industry that’s having a draining effect on the province’s economy: road repairs.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-07/article-2972338/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-07/article-2972338/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-05-02/article-2968763/Daily-headaches-a-part-of-life-after-concussion/1Wed, 02 May 2012 09:06:18 -0400During the peewee and midget provincial hockey tournaments in Glovertown and Gander, held April 9-11, two hockey players suffered concussions. One was a result of excessive roughness, and the other was a result of a goal celebration. http://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-05-02/article-2968763/Daily-headaches-a-part-of-life-after-concussion/1mmolloy@ganderbeacon.caSportshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-05-02/article-2968763/Daily-headaches-a-part-of-life-after-concussion/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2968069/Lobster-fishers-form-co-op-to-sell-catch/1Tue, 01 May 2012 13:29:11 -0400After hearing provincial plants would not buy their lobster, the Fish, Food and Allied Workers union held meetings on April 22 in Marystown, Harbour Breton and Stephenville announcing plans to start its own co-op.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2968069/Lobster-fishers-form-co-op-to-sell-catch/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2968069/Lobster-fishers-form-co-op-to-sell-catch/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2967701/Firefighter-recognized-for-50-years-of-service/1Tue, 01 May 2012 09:37:50 -0400Port aux Basques’ annual Firemen’s Ball turned out to be a very memorable one this year, with the retirement of Robert (Bob) Allen.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2967701/Firefighter-recognized-for-50-years-of-service/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2967701/Firefighter-recognized-for-50-years-of-service/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2966841/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:47:44 -0400Unless you work in the provincial government, or know someone who does, you were probably under the assumption that last Monday was just a regular, run of the mill Monday.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2966841/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2966841/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966838/Couple-celebrates-70th-anniversary/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:43:22 -0400Love to last a lifetimehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966838/Couple-celebrates-70th-anniversary/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966838/Couple-celebrates-70th-anniversary/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966836/Grass-fire-damages-St.-Andrew%26rsquo%3Bs-post-office/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:43:16 -0400An out-of-control grass fire threatened the post office in St. Andrew’s on April 21, but bystanders kept the blaze under control until firefighters arrived.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966836/Grass-fire-damages-St.-Andrew%26rsquo%3Bs-post-office/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966836/Grass-fire-damages-St.-Andrew%26rsquo%3Bs-post-office/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-27/article-2965280/Local-tourist-attractions-shut-out-of-JCP-funding/1Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:56:33 -0400Burgeo-La Poile MHA Andrew Parsons is calling for an explaination after many communities and organizations in his riding were denied JCP funding.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-27/article-2965280/Local-tourist-attractions-shut-out-of-JCP-funding/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-27/article-2965280/Local-tourist-attractions-shut-out-of-JCP-funding/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963749/Emergency-vehicles-at-Marine-Atlantic-terminal%3A-Updated/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:04:50 -0400Port aux Basques Volunteer Fire Department responded to a false alarm at the Marine Atlantic terminal last Wednesday.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963749/Emergency-vehicles-at-Marine-Atlantic-terminal%3A-Updated/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963749/Emergency-vehicles-at-Marine-Atlantic-terminal%3A-Updated/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:41:59 -0400Request made to municipalities organization by retiring rescue co-ordinatorhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:01:25 -0400Before releasing the 2012-13 provincial budget, Finance Minister Tom Marshall downplayed expectations of spending increases and warned of belt-tightening measures.Tuesday afternoon, with the budget unveiled, labour leaders said the budget’s cost-cutting measures weren’t as harsh as they were ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1dmaceachern@cbncompass.caLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-25/article-2963287/LeGrow-Hospital-Foundation-wants-your-last-penny/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:34:43 -0400Now that the penny is being phased out, the Dr. Charles LeGrow Health Centre Foundation is hoping that people will throw their unwanted pennies into their barrel.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-25/article-2963287/LeGrow-Hospital-Foundation-wants-your-last-penny/1reporter@gulfnews.caCommunityhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-25/article-2963287/LeGrow-Hospital-Foundation-wants-your-last-penny/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:12:21 -0400Cuts Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council annual grant cut http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1tbradbury@thetelegram.comEntertainmenthttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:46:05 -0400Deficit, job cuts smaller than expectedhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:24:09 -0400Most electricity consumers in the province can expect to pay more money on their power bills come July, according to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. In its annual filing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB), Hydro’s fuel price projection came in ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:04:41 -0400Says focus is on long-term financial stability for provincehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-24/article-2962264/Job-cuts-arent-small-potatoes/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:08:12 -0400Anyone who has travelled on the Marine Atlantic ferry has faced the potato interrogation.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-24/article-2962264/Job-cuts-arent-small-potatoes/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-24/article-2962264/Job-cuts-arent-small-potatoes/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962255/Cuts-coming-to-food-inspection-agency/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:05:53 -0400The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has said it will no longer wash vehicles at the ferry terminals at Port aux Basques and Argentia after they have been inspected and found to be contaminated with soil.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962255/Cuts-coming-to-food-inspection-agency/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962255/Cuts-coming-to-food-inspection-agency/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961294/Union-members-voice-concern-over-potential-processing/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:36:04 -0400Rumours that Ocean Choice International (OCI) will be processing yellowtail and redfish on the southwest coast has some union members concerned.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961294/Union-members-voice-concern-over-potential-processing/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961294/Union-members-voice-concern-over-potential-processing/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961291/Details-of-September-crash-emerge-at-sentencing-hearing/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:31:21 -0400There was a sea of blue in the courtroom at Port aux Basques provincial court last Wednesday as family members of the late Devin Parsons gathered to hear the fate of the young man who has accepted responsibility for his death.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961291/Details-of-September-crash-emerge-at-sentencing-hearing/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961291/Details-of-September-crash-emerge-at-sentencing-hearing/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:39:12 -0400Tom Marshall bracing people for bad budgethttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:27:41 -0400Lobster fishermen represented by the FFAW have voted in favour of incorporating their own company to sell their catches — cutting out traditional buyers all together. The news comes after buyers, represented by theSeafood Producers of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPONL), announced last week they ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1cmaclean@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2959667/Towns-talk-issues-with-MHA/1Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:36:00 -0400Mayors, town staff and other community representatives from the district of Burgeo-La Poile gathered in Port aux Basques last week to speak with MHA Andrew Parsons on topics affecting municipalities.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2959667/Towns-talk-issues-with-MHA/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2959667/Towns-talk-issues-with-MHA/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-21/article-2959665/Global-festival-life-changing-for-local-musician/1Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:21:00 -0400For Brad LeRiche of Port aux Basques, the world recently got a whole lot bigger following what he described as a life-changing event.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-21/article-2959665/Global-festival-life-changing-for-local-musician/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-21/article-2959665/Global-festival-life-changing-for-local-musician/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-20/article-2960071/Union-talks-lobster-strategy-this-Sunday/1Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:06:35 -0400FFAW will be holding important meetings for lobster harvesters this Sunday to discuss arrangements for sale of lobster in light of the refusal by members of the Seafood Producers of Newfoundland and Labrador to buy lobster.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-20/article-2960071/Union-talks-lobster-strategy-this-Sunday/1Newshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-20/article-2960071/Union-talks-lobster-strategy-this-Sunday/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-04-20/article-2959647/Jeans-Memorial-Spiel/1Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:20:04 -0400The Jeans Memorial Bonspiel took place on March 30-31 with 13 teams participating. http://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-04-20/article-2959647/Jeans-Memorial-Spiel/1Sportshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-04-20/article-2959647/Jeans-Memorial-Spiel/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2957876/Dangerous-driving-sentence-to-be-handed-down-in-May/1Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:58:31 -0400A 20-year-old man who pled guilty to dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm will learn his sentence next month.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2957876/Dangerous-driving-sentence-to-be-handed-down-in-May/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2957876/Dangerous-driving-sentence-to-be-handed-down-in-May/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-18/article-2957532/Gold-and-silver-at-skills-competition/1Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:52:02 -0400The College of the North Atlantic's Port aux Basques campus has again shown it is a provincial leader in training the workers of tomorrow.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-18/article-2957532/Gold-and-silver-at-skills-competition/1Communityhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-18/article-2957532/Gold-and-silver-at-skills-competition/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2955571/Penny-for-your-thoughts/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:40:04 -0400They jingle in our pockets and make a bulge in our wallets or coin purses but there will come a time when the Canadian penny will be no more. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced in his 2012 budget speech the federal government would stop producing the coin many people refer to as a copper.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2955571/Penny-for-your-thoughts/1editor@thegeorgian.caEditorialhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2955571/Penny-for-your-thoughts/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955568/Tempting-Providence-on-tour-this-week/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:38:45 -0400Tempting Providence, a stunning play of simple elegance that is put on by Theatre Newfoundland Labrador, is set to go on tour in the southwest communities this spring.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955568/Tempting-Providence-on-tour-this-week/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955568/Tempting-Providence-on-tour-this-week/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955567/A-stitch-in-time/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:34:07 -0400Women in Rose Blanche and Burnt Islands are making a difference one stitch at a time.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955567/A-stitch-in-time/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955567/A-stitch-in-time/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-04-15/article-2954367/Shave-for-the-brave/1Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0400For some it was a shave and for others a significant trim, but it all went to a good cause.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-04-15/article-2954367/Shave-for-the-brave/1editor@gulfnews.caFeaturehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-04-15/article-2954367/Shave-for-the-brave/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-14/article-2954875/Police-arrest-drunk-driver-in-Port-aux-Basques/1Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:49:14 -0400A 53-year-old female resident of Port Aux Basques was arrested early Saturday morning in the Gateway community for impaired driving.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-14/article-2954875/Police-arrest-drunk-driver-in-Port-aux-Basques/1Newshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-14/article-2954875/Police-arrest-drunk-driver-in-Port-aux-Basques/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-04-14/article-2954318/Table-Talk---Easter-Pistachio-Dessert/1Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:51:00 -0400Happy Easter! What better way to celebrate Easter dinner than to have a nice a refreshing dessert?http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-04-14/article-2954318/Table-Talk---Easter-Pistachio-Dessert/1Melissa Cormierhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-04-14/article-2954318/Table-Talk---Easter-Pistachio-Dessert/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2954347/Wharf-union-ratifies-contract/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:20:57 -0400The wharf and shore-based workers union have ratified their contact with Marine Atlantic with an 88 per cent vote.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2954347/Wharf-union-ratifies-contract/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2954347/Wharf-union-ratifies-contract/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-11/article-2951891/La-Poile-ferry-down-for-a-week/1Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:52:57 -0400Helicopter service provided to citizenshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-11/article-2951891/La-Poile-ferry-down-for-a-week/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-11/article-2951891/La-Poile-ferry-down-for-a-week/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-11/article-2951872/Virtual-mariners/1Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:30:11 -0400St. James team building new underwater robothttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-11/article-2951872/Virtual-mariners/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-11/article-2951872/Virtual-mariners/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-10/article-2950909/John-Cossar-on-tour-next-month/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:15 -0400Realizing a dream can be accomplished at any age and John Cossar, originally from Burgeo, is living proof of that.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-10/article-2950909/John-Cossar-on-tour-next-month/1reporter@gulfnews.caCommunityhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-10/article-2950909/John-Cossar-on-tour-next-month/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950902/Independent-pharmacy-owners-raise-concerns/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:51:06 -0400"So disgusted."http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950902/Independent-pharmacy-owners-raise-concerns/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950902/Independent-pharmacy-owners-raise-concerns/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950887/%26lsquo%3BNobody-was-listening%26rsquo%3B/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:21:53 -0400Codroy Valley woman disgusted by behaviour in house of assemblyhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950887/%26lsquo%3BNobody-was-listening%26rsquo%3B/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950887/%26lsquo%3BNobody-was-listening%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:33:59 -0400President recently in B.C. to support three-day teacher strikehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1arobinson@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-08/article-2948347/Preventing-cervical-cancer/1Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:41:00 -0400Cervical cancer remains a significant health issue for women in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2010, approximately 40 women were diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer. Over 8,000 women had abnormal Pap tests. The Pap test is the best tool for screening for cervical cell abnormalities.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-08/article-2948347/Preventing-cervical-cancer/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-08/article-2948347/Preventing-cervical-cancer/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:22:04 -0400THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Intercity Packers Ltd of Mississauga, Ont. is recalling its Beef Burger Meat Mix because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed in 5 kg cases bearing UPC 90066172180172 and lot code 046 to public and commercial food establishments ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1telegram@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-07/article-2948336/Isle-aux-Morts-celebrates-Firemans-Ball/1Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:34:00 -0400On March 10 the Isle aux Morts Volunteer Fire Department held its 33rd annual Firemen’s Ball.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-07/article-2948336/Isle-aux-Morts-celebrates-Firemans-Ball/1Communityhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/2012-04-07/article-2948336/Isle-aux-Morts-celebrates-Firemans-Ball/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2948326/Judge-throws-out-marijuana-evidence/1Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:20:00 -0400Warrantless search constituted a charter violationhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2948326/Judge-throws-out-marijuana-evidence/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2948326/Judge-throws-out-marijuana-evidence/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-05/article-2948323/Fight-continues-for-Marine-Atlantic-managment-positions/1Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:18:41 -0400The battle to keep Marine Atlantic senior managment positions in Port aux Basques is not letting up.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-05/article-2948323/Fight-continues-for-Marine-Atlantic-managment-positions/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-05/article-2948323/Fight-continues-for-Marine-Atlantic-managment-positions/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945849/Edna%26rsquo%3Bs-Road-now-part-of-Port-aux-Basques/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:10:26 -0400Residents of Edna’s Road will soon be citizens and taxpayers of the Town of Port aux Basques.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945849/Edna%26rsquo%3Bs-Road-now-part-of-Port-aux-Basques/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945849/Edna%26rsquo%3Bs-Road-now-part-of-Port-aux-Basques/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-04-03/article-2945836/It-takes-all-kinds/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:44:55 -0400Codroy Valley’s Don Brownrigg set to tour provincehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-04-03/article-2945836/It-takes-all-kinds/1reporter@gulfnews.caFeaturehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-04-03/article-2945836/It-takes-all-kinds/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-02/article-2944919/World%26rsquo%3Bs-oldest-profession-gets-legal-respect/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:26:23 -0400As long as there have been human beings, there have been prostitutes, and as long as there have been prostitutes, there have been governments telling women what they legally can and cannot do with their bodies.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-02/article-2944919/World%26rsquo%3Bs-oldest-profession-gets-legal-respect/1Editorialhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-02/article-2944919/World%26rsquo%3Bs-oldest-profession-gets-legal-respect/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944918/Lobster-fishers-unhappy-with-buyout-program/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:22:29 -0400A program that was designed to reduce the number of lobster licences in the province is getting critical reviews from some fishers and the provincial opposition.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944918/Lobster-fishers-unhappy-with-buyout-program/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944918/Lobster-fishers-unhappy-with-buyout-program/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944915/Brain-injury-survivor-will-raise-awareness-through-cross-country-run/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:20:32 -0400Troy Adams hopes to help people with brain injuries realize they’re not alone.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944915/Brain-injury-survivor-will-raise-awareness-through-cross-country-run/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944915/Brain-injury-survivor-will-raise-awareness-through-cross-country-run/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-30/article-2943238/Celebrating-Multicultural-Week/1Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:16:31 -0400The town of Channel-Port aux Basques participated in Multiculturalism Week by hosting a meet and greet on March 22 at the Bruce II Sports Centre. "We wanted to show our support and appreciation to the individuals who have resettled in our town," said Shauna Strickland, economic development ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-30/article-2943238/Celebrating-Multicultural-Week/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-30/article-2943238/Celebrating-Multicultural-Week/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-29/article-2942451/Table-Talk---Two-summer-salads/1Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:32:42 -0400Even though it is spring, here are two salads to put you in the summer state of mind.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-29/article-2942451/Table-Talk---Two-summer-salads/1Melissa Cormierhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-29/article-2942451/Table-Talk---Two-summer-salads/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-28/article-2941268/Lobster-prices-for-upcoming-season-under-negotiation/1Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:28:36 -0400With lobster season fast approaching, the price fishers will receive from buyers this year is once again on the bargaining table.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-28/article-2941268/Lobster-prices-for-upcoming-season-under-negotiation/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-28/article-2941268/Lobster-prices-for-upcoming-season-under-negotiation/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:19:45 -0400The RCMP in Port aux Basques is warning people of an email scam that attempts to fool people into thinking they are giving information to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The RCMP received a complaint of the fraudulent email that asked for personal information including name, address and social ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940186/Committee-plans-history-book/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:08:53 -0400The fundraising committee of St. Paul’s Anglican Church is about to embark on the creation ofa book detailing the rich cultural history of Channel-Port aux Basques.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940186/Committee-plans-history-book/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940186/Committee-plans-history-book/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939290/Dismantling-a-legacy/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:38:58 -0400Brian Button, the mayor of Port aux Basques, has a picture of the Caribou and the Joseph and Clara Smallwood in his office - the two former Marine Atlantic ferries, side by side in dock.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939290/Dismantling-a-legacy/1dmaceachern@cbncompass.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939290/Dismantling-a-legacy/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939281/Legion-holds-installation-of-officers/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:19:35 -0400For the 63rd time in its history, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Channel Branch 11 held its installation of officers.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939281/Legion-holds-installation-of-officers/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939281/Legion-holds-installation-of-officers/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939278/If-a-politician-falls-in-the-forest.../1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:08:35 -0400If a tree falls in the forest, and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a noise?http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939278/If-a-politician-falls-in-the-forest.../1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939278/If-a-politician-falls-in-the-forest.../1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:26:43 -0400Internal federal document reveals plans to remove habitat protectionshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-22/article-2936502/Table-Talk---Almond-chicken-casserole/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:02:26 -0400This chicken casserole will be a crowd-pleasing dinner for your entire family to enjoy. The water chestnuts, celery and almonds give this delicious dish a nice texture.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-22/article-2936502/Table-Talk---Almond-chicken-casserole/1Melissa Cormierhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-22/article-2936502/Table-Talk---Almond-chicken-casserole/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:16 -0400Licensed Practical Nurses are looking to bring attention to their increasing role in the provincial health care system. The College for Licensed Practical Nurses will be raising the standards for licensing beginning April 1, with all LPNs being “required to meet the standards to work the full ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935463/New-Searston-Gut-Bridge-won%26rsquo%3Bt-be-an-Old-Bailey/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:56:34 -0400For years it has been known as the Old Bailey Bridge, and while locals may continue to use that name for the new bridge, it won’t be entirely accurate.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935463/New-Searston-Gut-Bridge-won%26rsquo%3Bt-be-an-Old-Bailey/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935463/New-Searston-Gut-Bridge-won%26rsquo%3Bt-be-an-Old-Bailey/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:55:32 -0400 A former federal fisheries scientist, who recently chaired the Royal Society of Canada expert panel on sustaining Canada’s marine biodiversity, is supporting calls for an inquiry into the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery. The inquiry is needed to learn from past mistakes and ensure the same ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-03-20/article-2934473/Belanger-students-get-lessons-in-square-dancing/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:39:13 -0400It’s a dance that has roots in Scotland, England, Ireland and France, but now it is finding new life in the Codroy Valley.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-03-20/article-2934473/Belanger-students-get-lessons-in-square-dancing/1editor@gulfnews.caFeaturehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Community/Feature/2012-03-20/article-2934473/Belanger-students-get-lessons-in-square-dancing/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933681/Man-injured-on-snowmobile-near-Burgeo/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:55:15 -0400Cormorant helicopter used in rescuehttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933681/Man-injured-on-snowmobile-near-Burgeo/1Newshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933681/Man-injured-on-snowmobile-near-Burgeo/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933678/Hope-for-Cape-Ray-post-office/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:43:30 -0400An individual has come forward and expressed an interest in operating the post office in Cape Ray, according to Random-Burin-St. George's MP Judy Foote.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933678/Hope-for-Cape-Ray-post-office/1editor@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933678/Hope-for-Cape-Ray-post-office/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/2012-03-19/article-2933668/Selling-cellular-coverage/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:31:08 -0400Burgeo La Poile MHA Andrew Parsons tabled two petitions in the provincial house of assembly last week on the topic of cell phone coverage. One was calling for coverage on the Granite Coast (Route 470) and another for coverage on the Burgeo Highway (Route 480).http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/2012-03-19/article-2933668/Selling-cellular-coverage/1editor@gulfnews.caOpinionhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/2012-03-19/article-2933668/Selling-cellular-coverage/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:27:09 -0400The provincial government announced today that contracts with Employment Assistance Services providers across Newfoundland and Labrador have been extended for the period covering April 1 to Sept. 30, or up to a maximum of six months. This extension will be carried out through amendments to ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:01:37 -0400The Hidden Faces of the Seal Hunt film received a warm welcome at the Sustainable Hunt and Biodiversity Film Festival in Paris, winning the Audience Award, a news release notes.The film features footage captured on the ice of the Magdalen Islands, as well as interviews with leading wildlife ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-15/article-2928059/Reported-CNA-facility-upgrade-numbers-not-correct/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:24:24 -0400This letter is in response to a news article published in the March 12, 2012 edition of The Gulf News titled, “College receives more than $500,000 for upgrades”.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-15/article-2928059/Reported-CNA-facility-upgrade-numbers-not-correct/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-15/article-2928059/Reported-CNA-facility-upgrade-numbers-not-correct/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2926894/Marine-Atlantic-expands-forces-appreciation-fare/1Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:12:09 -0400Marine Atlantic announced on March 6 that it will expand its Canadian Forces Appreciation Fare to a year-round program.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2926894/Marine-Atlantic-expands-forces-appreciation-fare/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2926894/Marine-Atlantic-expands-forces-appreciation-fare/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:38:55 -0400Transcontinental community papers, employees in running for awards at Atlantic, national competitionshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Newshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925867/Yvonne-Jones-guest-speaker-at-Bread-and-Roses/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:06:20 -0400Southwest coast women celebratedInternational Women’s Week withthe annual Bread and Roses Dinner on March 1. It was also a chance to mark the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Gateway Status of Women Council.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925867/Yvonne-Jones-guest-speaker-at-Bread-and-Roses/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925867/Yvonne-Jones-guest-speaker-at-Bread-and-Roses/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:37:25 -0400Towns and cities anxious for good news in provincial budgethttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1dbartlett@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924961/College-receives-more-than-%24500%2C000-for-upgrades/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:44:38 -0400The College of the North Atlantic Port aux Basques campus just got a big boost from the provincial government - $587,000 in funding is on the table for April 2012.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924961/College-receives-more-than-%24500%2C000-for-upgrades/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924961/College-receives-more-than-%24500%2C000-for-upgrades/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924946/Zone-board-seeks-electrical-upgrade-for-Codroy-Valley/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:28:19 -0400Everyone wants a lower power bill. For most people the only way to get one is to reduce consumption. But for industrial business, there is another solution called three-phase power.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924946/Zone-board-seeks-electrical-upgrade-for-Codroy-Valley/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2924946/Zone-board-seeks-electrical-upgrade-for-Codroy-Valley/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2924907/Dial-t-for-treason/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:12:41 -0400There have been reports coming out over the past few weeks of voters who received strange calls on the last federal Election Day. They were told their polling station had moved at the last minute and directed to a new polling station.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2924907/Dial-t-for-treason/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2924907/Dial-t-for-treason/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-11/article-2923704/Daylight-savings-time-begins-this-weekend/1Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:27:00 -0400It's almost time to spring forward. Daylight Saving Time comes into effect this weekend.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-11/article-2923704/Daylight-savings-time-begins-this-weekend/1Newshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-11/article-2923704/Daylight-savings-time-begins-this-weekend/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-10/article-2923699/Winters-SAR-review-report-now-available/1Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:20:00 -0500The “report” on the review of the SAR response in the case of the now deceased 14-year-old Burton Winters was released to The Telegram at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday night.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-10/article-2923699/Winters-SAR-review-report-now-available/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-10/article-2923699/Winters-SAR-review-report-now-available/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-03-09/article-2923199/Hosts-win-at-Sam-Rose-Memorial-Tourney/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:21:12 -0500The annual Sam Rose tournament was held in Port aux Basques on Feb. 24 and 25.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-03-09/article-2923199/Hosts-win-at-Sam-Rose-Memorial-Tourney/1editor@gulfnews.caSportshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Sports/2012-03-09/article-2923199/Hosts-win-at-Sam-Rose-Memorial-Tourney/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923180/Parsons-speaks-on-local-issues-at-chamber-luncheon/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:55:33 -0500Andrew Parsons MHA for the district of Burgeo-La Poile spoke at a chamber of commerce luncheon on Feb. 28.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923180/Parsons-speaks-on-local-issues-at-chamber-luncheon/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923180/Parsons-speaks-on-local-issues-at-chamber-luncheon/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-08/article-2919192/Table-Talk---My-favourte-goulash/1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:19:27 -0500This is a great one-pot meal the whole family will enjoy. You can add some chilies to give the dish that extra bite! I like it just the way it is.http://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-08/article-2919192/Table-Talk---My-favourte-goulash/1Melissa Cormierhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/Columns/Melissa-Cormier/2012-03-08/article-2919192/Table-Talk---My-favourte-goulash/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:43:34 -0500Search and rescue was on the agenda in the province’s House of Assembly today.The issue was raised during question period, and Labrador MHA Randy Edmunds introduced a private member’s motion on the issue.Edmunds' motion called on the provincial and federal governments to review SAR protocols ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917456/Defibrillators-showing-up-in-more-public-places/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:12:49 -0500Defibrillators were once only found in hospitals and ambulances. Now the electronic devices which restart hearts by shocking them are becoming more common in other areas.http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917456/Defibrillators-showing-up-in-more-public-places/1reporter@gulfnews.caNewshttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917456/Defibrillators-showing-up-in-more-public-places/1http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:33:48 -0500The first Question Period since last May was held this afternoon and Liberal Leader Dwight Ball kicked it off with a question about the province's fiscal situation. He asked why the province doesn't have a better fiscal management plan. Premier Kathy Dunderdale responded that her government has ...http://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1Localhttp://www.gulfnews.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1