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Carbonear food bank has big plans following incorporation
CARBONEAR, NL — A plan that was years in the making to take ownership of the building where it’s served thousands of clients is paying off big time for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Carbonear. Late last year, a deal was ...
Newtown landscape reflection claims winning prize in Canadian Geographic contest
ST. JOHN’S, NL – Michael Winsor has plenty to celebrate. His image was selected among many entries in the landscape category as winner of the Canadian Geographic photo contest. The winning photo was taken in Barbour Living Heritage ...
Lions Clubs take on kids cancer in N.L. and around the world
Sheldon Slaney can tell you in detail that the weather on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in St. John’s was warm, bright, and sunny. He was sitting with his wife, Nikki, in a Disney-themed room of the emergency department at the Janeway. They were ...
Community shed program big success in Nain
A pilot project offering Nain residents an opportunity to learn new woodworking skills while socializing with people of all ages has turned out to be a great success. Neil Hawkes is the community shed’s program co-ordinator. The woodworking ...
From the vault – Friday, February 7, 1975
Flipping through the Feb. 7, 1975 edition of The Gulf News is to glimpse past achievement. The Orange Lodge was celebrating its centennial, the United Church was honouring its Canadian Girls in Training, and 16 St. James students received awards ...
C-W-T Ace still in play, $130,000 jackpot estimated
CENTERVILLE-WAREHAM-TRINITY, NL – Poor weather conditions postponed the Chase the Ace in Centerville-Wareham-Trinity earlier this week. However, another draw is scheduled for Feb. 1. The C-W-T Recreation and Indian Bay ATV Association Chase ...
Keeping runways clear at Gander Airport
GANDER, NL – The maintenance crew at Gander International Airport springs into action as fresh snow falls on the tarmac. The crew plays a critical role to ensure runways and surrounding areas are clear of snow for airplanes to safely ...
Eastport celebrates Robbie Burns Day
EASTPORT, NL — With every ticket sold and a waiting list that couldn’t be filled, Eastport’s 10th annual Robbie Burns Night has far outgrown its humble beginnings in George and Joan Innes’ home. The Scottish dinner and show ...
Lewisporte Mason recognized for 50 years of commitment
LEWISPORTE, NL - At the regular meeting of Lewisporte Masonic Lodge #14 on Jan. 22, Brother Roy Woolfrey was presented with his 50-year pin. It was exactly 50 years to the day that he joined the Lodge. ...
One more race to go: Jeannie Pardy from Appleton prepares for Tokyo marathon
APPLETON, NL – Marathon runner Jeannie Pardy is preparing for a race that will mark a significant milestone in her career. The Appleton resident is preparing to leave for the Tokyo Marathon on Feb. 25; when she completes it, she will be the ...