Naval Reserve unit sees succession of Southern Shore commanders
Commander Alan Brown, left, passes on the orders of command for naval reserve unit HMCS CABOT to incoming Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Commander Paul Carew, right.
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Month: February 2022
Witless Bay rejects Bay Bulls’ call to help with Lifestyle Centre repairs
By Mark Squibb/February 17, 2022 Witless Bay council has denied a request for funding from the Town of Bay Bulls
Read MoreBBBAA hopeful Witless Bay will agree to funding boost
By Mark Squibb/February 17, 2022 Bay Bulls to Bauline Athletic Association (BBBAA) chairman Scott Penny says he is hopeful the
Read MoreWitless Bay welcomes new Fire Chief and Town Manager
By Mark Squibb/February 17, 2022 The Town of Witless Bay has appointed a new town manager and a new fire
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Latest Census a reminder of challenges facing many Southern Shore towns
A file photo of the harbour in Ferryland, one of the most picturesque and historic communities in the province. Last year marked the 400th anniversary of the town’s founding as the Colony of Avalon by Britain’s Lord Baltimore. Like many rural communities, it saw a population decrease in the latest census. Craig Westcott photo
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While the weather wasn’t the best, people like Sawyer Layden still got out and had some fun at the Winterfest
Read MoreCouncil says no to Spaniard’s Bay car lot
By Mark Squibb/February 17, 2022 An application for a car sales lot on Back Cove Road was denied by Spaniard’s
Read MoreBrigus tourism operators say return of international visitors would be a boon
By Patrick Newhook/February 17, 2022 Tourism operators in one of the most popular towns for visitors is hoping this will
Read MoreCBS enters competition for business growth with release of new video
The town council has taken the old song line ‘You ought to be in pictures’ to heart and has released
Read MoreHolyrood hopes to counter higher tipping fees by composting more
By Patrick Newhook/February 17, 2022 The Town of Holyrood is looking at composting as a way to reduce its costs
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