Carey wins appeal against Town of Witless Bay
By Mark Squibb/January 20, 2022 An appeal filed by councillor Ralph Carey to overthrow the Town’s decision to approve Stephen
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Cape Broyle residents looking forward to outdoor rinks
It was so windy and rainy on the day when this picture of Heather Shanahan of the Cape Broyle Recreation Committee and her daughter Jayda was taken earlier this month that droplets spotted the lens of the camera. However, the recreation committee is soldiering on building two outdoor rinks on the town’s ballfield.
Read MoreYard cleared of conflict by council colleagues
By Mark Squibb/January 20, 2022 Witless Bay council has voted that Deputy Mayor Lorna Yard was not in a conflict
Read MoreLes Clowe sees Ferryland’s unique street names as gifts from the past
By Patrick Newhook/January 13, 2022 From its long history to its cultural impact on Newfoundland, Ferryland is a unique spot.
Read MoreWitless Bay budget up about 30 per cent
By Mark Squibb/January 13, 2022 The Town of Witless Bay will spend some $1.36 million more this year than it
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Baked, boiled and bred in the bone
Growing up on the Southern Shore, John Curran was steeped in Irish music By Patrick Newhook/January 13, 2022 Across the
Read MoreBay Bulls budget half-a-million dollars higher than 2021
By Mark Squibb/January 6, 2022 The Town of Bay Bulls has balanced the books right down to the penny. The
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The Liar’s Bench
The onset of winter means the Liar’s Bench in Witless Bay will have to wait better weather like the fine day this past fall when this picture was taken before it sees action again. The bench was built by resident Mike Ryan and is a popular spot for tourists, who like to take pictures there.
Read MoreWitless Bay council targets businesses for tax hikes in last minute budget
By Mark Squibb/January 6, 2022 Witless Bay council neglected to mention a number of business tax increases during its short
Read MoreLatest Covid Alert level puts a cap on Southern Shore rec leagues
By Patrick Newhook/January 6, 2022 The Southern Shore is home to several thriving recreational hockey leagues, and with COVID-19 cases
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