WBFD gets approval for extension, uniforms
By Mark Squibb/August 19, 2022 Witless Bay council has approved $5,000 for an extension to the fire department’s smokehouse training
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Puffin Patrol Program temporarily suspended
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is temporarily suspending the Puffin Patrol Program, based in Witless Bay, over concerns
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Witless Bay native wins national equine award
Erin O’Rielly, winner of the 2022 Andrea Gillies Outstanding Instructor award by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA), with Rainbow Rider horse Rain. O’Rielly actually rode Rain’s mother when she was a youth, and was essential in bringing Rain to Rainbow Riders. Submitted photo
Read MoreMullowney not running this time
By Mark Squibb/August 19, 2022 For the first time in over three decades, Harold Mullowney won’t be putting his name
Read MoreWitless Bay defers hiring of Town Planner
The Town of Witless Bay has deferred the hiring of a new Town Planner. Awarding the tender for the new
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Petty Harbour boys all about the team
From left to right Ryan Maher, Mark Stack and Jordan Hamilton, who all competed at the U23 Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship in Carp, Ontario. The three young men from Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove have played ball together for many years, and have competed in tournaments both near and far.
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O’Driscoll acclaimed as mayor of Bay Bulls
Bay Bulls council has acclaimed councillor Keith O’Driscoll as its new mayor. The election of mayor was the first item
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Gibbons has been in it for the long haul
John Gibbons, 74, in front of his family store in St. Mary’s
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Seven years running
Bill Guiney enjoys an open stretch of road during his 2021 walk across the province. Guiney and his wife Sue are back on the road again this summer, this time concentrating on the Irish Loop, raising funds and awareness for mental health, something they have been pursuing since 2016. Submitted photo
Read MorePlan tabled to develop former Holyrood Pond Park near the Gaskiers
Plans to redevelop the long-shuttered former Provincial Park at Holyrood Pond into a park for RVs appears to be afoot
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