The Shoreline News

Irish Loop Post

  • Replacing vandalized signs will be an ongoing process, says Carey
    By Mark Squibb The Town of Witless Bay is considering installing security cameras at Town owned facilities following a spate of vandalism over the summer months “We’ve had some vandalism
  • The doctor is (back) in, in Ferryland politics
    By Mark Squibb A former mayor has put his name forward for election in Ferryland. A retired medical physician who practised for nearly 50 years, Dr. Peter Morry served as
  • Croft calls it the end of an adventure
    By Mark Squibb Members of Witless Bay council took a few minutes at the end of last week’s public meeting to acknowledge the contributions of outgoing Mayor Trevor Croft. Croft
  • Bring on the cod
    By Mark Squibb Bay Bulls council last week voted to support the second annual Cod Fest to the tune of $3,000. Councillor Corey Ronanye explained the funding, made payable to
  • Witless Bay holds the line on snow clearing contract
    By Mark Squibb Members of Witless Bay council have voted to extend the Town’s current snow clearing contract with O’Brien’s Trucking for an additional year with the option to renew
  • Water is a scarce commodity for Goulds senior and her family
    By Mark Squibb When bath time comes round at Marjorie Snelgrove’s house, two of her oldest grandchildren flip a coin to see who gets to jump in the tub first.
  • St. Shotts mayor hoping town’s wish comes true with new wells
    By Mark Squibb St. Shotts mayor Loretta Molloy is hopeful that three wells dug using recently announced government funding to the tune of $239,190 will help the community address its
  • Witless Bay Knights’ latest fundraiser hits the bullseye
    By Mark Squibb The Witless Bay Knights of Columbus (Dean Patrick Cleary Council 6672) presented the Witless Bay Volunteer Fire Department with a cheque for $3,200 last month. The club
  • CEEP keeps on keeping on
    By Mark Squibb A number of communities along the Irish Loop will see money from the most recent round of Community Enhancement Employment Program (CEEP) funding. The funding allows towns
  • Bay Bulls unveils new veterans’ crosswalk
    By Mark Squibb Bay Bulls council has honoured veterans with a special crosswalk near the war memorial at the Town Hall. The crosswalk boasts red-and-white stripes, a silhouette of a