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Two stores in Corner Brook, N.L., were robbed of clothing, jewelry and electronic items Tuesday, but police say the goods were quickly recovered and four people were arrested.
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
A cyclist was injured when she was collided with a car Sunday night in downtown Corner Brook, on the province's west coast.
Canadian Daily Digest (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
The DAILY DIGEST : INFORMATION and OPINION from ST. JOHN'S to VICTORIA . ARCHIVED at http://cdndailydigest.blogspot.com/ EDITORIAL PAGEs ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM - Natural selection CORNER BROOK WESTERN STAR - We know the problems CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN - A date is set and the rules are clear A date for the Conservative leadership convention should energize the party. HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD -
Full Comment (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
What follows is an edited excerpt of a speech delivered by the Chief of the Defence Staff at the True Patriot Love Gala last night in Toronto. True Patriot Love is an organization founded by corporate and community leaders dedicated to raising funds for programs to improve the well-being and morale of members of the Canadian military and their families, and to celebrate their selfless service. Tonight...
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
The federal government is spending $1 million to repair the 10-year-old Canada Winter Games complex in Corner Brook, on the province's west coast.
The Sir Robert Bond Papers (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador spent an untold sum on a consultant to develop a so-called youth retention and attraction strategy. They created a new ministerial title: “Minister Responsible for Youth Engagement.” The news release has nine paragraphs and no fewer than four media contacts. The “strategy”, as described by the consultant , consists of four elements....
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Students and faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador have been hit hard by flu-like symptoms. The university's pandemic planning committee says 680 students in St. John's and Corner Brook have reported such symptoms since September.
The Sir Robert Bond Papers (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
Following are links to some stories on the memorandum of understanding to sell of NB Power to Hydro-Quebec: 1. There’s strong positive reaction side Quebec to news of the MOU. La Presse Canadienne from metromontreal . 2. A 30% drop in electricity rates could save the Edmundston pulp and paper mill. Bet people in Corner Brook would be looking hard at that right now if they were in the same spot,...
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
A man has been arrested in Corner Brook, on the province's west coast, after police received a complaint that a shotgun was pointed at a woman and her home was damaged.
The Sir Robert Bond Papers (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Someone writes a letter to the Western Star commenting on Danny Williams’ use of language. Some members of The Fan Club take issue in predictable ways. More comments follow, pro and con. Fascinating. -srbp-
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
A man accused in the death of a baby nearly three years ago now faces new charges related to a delay in his trial.
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
A man faces criminal charges following a robbery Thursday near a walking trail in Corner Brook, on Newfoundland's west coast.
Working Stiffs (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
By Pat Gulley I’m back! And it all went rather smoothly. Printed out all that paper work and barely got a glance at one piece of paper and didn’t need the rest. As I said before, my waste of paper not theirs. I really worried about that new 50 pound limit for baggage as when I cruise I pack a ton. And though I didn’t put in my rock garden, kitchen sink and extra 10 pairs of shoes...
The Sir Robert Bond Papers (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
On September 10, 2009, then health minister Paul Oram gave a version of the health care cuts decision that contradicted what his boss was saying . On September 21, 2009, then health minister Paul Oram said that his own administration had boosted spending to levels that were unsustainable. That was an amazing admission that the province’s finances were in such a horrendous state . Until then virtually...
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
A parent of children who attend a daycare centre in Corner Brook says her children's lives are being put at risk by a change in where their school bus stops.
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