Anniversary of first public performance of the Ode to Newfoundland.

On  (January 21, 1902) at the Casino Theatre in St. John’s  the  song,  “Newfoundland”  now known as the “Ode To Newfoundland” was sung for the very first...

January 20, 2012

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• Ottawa office closed January 10, 2012
• Improvements to adult dental program January 10, 2012
• District by district updates October 11, 2011
• Operation Impact 2011 October 6, 2011
• Tracking Maria — read the latest September 16, 2011

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Premier’s Athletic Awards Program is Open for Applications

Accomplished athletes throughout the province are being encouraged to apply for the Premier’s Athletic Awards Program, which recognizes athletic excellence and provides training and...

December 29, 2011

Recent news

• Local girls make it to Eastern Canadian tournament September 29, 2011
• Placentia soccer growing Danette Dooley August 18, 2011
• A record-breaking year August 4, 2011
• Laval clinches provincial basketball championship April 8, 2011
• Cavaliers clinch Regional Title March 22, 2011

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Tribute planned for music legend

Just about anyone from around this area is familiar with the musical name of the Collins family. There’s his son, Kevin, nephews Gene, Wayne, and more. Much of the Collins’ musicality can...

Elizabeth MacDonald

July 28, 2011

Recent news

• From Placentia to the Palace Steve Bartlett February 2, 2011
• Back in the studio Crystal Cline July 29, 2010
• Jigs and reels Crystal Cline July 29, 2010
• Come Here Til I Tells Ya Crystal Cline July 19, 2010
• School remains in memories Elizabeth Macdonald & Crystal Cline July 5, 2010

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Community Calendar

Coats For Kids Dec. 20, 1-4 p.m. – Drop off your children’s coats for the VOCM Cares Coats For Kids campaign at the Legion in Placentia. Help keep a child warm this winter.  ...

December 13, 2011

Recent news

• Blessing of the fleet September 29, 2011
• Filling the ranks Danette Dooley August 18, 2011
• 70 years ago this week Neil Earle August 11, 2011
• IN THE MIDST OF FLOOD AND FIRE Danette Dooley August 4, 2011
• A teddy bear tale Elizabeth MacDonald January 24, 2011

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• Marina Gambin
• Peter Pickersgill
• Leonard Quilty
• Jeff Collins
• Jay McGrath
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  • Harold N. Walters
  • Cheri Power
  • Brendan Collins

Where the Foghorns Wail

Although I grew up as a daring tomboy, in Branch, in the 1950s, there was one thing of which I was terrified. Ghosts always put the fear of God (or his nemesis) in me. I always associate this...

December 13, 2011

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• My Imperfect Slant December 13, 2011
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• Where the Foghorns Wail October 26, 2011
• My Imperfect Slant October 7, 2011
• Where the Foghorns Wail September 29, 2011

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Response to Argentia articles

Dear Editor: This has reference to the article titled, “Former community celebrated,” which appeared in the Jan. 12 issue of The Charter about the expressed wish of the former residents...

January 27, 2012

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• Paging through the past January 12, 2012
• Pee Wee players take gold, but at what price? December 13, 2011
• Skateboard park is needed September 23, 2011
• Remembering Jack September 6, 2011
• Just can’t understand August 4, 2011

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Remembering Argentia

If there is one thing the people who originally came from the Argentia area are good at, it is remembering their former home and trying to spread the word about the sacrifices of many people who...

January 12, 2012

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• Merry Christmas to all... December 28, 2011
• A big thank-you December 13, 2011
• ‘Tis the season December 13, 2011
• Saving lives, one flashing light at a time November 8, 2011
• Housekeeping September 29, 2011

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