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, 2012Recent news
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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, 2011Recent news
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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...
July 28, 2011Recent news
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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, 2011Recent news
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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, 2011Recent news
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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, 2012Recent news
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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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