Profile of Elizabeth MacDonald

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• For a cause
  The Wadman family in Freshwater has a few reasons for putting together a yard sale fundraiser for the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault ...
• The bar needs to be raised
  During some weeks, it is a difficult thing to choose what to write about in The Charter’s weekly editorial. It may be a slow week in the ...
• Rare bird
  Elizabeth MacDonald photos This Little Blue Heron (egretta caerulea) was seen during the last week of April fishing at the beginning of the pond ...
• The bar needs to be raised
  During some weeks, it is a difficult thing to choose what to write about in The Charter’s weekly editorial. It may be a slow week in the ...
• Clarence Sutton basketball championships held at Laval
  The 2013 Molson “Clarence Sutton” Division 1 basketball championships were held at Laval High School the weekend of April 18-21, bringing an ...
• Dinner and dance held for town clerk
  It’s nice to be appreciated. The town of Branch came out earlier in April to celebrate and thank one of their own who has played an integral role ...
• Taking it to the streets
  With files from The Telegram An angry crowd took to the streets last week in Placentia in an effort to let government know they did not agree ...
• The anthem to our fog
  It’s probably one of the most heard Newfoundland songs, and certainly of the most memorable, both for those from the province, particularly the ...
• Another banner for Laval Girls basketball team
  Laval Girls Basketball Program has just captured its third provincial banner this year, winning the Grade 9 “B” NLBA provincials the weekend of ...
• Council Chambers
  The April 16 meeting of the Placentia town council got underway on time at 7 p.m. with all councilors attending, along with five people sitting ...
• Bridge closures ending (for now)
  The Department of Transportation and Works issued a short email to various people in Placentia connected to the Placentia Lift Bridge, notifying ...
• Coaches inspire youth
  Every school has special teachers who do that little bit extra for the children and youth they teach. At Laval High School in Placentia, those ...
• UPDATE: Well-known storyteller passes away (Sound...
  Placentia has lost a legend of storytelling. Mrs. Alice Lannon passed away Feb. 28 at the Miller Centre surrounded by her family. She was 85. ...
• Hitting those that can least afford it
  The provincial budget is certainly generating lots of discussion on the local airwaves and Internet around this province.It seems many people ...
• Taking to the streets
  An angry crowd took to the streets last week in Placentia in an effort to let government know they did not agree with cuts to their school, ...
• Missing boat
  RCMP in Placentia is seeking assistance from the general public in solving the theft of a boat from a home on Jubilee Road. According to police, ...
• Enough is enough
  It’s time the people of Placentia and area who are affected by closures to the Sir Ambrose Shea lift bridge speak up.You’ve been very ...
• We got it
  The new lift bridge for Placentia will take about three years to build if construction begins this spring as scheduled.Placentia-St. Mary’s MHA ...
• Slow the heck down!
  I’m well aware that the people this editorial is intended for most likely won’t read it but it has to be said, so here goes. It’s a ...
• Charges against town employee withdrawn
  Provincial judge Jacqueline Brazil withdrew the charges against Placentia town Heritage and Tourism Director Margie Hatfield March 13 in ...
• Cranberry farm up and running on Cape Shore
  Some would say the Cape Shore is a difficult place to get full-time work, but there always seem to be a handful of people who can make a living ...
• New bridge announced for Placentia
  The new lift bridge for Placentia will take about three years to build if construction begins this spring as scheduled. Placentia-St. Mary’s MHA ...
• Tenders received
  The provincial government has received three bids for the construction of Placentia’s new lift bridge, but all three are higher than the original ...
• Second time around at pageant for Branch teen
  Last year’s experience participating in the Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador pageant was an eye-opening one for 16-year old Branch resident ...
• A gathering of the Powers
  It’s going to be a celebration of all things Power this coming May-June in Dunhill, Ireland with the gathering of the Power clan.The gathering is ...
• Good-bye copper coin
  It’s difficult to believe the penny will be no more here in Canada. Stores and banks and retail outlets are beginning to participate in the ...
• Abuse and bullying
  A letter to the editor in today’s edition of The Charter highlights a big problem faced by many in the service industry and plenty others – the ...
• No new taxes
  The Placentia town council has presented another budget that does not raise taxes for the residents of Placentia and in fact, delivers a mil rate ...
• Ennis Sisters perform at local church
  Performers Maureen, Karen and Teresa Ennis, The Ennis Sisters, have reunited after five years to record a brand-new Christmas album called, “It’s ...
• Golden Spur award for Placentia officer
  Local RCMP officer Todd Hussey has been recognized for his valuable work volunteering in the community of Placentia. Hussey has received the ...