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Whelan is president of the Whelan Group, the parent company of CareGivers Inc., Blue Sky Child ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979725/Whelan-again-makes-Top-CEO-list/1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979725/Whelan-again-makes-Top-CEO-list/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-11/article-2976582/Open-house/1Fri, 11 May 2012 10:16:29 -0400In co-ordination with Police Week which runs from May 13th until May 19th the RCMP Placentia will be hosting an open house. The detachment doors will be open to the public from 2 PM until 4 PM on Monday May 14th. All of the community is welcomed to drop by and visit. There will be police cars, ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-11/article-2976582/Open-house/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-11/article-2976582/Open-house/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974708/%0D%0AIronworkers-locked-out/1Wed, 09 May 2012 13:32:29 -0400 Ironworkers who were locked out of their worksite at the Vale nickel processing facility construction site in Long Harbour on Tuesday were told to be back on the job Wednesday, according to business manager for the Ironworkers Local 764, Tom Woodford. The ironworkers were locked out May 8 ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974708/%0D%0AIronworkers-locked-out/1editor@thecharter.caNewshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974708/%0D%0AIronworkers-locked-out/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:59 -0400A new project aims to ease childrens’ transition from early childhood learning programs into kindergarten. The provincial government has partnered with the Margaret Wallace McCain Family Foundation and the Jimmy Pratt Foundation to study ways of integrating early childhood learning programs in ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-08/article-2973377/Long-Harbour-worksite-sets-sights-on-safety/1Tue, 08 May 2012 10:49:42 -0400Interiors of buildings the focus of current activityhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-08/article-2973377/Long-Harbour-worksite-sets-sights-on-safety/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-08/article-2973377/Long-Harbour-worksite-sets-sights-on-safety/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1Tue, 08 May 2012 07:42:04 -0400Dunderdale to meet with family ‘one grandmother to another’http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2970680/Protesting-the-road-conditions/1Fri, 04 May 2012 10:46:04 -0400Cape Shore residents block highwayhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2970680/Protesting-the-road-conditions/1editor@thecharter.caNewshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2970680/Protesting-the-road-conditions/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Sports/2012-05-02/article-2969096/First-season-complete-for-Normans-Cove-man/1Wed, 02 May 2012 14:47:53 -0400Draining season for centremanhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Sports/2012-05-02/article-2969096/First-season-complete-for-Normans-Cove-man/1Sportshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Sports/2012-05-02/article-2969096/First-season-complete-for-Normans-Cove-man/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-01/article-2967745/Keep-depots-open/1Tue, 01 May 2012 10:26:32 -0400Roads not maintained throughout regionhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-01/article-2967745/Keep-depots-open/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-05-01/article-2967745/Keep-depots-open/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-26/article-2964501/%26ldquo%3BMother%26rsquo%3Bs-Salt-Beef%26rdquo%3B-brings-tear-to-the-eye/1Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:56:03 -0400New recording for Duke getting plenty of airplayhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-26/article-2964501/%26ldquo%3BMother%26rsquo%3Bs-Salt-Beef%26rdquo%3B-brings-tear-to-the-eye/1editor@thecharter.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thecharter.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-26/article-2964501/%26ldquo%3BMother%26rsquo%3Bs-Salt-Beef%26rdquo%3B-brings-tear-to-the-eye/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:41:59 -0400Request made to municipalities organization by retiring rescue co-ordinatorhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:01:25 -0400Before releasing the 2012-13 provincial budget, Finance Minister Tom Marshall downplayed expectations of spending increases and warned of belt-tightening measures.Tuesday afternoon, with the budget unveiled, labour leaders said the budget’s cost-cutting measures weren’t as harsh as they were ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1dmaceachern@cbncompass.caLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:12:21 -0400Cuts Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council annual grant cut http://www.thecharter.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1tbradbury@thetelegram.comEntertainmenthttp://www.thecharter.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:46:05 -0400Deficit, job cuts smaller than expectedhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:24:09 -0400Most electricity consumers in the province can expect to pay more money on their power bills come July, according to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. In its annual filing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB), Hydro’s fuel price projection came in ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:04:41 -0400Says focus is on long-term financial stability for provincehttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-24/article-2962436/Blakes-new-best-friend/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:13:52 -0400First Lions Foundation Autism Assistance Dog Guide for province in Placentiahttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-24/article-2962436/Blakes-new-best-friend/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-24/article-2962436/Blakes-new-best-friend/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:39:12 -0400Tom Marshall bracing people for bad budgethttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:27:41 -0400Lobster fishermen represented by the FFAW have voted in favour of incorporating their own company to sell their catches — cutting out traditional buyers all together. The news comes after buyers, represented by theSeafood Producers of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPONL), announced last week they ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1cmaclean@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-21/article-2960673/Monster-module-hits-the-road-in-Argentia/1Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:14:31 -0400Argentia - There was some very heavy traffic near the Marine Atlantic terminal Friday. But it had nothing to do with cars and trucks lining up for the North Sydney ferry. The traffic was heavy in a more literal, 432-tonne sense. A gigantic module constructed by GJ Cahill at the Metal World yard ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-21/article-2960673/Monster-module-hits-the-road-in-Argentia/1sbartlett@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-21/article-2960673/Monster-module-hits-the-road-in-Argentia/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-20/article-2959894/Chance-Cove-ATV-accident/1Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:49:22 -0400Man succumbs to injurieshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-20/article-2959894/Chance-Cove-ATV-accident/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-20/article-2959894/Chance-Cove-ATV-accident/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-20/article-2959892/Tender-called-for-Placentia-lift-bridge-repairs/1Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:43:20 -0400 A tender call will be issued this weekend for repairs to the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia. Tenders will be accepted until noon Friday, April 27. “I am very pleased to have the required analysis and design work completed so we can move ahead with repairs,” said Transportation and ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-20/article-2959892/Tender-called-for-Placentia-lift-bridge-repairs/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-20/article-2959892/Tender-called-for-Placentia-lift-bridge-repairs/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-04-19/article-2958948/My-Imperfect-Slant/1Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:39:57 -0400Always dog whoopsiehttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-04-19/article-2958948/My-Imperfect-Slant/1Harold N. Waltershttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-04-19/article-2958948/My-Imperfect-Slant/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-19/article-2958945/Vehicle-flips-into-pond/1Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:35:44 -0400 Placentia/Whitbourne RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle accident in North Harbour at 6:30 p.m. on Apr. 18. A cabin owner called the RCMP after he looked out his window and saw a car upside down in Collins Pond at the intersection or Routes 91 and 92 near North Harbour. The cabin ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-19/article-2958945/Vehicle-flips-into-pond/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-19/article-2958945/Vehicle-flips-into-pond/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-18/article-2957845/Vital-signs-monitors-in-place-at-Placentia-hospital/1Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:31:20 -0400There are two new vital signs monitors in place at the Placentia Health Care Centre. The monitors can keep track of all the vital signs of the patient, and are able to print out those details so the nurses don’t have to record them. According to Dunville Hospital Auxiliary president Edith ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-18/article-2957845/Vital-signs-monitors-in-place-at-Placentia-hospital/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-18/article-2957845/Vital-signs-monitors-in-place-at-Placentia-hospital/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-16/article-2955830/Campsite-reservation-system-launching-soon/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:38 -0400The campsite reservation service for provincial park campgrounds will be launched for bookings between April 24 and April 27. Seven provincial park campgrounds will open for the Victoria Day weekend, while the six remaining campgrounds are scheduled to open in late May and early June, according ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-16/article-2955830/Campsite-reservation-system-launching-soon/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-16/article-2955830/Campsite-reservation-system-launching-soon/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-13/article-2953957/Damaged-docks-need-repairs/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:32:35 -0400St. Bride's Harbour Authority looking for help since Januaryhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-13/article-2953957/Damaged-docks-need-repairs/1arobinson@thetelegram.comLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-13/article-2953957/Damaged-docks-need-repairs/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-10/article-2951067/Double-trouble/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:09:00 -0400Same charge, next dayhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-10/article-2951067/Double-trouble/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-10/article-2951067/Double-trouble/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-10/article-2951065/Keeping-an-eye-out/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:07:55 -0400Video surveillance added to bridgehttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-10/article-2951065/Keeping-an-eye-out/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-10/article-2951065/Keeping-an-eye-out/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:33:59 -0400President recently in B.C. to support three-day teacher strikehttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1arobinson@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:22:04 -0400THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Intercity Packers Ltd of Mississauga, Ont. is recalling its Beef Burger Meat Mix because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed in 5 kg cases bearing UPC 90066172180172 and lot code 046 to public and commercial food establishments ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1telegram@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-05/article-2948072/Province-spending-estimated-%241-million-on-road-work/1Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:39:43 -0400Union caught off guard by Placentia road upgradeshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-05/article-2948072/Province-spending-estimated-%241-million-on-road-work/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-05/article-2948072/Province-spending-estimated-%241-million-on-road-work/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-04-04/article-2947225/My-Imperfect-Slant/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:31:46 -0400Cell-i-phoneshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-04-04/article-2947225/My-Imperfect-Slant/1Harold N. Waltershttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-04-04/article-2947225/My-Imperfect-Slant/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Community/2012-04-04/article-2947220/Council-Chambers/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:29:20 -0400Mayor and councilor sparhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Community/2012-04-04/article-2947220/Council-Chambers/1editor@thecharter.caCommunityhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Community/2012-04-04/article-2947220/Council-Chambers/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947217/Tax-credit-for-firefighters/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:27:48 -0400 Approximately 5,900 volunteer firefighters in this province will soon receive a tax credit when the amendment to the Income Tax Act, 2000 is passed into law. Government’s amendment got a second reading in the House of Assembly recently. When passed, the non-refundable tax credit of $3,000 ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947217/Tax-credit-for-firefighters/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947217/Tax-credit-for-firefighters/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947215/Environmental-award-nominations-now-open/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:26:22 -0400 Nominations are open for the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards, aimed at recognizing environmental conservation and enhancement efforts across the province, according to a news release. The awards, now in their 23rd year, are offered by the provincial Department of Environment ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947215/Environmental-award-nominations-now-open/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947215/Environmental-award-nominations-now-open/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947210/Community-icon-passes-away/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:20:50 -0400“She will be greatly missed” – Jean Buddenhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947210/Community-icon-passes-away/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-04/article-2947210/Community-icon-passes-away/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-03/article-2945915/Double-trouble/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:44:10 -0400 RCMP in Placentia charged a man with impaired driving just one day after he’d been charged with the same offence in St. John’s. Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP stopped the 44-year old Corner Brook male at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, April 2 in Placentia while investigating an assault, but quickly came to ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-03/article-2945915/Double-trouble/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-03/article-2945915/Double-trouble/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-29/article-2942649/Local-fisherman-drowns/1Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:47:31 -0400 According to the mayor of the community he lived in, the 63-year-old man who drowned in Drummers Pond near Dunville Tuesday was an experienced hunter who was well acquainted with ice fishing. "Why that morning he had to try and take a short cut across the pond, we'll never know," said Fox ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-29/article-2942649/Local-fisherman-drowns/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-29/article-2942649/Local-fisherman-drowns/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-28/article-2941353/A-despicable-act/1Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:59:03 -0400Mount Pearl man who kidnapped, stabbed woman gets seven yearshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-28/article-2941353/A-despicable-act/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-28/article-2941353/A-despicable-act/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-27/article-2940795/Local-fisherman-drowns/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:15:27 -0400A Fox Harbour man lost his life while trying to catch a feed of trout on a local nearby pond. Placentia RCMP were notified at 8:15 this morning that a fisherman had gone through the ice of Drummer’s Pond, near Fox Harbour. Police say the 63-year old man went out onto the iced over pond at 7 ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-27/article-2940795/Local-fisherman-drowns/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-27/article-2940795/Local-fisherman-drowns/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:19:45 -0400The RCMP in Port aux Basques is warning people of an email scam that attempts to fool people into thinking they are giving information to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The RCMP received a complaint of the fraudulent email that asked for personal information including name, address and social ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-24/article-2938416/Avalon-moose-population-so-low-its-frightening%3A-minister/1Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:37:55 -0400 Environment Minister Terry French wants people to watch for moose, but says in some parts of the province you probably won't see one. Speaking to the St. John's East Rotary Club Friday morning, French said the island's moose population is in decline, even if that's not the public ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-24/article-2938416/Avalon-moose-population-so-low-its-frightening%3A-minister/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-24/article-2938416/Avalon-moose-population-so-low-its-frightening%3A-minister/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-23/article-2937739/Trucking-company-fined/1Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:10:31 -0400 Alantra Transportation in New Brunswick was fined $1,598.00 for crossing the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge while over the weight limit. RCMP in Placentia said they first received an anonymous call at around 5:30 p.m. on March 21 about the trucks passing across the bridge, but afterwards got ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-23/article-2937739/Trucking-company-fined/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-23/article-2937739/Trucking-company-fined/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-22/article-2936815/Disappointed-in-bridge-news/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:11:41 -0400 Editor’s note: These letters were written to Transportation and Works Minister Tom Hedderson. Minister Hedderson responded to the first letter, to which the letter-writer then responded. Dear Decision Makers and Leaders, I am disappointed with the report that I watched on CBC News on the ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-22/article-2936815/Disappointed-in-bridge-news/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-22/article-2936815/Disappointed-in-bridge-news/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-03-22/article-2936814/My-Imperfect-Slant/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:10:24 -0400How firm a foundationhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-03-22/article-2936814/My-Imperfect-Slant/1Harold N. Waltershttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Harold-N.-Walters/2012-03-22/article-2936814/My-Imperfect-Slant/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-03-22/article-2936812/A-few-questions/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:08:36 -0400Residents of Placentia were recently asked for their opinions and suggestions on how best to deal with the growing problem in this community, the state of disrepair of the Sir Ambrose Shea lift bridge and how to adapt to the repairs that need to be done to it. How to adapt, because as the only ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-03-22/article-2936812/A-few-questions/1editor@thecharter.caEditorial commenthttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-03-22/article-2936812/A-few-questions/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-22/article-2936811/Branch-girl-named-Miss-Photogenic/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:05:00 -0400Will travel to national competitionhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-22/article-2936811/Branch-girl-named-Miss-Photogenic/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-22/article-2936811/Branch-girl-named-Miss-Photogenic/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:26:43 -0400Internal federal document reveals plans to remove habitat protectionshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:16 -0400Licensed Practical Nurses are looking to bring attention to their increasing role in the provincial health care system. The College for Licensed Practical Nurses will be raising the standards for licensing beginning April 1, with all LPNs being “required to meet the standards to work the full ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-20/article-2935051/Meeting-held-to-discuss-bridge-issues/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:02:15 -0400Government seeking input from residents, businesseshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-20/article-2935051/Meeting-held-to-discuss-bridge-issues/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-20/article-2935051/Meeting-held-to-discuss-bridge-issues/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Marina-Gambin/2012-03-20/article-2935045/Where-the-Foghorn-Wails/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:00:07 -0400Terry's grave-digging initiationhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Marina-Gambin/2012-03-20/article-2935045/Where-the-Foghorn-Wails/1Marina Gambinhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Columnists/Marina-Gambin/2012-03-20/article-2935045/Where-the-Foghorn-Wails/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-03-20/article-2935039/They-ask%2C-we-should-tell/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:57:59 -0400Members of the provincial government met with the citizens of Placentia in early March to tell them about government’s plans for the Sir Ambrose Shea lift bridge, and to provide a timeline for the work that would be done. They also explained the need for restrictions on the bridge, where weight ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-03-20/article-2935039/They-ask%2C-we-should-tell/1editor@thecharter.caEditorial commenthttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-03-20/article-2935039/They-ask%2C-we-should-tell/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-20/article-2935033/Meeting-raises-cancellation-of-federal-fishing-policies/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:53:51 -0400Random-Burin-St. George’s MP Judy Foote and federal Liberal Fisheries critic Lawrence MacAulay hosted a meeting of inshore fishers in Marystown Mar. 19. They were joined by Avalon MP Scott Andrews to discuss federal issues that impact on the fishery. The discussion centered mainly on the fear ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-20/article-2935033/Meeting-raises-cancellation-of-federal-fishing-policies/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-20/article-2935033/Meeting-raises-cancellation-of-federal-fishing-policies/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:55:32 -0400 A former federal fisheries scientist, who recently chaired the Royal Society of Canada expert panel on sustaining Canada’s marine biodiversity, is supporting calls for an inquiry into the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery. The inquiry is needed to learn from past mistakes and ensure the same ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:27:09 -0400The provincial government announced today that contracts with Employment Assistance Services providers across Newfoundland and Labrador have been extended for the period covering April 1 to Sept. 30, or up to a maximum of six months. This extension will be carried out through amendments to ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:38:55 -0400Transcontinental community papers, employees in running for awards at Atlantic, national competitionshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-13/article-2925888/Province-to-spend-%241-million-to-fix-Placentia-area-dirt-road/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:33:29 -0400The only road into Placentia currently open to heavy vehicles, without a major detour, was churned into a soupy quagmire over the weekend and was closed for several hours. The dirt road leading between Dunville and Southeast Placentia was so bad at one point some trucks got stuck and had to be ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-13/article-2925888/Province-to-spend-%241-million-to-fix-Placentia-area-dirt-road/1cmaclean@thetelegram.comLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-13/article-2925888/Province-to-spend-%241-million-to-fix-Placentia-area-dirt-road/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:37:25 -0400Towns and cities anxious for good news in provincial budgethttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1dbartlett@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-12/article-2925218/Meeting-held-to-discuss-bridge-issues/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:24:11 -0400Government seeking input from residents, businesseshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-12/article-2925218/Meeting-held-to-discuss-bridge-issues/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-12/article-2925218/Meeting-held-to-discuss-bridge-issues/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-08/article-2920991/Cooperation-needed-for-smooth-transition/1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:55:31 -0500Needed work will be donehttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-08/article-2920991/Cooperation-needed-for-smooth-transition/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-08/article-2920991/Cooperation-needed-for-smooth-transition/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:43:34 -0500Search and rescue was on the agenda in the province’s House of Assembly today.The issue was raised during question period, and Labrador MHA Randy Edmunds introduced a private member’s motion on the issue.Edmunds' motion called on the provincial and federal governments to review SAR protocols ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:33:48 -0500The first Question Period since last May was held this afternoon and Liberal Leader Dwight Ball kicked it off with a question about the province's fiscal situation. He asked why the province doesn't have a better fiscal management plan. Premier Kathy Dunderdale responded that her government has ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-06/article-2916446/Premier-warns-against-high-expectations/1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:13:10 -0500Monday afternoon’s speech from the throne celebrated the government’s accomplishments, and signalled people can expect more of the same. The speech contained no big surprises. Premier Kathy Dunderdale made it clear people shouldn’t expect too much in the way of large scale spending. On the one ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-06/article-2916446/Premier-warns-against-high-expectations/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-06/article-2916446/Premier-warns-against-high-expectations/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-06/article-2916438/Blizzard-on-the-way/1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:06:13 -0500Environment Canada has issued blizzard warnings for tonight, March 6. They are in effect for St. John’s and vicinity, Avalon Peninsula North, Avalon Peninsula Southeast, Avalon Peninsula Southwest and Burin Peninsula, as well as the Bay of Exploits and Green Bay-White bay. Blizzard conditions ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-06/article-2916438/Blizzard-on-the-way/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-06/article-2916438/Blizzard-on-the-way/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-05/article-2915795/House-of-Assembly-opens-with-Throne-Speech/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:32:50 -0500The government signaled a steady course with today's throne speech, with only a few big announcements or new ideas. Premier Kathy Dunderdale's government promised to continue conservative fiscal policies, with a focus on managing and diversifying the province’s economy. Specifically, the ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-05/article-2915795/House-of-Assembly-opens-with-Throne-Speech/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-05/article-2915795/House-of-Assembly-opens-with-Throne-Speech/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914038/Service-Canada-defends-student-centre-decision/1Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:01:43 -0500The office of the federal minister of Human Resources and Skills Development is defending Ottawa’s decision not to open youth employment centres this summer.“Our government's top priority is job creation and economic growth, and that includes ensuring Canadians have access to the tools and ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914038/Service-Canada-defends-student-centre-decision/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914038/Service-Canada-defends-student-centre-decision/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2913880/East-Coast-Trail-among-10-best-adventure-destinations-in-world%3A-National-Geographic/1Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:12:49 -0500National Geographic in February identified the East Coast Trail as one of the 10 best adventure destinations in the world for 2012.“The East Coast Trail Association is thrilled that others have come to appreciate what we have always known,” said association president Randy Murphy in a news ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2913880/East-Coast-Trail-among-10-best-adventure-destinations-in-world%3A-National-Geographic/1Localhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2913880/East-Coast-Trail-among-10-best-adventure-destinations-in-world%3A-National-Geographic/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912179/Gas-prices-up-today/1Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:47:06 -0500Gas prices are up across the province today. The Public Utilities Board set new prices, effective at 12:01 a.m. this morning. Gasoline is up 2.8 cents a litre; diesel fuel is up by 3.3 cents and furnace oil heating fuel increased by 3.3 cents per litre. The cost of propane increased by 1.3 ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912179/Gas-prices-up-today/1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912179/Gas-prices-up-today/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912175/Canadas-fisheries-under-review%0D%0A/1Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:41:24 -0500Ashfield extends deadline for commentshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912175/Canadas-fisheries-under-review%0D%0A/1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912175/Canadas-fisheries-under-review%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-29/article-2911655/Drug-and-drug-production-charges-laid/1Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:05:32 -0500Ferndale man, Placentia woman charged, more charges cominghttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-29/article-2911655/Drug-and-drug-production-charges-laid/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-29/article-2911655/Drug-and-drug-production-charges-laid/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2910572/Placentia-lift-bridge-to-get-immediate-work-to-restore-load-capacity/1Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:03:57 -0500Provincial government pledges $1 millionhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2910572/Placentia-lift-bridge-to-get-immediate-work-to-restore-load-capacity/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2910572/Placentia-lift-bridge-to-get-immediate-work-to-restore-load-capacity/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2909989/Mayor-demands-bridge-problems-be-corrected/1Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:36:37 -0500Placentia Mayor Bill Hogan is demanding action to repair or replace the aging lift bridge that crosses Placentia Gut. The Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge was placed under restrictions yesterday following a government press release noting a recent structural analysis of the bridge led to the ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2909989/Mayor-demands-bridge-problems-be-corrected/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2909989/Mayor-demands-bridge-problems-be-corrected/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2909980/Government-imposes-restrictions-on-Placentia-Lift-Bridge/1Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:08:20 -0500The Department of Transportation and Works advised yesterday that the Sir Ambrose Shea Lift Bridge in Placentia is currently under a load restriction, effective immediately. Any commercial vehicle registered in excess of 13,000 kilograms will not be permitted to travel over the bridge. The ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2909980/Government-imposes-restrictions-on-Placentia-Lift-Bridge/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-28/article-2909980/Government-imposes-restrictions-on-Placentia-Lift-Bridge/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-25/article-2907350/Update%3A-Military-instructed-to-investigate-MP-Scott-Simms/1Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:52:02 -0500Minister says it was to be expected in wake of news stories on 2010 Cormorant flighthttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-25/article-2907350/Update%3A-Military-instructed-to-investigate-MP-Scott-Simms/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-25/article-2907350/Update%3A-Military-instructed-to-investigate-MP-Scott-Simms/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-22/article-2904439/Mother-of-boy-writes-PM-for-answers/1Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:34 -0500The mother of a boy who went missing last month and died on the sea ice off Labrador has written a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper calling for an investigation.http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-22/article-2904439/Mother-of-boy-writes-PM-for-answers/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-22/article-2904439/Mother-of-boy-writes-PM-for-answers/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-21/article-2903631/Toll-free-line-open-for-financial-advice/1Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:24:34 -0500Pilot project being tested in NLhttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-21/article-2903631/Toll-free-line-open-for-financial-advice/1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-21/article-2903631/Toll-free-line-open-for-financial-advice/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-21/article-2902771/----%0D%0ANew-playground-coming-for-Holy-Family-Elementary%0D%0A/1Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:51:53 -0500“Let Them Be Kids” donates half the funds raised, doubles amounthttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-21/article-2902771/----%0D%0ANew-playground-coming-for-Holy-Family-Elementary%0D%0A/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-21/article-2902771/----%0D%0ANew-playground-coming-for-Holy-Family-Elementary%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-21/article-2902702/Provincial-competition-beckons/1Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:42:50 -0500Branch teen competes for Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labradorhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-21/article-2902702/Provincial-competition-beckons/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-21/article-2902702/Provincial-competition-beckons/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897295/----%0D%0ACanada-making-poor-fishery-decisions%0D%0A/1Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:50:49 -0500Other fishing nations ahead of ourshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897295/----%0D%0ACanada-making-poor-fishery-decisions%0D%0A/1editor@thecoaster.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897295/----%0D%0ACanada-making-poor-fishery-decisions%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897291/----%0D%0APlacentia-Winter-Carnival-just-around-the-corner%0D%0A/1Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:48:17 -0500Town readying for fun-filled weekhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897291/----%0D%0APlacentia-Winter-Carnival-just-around-the-corner%0D%0A/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897291/----%0D%0APlacentia-Winter-Carnival-just-around-the-corner%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Community/2012-02-16/article-2897280/Doctor-reminisces-about-time-in-Placentia/1Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:40:18 -0500Learned a lot while herehttp://www.thecharter.ca/Community/2012-02-16/article-2897280/Doctor-reminisces-about-time-in-Placentia/1Communityhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Community/2012-02-16/article-2897280/Doctor-reminisces-about-time-in-Placentia/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897275/Hear-ye%2C-hear-ye/1Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:36:56 -0500Placentia seeks Town Crierhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897275/Hear-ye%2C-hear-ye/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-16/article-2897275/Hear-ye%2C-hear-ye/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-02-16/article-2897272/----%0D%0ADunderdale-targets-minorities%0D%0A/1Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:35:22 -0500 Dear Editor: Hate and bullying is wrong, regardless of the victim. Surprisingly, the Conservative Dunderdale government has introduced in the My Gay-Straight Alliance school program. This will only add to the problem of hate and bullying by neglecting and targeting others. Christianity, ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-02-16/article-2897272/----%0D%0ADunderdale-targets-minorities%0D%0A/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-02-16/article-2897272/----%0D%0ADunderdale-targets-minorities%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-02-16/article-2897270/----%0D%0AGay-Straight-Alliances-coming-to-school-near-you%0D%0A/1Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:33:56 -0500 The provincial government recently released information about a new program they are making available at all high schools in the province. The concept is pretty simple – to help battle the discrimination faced by gay students, the hatred and bullying that often leads to students with ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-02-16/article-2897270/----%0D%0AGay-Straight-Alliances-coming-to-school-near-you%0D%0A/1editor@thecharter.caEditorial commenthttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-02-16/article-2897270/----%0D%0AGay-Straight-Alliances-coming-to-school-near-you%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-10/article-2892290/----RCMP-seek-public-help-in-identifying-deceased-man-/1Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:17:00 -0500 RCMP in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, are requesting the public's assistance in identifying a man found deceased. On Dec. 5, 2011, the RCMP received report of a man found deceased in a wooded area off Highway 104 in Lower South River. The man did not have identification; however, appeared to be ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-10/article-2892290/----RCMP-seek-public-help-in-identifying-deceased-man-/1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-10/article-2892290/----RCMP-seek-public-help-in-identifying-deceased-man-/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-07/article-2888446/----%0D%0ACelebrating-a-milestone%0D%0A/1Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:06 -0500 Mrs. Mary Drake of Beachside Manor in Placentia celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 1 with an afternoon social, and evening dance and another party in the planning for later in the spring, when it is easier for her and her friends to get around. !-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-07/article-2888446/----%0D%0ACelebrating-a-milestone%0D%0A/1editor@thecharter.caLatest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-07/article-2888446/----%0D%0ACelebrating-a-milestone%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887090/Province-marks-Queen%26rsquo%3Bs-Diamond-Jubilee/1Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:23:30 -0500Today marks the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne as Queen of Canada. “It is truly a privilege to mark the 60-year reign of a Sovereign who has dedicated her life to the service of others and who has demonstrated pride and affection for Canada,” said ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887090/Province-marks-Queen%26rsquo%3Bs-Diamond-Jubilee/1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887090/Province-marks-Queen%26rsquo%3Bs-Diamond-Jubilee/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-02/article-2877959/Brothers-place-first-and-second-for-overall-bodybuilding-title/1Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:39:00 -0500Each a winner in own categoryhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-02/article-2877959/Brothers-place-first-and-second-for-overall-bodybuilding-title/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-02-02/article-2877959/Brothers-place-first-and-second-for-overall-bodybuilding-title/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-31/article-2881855/Roads-slippery/1Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:34:24 -0500Caution advised for drivershttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-31/article-2881855/Roads-slippery/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-31/article-2881855/Roads-slippery/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-01-27/article-2877965/----%0D%0AResponse-to-Argentia-articles%0D%0A/1Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:43:45 -0500 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 and descendants of Argentia to see a memorial/plaque installed on the former Richard Healey property to ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-01-27/article-2877965/----%0D%0AResponse-to-Argentia-articles%0D%0A/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-01-27/article-2877965/----%0D%0AResponse-to-Argentia-articles%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-27/article-2877923/----%0D%0APlacentia-cemetery-clean-up-complete%0D%0A/1Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:36 -0500Fox Hr. community centre work finishedhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-27/article-2877923/----%0D%0APlacentia-cemetery-clean-up-complete%0D%0A/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-27/article-2877923/----%0D%0APlacentia-cemetery-clean-up-complete%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-27/article-2877910/----%0D%0ANorth-Harbour-youth-gets-short-work-published%0D%0A/1Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:52:58 -0500Irish anthology published beginning of Januaryhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-27/article-2877910/----%0D%0ANorth-Harbour-youth-gets-short-work-published%0D%0A/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-27/article-2877910/----%0D%0ANorth-Harbour-youth-gets-short-work-published%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-25/article-2873809/NEWS-RELEASE-----%0D%0ASong-for-Triffie%0D%0A/1Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:58 -0500CD fundraiser for daughter of murder victimhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-25/article-2873809/NEWS-RELEASE-----%0D%0ASong-for-Triffie%0D%0A/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-25/article-2873809/NEWS-RELEASE-----%0D%0ASong-for-Triffie%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-01-20/article-2869222/Anniversary-of-first-public-performance-of-the-Ode-to-Newfoundland./1Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:58:24 -0500On (January 21, 1902) at the Casino Theatre in St. John’s thesong, “Newfoundland” now known as the “Ode To Newfoundland” was sung for the very first time. The new song was greeted enthusiastically. A newspaper reporter who attended the show at the theatre knew that he had heard something very ...http://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-01-20/article-2869222/Anniversary-of-first-public-performance-of-the-Ode-to-Newfoundland./1Newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/News/2012-01-20/article-2869222/Anniversary-of-first-public-performance-of-the-Ode-to-Newfoundland./1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-01-12/article-2861740/----%0D%0APaging-through-the-past%0D%0A/1Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:57:27 -0500 Dear Editor; Living in the Placentia area, many of us know all too well how a humble patch of ground can reveal a priceless key to the past. Archaeologists around the world, including those who diligently work in Jerseyside at the Fort Louis excavation, are well acquainted with this ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-01-12/article-2861740/----%0D%0APaging-through-the-past%0D%0A/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-01-12/article-2861740/----%0D%0APaging-through-the-past%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-01-12/article-2861737/----%0D%0ARemembering-Argentia%0D%0A/1Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:54:15 -0500 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 once lived there. Recently a group of former residents commemorated the 70 years since the US ...http://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-01-12/article-2861737/----%0D%0ARemembering-Argentia%0D%0A/1Editorial commenthttp://www.thecharter.ca/Opinion/Editorial-comment/2012-01-12/article-2861737/----%0D%0ARemembering-Argentia%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-12/article-2861736/----%0D%0ACouncil-Chambers---Dec.-13%2C-2012%0D%0A/1Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:51:39 -0500Council in the clearhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-12/article-2861736/----%0D%0ACouncil-Chambers---Dec.-13%2C-2012%0D%0A/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-12/article-2861736/----%0D%0ACouncil-Chambers---Dec.-13%2C-2012%0D%0A/1http://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-12/article-2861712/Laval-2011-scholarship-awards-handed-out/1Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:33:32 -0500More than $5,000 presentedhttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-12/article-2861712/Laval-2011-scholarship-awards-handed-out/1Latest newshttp://www.thecharter.ca/Latest-news/2012-01-12/article-2861712/Laval-2011-scholarship-awards-handed-out/1