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7 hrs ago | CBC News

Safety inspectors needed in Labrador, union president says

A union leader in Labrador City is calling on the provincial government to fill the vacant occupational health and safety inspector positions in the region.

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12 hrs ago | Western Star

Olivia Ball is seen with one of the pieces in her Terns exhibit.

Originally from Yorkshire in the north of England, Ball saw an opportunity on the Internet for artist in residence at Gros Morne National Park.

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Related Topix: Canada, Greater Manchester County, England, World News, United Kingdom

17 hrs ago | CBC News

Closed business in Corner Brook an eyesore, says board of trade

The old Studio Bar on Broadway in Corner Brook has been boarded up for several years, and the board of trade as well as business owners say the building is an eyesore for the entire area.

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19 hrs ago | Nova News Now

A little Newfie talk

Russell Bragg was born in Nova Scotia and never thought about how he was turning a phrase until he moved to Newfoundland and was told, by a cousin on his mother's side, that he talked funny.

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Fri May 24, 2013

CBC News

Health and safety inspectors needed in Labrador, says union rep

The president of the Steelworkers' Union local at IOC is calling for occupational health and safety inspectors to be stationed in Labrador.

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Western Star

Byrne wants to know federal NDP's position on Qalipu enrolment

Gerry Byrne held a meeting at the Pepsi Centre Thursday, May 16, 2013 to talk about the Qalipu Mi'kmaq agreement.

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Western Star

Superdads program heading down the home stretch

CORNER BROOK Mark Snooks is already the father of a three-month-old son and Jamie Payne will take on the role when his girlfriend gives birth in early July.

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Thu May 23, 2013

CBC News

Mount Cashel abuse survivors receive financial settlement

Survivors of abuse by Christian Brothers at Mount Cashel Orphanage in St. John's, seen here in this undated photo, have received a large financial settlement.

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Western Star

UPDATED *** City withdraws charge against owner of house where cats found

The City of Corner Brook withdrew the charge against Chris Green in relation to the property where more than 200 cats were found last year.

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Western Star

Home support agency helping fill the gap

Heather Shears, regional home care manager for CareGivers, shows Heidi Kirby, left, and Cara-Leigh Wyllie, right, of the Canadian Cancer Society the new office in Corner Brook.

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Western Star

Resettlement

Residents of Grey River on Newfoundland's south coast are among those who have expressed interest in relocating under a government incentive announced in this year's budget.

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Western Star

Pride Alliance hoping to build on lessons learned at OUTShine

Corner Brook Regional High student Aaron Bryne shows the two certificates he received for as a winner in the junior poetry and junior visual arts categories of the provincial Arts and Letters Awards.

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Related Topix: Canada, Gay/Lesbian, Education Etc., Transgender

Telegram

Recipients of humanitarian awards announced

Delta and Convention Centre , St. John's Board of Trade , Scouts Canada , St. John's , Newfoundland and Labrador , Corner Brook The Canadian Red Cross today announced that Bruce Templeton of St.

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Wed May 22, 2013

CBC News

Three surgeons leaving hospital in St. Anthony

Three surgeons at the hospital in the town of St. Anthony have notified Labrador-Grenfell Health that they are leaving.

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Western Star

Corner Brook's Robert Hull named officer of the year

The Crime Stoppers Police Officers of the year are, from left, RNC Const. Robert Hull and RCMP Cpl.

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Western Star

City high school band wins top honours in Toronto

CORNER BROOK When members of the Corner Brook Regional High Wind Symphony completed their final song at the Toronto Festival of Music there was a sense of euphoria.

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Western Star

Lighthouse finds new home

CORNER BROOK While real lighthouses are being closed down and forgotten about all along the coastlines, the replica built for the 1999 Canada Winter Games really continues to get around.

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Nor'Wester

Household hazardous waste collection focusing on smaller communities

The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board will be partnering with volunteer fire departments in rural communities across the province, as well as the City of Corner Brook and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, to provide people a convenient way to properly dispose of household hazardous waste.

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Nor'Wester

Man who killed neighbour gets absolute discharge

And while the Crown tried to appeal that decision in the case of Christopher Vladislov Sawicki, its attempts were shot down last week by the province's top judge, who denied the application for more time to file it.

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CBC News

Crown attorneys' group head leaving post

When contacted by CBC News, Mike Fox said he is leaving his position as a Crown attorney in Corner Brook at the end of July.

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