http://www.thegeorgian.ca/images/logo/23_Georgian.gifhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/List of the latest articles from this category.http://www.thegeorgian.caThu, 17 May 2012 03:25:19 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 03:25:19 -0400enhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-05-16/article-2980436/Local-dart-players-heading-to-nationals/1Wed, 16 May 2012 09:28:48 -0400Newfoundland and Labrador will be out to retain its high rating when it sends a talented team to the Canadian Junior Darts Championships. The team is being led by Robin Barnes of Heatherton. She has won four provincial titles, two national titles, owns impressive performances in national ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-05-16/article-2980436/Local-dart-players-heading-to-nationals/1Sportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-05-16/article-2980436/Local-dart-players-heading-to-nationals/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:24 -0400Community papers honoured by Newspapers Atlantichttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979300/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-book-now-in-Stephenville/1Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:47 -0400Residents of the Stephenville area being are encouraged to sign the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee congratulatory message book. The book is available at the Town of Stephenville, 125 Carolina Avenue, until May 25. This commemorative book is part of a series of activities taking place ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979300/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-book-now-in-Stephenville/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979300/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-book-now-in-Stephenville/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-14/article-2978785/Son-pays-tribute-to-late-fathers-musical-legacy/1Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:05 -0400Nathan Rogers is excited to be touring Newfoundland and Labrador this month to share the songs and stories of his father, folk icon Stan Rogers. “These songs are a big part of Canadian culture and I am very proud to be a small part in this tradition,” says Nathan, who is a musician in his own ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-14/article-2978785/Son-pays-tribute-to-late-fathers-musical-legacy/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-14/article-2978785/Son-pays-tribute-to-late-fathers-musical-legacy/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978247/Horsin-around/1Mon, 14 May 2012 09:19:14 -0400Maidstone resident passionate about raising horseshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978247/Horsin-around/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978247/Horsin-around/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-11/article-2976545/Flooding-causes-Noels-Pond-road-closure/1Fri, 11 May 2012 09:34:35 -0400When upgrades to the Hansen Highway into Stephenville are finished, residents won't face the same trouble with a frequent flood zone. According Stephenville Airport's weather station, 22.4 millimetres of rain had fallen between 7 p.m. Tuesday to 3:30 p.m., rain that closed a section of Route ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-11/article-2976545/Flooding-causes-Noels-Pond-road-closure/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-11/article-2976545/Flooding-causes-Noels-Pond-road-closure/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2975456/Contraband-seized-near-Stephenville/1Thu, 10 May 2012 09:23:45 -0400The RCMP has seized a quantity of contraband goods following a search of an Ontario-based moving truck in the Stephenville area at about 10 p.m. Tuesday. Officers of the Border Integrity Unit and Bay St. George RCMP detachment stopped the vehicle and discovered seven bottles of contraband ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2975456/Contraband-seized-near-Stephenville/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-10/article-2975456/Contraband-seized-near-Stephenville/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974411/Entrepreneurship-has-many-benefits%3A-youth/1Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:40 -0400Megan Elliott knows the benefits of the Youth Ventures program. An avid photographer, the then-high school student decided two years ago to turn her hobby into a business. With the help of Youth Ventures she set up Focus, which marketed her pictures and photography skills to local residents and ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974411/Entrepreneurship-has-many-benefits%3A-youth/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974411/Entrepreneurship-has-many-benefits%3A-youth/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973306/Seniors-receive-visit-from-George-Canyon-and-band/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:27:01 -0400The tenants of Emile Benoit House in Stephenville Crossing were recently treated to a surprise visit by country music artist George Canyon and his band. Chris Byrne, Mr. Canyon’s bass player, is originally from Newfoundland and his mom, Ellen Byrne, is a tenant of Emile Benoit House. When Mr. ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973306/Seniors-receive-visit-from-George-Canyon-and-band/1Entertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973306/Seniors-receive-visit-from-George-Canyon-and-band/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972542/Firefighters-honoured-in-Stephenville-Crossing/1Mon, 07 May 2012 12:32:55 -0400Peals of laughter and the interchange of quips and one-liners were common as the community of Stephenville Crossing celebrated their volunteer firefighters. George Tobin, fire chief, was bantering with his fellow firefighters as he handed out jackets and awards and had the crowd chuckling and ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972542/Firefighters-honoured-in-Stephenville-Crossing/1cnoseworthy@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-07/article-2972542/Firefighters-honoured-in-Stephenville-Crossing/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2971025/Upgrades-coming-for-Main-Gut-Bridge-in-Stephenville-Crossing/1Fri, 04 May 2012 15:33:27 -0400Repairs will soon begin on the Main Gut Bridge, located along Route 490 in Stephenville Crossing. That's according to a press release issued by the provincial government this week. Work will include the removal of the concrete handrails and the installation of steel rails, bridge curbs will be ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2971025/Upgrades-coming-for-Main-Gut-Bridge-in-Stephenville-Crossing/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2971025/Upgrades-coming-for-Main-Gut-Bridge-in-Stephenville-Crossing/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2970639/Ospreys-take-up-residence-near-Stephenville-Crossing/1Fri, 04 May 2012 09:58:15 -0400An osprey nest on Route 490, a short distance from the exit leading to Barachois Brook, has been replaced. Brian Joy, a wildlife officer and a town councillor in Stephenville Crossing, said a local contractor erected a new hydro pole at the location and a new platform was mounted at the ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2970639/Ospreys-take-up-residence-near-Stephenville-Crossing/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-04/article-2970639/Ospreys-take-up-residence-near-Stephenville-Crossing/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-03/article-2969738/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-book-available-in-Port-au-Port/1Thu, 03 May 2012 09:40:46 -0400Residents of the Port au Port region are being encouraged to sign the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee congratulatory message book. This book will be available at the Town of Port au Port West, 68 Main Street, until May 11. The commemorative book is part of a series of activities taking place ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-03/article-2969738/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-book-available-in-Port-au-Port/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-03/article-2969738/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-book-available-in-Port-au-Port/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-02/article-2968765/Just-me-and-my-guitar/1Wed, 02 May 2012 09:31:55 -0400Amelia Curran to perform at Arts and Culture Centre on Fridayhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-02/article-2968765/Just-me-and-my-guitar/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-02/article-2968765/Just-me-and-my-guitar/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2967693/Wind-storm-blamed-for-lobster-loss/1Tue, 01 May 2012 09:22:34 -0400High winds on the weekend proved to be devastating for lobster harvesters in the Bay St. George South area, who have been storing their catch in carpots. With no buyer for their product and no place to store them many harvesters have been fishing and storing their lobsters, but the high winds ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2967693/Wind-storm-blamed-for-lobster-loss/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2967693/Wind-storm-blamed-for-lobster-loss/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966837/Point-au-Mal-woman-reflects-on-brothers-death-from-drunk-driver/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:43:37 -0400Despite it being more nearly five decades ago, the memories are still fresh in the mind of Anne White of the day her younger brother Brian Barry was taken from her and her family. Ms. White gave a family reflection at a MADD Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance held at the Zion Pentecostal ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966837/Point-au-Mal-woman-reflects-on-brothers-death-from-drunk-driver/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966837/Point-au-Mal-woman-reflects-on-brothers-death-from-drunk-driver/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-27/article-2965202/Golf-course-open-for-the-season/1Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:47:12 -0400The weather has been a little cool and damp, but it hasn’t stopped golfers from hitting the Harmon Seaside Links. The 18-hole golf course located in Stephenville has been open for business since April 20 and club president Justin House said the course is in pretty good shape for this time of ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-27/article-2965202/Golf-course-open-for-the-season/1dkearsey@thewesternstar.comSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-27/article-2965202/Golf-course-open-for-the-season/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-26/article-2964168/Literacy-council-celebrates-silver-anniversary/1Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:43:13 -0400Members of the Bay St. George Literacy Council and their supporters recently gathered at Kindale Library to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary. “We might be a small group, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t continuing with our literacy tutoring,” said Bev Hulan, the council’s public relations ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-26/article-2964168/Literacy-council-celebrates-silver-anniversary/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-26/article-2964168/Literacy-council-celebrates-silver-anniversary/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963313/Concerned-citizen-renews-call-for-anchor-removal/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:03:57 -0400A Kippens man is again calling on the removal of a large anchor near the entrance to Little Port Harmon in the wake of another accident at the site. Brian Duffenais' nephew Edward Barry was killed in a car accident involving the anchor in 2003 – and he believes the anchor should be ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963313/Concerned-citizen-renews-call-for-anchor-removal/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963313/Concerned-citizen-renews-call-for-anchor-removal/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1dmaceachern@cbncompass.caLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1tbradbury@thetelegram.comEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962242/Driver-has-vehicle-impounded-for-30-days/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:51:41 -0400A 27-year-old Stephenville woman, who already owes more than $11,000 in unpaid fines, has now been issued a number of other tickets. Those result from a traffic stop on Carolina Avenue in Stephenville on the night of April 17 when she was stopped after a police officer noticed the vehicle plate ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962242/Driver-has-vehicle-impounded-for-30-days/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962242/Driver-has-vehicle-impounded-for-30-days/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961640/Susan-Oates-named-Citizen-of-the-Year-at-Stephen-Awards/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:55:00 -0400The 2011 Stephen Awards banquet was held at the Holiday Inn in Stephenville on April 21. Here’s a look at the winners: - Citizen of the Year – Susan Oates - Youth of the Year – Sonali Verma - Junior Male Athlete of the Year – Jesse Byrne - Junior Female Athlete of the Year – Jillian ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961640/Susan-Oates-named-Citizen-of-the-Year-at-Stephen-Awards/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961640/Susan-Oates-named-Citizen-of-the-Year-at-Stephen-Awards/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961389/St.-Georges-teen-shares-special-wish-with-family/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:53:59 -0400Jessica Cutler of St. George’s knew for over a year that the Children’s Wish Foundation was ready to grant her a wish. The 17-year-old wanted the wish to be a memory of a lifetime – something that her mother Wanda, father Dean and brother James could also enjoy. Jessica’s looked at numerous ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961389/St.-Georges-teen-shares-special-wish-with-family/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961389/St.-Georges-teen-shares-special-wish-with-family/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1cmaclean@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2961080/Lobster-fishermen-vote-to-cut-out-buyers/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-20/article-2959739/Theatre-festival-to-host-season-of-Canadian-shows/1Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:30:07 -0400It’s going to be a season of all Canadian shows at the Stephenville Theatre Festival this summer season, running from July 13 to Aug. 12. Keith Pike, the festival’s artistic director, said the festival’s cast and crew this summer will me made up of people from right across the province and will ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-20/article-2959739/Theatre-festival-to-host-season-of-Canadian-shows/1fgale@thewesternstar.comEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-20/article-2959739/Theatre-festival-to-host-season-of-Canadian-shows/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-20/article-2959722/Planning-underway-for-chronic-disease-self-management-sessions/1Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:13:34 -0400People in the Port au Port area living with a chronic illness could soon learn how to better understand their illness and things they can do to help themselves. That's due to a chronic disease self-management program that will be offered at the Twilight 50-Plus Club, pending enough ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-20/article-2959722/Planning-underway-for-chronic-disease-self-management-sessions/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-20/article-2959722/Planning-underway-for-chronic-disease-self-management-sessions/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-19/article-2958569/Gregory-Young-pleads-guilty-to-five-charges/1Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:30:51 -0400Will be sentenced on May 7http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-19/article-2958569/Gregory-Young-pleads-guilty-to-five-charges/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-19/article-2958569/Gregory-Young-pleads-guilty-to-five-charges/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2957553/Lobster-harvesters-hold-protest/1Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:37:16 -0400Lobster harvesters from Zone 13A made it clear Tuesday morning they want the same treatment as their counterparts in Zone 13B during a protest in front of a federal government building in Stephenville that houses Department of Fisheries and Ocean (DFO) offices. Although Zone 13B (Cape St. ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2957553/Lobster-harvesters-hold-protest/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-18/article-2957553/Lobster-harvesters-hold-protest/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-17/article-2956414/Musician-with-local-roots-nominated-for-two-awards/1Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:46:46 -0400Aloysius Brake, a musician with west coast roots, has been nominated for two Indie Music Channel Country Music Awards. Mr. Brake was born and raised in St. Fintan’s, the youngest of 11 children born to Michael and Mary Brake. “Al’s dad was a well known fiddle player around the west coast,” said ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-17/article-2956414/Musician-with-local-roots-nominated-for-two-awards/1Entertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-17/article-2956414/Musician-with-local-roots-nominated-for-two-awards/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-16/article-2955576/Happy-accidents-a-wonderful-part-of-creating%3A-artist/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:51:17 -0400Judy Cantwell isn’t one to give up on her dreams. Born on Bell Island in 1946, she’s been drawing all her life and considers the pencil her favourite artistic medium. As an adult, she created pencil sketches of flowers and rocky outcrops of her birthplace. While pleased with the results, she ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-16/article-2955576/Happy-accidents-a-wonderful-part-of-creating%3A-artist/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-16/article-2955576/Happy-accidents-a-wonderful-part-of-creating%3A-artist/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955572/Low-priority-infrastructure-status-hurtful%3A-Chief/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:40:29 -0400Chief Liz LaSaga said there is a sense of hopelessness in her community of Flat Bay after reading MHA Joan Burke’s comments following a community protest about the condition of local roads on April 4. The chief of the Flat Bay Indian Band Council said about 50 citizens from the community of ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955572/Low-priority-infrastructure-status-hurtful%3A-Chief/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955572/Low-priority-infrastructure-status-hurtful%3A-Chief/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2954061/Minister-to-attend-Stephen-Awards-banquet/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:40:57 -0400It’s a chance to recognize the outstanding contributions made by volunteers across Canada. National Volunteer Week takes place this year from April 15 to 22. “National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to express appreciation and pride for our outstanding ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2954061/Minister-to-attend-Stephen-Awards-banquet/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2954061/Minister-to-attend-Stephen-Awards-banquet/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-13/article-2953795/Performing-in-Qatar-a-life-changing-experience-for-college-student/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:40:25 -0400Brad LeRiche considers it to be a life-changing event. The soon-to-be second-year graduate of the music industry and performance program at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville was part of a band from the college that rocked the Persian Gulf on March 20. While being part of a band that ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-13/article-2953795/Performing-in-Qatar-a-life-changing-experience-for-college-student/1fgale@thewesternstar.comEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-13/article-2953795/Performing-in-Qatar-a-life-changing-experience-for-college-student/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Opinion/2012-04-12/article-2952841/Furever-friends-%26ndash%3B-Shakey-finds-a-home/1Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:05:20 -0400Betty and Gene Follett of Robinsons had recently lost a precious family pet when their dog, Miso, was hit by a car and died. In January they saw a dog just like her featured in SCAPA’s “Furever Friends” in the Georgian, so they headed in to Stephenville to see about adopting her. Then they met ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Opinion/2012-04-12/article-2952841/Furever-friends-%26ndash%3B-Shakey-finds-a-home/1Opinionhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Opinion/2012-04-12/article-2952841/Furever-friends-%26ndash%3B-Shakey-finds-a-home/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-12/article-2952821/Green-Bay-South-team-wins-hockey-tourney/1Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:47:47 -0400Stephenville takes home bronzehttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-12/article-2952821/Green-Bay-South-team-wins-hockey-tourney/1Sportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-12/article-2952821/Green-Bay-South-team-wins-hockey-tourney/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-11/article-2951883/Round-robin-play-continues-at-Midget-D-hockey-tourney/1Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:44:01 -0400Stephenville Minor Hockey Association is hosting the Midget 'D' provincials at Stephenville Dome this week. Here's a rundown of the second day of the tournament: Green Bay South – 12, Baie Verte – 4 Stephenville – 1, Bishop’s Falls – 1 Green Bay South–11, Lake Melville –3 Baie Verte–2, ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-11/article-2951883/Round-robin-play-continues-at-Midget-D-hockey-tourney/1Sportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-11/article-2951883/Round-robin-play-continues-at-Midget-D-hockey-tourney/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-11/article-2951870/Johnny-Cash-tribute-show-coming-to-Stephenville/1Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:28:11 -0400Andy Vickers wasn’t always a fan of Johnny Cash, the renowned American musician known to fans as “The Man in Black.” But it was an off-handed comment by his mother that introduced him to Mr. Cash’s music and led to the lead role in a tribute act that honours the legendary performer. “How I ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-11/article-2951870/Johnny-Cash-tribute-show-coming-to-Stephenville/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-11/article-2951870/Johnny-Cash-tribute-show-coming-to-Stephenville/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2951288/Renos-slated-for-Cape-St.-George-school/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:22:04 -0400Our Lady of the Cape School in Cape St. George will soon have $197,000 in improvements following a recent tender awarded to Whitestone Group Inc. of Stephenville. The work involves window, door and siding replacement at the Kindergarten to Grade 8 school, and is expected to be completed during ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2951288/Renos-slated-for-Cape-St.-George-school/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2951288/Renos-slated-for-Cape-St.-George-school/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950896/Stephenville-hosting-Midget-D-hockey-provincials/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:40:50 -0400Stephenville Minor Hockey Association is hosting the Midget 'D' provincials at Stephenville Dome this week. Here's a rundown of the first day of play: Bishop's Falls - 6, Lake Melville - 0 Stephenville - 6, Green Bay South - 7 Baie Verte - 4, Bishop's Falls - 2 Lake Melville - 4, Stephenville - 6http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950896/Stephenville-hosting-Midget-D-hockey-provincials/1Sportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950896/Stephenville-hosting-Midget-D-hockey-provincials/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950891/Two-medals-for-Noonan-at-nationals/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:31:11 -0400It was a doubly good showing for Stephenville athlete Erica Noonan. The 21-year-old scored a gold medal in the 7.5-kilometre classic Para-nordic race and a bronze in the 800-metre freestyle Para-nordic sprint at the 2012 national cross-country ski championships in Mont Sainte Anne, ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950891/Two-medals-for-Noonan-at-nationals/1editor@thegeorgian.caSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950891/Two-medals-for-Noonan-at-nationals/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950411/Mike-Campbell-appointed-Stephenville-town-manager/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:14:48 -0400Mike Campbell has been appointed to the position of town manager for the Town of Stephenville. The announcement was made at the regular general meeting of Stephenville town council on April 5. Councillor Cec Stein had high praise for the town’s personnel committee and their appointment of Mr. ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950411/Mike-Campbell-appointed-Stephenville-town-manager/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950411/Mike-Campbell-appointed-Stephenville-town-manager/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950405/Town%2C-firefighters-union-sign-five-year-contract/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:49:51 -0400The Town of Stephenville and the union representing the eight career firefighters employed by the town have signed a five-year contract. Tony Pottle, president of Local 1852 of the International Association of Firefighters, said the contract provides wage increases to the firefighters and an ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950405/Town%2C-firefighters-union-sign-five-year-contract/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950405/Town%2C-firefighters-union-sign-five-year-contract/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1arobinson@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1telegram@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2948916/Trooper-receives-gifts-from-rock-band/1Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:47:05 -0400Trooper, the cat who was saved from a frozen driveway in Stephenville Crossing in February, is gaining even more fame, compliments of a legendary Canadian band. These days, Trooper is sporting a new T-shirt - a gift from the Canadian rock band Trooper. Gwen Samms, president of the SPCA in ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2948916/Trooper-receives-gifts-from-rock-band/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-06/article-2948916/Trooper-receives-gifts-from-rock-band/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-05/article-2948003/Katarina-Roxon-preparing-for-success/1Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:50:41 -0400Katarina Roxon likes to have fun like any other young woman and has a circle of friends she appreciates, but her focus remains on swimming because it defines who she is. “For the rest of my life I know I’m going to always be swimming just because it’s a part of me so it really keeps me ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-05/article-2948003/Katarina-Roxon-preparing-for-success/1dkearsey@thewesternstar.comSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-05/article-2948003/Katarina-Roxon-preparing-for-success/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-05/article-2947989/Baby-seal-spotted-on-Stephenville-beach/1Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:29:42 -0400A white coat seal was spotted on Stephenville Beach just across from Harmon Seaside Links. It was photographed by Roderick and Bertha Benoit of Black Duck Siding, while out for a drive in Stephenville on April 4. The young seal was on its alone, so they nicknamed him YoYo, for “you're on your ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-05/article-2947989/Baby-seal-spotted-on-Stephenville-beach/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-05/article-2947989/Baby-seal-spotted-on-Stephenville-beach/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-05/article-2947986/The-travelling-soul/1Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:20:22 -0400While life on the road can be tough, folk musician Zachary Lucky enjoys performing his songs for audiences across the country. Based out of Saskatoon, Sask., he’s been a fulltime touring artist for almost two years and is currently undertaking a nationwide tour to promote his latest release, ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-05/article-2947986/The-travelling-soul/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-05/article-2947986/The-travelling-soul/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946960/Protest-slows-traffic/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:43:37 -0400Nearly 40 people protested against the state of the roads leading to Flat Bay and St. Teresa's during the morning of April 4.The group slowed traffic into the communities via the Trans-Canada Highway.The residents feel the area is dangerous and want government to pave the roads. Click here for ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946960/Protest-slows-traffic/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946960/Protest-slows-traffic/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946900/Womens-groups-need-to-demand-change%3A-Hancock/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:46:30 -0400In the wake of the recent murder-suicide in DeGrau, Joyce Hancock believes it's time for advocacy voices to be heard loud and clear in the province. "I feel what happened out on the Port au Port Peninsula signaled this," she said. The former president of the Provincial Advisory Council on the ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946900/Womens-groups-need-to-demand-change%3A-Hancock/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946900/Womens-groups-need-to-demand-change%3A-Hancock/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946888/Stephen-Awards-nominations-announced/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:30:07 -0400The list of nominations for this year’s Stephen Awards have been released. Seventeen people are nominated in the competitive categories and a further 18 named in the non-competitive volunteer appreciation category. The Stephen Awards Committee is working towards final preparations for the ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946888/Stephen-Awards-nominations-announced/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2946888/Stephen-Awards-nominations-announced/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945852/Longtime-Stephenville-employee-honoured/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:30:56 -0400Barry Coates, Stephenville's town manager, retired at the end of March after 37 years of service with the town. Mayor Tom O’Brien presented Mr. Coates a plaque at the last town council meeting Mr. Coates attended, which was on March 23. When Mr. Coates was hired in 1975, he started in the role ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945852/Longtime-Stephenville-employee-honoured/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945852/Longtime-Stephenville-employee-honoured/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945850/BSG-South-harbour-authority-holds-annual-meeting/1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:26:00 -0400Supervisor tenders her resignationhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945850/BSG-South-harbour-authority-holds-annual-meeting/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-03/article-2945850/BSG-South-harbour-authority-holds-annual-meeting/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944916/Stephenville-supermarket-to-close-this-week/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:20:32 -0400When the staff members of Stephenville’s Price Chopper were told there was going to be a meeting with officials from the supermarket’s parent company last week, they were optimistic about a possible conversion to another retail store. Price Chopper is operated by Sobeys Inc., who owns or ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944916/Stephenville-supermarket-to-close-this-week/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944916/Stephenville-supermarket-to-close-this-week/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-30/article-2943243/UPDATED%3A-Performer-enjoys-storytelling-approach-to-music/1Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:37:50 -0400UPDATE: Wanda Cook, Stephenville Arts and Culture Centre manager, issued a statement this morning saying that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Terry Penney performance slated for March 31 has been cancelled. Ticket holders are asked to contact the box office at 643-4553 for refunds. It’s a ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-30/article-2943243/UPDATED%3A-Performer-enjoys-storytelling-approach-to-music/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-30/article-2943243/UPDATED%3A-Performer-enjoys-storytelling-approach-to-music/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-29/article-2942687/Police-provide-update-on-DeGrau-shootings/1Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:17:21 -0400The RCMP has provided more information regarding the fatal shootings at the medical clinic in Degrau. In a statement released on Thursday, they said members of the Bay St. George detachment responded to a call at approximately 1 p.m. on March 26. Upon arrival, they found Stephanie Chaisson to ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-29/article-2942687/Police-provide-update-on-DeGrau-shootings/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-29/article-2942687/Police-provide-update-on-DeGrau-shootings/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-29/article-2942229/DeGrau-parent-concerned-with-school-security/1Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:21:11 -0400Representatives of two school boards are pleased with how lockdowns were handled on Monday in DeGrau, but at least one parent questions whether those procedures are enough. The lockdowns happened quickly at Our Lady of the Cape School, located within less than 100 feet of the medical clinic ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-29/article-2942229/DeGrau-parent-concerned-with-school-security/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-29/article-2942229/DeGrau-parent-concerned-with-school-security/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-28/article-2941265/Chaisson-had-court-date-slated-for-next-week/1Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:23:49 -0400 Documents obtained from Stephenville Provincial Court Tuesday indicate Luke Chaisson had less than a week to go before he faced charges of criminal harassment against his estranged wife Stephanie. Both died of gunshot wounds received Monday afternoon at the medical clinic in De Grau. Mr. ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-28/article-2941265/Chaisson-had-court-date-slated-for-next-week/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-28/article-2941265/Chaisson-had-court-date-slated-for-next-week/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940195/Visiting-restrictions-lifted-at-BSG-Long-Term-Care-Centre/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:16:26 -0400 The visitation restriction at Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing has been lifted. Western Health had the restriction in place due to a number of residents with gastrointestinal illness. To prevent the spread of infection in any institution in the Western Health ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940195/Visiting-restrictions-lifted-at-BSG-Long-Term-Care-Centre/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940195/Visiting-restrictions-lifted-at-BSG-Long-Term-Care-Centre/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940174/Two-dead-after-shooting-in-DeGrau/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:48:42 -0400 It's a terrible tragedy that will take some time for the community to heal from. Those were the words of Mayor Peter Fenwick reacting to a shooting at the medical clinic in DeGrau on Monday afternoon that resulted in the deaths of a 49-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man. Members of the Bay ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940174/Two-dead-after-shooting-in-DeGrau/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940174/Two-dead-after-shooting-in-DeGrau/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939708/Updated%3A-Two-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-on-the-Port-au-Port-Peninsula/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:39:46 -0400A receptionist at a medical clinic in southwestern Newfoundland was shot dead Monday as was her estranged husband in a murder-suicide, says the community’s mayor and a relative.http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939708/Updated%3A-Two-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-on-the-Port-au-Port-Peninsula/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939708/Updated%3A-Two-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-on-the-Port-au-Port-Peninsula/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-26/article-2939212/Stephen-Eckert-wins-Stephenville-Rotary-Rose-Bowl/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:55:56 -0400Despite the long hours of practice, for Stephen Eckert, getting lost in his music is something that provides real enjoyment to him. "Playing piano is not like work to me. It's fun, but not like recreational fun," the 14-year-old Grade 9 Stephenville High School student, said Saturday night ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-26/article-2939212/Stephen-Eckert-wins-Stephenville-Rotary-Rose-Bowl/1fgale@thewesternstar.comEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-26/article-2939212/Stephen-Eckert-wins-Stephenville-Rotary-Rose-Bowl/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-25/article-2939109/Western-school-staff-creating-safe-space-for-gay-students/1Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:14:29 -0400The Western School District is first in the country to act on feedback from a national survey on homophobia, that collected data from every high school classroom in Canada. Junior and senior high administrators and guidance counsellors gathered last week in Corner Brook and Stephenville for a ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-25/article-2939109/Western-school-staff-creating-safe-space-for-gay-students/1mphilpott@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-25/article-2939109/Western-school-staff-creating-safe-space-for-gay-students/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-25/article-2939108/Jillian-Forsey-battles-through-pneumonia-at-international-meet/1Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:04:14 -0400Jillian Forsey is one tough cookie. The 17-year-old Stephenville native with Team Canada finished in 13th place in the junior women's four-kilometre race at the 2012 North American Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Cross-country Running Championships held recently in Trinidad Tobago. The ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-25/article-2939108/Jillian-Forsey-battles-through-pneumonia-at-international-meet/1dkearsey@thewesternstar.comSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-25/article-2939108/Jillian-Forsey-battles-through-pneumonia-at-international-meet/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937453/Resident-happy-guardrail-will-be-erected-along-Stephenville-pond/1Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:54:58 -0400Stephenville resident Albert Murphy is thrilled that a guardrail is going to be installed along a pond on Route 490 where he nearly lost a granddaughter and great-grandchild last November.He recently received notification from Transportation and Works Minister Tom Hedderson that the minister ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937453/Resident-happy-guardrail-will-be-erected-along-Stephenville-pond/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937453/Resident-happy-guardrail-will-be-erected-along-Stephenville-pond/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-22/article-2937037/Athletes-nominated-for-provincial-award/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:38:13 -0400Two Bay St. George athletes have been named finalists for a Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Annual Award. Jillian Forsey and Katarina Roxon are both in the running for the Margaret Davis Junior Female Athlete of the Year Award. The winner will be announced during the 2012 Stars and ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-22/article-2937037/Athletes-nominated-for-provincial-award/1Sportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-22/article-2937037/Athletes-nominated-for-provincial-award/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-22/article-2936518/Adjudicator-encourages-youth-to-pursue-musical-interests/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:44:39 -0400 Injecting young people with a "little bit of fuel" that might inspire them to further pursue their musical interests is what makes adjudicating at music festivals worthwhile for Shelley Neville. The voice adjudicator at this year's 38th Annual Stephenville Rotary Music Festival, taking place ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-22/article-2936518/Adjudicator-encourages-youth-to-pursue-musical-interests/1fgale@thewesternstar.comEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-22/article-2936518/Adjudicator-encourages-youth-to-pursue-musical-interests/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935487/Farmers-promote-local-produce-to-youth/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:40:22 -0400 Promoting local farm products to young people is something Romain's Farm owner Ernest Romain is happy to do. That's why he and fellow farmer Nathan Dennis of Dennis Farms on the Port au Port Peninsula recently spoke to students at Stephenville Primary School at a Rooting for Health ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935487/Farmers-promote-local-produce-to-youth/1fgale@thewesternstar.comNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935487/Farmers-promote-local-produce-to-youth/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934589/Arson-suspected-in-cabin-fire/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:24:45 -0400Police are investigating a fire that completely destroyed a cabin located at Blue Beach near Black Duck Brook on the Port au Port Peninsula. The fire was reported at 8 a.m. on Monday morning but occurred some time between 6 p.m. the previous evening and the time of the report. Police suspect ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934589/Arson-suspected-in-cabin-fire/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934589/Arson-suspected-in-cabin-fire/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-20/article-2934467/To-Alberta-and-back---Actor-returns-to-this-province-to-perform-in-new-show/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:29:29 -0400Greg Gale has many memories of Stephenvillehttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-20/article-2934467/To-Alberta-and-back---Actor-returns-to-this-province-to-perform-in-new-show/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-20/article-2934467/To-Alberta-and-back---Actor-returns-to-this-province-to-perform-in-new-show/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933754/BSG-darts-players-retain-provincial-titles/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:49:58 -0400Will compete at national games in Mayhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933754/BSG-darts-players-retain-provincial-titles/1Sportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933754/BSG-darts-players-retain-provincial-titles/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933677/Canadian-Mental-Health-Association-opens-office-in-Stephenville/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:43:17 -0400By Carol Hopkins Special to the Georgian There were smiles all around as people gathered to celebrate the official opening of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Newfoundland and Labrador (CMHA-NL) offices in Stephenville on March 13. The opening of the office is the first physical ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933677/Canadian-Mental-Health-Association-opens-office-in-Stephenville/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933677/Canadian-Mental-Health-Association-opens-office-in-Stephenville/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929338/High-school-grads-receive-UNB-scholarships/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:46:52 -0400 Three Stephenville High School graduates have received entrance scholarships to the University of New Brunswick for study in the 2011-12 academic year.The recipients are currently attending classes on the university's Fredericton campus. Shirley Avery is one of the winners, who received the ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929338/High-school-grads-receive-UNB-scholarships/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929338/High-school-grads-receive-UNB-scholarships/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Opinion/2012-03-16/article-2929067/Furever-friends/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:40:12 -0400SCAPA’s pet of the weekhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Opinion/2012-03-16/article-2929067/Furever-friends/1Opinionhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Opinion/2012-03-16/article-2929067/Furever-friends/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929013/Federal-sentences-given-for-two-recent-repeat-offenders/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:25:59 -0400A Stephenville duo found guilty of break and enter into Ben's Pharmacy in Stephenville on March 12 have been both sentenced to serve federal time. Sean Rosato, the 33-year-old man who was charged with the break and enter at Ben's Pharmacy and another at Stephenville Carpet Centre on the same ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929013/Federal-sentences-given-for-two-recent-repeat-offenders/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929013/Federal-sentences-given-for-two-recent-repeat-offenders/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:01:37 -0400The Hidden Faces of the Seal Hunt film received a warm welcome at the Sustainable Hunt and Biodiversity Film Festival in Paris, winning the Audience Award, a news release notes.The film features footage captured on the ice of the Magdalen Islands, as well as interviews with leading wildlife ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Localhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928063/Police-investigating-playground-fire-in-St.-Georges/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:40:44 -0400 Police are investigating a playground fire at the Siki Bennett Memorial Arena in St. George's. They responded to a call at 12:50 a.m. on March 15 that a wooden play set on the playground was on fire. The St. George's Fire Department successfully put out the fire without incident. Police ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928063/Police-investigating-playground-fire-in-St.-Georges/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928063/Police-investigating-playground-fire-in-St.-Georges/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-15/article-2928058/St.-Patricks-Day-show-planned-for-Arts-and-Culture-Centre/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:19:38 -0400 By Mitchell Clarke Special to the Georgian It's gong to be an evening filled with fun and mischief. "Shenanigans 2" is the latest in the series of locally produced Irish shows that have been going on for nearly 10 years on St. Patrick's Day. This year's show is a squeal to last year's show, ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-15/article-2928058/St.-Patricks-Day-show-planned-for-Arts-and-Culture-Centre/1Entertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-15/article-2928058/St.-Patricks-Day-show-planned-for-Arts-and-Culture-Centre/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2926897/Volunteers-excited-for-this-years-Relay-for-Life/1Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:34:39 -0400 Planning is underway for ninth annual Stephenville Relay for Life. Deb Jones and Wanda Griffin are co-chairing the event, which takes place on June 23 behind Stephenville Middle School. "We are looking forward to seeing survivors, team participants, care givers, volunteers, families, friends ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2926897/Volunteers-excited-for-this-years-Relay-for-Life/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2926897/Volunteers-excited-for-this-years-Relay-for-Life/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925848/Sick-childrens-foundation-president-hopes-for-increased-pledges/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:40:36 -0400 Marsha MacInnis has a clear goal in mind. She wants to reach $60,000 in pledges before signing off on this year's Bay St. George Sick Children's Foundation telethon. "We usually come in just under that amount by the time the telethon is over," said Ms. MacInnis, the foundation's ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925848/Sick-childrens-foundation-president-hopes-for-increased-pledges/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925848/Sick-childrens-foundation-president-hopes-for-increased-pledges/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-13/article-2925845/Provincial-basketball-tourney-this-week/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:36:39 -0400Stephenville High School is hosting the Female 3A Provincial Basketball Tournament from March 15 to 17. All games are being played at the high school. Event organizers are encouraging all residents to come out and cheer on the teams. Here's a look at the schedule: Thursday, March 15 3:00 - 4:45 ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-13/article-2925845/Provincial-basketball-tourney-this-week/1Sportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-13/article-2925845/Provincial-basketball-tourney-this-week/1http://www.thegeorgian.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.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1dbartlett@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924917/Bringing-home-gold/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:41:19 -0400Two Bay St. George athletes medal at national winter gameshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924917/Bringing-home-gold/1editor@thegeorgian.caSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924917/Bringing-home-gold/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923714/Visiting-restriction-in-place-at-BSG-Long-Term-Care-Centre/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:36:27 -0500Western Health announced today that a visitation restriction is in place at Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing. The health body advises this temporary restriction is due to a number of residents with gastrointestinal illness and asks for the public's ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923714/Visiting-restriction-in-place-at-BSG-Long-Term-Care-Centre/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923714/Visiting-restriction-in-place-at-BSG-Long-Term-Care-Centre/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923521/Daylight-Saving-Time-begins-this-weekend/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:08:59 -0500 It's almost time to spring forward. Daylight Saving Time comes into effect this weekend. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, clocks should be moved ahead one hour. "All residents of the province are asked to move their clocks forward by one hour as we move into Daylight Saving Time this Sunday," ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923521/Daylight-Saving-Time-begins-this-weekend/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923521/Daylight-Saving-Time-begins-this-weekend/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923390/Police-make-two-arrests-in-relation-to-Stephenville-break-ins/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:34:56 -0500 Two people have been arrested in relation to two break and enters that occurred in Stephenville during the early morning hours of March 8. Members of the Bay St. George RCMP arrested are a 22-year-old Stephenville woman and a 33-year-old Stephenville man. The woman is facing a charge of break ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923390/Police-make-two-arrests-in-relation-to-Stephenville-break-ins/1Newshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923390/Police-make-two-arrests-in-relation-to-Stephenville-break-ins/1