http://www.thelabradorian.ca/images/logo/16_Labradorian.gifhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/List of the latest articles from this category.http://www.thelabradorian.caThu, 17 May 2012 02:27:48 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 02:27:48 -0400enhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:19:24 -0400Community papers honoured by Newspapers Atlantichttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979885/Inuit-survivors-share-their-experience/1Tue, 15 May 2012 15:36:48 -0400The Residential School — Legacy of Hope exhibition reaches Labrador http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979885/Inuit-survivors-share-their-experience/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979885/Inuit-survivors-share-their-experience/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-15/article-2979823/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1Tue, 15 May 2012 15:04:29 -0400Let’s talk about a seasonal industry that’s having a draining effect on the province’s economy: road repairs.First of all, the government is sinking millions of dollars into these “make-work” projects so people in rural Newfoundland can have some work in the summer. Who benefits? Sure ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-15/article-2979823/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-15/article-2979823/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-05-15/article-2979811/Yet-another-myth/1Tue, 15 May 2012 14:58:46 -0400Dear Editor,In the Labradorian's May 7th issue is a column by our ex-Lt.Governor, Ed Roberts. He discusses the myth around the Pink,White Green flag of Newfoundland. There are numerous myths in our history, and ironically another one is perpetuated on the very front page of the same issue of ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-05-15/article-2979811/Yet-another-myth/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-05-15/article-2979811/Yet-another-myth/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979742/Winters-family-and-protestors-sending-a-message%3A-No-more-cover-ups/1Tue, 15 May 2012 14:19:29 -0400Reacting to the DND recordings aired by CBC on May 7 friends and supporters for the family of Burton Winters gathered to protest last Tuesday in front of MP Peter Penashue’s office to signify what they say is a cover-up job on part of the provincial and federal governments. Winter’s Mother, ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979742/Winters-family-and-protestors-sending-a-message%3A-No-more-cover-ups/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979742/Winters-family-and-protestors-sending-a-message%3A-No-more-cover-ups/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979730/RCMP-seize-drugs%2C-cash-from-HVGB-home/1Tue, 15 May 2012 14:12:06 -0400On May 4, RCMP officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Police say they were acting on reliable information received from the community. The search yielded approximately one pound of marihuana along withlesser amounts of cocaine andprescription drugs that ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979730/RCMP-seize-drugs%2C-cash-from-HVGB-home/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979730/RCMP-seize-drugs%2C-cash-from-HVGB-home/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974743/Mental-Health-Awareness-Week/1Wed, 09 May 2012 13:42:00 -0400On April 27 the Town of Happy Valley Goose Bay proclaimed May 7- 13th As Mental Health Awareness Week. On hand for the signing were members from the Labrador Grenfell Health, the College of the North Atlantic, and Community Youth Network. A number of community events are planned to take place ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974743/Mental-Health-Awareness-Week/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974743/Mental-Health-Awareness-Week/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Tue, 08 May 2012 10:30:59 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973371/Facing-harsh-times/1Tue, 08 May 2012 10:10:21 -0400St. Lewis at a loss after company announces closure of crab planthttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973371/Facing-harsh-times/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973371/Facing-harsh-times/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-05-08/article-2973363/Two-heads-together/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:58:29 -0400Innu/Inuit pair qualify for national business plan competitionhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-05-08/article-2973363/Two-heads-together/1editor@thelabradorian.caCommunityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-05-08/article-2973363/Two-heads-together/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973360/NunatuKavut-acclaims-Russell-as-new-President/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:54:37 -0400Todd Russell has taken the presidency seat in NunatuKavut Community Council for the second time. Mr. Russell's only competitor – incu,mbent Christ Montague – withdrew from the race ten days before election votes were to be cast.Mr. Russell then took the position by acclamation on April 20 and ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973360/NunatuKavut-acclaims-Russell-as-new-President/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973360/NunatuKavut-acclaims-Russell-as-new-President/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-08/article-2973357/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:53:26 -0400Unless you work in the provincial government, or know someone who does, you were probably under the assumption that April 23 was just a regular, run of the mill Monday.Perhaps you even decided to take the day to drive into Corner Brook to deal with some government business at the Registry of ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-08/article-2973357/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-08/article-2973357/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-05-08/article-2973354/%26lsquo%3BWe-cant-go-back-after-its-done%26rsquo%3B/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:49:16 -0400Dear Editor,Regarding the Muskrat Falls hydro-development; if this was good for the people then it would be okay to say, “Yes, go ahead with it!” But there are so many things that aren’t good for all people. Why is the government pushing so hard to get it going when everyone knows it’s not good ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-05-08/article-2973354/%26lsquo%3BWe-cant-go-back-after-its-done%26rsquo%3B/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-05-08/article-2973354/%26lsquo%3BWe-cant-go-back-after-its-done%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1Tue, 08 May 2012 07:12:04 -0400Dunderdale to meet with family ‘one grandmother to another’http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-03/article-2969753/Second-crab-plant-closure-announced-in-Labrador/1Thu, 03 May 2012 09:30:12 -0400Yet another crab plant located in southern Labrador will be without operations. Quinlan Group of Companies, who operates the annual crab production in Black Tickle, announced yesterday they would be pulling out of the area. The announcement comes just a week after P Janes and Sons Ltd. gave ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-03/article-2969753/Second-crab-plant-closure-announced-in-Labrador/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-03/article-2969753/Second-crab-plant-closure-announced-in-Labrador/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-02/article-2968766/No-clear-winner-yet-in-Nunatsiavut-election/1Wed, 02 May 2012 09:07:00 -0400The votes are in but there is no clear winner this morning in the race for the Nunatsiavut presidency. Front-runner Johannes Lampe got the majority of votes with 821 while runner-up Sarah Leo received 742. Third place candidate Susan Nochasak received 569 votes. There were a total 2,147 ballots ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-02/article-2968766/No-clear-winner-yet-in-Nunatsiavut-election/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-02/article-2968766/No-clear-winner-yet-in-Nunatsiavut-election/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2968589/UPDATE%3A-Nunatsiavut-presidential-race-may-call-for-second-vote/1Tue, 01 May 2012 21:56:12 -0400A second poll may be called in the running for the 2012 Nunatsiavut presidential election Yesterday Nunatsiavut elections were held in Labrador for three nominations for the president seat: Johannes Lampe, Sarah Leo, and Susan Nochasak. The results came in this morning revealing that Johannes ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2968589/UPDATE%3A-Nunatsiavut-presidential-race-may-call-for-second-vote/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-05-01/article-2968589/UPDATE%3A-Nunatsiavut-presidential-race-may-call-for-second-vote/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967190/Aboriginal-Student-Lounge-to-open-on-SWGC-campus/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:28 -0400‘It’s for First Nations, Inuit and Metis students wherever they come from – to feel that they have a home at the Grenfell Campus’http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967190/Aboriginal-Student-Lounge-to-open-on-SWGC-campus/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967190/Aboriginal-Student-Lounge-to-open-on-SWGC-campus/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2967187/Selling-me-on-selling-you/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:24:10 -0400Some people are vehemently opposed to the seal hunt, while others are quite vocal about lending support to the industry. But for many in this province, the seal hunt is one of those things that could come or go without so much as a raised eyebrow. True, the seal hunt is one of those industries ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2967187/Selling-me-on-selling-you/1editor@thegeorgian.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2967187/Selling-me-on-selling-you/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-30/article-2967182/An-open-letter-to-Minister-of-Defence-Peter-MacKay/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:22:29 -0400Dear Minister Peter MacKay:A fourteen-year-old succumbed to death on the northern ice flows east of his home town of Makkovik, Labrador after going missing on Jan. 29, 2012. Canada's search and rescue service failed Burton Winters! How many more Burton's will die needlessly before there is ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-30/article-2967182/An-open-letter-to-Minister-of-Defence-Peter-MacKay/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-30/article-2967182/An-open-letter-to-Minister-of-Defence-Peter-MacKay/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967171/Healthy-living-message-delivered-in-March/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:16:45 -0400NunatuKavut Health and Social Sector reaches youthhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967171/Healthy-living-message-delivered-in-March/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967171/Healthy-living-message-delivered-in-March/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-30/article-2967158/Makkovik-students-graduate-from-RCMP-program/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:13:59 -0400Grade 6 and 7 students at JC Erhardt School in Makkovik have graduated from the 10-week RCMP program called Aboriginal Shield.The program teaches youth about the harmful effects of substance abuse while introducing positive alternatives.The program also teaches aboriginal youth about their ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-30/article-2967158/Makkovik-students-graduate-from-RCMP-program/1Communityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-30/article-2967158/Makkovik-students-graduate-from-RCMP-program/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966900/Jones-to-meet-with-community-of-St.-Lewis/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:11:58 -0400MHA leader for the Cartwright- L’anse Au Clair area, Yvonne Jones, said on Friday, while there still has not been any written confirmation from the crab plant operators regarding the closure of the crab plant in St. Lewis she’ll be heading for a public meeting in the community on Saturday to ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966900/Jones-to-meet-with-community-of-St.-Lewis/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2966900/Jones-to-meet-with-community-of-St.-Lewis/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963642/Nunatsiavut-Government-to-host-Residential-School-Exhibit%26rsquo%3Bs-in-Nain%2C-Rigolet-and-HVGB/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:24:08 -0400The Nunatsiavut Government and The Legacy of Hope Foundation will be holding a Labrador tour of “We are so far away…”:The Inuit Experience of Residential Schools. An exhibit will be on display in Nain from April 25-27 at the Nunatsiavut Government Board, in Rigolet at the Community Hall and ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963642/Nunatsiavut-Government-to-host-Residential-School-Exhibit%26rsquo%3Bs-in-Nain%2C-Rigolet-and-HVGB/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963642/Nunatsiavut-Government-to-host-Residential-School-Exhibit%26rsquo%3Bs-in-Nain%2C-Rigolet-and-HVGB/1http://www.thelabradorian.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 10:11:59 -0400Request made to municipalities organization by retiring rescue co-ordinatorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:31:25 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1dmaceachern@cbncompass.caLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:42:21 -0400Cuts Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council annual grant cut http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1tbradbury@thetelegram.comEntertainmenthttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:16:05 -0400Deficit, job cuts smaller than expectedhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:54:09 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:34:41 -0400Says focus is on long-term financial stability for provincehttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962534/N.L.-schools-split-%2475%2C000-in-grants/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:40:55 -0400Two Newfoundland and Labrador high schools will be receiving $75,000 in grants from Future Shop. Holy Heart high school in St. John’s will be getting $50,000 to purchase new computers and software. The school’s language classroom will be getting more than 30 new Apple iMac computers as well as ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962534/N.L.-schools-split-%2475%2C000-in-grants/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962534/N.L.-schools-split-%2475%2C000-in-grants/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961369/Demonstrators-push-for-public-inquiry/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:14:04 -0400Extra Griffon "not enough" say protestorshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961369/Demonstrators-push-for-public-inquiry/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961369/Demonstrators-push-for-public-inquiry/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961361/Ready-to-fight/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:09:47 -0400Chief Simeon Tshakapesh says he'll stand up for his peoplehttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961361/Ready-to-fight/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comCommunityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961361/Ready-to-fight/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-23/article-2961360/Strategic-leaks/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:07:52 -0400There was a time when provincial budgets were religiously guarded things: if accurate details leaked out ahead of time, governments would mutter about launching criminal investigations and the dangers to provincial credit ratings. Now, the budget theatre continues. There was a time when ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-23/article-2961360/Strategic-leaks/1Editorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-23/article-2961360/Strategic-leaks/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-23/article-2961357/Strong-voices-will-be-heard/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:06:53 -0400Editor’s Note: The follow is a letter written and read at the Candlelight Vigil for Burton Winters last week in Pilley’s Island.To the parents of Burton Winters It was with great sadness that we heard of the loss of your son, Burton. Tonight we are having a candle light service in his honour ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-23/article-2961357/Strong-voices-will-be-heard/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-23/article-2961357/Strong-voices-will-be-heard/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961330/Students-return-to-the-land-on-annual-walk/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:44:33 -0400Special to The Labradorian Central to Innu culture lies the experience of spending extended periods of time in the country. Central to the Innu educational experience is a synthesis, or combination, of Innu cultural values and a standard provincial curriculum. From March 5th to 10th, 2012, this ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961330/Students-return-to-the-land-on-annual-walk/1editor@thelabradorian.caCommunityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961330/Students-return-to-the-land-on-annual-walk/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961288/Stabbing-sends-man-to-hospital-in-Happy-Valley-Goose-Bay/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:51:17 -0400A 34-year-old man was arrested Saturday evening following a stabbing at a residence in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The victim, a 28-year-old man, was taken to the Labrador Grenfell Health Centre with non-life threatening injuries and later released, according to RCMP.The two men knew each other, ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961288/Stabbing-sends-man-to-hospital-in-Happy-Valley-Goose-Bay/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961288/Stabbing-sends-man-to-hospital-in-Happy-Valley-Goose-Bay/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:09:12 -0400Tom Marshall bracing people for bad budgethttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-19/article-2959168/Minister-applauds-Beneficiaries-for-taking-lead-in-protecting-George-River-caribou/1Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:25:07 -0400Nunatsiavut’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister Glen Sheppard is advising Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement that they can still harvest caribou in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area. “We understand that many Beneficiaries have not been successful in harvesting caribou ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-19/article-2959168/Minister-applauds-Beneficiaries-for-taking-lead-in-protecting-George-River-caribou/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-19/article-2959168/Minister-applauds-Beneficiaries-for-taking-lead-in-protecting-George-River-caribou/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-18/article-2957530/Labrador-Youth-destined-for-Disneyland/1Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:14:56 -0400The pearly whites were all a glow as children anxiously awaited the arrival of their flight headed to Halifax and destined to Florida. 8 youth from Labrador recently found out they were chosen to travel on an all –expense paid trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Selected youth from across ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-18/article-2957530/Labrador-Youth-destined-for-Disneyland/1Communityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-18/article-2957530/Labrador-Youth-destined-for-Disneyland/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955841/Visitor-restrictions-lifted-at-Labrador-Health-Centre/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:12:25 -0400Labrador-Grenfell Health advises that visitor restrictions have been lifted at the Inpatients Unit of the Labrador Health Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The visitor restriction had been in place due to the number of inpatients with gastrointestinal illness.Labrador-Grenfell Health thanks ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955841/Visitor-restrictions-lifted-at-Labrador-Health-Centre/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955841/Visitor-restrictions-lifted-at-Labrador-Health-Centre/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955826/Dome-Mountain-Road-snow-clearing/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:49:13 -0400Heavy Equipment will be working to clear the Dome Mountain Road beginning today, Monday. The work is expected to continue until Thursday, April 19. Anyone in the area is asked to be caution as there will be high windrows. In the interest of public safety, 5 Wing Goose Bay is asking people to ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955826/Dome-Mountain-Road-snow-clearing/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955826/Dome-Mountain-Road-snow-clearing/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955601/Ottawa-announces-third-helicopter-for-5-Wing/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:06:37 -0400Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced last week that another CH-146 Griffon helicopter will be established at 5 Wing Goose Bay. A news release states that with the addition, the three Griffon helicopters will provide utility helicopter capabilities at 5 Wing. This third aircraft increases the ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955601/Ottawa-announces-third-helicopter-for-5-Wing/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955601/Ottawa-announces-third-helicopter-for-5-Wing/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2953847/Katimavik-supporters-disappointed-with-federal-cuts/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:58:40 -0400The March 29 federal budget didn’t exactly roll out its welcoming mat to some federally funded programs across Canada. The Katimavik program happened to be one of those. Now many community leaders and organizations across the country are lending a voice in support the thousands of volunteers ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2953847/Katimavik-supporters-disappointed-with-federal-cuts/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2953847/Katimavik-supporters-disappointed-with-federal-cuts/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2953841/Nalcor-submits-impact-statement-for-transmission-line/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:52:15 -0400The damming of the Lower Churchill has been released from environmental assessment. However, assessment of the Labrador-Island Link — including the transmission line for Lower Churchill power — is ongoing. Nalcor Energy filed an environmental impact statement last Monday, providing new detail ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2953841/Nalcor-submits-impact-statement-for-transmission-line/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2953841/Nalcor-submits-impact-statement-for-transmission-line/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2953832/A-penny-for-your-thoughts/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:44:38 -0400They jingle in our pockets and make a bulge in our wallets or coin purses – but there will come a time when the Canadian penny will be no more. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced last week in his 2012 budget speech the federal government would stop producing the coin many people refer to ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2953832/A-penny-for-your-thoughts/1Editorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2953832/A-penny-for-your-thoughts/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-04-13/article-2953930/Local-hockey-players-take-on-former-NHLers/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:43:00 -0400Special to The Labradorian Local Habs fans were in for a treat on Apr. 2 as eight former NHL Hockey Players took on a team of Happy Valley-Goose Bay players at the E.J. Broomfield Arena as part of a Legends of Montreal and Friends tour. The former hockey pros gave the packed arena a show with a ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-04-13/article-2953930/Local-hockey-players-take-on-former-NHLers/1editor@thelabradorian.caSportshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-04-13/article-2953930/Local-hockey-players-take-on-former-NHLers/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2953897/Final-transition-announced/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:29:52 -0400Child Youth and Family Services add ‘cultural lens’ to new service delivery in Labradorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2953897/Final-transition-announced/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-13/article-2953897/Final-transition-announced/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-13/article-2953884/Happy-to-be-home/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:25:21 -0400Canadian Cancer Society in Happy Valley-Goose Bay welcomes new Community Resources Coordinatorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-13/article-2953884/Happy-to-be-home/1editor@thelabradorian.caCommunityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-13/article-2953884/Happy-to-be-home/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-13/article-2953872/Seat-security-for-aboriginal-students/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:18:39 -0400Human Rights Commission grants special status to Memorial University programhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-13/article-2953872/Seat-security-for-aboriginal-students/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comCommunityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-13/article-2953872/Seat-security-for-aboriginal-students/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-13/article-2953870/Long-term-budget-shortsighted/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:17:17 -0400The Federal Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, presented the budget last week, causing a wave of reaction ranging from praise to disgust to indifference. Business groups were slapping high fives and patting each other on the back with the extra bills that will pad their pockets through ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-13/article-2953870/Long-term-budget-shortsighted/1imurdoch@northernpen.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-13/article-2953870/Long-term-budget-shortsighted/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-13/article-2953863/Look-for-the-green-shirt/1Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:15:55 -0400Dear Editor, News came out on Mar. 29 that the Conservatives are implementing a $5.2 billion budget cut in order to increase energy projects and create jobs. However, the Federal Budget 2012, which is viewed by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty as “certainly necessary,” is cutting one of Canada’s ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-13/article-2953863/Look-for-the-green-shirt/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-13/article-2953863/Look-for-the-green-shirt/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950980/Labrador-armed-standoff-ends-without-incident%3A-RCMP/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:46:29 -0400A two-and-half hour armed standoff between Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP and a 26-year-old man ended without incident early this Tuesday morning. The man allegedly left a residence in a pickup following an argument, and was reportedly  armed with a shotgun, according to an RCMP news release. ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950980/Labrador-armed-standoff-ends-without-incident%3A-RCMP/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-10/article-2950980/Labrador-armed-standoff-ends-without-incident%3A-RCMP/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950446/Labrador-police-investigate-violent-robbery/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:31:05 -0400Police in Labrador are on the lookout for a man wanted in connection with a violent robbery that occurred April 5 evening at a gas station. Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responded to a call at 9:15 p.m. concerning a robbery that took place at a gas station in the community. The suspect took the ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950446/Labrador-police-investigate-violent-robbery/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950446/Labrador-police-investigate-violent-robbery/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:03:59 -0400President recently in B.C. to support three-day teacher strikehttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1arobinson@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:52:04 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1telegram@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947469/Visitor-restrictions-at-Labrador-Health-Centre/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:23:07 -0400Labrador-Grenfell Health advises that due to the presence of gastrointestinal illness, visitor restrictions are in effect at the Inpatients Unit of the Labrador Health Centre. Family members, friends and the general public are asked to refrain from visiting until further notice. The best way ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947469/Visitor-restrictions-at-Labrador-Health-Centre/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947469/Visitor-restrictions-at-Labrador-Health-Centre/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2945047/Labrador-City%2C-Sheshatshiu-take-top-tournament-prizes/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:52:57 -0400After a close final in the competition division of this year’s Penote Ben Michel tournament in Sheshatshiu, Labrador City’s Huskies came out with the top prize of $11,000 and the tournament trophy. Four teams vied off for the championship title this year - Sheshatshiu, Hamilton Drugs, Saga and ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2945047/Labrador-City%2C-Sheshatshiu-take-top-tournament-prizes/1editor@thelabradorian.caSportshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2945047/Labrador-City%2C-Sheshatshiu-take-top-tournament-prizes/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945045/The-tea-trend/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:48:53 -0400Former Goose Bay resident leads the wayhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945045/The-tea-trend/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2945045/The-tea-trend/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-02/article-2945014/Connect-with-Nature-%26ndash%3B-be-a-PlantWatch-volunteer%21/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:32:23 -0400Dear Editor,Nature Canada is looking for people in your community to take part in an important -- but fun – program called PlantWatch. As a PlantWatch participant, you can enjoy the outdoors while helping us learn more about changes happening in our environment.Why be a PlantWatch volunteer? ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-02/article-2945014/Connect-with-Nature-%26ndash%3B-be-a-PlantWatch-volunteer%21/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-04-02/article-2945014/Connect-with-Nature-%26ndash%3B-be-a-PlantWatch-volunteer%21/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-02/article-2945007/If-a-politician-falls-in-the-forest%26hellip%3B/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:29:05 -0400If a tree falls in the forest, and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a noise? It’s the classic Zen question, and it is not necessarily meant to have an answer. However, allow us to update it for the 21st century. If the government provides a tax break for volunteers that almost nobody ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-02/article-2945007/If-a-politician-falls-in-the-forest%26hellip%3B/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-02/article-2945007/If-a-politician-falls-in-the-forest%26hellip%3B/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-02/article-2945001/New-federal-Tax-Credit-for-Volunteer-Firefighters/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:23:41 -0400Provincial credit on its wayhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-02/article-2945001/New-federal-Tax-Credit-for-Volunteer-Firefighters/1Communityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-04-02/article-2945001/New-federal-Tax-Credit-for-Volunteer-Firefighters/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-01/article-2944322/RCMP-seizes-a-dozen-bottles-of-rum-in-Hopedale/1Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:51:32 -0400The RCMP in Hopedale seized a dozen 26-ounce bottles of Lambs Rum Friday afternoon that was destined to be sold illegally in the community. No charges have been laid at this time. The shipment of alcohol was seized at the management office of the airlines operating in the community. All the ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-01/article-2944322/RCMP-seizes-a-dozen-bottles-of-rum-in-Hopedale/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-04-01/article-2944322/RCMP-seizes-a-dozen-bottles-of-rum-in-Hopedale/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-31/article-2944310/Update%3A-Man-dies-in-Labrador-West-cabin-fire/1Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:55:43 -0400Update: A cabin fire in Labrador West early Saturday morning has claimed the life of one man, while a second was brought to hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police have confirmed the death at the cabin, near De Mille Lake, about 32 kilometres east of Labrador City, but ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-31/article-2944310/Update%3A-Man-dies-in-Labrador-West-cabin-fire/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-31/article-2944310/Update%3A-Man-dies-in-Labrador-West-cabin-fire/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940710/Upgrades-for-E.J.-Broomfield-Memorial/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:04:05 -0400The E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is building capacity for more conferences, trade shows and special events in the region, thanks to a $680,000 investment by the federal and provincial governments.Funding for the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay was announced today by ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940710/Upgrades-for-E.J.-Broomfield-Memorial/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940710/Upgrades-for-E.J.-Broomfield-Memorial/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:49:45 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939365/Going-in-with-one-goal/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:08:34 -0400Cain's Quest proved the ultimate challenge for adventure-seekers in Labrador again this year. As of press time, 14 of 35 teams had scratched from the race, and the field remaining were spread over 10 hours. Results are available at www.cainsquest.com. Penalties issued Two teams were issued ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939365/Going-in-with-one-goal/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939365/Going-in-with-one-goal/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939336/Labrador-Ministers-support-Lower-Churchill-project/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:55:27 -0400Federal and Provincial governments give environments go-aheadhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939336/Labrador-Ministers-support-Lower-Churchill-project/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939336/Labrador-Ministers-support-Lower-Churchill-project/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939315/%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A5-Wing-Auto-Club-does-not-%26lsquo%3Btire%26rsquo%3B-of-change%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:38:40 -0400“We shall neither fail nor falter; we shall not weaken or tire….give us the tools and we will finish the job.” That quote from Winston Churchill must have been on the minds of the 5 Wing Auto Club Executive and Supervisors last December when they donated their time and labour during its second ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939315/%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A5-Wing-Auto-Club-does-not-%26lsquo%3Btire%26rsquo%3B-of-change%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A/1Communityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939315/%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A5-Wing-Auto-Club-does-not-%26lsquo%3Btire%26rsquo%3B-of-change%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939283/Traditional--or-techy%3F/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:53:10 -0400If you're reading this edition of the Labradorian in your living room or den, put the paper down for a second and take a look around the room. There's a good possibility a set of books is sitting on a shelf that at one time or another, was taken out when a tidbit of information was required or ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939283/Traditional--or-techy%3F/1editor@thegeorgian.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939283/Traditional--or-techy%3F/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937553/Labrador-resident-faces-29-months-behind-bars/1Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:23:15 -0400 Twenty-nine-year old Douglas Ernest Earle of Happy Valley-Goose Bay appeared in provincial court Thursday, Mar. 22 and was sentenced to serve 29 months in jail following his arrest for his involvement in a 25-hour standoff with RCMP. On Mar. 3, HVGB RCMP received a call from a female stating ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937553/Labrador-resident-faces-29-months-behind-bars/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-23/article-2937553/Labrador-resident-faces-29-months-behind-bars/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2937242/Conquering-Cains-Quest/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:12:14 -0400“It feels good to finally come out on top”, says first place winnerhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2937242/Conquering-Cains-Quest/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2937242/Conquering-Cains-Quest/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:56:43 -0400Internal federal document reveals plans to remove habitat protectionshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2936150/Ice-conditions-advisory/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:43:45 -0400RCMP and the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are asking people to avoid the ice on the Churchill River between Maxwells Club area to the TR Marina. They say the area is dangerous, with open water in some areas. The RCMP urges the public to take proper precautions and to check ice conditions ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2936150/Ice-conditions-advisory/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2936150/Ice-conditions-advisory/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:30:16 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935526/Eye-on-the-prize/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:01:03 -040021 teams remain in Cains Questhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935526/Eye-on-the-prize/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935526/Eye-on-the-prize/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:25:32 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-20/article-2934711/Scientist-joins-fight-for-fishery-inquiry/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933965/---Going-in-with-one-goal/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:57:42 -0400Crossing the finish line in any place is a great accomplishment say Cain’s Quest participantshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933965/---Going-in-with-one-goal/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933965/---Going-in-with-one-goal/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933960/Its-a-start-but-not-the-end/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:48:12 -0400Public meeting revisits SAR services in Labrador http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933960/Its-a-start-but-not-the-end/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933960/Its-a-start-but-not-the-end/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-19/article-2933945/Dial-T-for/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:29:40 -0400 There have been reports coming out over the past few weeks of voters who received strange calls on the last federal Election Day. They were told their polling station had moved at the last minute and directed to a new polling station. It has been dubbed the Robocall scandal. Everybody needs to ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-19/article-2933945/Dial-T-for/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-19/article-2933945/Dial-T-for/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-19/article-2933843/ARMY-lends-a-Helping-Hand-to-Birch-Brook-Ski-Club/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:49:05 -0400Master Corporal (MCpl) Dan Robinson and Private (Pte) Ryan Jackson are Geomatics Technicians (GEO TECHs) with Four Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR). They were here in Goose Bay in February for NORTHERN SAPPER, an exercise hosted by 5 Wing Goose Bay. While MCpl Robinson and Pte Jackson were in ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-19/article-2933843/ARMY-lends-a-Helping-Hand-to-Birch-Brook-Ski-Club/1editor@thelabradorian.caCommunityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-19/article-2933843/ARMY-lends-a-Helping-Hand-to-Birch-Brook-Ski-Club/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933666/Nigel-Rusted-dead-at-104%0D%0A/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:52:30 -0400 Prominent physician Dr. Nigel Rusted has died at age 104. Rusted was invested as a member of the Order of Canada in January for his outstanding contribution to the province's medical profession. He was well known for work in reconstructive surgery for cleft lip and palate, the only physician ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933666/Nigel-Rusted-dead-at-104%0D%0A/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933666/Nigel-Rusted-dead-at-104%0D%0A/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-18/article-2933402/Cains-Quest-teams-reach-first-chaeckpoint-in-HVGB/1Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:19:15 -0400Four teams already out of the runninghttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-18/article-2933402/Cains-Quest-teams-reach-first-chaeckpoint-in-HVGB/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-18/article-2933402/Cains-Quest-teams-reach-first-chaeckpoint-in-HVGB/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:57:09 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929149/Court-challenge-to-Muskrat-Falls-launched/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:30:01 -0400Groups claim environmental review panel failed in its dutieshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929149/Court-challenge-to-Muskrat-Falls-launched/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929149/Court-challenge-to-Muskrat-Falls-launched/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928388/Charlottetown-parents-take-their-issues-to-government/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:46:34 -0400Angry residents of Charlottetown, Labrador, were in Confederation Building this afternoon, outraged about the state of the community's school. Ida Powell took Education Minister Clyde Jackman to task in the lobby of the building, saying that parents in the community were getting "the runaround" ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928388/Charlottetown-parents-take-their-issues-to-government/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928388/Charlottetown-parents-take-their-issues-to-government/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:31:37 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2927361/------Diesel-plant-fire-in-Black-Tickle/1Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:18:37 -0400 NL Hydro reported that a fire that is believed to have started at 6:00 am this morning at the diesel generating plant in the community of Black Tickle, Labrador and has caused power outages to some 100 homes. Jim Haynes, Vice President of Regulated Opeartions with Hydro stated; "The safety of ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2927361/------Diesel-plant-fire-in-Black-Tickle/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-14/article-2927361/------Diesel-plant-fire-in-Black-Tickle/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:08:55 -0400Transcontinental community papers, employees in running for awards at Atlantic, national competitionshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Newshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-13/article-2925826/Curling-times/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:21:16 -0400The curling facility may be more than 65 years old but the sport is still growing on the residents in the area. Approximately 32 people teamed up on Feb 24 to take part in the annual Funspiel hosted by the Goose Bay Curling Club in Happy Valley Goose Bay.http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-13/article-2925826/Curling-times/1Sportshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-13/article-2925826/Curling-times/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:07:25 -0400Towns and cities anxious for good news in provincial budgethttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1dbartlett@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925052/Unanimous-support-for-SAR-in-House/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:34:03 -0400Private member’s motion sparked by Burton Winters tragedyhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925052/Unanimous-support-for-SAR-in-House/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925052/Unanimous-support-for-SAR-in-House/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924973/I-would-skate-1%2C000-miles/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:28:14 -0400Special to The Labradorian The Lunchtime skate at the E. J. Broomfield Arena is no leisurely skate for 70-year-old Millicent Canning. She whips around the Happy Valley-Goose Bay rink, barely slowing for a breath. The mother of three and grandmother of three reached her goal of 9000 laps - the ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924973/I-would-skate-1%2C000-miles/1editor@thelabradorian.caSportshttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924973/I-would-skate-1%2C000-miles/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-12/article-2924951/5-Wing-hosts-NORTHERN-SAPPER/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:01:12 -0400Over 200 Canadian Forces Military Engineers out of Gagetown descended upon 5 Wing Goose Bay this past February. 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) came to the Base in order to take part in Exercise NORTHERN SAPPER conducted on the Wing from Feb.17 through 29. EX. NORTHERN SAPPER was a combined ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-12/article-2924951/5-Wing-hosts-NORTHERN-SAPPER/1editor@thelabradorian.caCommunityhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Community/2012-03-12/article-2924951/5-Wing-hosts-NORTHERN-SAPPER/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-12/article-2924947/Circle-of-Angels/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:58:44 -0400Dear Editor,At Northmart, Thursday afternoon, March 1, I was tired. I pushed the cart with my week’s groceries into the porch and went to call a taxi. By the window another woman was waiting for a cab, with her mother sitting on her walker. I joined them. Oh, why did it take so long? They must ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-12/article-2924947/Circle-of-Angels/1Letter to the editorhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-the-editor/2012-03-12/article-2924947/Circle-of-Angels/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2924945/The-government-mindset/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:57:31 -0400Darrin King has created a chill.The province's fisheries minister declared, in a fit of anger two weeks ago, that his department would pull funding from the Fish Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union - funding that is earmarked specifically for research and development programs that collect ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2924945/The-government-mindset/1editor@thepacket.caEditorialhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2924945/The-government-mindset/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923146/Teen%26rsquo%3Bs-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:26:21 -0500The federal government has a new protocol for assisting the provinces in ground search and rescue (SAR) cases. It is a direct result of the investigation into the SAR response in the case of 14-year-old Burton Winters.Burton froze to death on the sea ice near Makkovik, after running into ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923146/Teen%26rsquo%3Bs-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923146/Teen%26rsquo%3Bs-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2921707/Winters-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:21:57 -0500Announcement made prior to federal Question Periodhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2921707/Winters-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2921707/Winters-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:13:34 -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.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917740/Grants-available-to-Aboriginal-groups-to-help-preserve-culture/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:39:27 -0500The provincial government is urging Aboriginal groups to apply for grants to preserve and promote Aboriginal culture and traditions across Newfoundland and Labrador.The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Program announced today in a news release that applications are being accepted until April 15. ...http://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917740/Grants-available-to-Aboriginal-groups-to-help-preserve-culture/1Localhttp://www.thelabradorian.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917740/Grants-available-to-Aboriginal-groups-to-help-preserve-culture/1