Smile for the cameras

PEAK PERIOD — Traffic is often backed up significantly in all directions during peak times of the day at the intersection of Roe Avenue and Cooper Boulevard. Video cameras and timers will be used at that intersection, as well as at the intersection of Markham Avenue and Airport Boulevard to facilitate a more efficient flow of vehicles in those areas during peak traffic periods.

Smile for the cameras

Town officials expect to install traffic cameras at two busy intersections in the coming weeks, and are considering doing a full-fledged study of traffic throughout Gander.

Matt Molloy
May 16, 2012

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SERIOUS ISSUE — Dr. Jared Butler of Killick Health Services in Grand Falls-Windsor speaks to a group of hockey minds at least year’s Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador AGM.

Mind games — Part III

During the peewee and midget provincial hockey tournaments in Glovertown and Gander, held April 9-11, two local hockey players suffered concussions. One was a result of excessive roughness, and the...

Matt Molloy
May 15, 2012

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The cast of “Republic of Doyle.” The prime-time show is getting a fourth season, the CBC has announced. — Submitted photo

Government invests in ‘Republic of Doyle’

The province’s investment in “Republic of Doyle” isn’t as simple as handing over a $3-million cheque to Allan Hawco and wishing him luck — it’s an equity investment, and any film or...

Tara Bradbury
April 25, 2012

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JUDGE – Grand Falls-Windsor native Jacqueline Jenkins is the newest judge appointed to the Provincial Court in Gander, having conducted her first session in March. Judging from her early indications, she feels she will enjoy her move east, from not only her hometown but her previous appointment in Stephenville.

Coffee with…The Honourable Jacqueline Jenkins

She’s been called Your Majesty, but in reality she is a public servant of the Queen of England in the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. Meaning a more fitting title would be Your...

Kevin Higgins
May 10, 2012

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Changes needed for family homecare

Dear editor, It ticks me off to a great extent to hear people in our government system saying, "workers are not suppose to replace family members and friends in helping to take care of special...

May 10, 2012

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