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  • Coffee With … Andy and Karen Vaters

    February 28, 2013 - 10 h 08

    If there’s one thing they’ve learned, it’s how few material possessions one needs to have a satisfying, fulfilling and enjoyable life. Andy and Karen Vaters were a typical Gander couple. They were professionals, raised three children, built...

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  • If you build it...

    February 27, 2013 - 10 h 17

    If you want to build it, they will come.

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  • Coffee With … Joan Squires

    February 21, 2013 - 8 h 57

    Ask her, and she’ll get it for you. Literally. Joan Squires thrives on going what she considers to be ‘above and beyond.’ The 26-year veteran of the service industry thrives on ensuring her customers are happy, content, and served to the...

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  • Coffee With … Greg Blumer

    February 8, 2013 - 9 h 47

    What kind of a journey takes a person from a house in Pittsburgh, Pa., shared by a family of 11, to a home in Gander, shared by a couple and their beloved pet bird? Greg Blumer can tell you, it was a long and interesting road, but one he's pleased...

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  • Wedding to christening

    February 1, 2013 - 9 h 42

    After being diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year ago, Edith Gordon began thinking that her days were numbered. Needing to make the most of the time she had left, the Glovertown woman began making tiny christening dresses — not from...

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  • Coffee with…Gord Edison

    January 31, 2013 - 9 h 04

    If you see Gord Edison driving the streets of Gander, it might be wise to stay to the left or even behind his vehicle because you never know when he may just veer to the right. Yes, it’s quite possible Mr. Edison may very likely start drifting...

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  • Musical sounds signal Christmas

    December 20, 2012 - 9 h 14

    You can hear the jingle, jangle of Christmas music playing in most stores, especially the larger ones, throughout Gander in November, signaling Santa will soon be here.

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  • Coffee With … Santa’s Elves

    December 20, 2012 - 9 h 07

    When a person first sits down at a table with three of the most important workers in the world, it’s not surprising that person might feel a little nervous. After all, these workers are responsible not only for building and creating millions of...

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  • Toss those teddy bears

    December 13, 2012 - 9 h 03

    The Gander Flyers have scored 42 goals in 12 games over the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey League season, but on Sunday, the Flyers are asking their fans to record an assist in an important off-the-ice power play.

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  • Bird is the word

    December 7, 2012 - 6 h 30

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