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Bailouts and boondoggles
July 8th, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear editor, If a person from a large corporation (let's use Kruger as an example) and a person from the Heart and Stroke Foundation came to your door at the same time, whom would you give a donation to? That is the question that I keep asking...
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An open letter to Gander, NL
June 30th, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear editor, Currently, there is an effort on Facebook to make Sept. 11 a national holiday in the United States. I cannot think of that mournful day without also remembering Gander's beacon of Light. A few years ago, I read The Day The World...
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Danny Williams threatens cuts
June 17th, 2010 - 4 h 00
What kind of Premier stands in the House of Assembly and threatens the People of Newfoundland and Labrador with cuts to social programs and benefits if he doesn't get his own way? Danny Williams stated that if we do not continue to allow Chevron...
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More than oil
June 17th, 2010 - 4 h 00
The more I listen to the news lately, the more frustrated I get. Every time I listen to the radio or TV, or read newspapers, there is always another nail driven into the coffin of rural Newfoundland and Labrador, and mostly by our own provincial...
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Bemoaning the loss of gravel pit campers
June 10th, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear Editor: By the time you read this letter the May 24th or Victoria Day long weekend will have passed and thousands of people would have been unable to go to their favourite camping ground because of the cruelty of the Minister of Environment,...
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Questioning need for new ladder truck
June 10th, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear Editor: Do we need to spend a million dollars of taxpayers' money on another ladder truck? About 30 years ago, we had a small fire in the top story of the Gander Hotel, which I believe is the tallest building in Gander. It was pointed out at...
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New treatment can provide brighter future
June 3rd, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear Editor: I have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis since 2003 at the age of 30. Since that time I have lost my job as a mechanic that I thoroughly enjoyed and I miss my friends and the owner in the workplace. The disease has been, and...
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Band delays
May 27th, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear Editor: On Nov. 30, 2007, a press release was issued regarding long overdue recognition under the Indian Act. This recognition would help band members build a better future. Pending ratification of the agreement by a majority of...
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The spending accounts of MPs
May 27th, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear Editor: We all have heard the Attorney General of Canada has requested that all Members Of Parliament show their spending accounts. Well, as a Canadian taxpayer, why shouldn't they have to do so like everyone of us, they are certainly no...
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FFAW life insurance scam
May 20th, 2010 - 4 h 00
Dear Editor: On the May 5, Mr. Decker of the Fish Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW) announced on CBC's Fisheries Broadcast (FB) that they have secured a Life Insurance Policy for all members of the union in good standing that are part of the...
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Other news
- May 13th, 2010 Question to the government - Are we ready?
- May 13th, 2010 Mr. Simms, vote true
- May 6th, 2010 Circus life
- May 6th, 2010 Forest knowledge
- April 29th, 2010 Get onboard
- April 22nd, 2010 FRCC report is already done
- April 15th, 2010 Looking for "Hole" stories
- April 8th, 2010 A challenge for the Premier
- April 8th, 2010 When a tree......
- April 1st, 2010 Minimum wage unjust
- March 25th, 2010 Up in smoke
- March 18th, 2010 Laboratory testing
- March 18th, 2010 Government back down
- March 11th, 2010 Stay active
- March 11th, 2010 Fishery freedom
- March 4th, 2010 Gander's golden moment
- March 4th, 2010 God bless you
- March 4th, 2010 A smile for Gander
- Febuary 25th, 2010 Plight of our woodland caribou
- Febuary 25th, 2010 The more things change, the more they remain the same
- Febuary 18th, 2010 Ham of a story
- January 21st, 2010 In support of our seniors
- January 7th, 2010 What's happening with the RNC?
- December 31st, 2009 More research needed
- December 31st, 2009 Lame duck fisheries minister
- December 23rd, 2009 Who killed Cobb's Pond?
- December 23rd, 2009 The one that got away
- December 17th, 2009 Shots fired
- October 22nd, 2009 Province doesn't understand outport life
- October 15th, 2009 Careful what you say
- October 15th, 2009 Don't be harsh
- October 1st, 2009 'Thanks for the breaks'
- September 17th, 2009 Reader outraged at Oram's comments
- August 27th, 2009 More mess
- August 6th, 2009 Minister Johnson riding roughshod over seniors
- July 30th, 2009 Gander Day too commercial
- July 16th, 2009 Be vocal
- July 9th, 2009 Confusing signs along TCH
- June 25th, 2009 Search and Rescue fine in Gander
- April 9th, 2009 Road words
- March 26th, 2009 What kind of law is this?
- March 26th, 2009 Not a 24-7 operation
- March 12th, 2009 Get facts straight
- March 12th, 2009 Gander makes Canadian proud
- March 12th, 2009 Thanks again, Gander
- March 5th, 2009 A lot to lose
- March 5th, 2009 Help Gros Morne
- Febuary 5th, 2009 Airport tax facts
- January 29th, 2009 Hakipik safety
- January 22nd, 2009 Sealing confusion
- December 11th, 2008 It's only a name
- December 4th, 2008 Better cell coverage
- November 27th, 2008 Nurses deserve fair shake
- November 20th, 2008 'If you're going to hunt get out of the truck'
- October 30th, 2008 Now is the time
- October 23rd, 2008 Potential lost opportunity
- October 6th, 2008 No respect, no longer
- October 6th, 2008 Watershed concern
- September 22nd, 2008 ATV use, it's not a crime
- September 22nd, 2008 No ice is not nice
- September 8th, 2008 Students pass limit
- September 8th, 2008 More female representatives needed
- September 2nd, 2008 Feds versus sealers
- August 25th, 2008 Green a favourite colour of airport
- August 18th, 2008 Icy situation at centre
- August 18th, 2008 Don't be idle
- August 4th, 2008 Save universal public postal service
- July 28th, 2008 Don't go solo
- July 28th, 2008 No more Andy
- July 21st, 2008 No field of dreams
- July 21st, 2008 Do as I say, not as I do
- July 14th, 2008 Would you like some good customer service with that fly in your drink?
- July 7th, 2008 Be heard on healthcare
- June 23rd, 2008 What are we worth?
- June 16th, 2008 'Ducks don't dance or ride the ferris wheel'
I have to agree that fishermen have to control that inner greed before we see a difference. However, I have seen some huge catches during...