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Wreckhouse Press
Oct 3, 20222 min read
LETTERS – <em>Questions in the aftermath of Fiona.</em>
The story of terrible destruction in Port Aux Basques NFL from Hurricane Fiona has been widespread in the news media. I read your...
Wreckhouse Press
Sep 27, 20221 min read
LETTERS: Thinking of you in the wake of Fiona.
I wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. I watched the devastating storm on CBC TV...
Wreckhouse Press
Sep 19, 20224 min read
OPINION
Part 2: Why change the name? Colonial Building in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. – © Henryk Sadura / Shutterstock Editor’s...
Wreckhouse Press
Sep 12, 20225 min read
OPINION
Colonial Building in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. – © Henryk Sadura / Shutterstock Part 1: Renaming Colonial House...
Wreckhouse Press
Sep 5, 20223 min read
NO TROUT ABOUT IT – <em>The kindness of strangers.</em>
René J. Roy had a nice day out on the water thanks to a pair of fellow fishermen. – Courtesy of Glenn Keeping If there’s one thing that...
Wreckhouse Press
Aug 22, 20223 min read
EDITOR’S DESK – <em>Making some tough choices.</em>
Editor-in-Chief and Sales Director René J. Roy is also an experienced book editor, photographer, member of the local PAB business...
Wreckhouse Press
Aug 8, 20222 min read
LETTERS – <em>Wind energy future in PAB.</em>
There has been a great deal of conversation to date on wind and hydrogen energy for the province. A lot of news has been generated in the...
Wreckhouse Press
Jul 25, 20221 min read
LETTER
Slipway/sewer emergency repairs and replacements ASAP To The Mayor and Council of Channel-Port Aux Basques, we the people/residents of...
Wreckhouse Press
Jul 18, 20222 min read
EDITOR’S DESK – The Train Museum
Editor-in-Chief and Sales Director René J. Roy is also an experienced book editor, photographer, member of the local PAB business...
Wreckhouse Press
Jul 4, 20223 min read
EDITOR’S DESK
Editor-in-Chief and Sales Director René J. Roy is also an experienced book editor, photographer, member of the local PAB business...
Wreckhouse Press
Jun 19, 20222 min read
LETTER
Icebergs Come Home Year Ever since I was a little girl and saw an iceberg just outside of Petites, I have wanted to see more! There are...
Wreckhouse Press
Jun 6, 20224 min read
PECKFORD – Health care challenges.
Larry Peckford has had a varied career in Newfoundland as a public servant and community volunteer. He maintains a seasonal residence in...
Wreckhouse Press
May 29, 20225 min read
ROZ’S RANT
Summertime blues. Rosalyn Roy is the Editorial Director and Senior Staff Reporter for the Wreckhouse Weekly newspaper. She is a...
Wreckhouse Press
May 16, 20221 min read
LETTERS – <em>Never be near lawn mowers</em>
Dear Editor, Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. When I was four years old, I was playing outside when I slipped on the grass...
Wreckhouse Press
May 9, 20223 min read
OPINION – Gas gone bye.
Editor-in-Chief and Sales Director René J. Roy is also an experienced book editor, photographer, member of the local PAB business...
Wreckhouse Press
Apr 25, 20223 min read
Opinion – No go on gas this summer.
As I gear up for my final week of exams with CNA, I am reminded of a time when I was younger, and final exams meant the beginning of an...
Wreckhouse Press
Apr 18, 20223 min read
HEALTH MATTERS
Preventing dehydration. Over the last several months, I had several times where I returned to my early nursing training and started a...
Wreckhouse Press
Apr 11, 20224 min read
Christopher Bruce: Chicken run.
It seems our good publisher has agreed to let my screed cross your eyes once more. I remain grateful for anyone giving me the opportunity...
Wreckhouse Press
Apr 4, 20223 min read
PECKFORD: There’s no life like it?
by Larry Peckford The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) web site says its enrollment as of 2020 was 68,000 regular force members and 27,000...
Wreckhouse Press
Mar 21, 20223 min read
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let the truth be known
Hospital wait times for elective surgeries have spiralled. Everyone knew things were behind, but now it appears to be seemingly out of...
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