Dear Editor,We’ve been taught at a very young age to mind our own business when it comes to what we may see or hear from our friends, family members and later in life, our co-workers. We believe that what goes on behind closed doors is private and personal. We naturallyContinue Reading
I don’t know what’s going on these days but it seems like everyone, and I do mean everyone, has this idea that they can tell journalists what to write and how to write it. My own mother does it. “You can’t write that, Roz. This is a small town.” René,Continue Reading
Potpourri I’ve been heavily involved with the Lifestyle Expo lately, but I’ve decided to write an Editors piece here this week, because my days aren’t quite busy enough I guess. However, rather than concentrate on one area of concern this time around, I would rather just throw a few tidbitsContinue Reading
Although I do not live in Port aux Basques, I get the feeling things are slowly coming together for those who were affected by Hurricane Fiona. I understand some building lots are immediately available in Port aux Basques while others are in the planning stages and will come on streamContinue Reading
I keep imagining that somewhere in the USA a gun lobbyist rolls into work every single morning with a coffee, an unhealthy breakfast and a smartphone in one hand while they scroll Twitter. “Where’s the shooting today,” they probably ask a co-worker as they slide behind their laptop, already preppingContinue Reading
The reason for this letter is perhaps to garner an answer to a question that has plagued residents of Margaree-Fox Roost, and probably many similar communities in Newfoundland, and that is: why are we considered second-class citizens in our own country? Much has been raised on the subject of sub-standardContinue Reading
By Lori BennettNational Sports Columnist NHL NoiseThe Toronto Maple Leafs are not messing around. With just a few days to the deadline, General Manager Kyle Dubas has been active and will likely continue to be until Friday’s deadline. Last weekend, Dubas pulled off a blockbuster three-team trade with the St.Continue Reading
I occasionally have some down time here in the office, and when I do I find it interesting to scan my way through the comments on local social media platforms. A few weeks ago, the Town of Port aux Basques posted about the overnight parking ban. They post this noticeContinue Reading
Friday night seen the Mariners take on the Red Wings in Deer Lake. A quick start by the Wings scoring in the first minute of the game put the team behind the eight ball early. Lucas Wiseman played well in the Mariner net, but the team were a little outContinue Reading
I hate winter. I’m not an outdoorsy person to begin with, but once I have to drag my arse out of bed to shovel snow in the biting, pre-dawn hours, there’s an extra level of dislike that kicks in. I once worked in windowless, industrial office and didn’t seen theContinue Reading