Meta group hosts rally in favour of Project Nujio’qonik By René J. RoyEditor-in-Chief— with files from Jaymie WhiteSTEPHENVILLE — Since World Energy GH2 (WEGH2) announced its intention to construct and operate a wind farm on the Port au Port Peninsula, there has been a vocal outcry against the project andContinue Reading

By Jaymie WhiteLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter PORT AUX BASQUES — The most recent council meeting took place on Tuesday evening, Nov. 21, and matters discussed included the Bruce II fuel switching work, issues surrounding dilapidated properties,the Grand Bay West Trail public session, and public works.Bruce II Sports CentreEven though theContinue Reading

By Gita AbrahamLocal Journalism Initiative Reportervia New Canadian Media, 11/17/23 Canada’s trucking industry is looking for new immigrants to fill at least 9,600 truck-driving jobs immediately, and tens of thousands more vacancies in the next couple of years.Craig Faucette, chief program officer of the nonprofit industry organization Trucking HR, saidContinue Reading

By Lori BennettNational Sports Columnist NHL NoiseThe Americans celebrated Thanksgiving this past week, and that’s a pretty significant milestone for hockey fans. Statistics from recent NHL seasons reveal that the standings at American Thanksgiving are a strong predictor of who will ultimately make the playoffs.Since the 2005-06 season, about three-quartersContinue Reading

By Lori Bennett National Sports Columnist NHL Noise There was more drama out of the wild, wild west this past week. On Sunday, November 12th, Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland made his move and fired Coach Jay Woodcroft and his assistant, Dave Manson. Shortly thereafter, the Oilers announced they hadContinue Reading