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Christopher Vaughan
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Cormier snags silver at powerlifting nationals
A local man has proved he can compete with the best when it comes to heavy lifting. Don Cormier of Noel's Pond was among the nine athletes from ... -
Remembering Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
As part of his cross-country Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox visited Bay St. George in May, 1980. After running down Stephenville's Main Street on ... -
Fish harvesters speak about life on and off the water
As Chamber of Commerce members finished their desserts and listened to what Mr. Spingle had to say, two relatively unfamiliar faces could be seen ... -
Remembering Terry Foxs Marathon of Hope - part one
It's been 30 years since Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg in St. John's Harbour to begin his cross-country Marathon of Hope in support of ... -
Cluett, Bay Theatre win awards at drama fest
Fred Cluett has been participating in community theatre for more than 20 years, but this is the first time he's been honoured with an award. He ... -
The importance of seniority
While sticks and stones may indeed break our bones, how much do names really hurt us? And as we get older, does it get any easier to brush off a ... -
Off the beaten path
A picture snapped by Stephenville photographer Aiden Mahoney has been chosen to represent this province in a Canada-wide photo contest. The ... -
Minister to visit Kippens: councillor
The Town of Kippens is hoping to bring the provincial government on side with its proposed sewer system project when Tom Hedderson, ... -
Stephen Awards nominees revealed
The nominees for this year's Stephen Awards have been announced. For Citizen of the Year, Stephenville Rotary nominated Terry Smith and the Bay ... -
Provincial budget benefits district: Burke
In reviewing the province's fiscal 2010 budget, which was announced March 29, Minister Joan Burke said there were several benefits for residents ... -
MHA pleased with budget
Calling it an investment in our children and for the province as a whole, Tony Cornect, MHA for Port au Port, said he was extremely happy with ... -
Playing it safe
With cheers from almost 300 people in the audience, the E.A. Butler All-Grade School team walloped their competition with a final score of 290 to ... -
Don't lose sight of what's important
Gold, silver or bronze. First, second or third. Win or lose. Pass or fail. Own the podium. World record. Grand prize winning. However we put it, ... -
Cold Brook road needs repaving: resident
A long-time resident of Cold Brook thinks it's time for the road leading into his community to be repaved. Henry White has been living in Cold ... -
Rowe guilty of assault, resisting arrest
The judge hearing the case of a Sheaves Cove man charged with assaulting a neighbour last summer handed down her verdict on March 17. Judge ... -
Smith, Froude big winners at Rotary music fest
It was an evening filled with some of the best performances Bay St. George youth had to offer. The 36th annual Rotary Music Festival concert was ... -
Girder fatigue found under Fischells bridge
Traffic flow on the Fischells River Bridge along the Trans-Canada Highway has been temporarily reduced to one lane. Tom Hedderson, transportation ... -
Catching the Paralympic spirit
The 2010 Winter Paralympic Torch Relay kicked off in Ottawa on March 3, and Stephenville's Erica Noonan represented Newfoundland and Labrador as ... -
Chamber addresses airport, road concerns
Members of the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce passed two motions at their March 9 meeting in support of Stephenville International Airport ... -
Staying safe on our roads
Last week, an 85-year-old man died after being struck by a truck while attempting to cross a four-lane highway in Conception Bay South. According ... -
Vandalism, sewer, dog issues raised at Kippens meeting
Acts of vandalism at the Town of Kippens playground was one of the issues addressed during the town council's March 11 meeting. "It's being ... -
Ballet company to perform in Sville
An evening full of fantasy and magic is coming to Stephenville Arts and Culture Centre. Ballet JÖrgen Canada will perform their ... -
Lawyers present final arguments at assault trial
Lawyers in the case of a Sheaves Cove man who allegedly assaulted a neighbour in 2009 made their final summations in Stephenville Provincial ... -
Changes made to Stephen Awards
In an effort to secure more nominations in its athletic categories, the Stephen Awards committee has made a few changes to this year's nomination ... -
Accused takes the stand at assault trial
A Sheaves Cove man accused of assaulting a neighbour in that community in 2009 took the stand last week in Stephenville Provincial Court. Robert ... -
Kippens resident cheers on nephew at Olympics
Decked out in Canadian-themed swag and waving both the national and Newfoundland and Labrador flags, Kippens resident Joseph Eckert was prepared ... -
Author set to publish second book
A year after publishing her first children's book, Kippens author Nadine Simon is excited to soon have a second book in print. Flickers of a ... -
Be patient with snow clearing: Kippens councillor
Kippens residents are asked to have patience when it comes to the clearing of snow from town streets. During the Feb. 16 regular town council ... -
Alleged victim testifies at assault trial
The trial against a Sheaves Cove man accused of assaulting his neighbour last summer continued in Stephenville Provincial Court on Feb. 19, with ... -
Having your say
As most of you know, the Georgian's Viewpoint page is a place to air out an assortment of perspectives on any number of topics. Here you'll find ...


