Despite the popular perception that Ferryland's Colony of Avalon archaeological foundation is surviving on government grants, the truth is that the operation gets most of its money from its own sources. That was the key message delivered by the foundation's chairman earlier this month at the group's annual general meeting.
Witless Bay council sees positive growth with 2019 budget plan
Members of the Witless Bay town council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt the 2019 budget for the municipality.
Town to pay constuction company, reluctantly
The Town of Witless Bay is finally moving to settle its remaining bill with Dexter Construction for the work done on Southside Track last year, but it ended up deciding by accident how much of it it will pay.
BBBAA boss adds another two cents worth on controbutions
Dear Editor,
I am writing to expand on the article titled “BBBAA’s dispute with council nears the boiling point,” in the Irish Loop Post November 15, 2018 to articulate the value that an organization like the BBBAA brings to our region.
Correction requested to 'Chicken coop' story
In reference to the chicken coop in Witless Bay owned by Gideon Barker and Jaclyn Humphries…
Police asking for help with cabin break-in investigation
On November 15, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Ferryland RCMP received a report of a cabin break-in on Old Witless Bay Line.
Bay Bulls gets permission to postpone by-election until New Year
It was a fairly short meeting with a very busy agenda as Bay Bulls council disposed of a boat load of business earlier this month.
Witless Bay council treads carefully with MOU requests
The Town of Witless Bay expects to receive a formal request next month from the regional fire department to arrange the purchase of a new tanker truck.
Firing back: Luby and Tucker explain their side of BBBAA dispute
Bay Bulls councillors Evelyn Tucker and Joan Luby are firing back at the head of the BBBAA for statements they feel questioned their ability to understand financial statements and their support for the regional recreation group.
Status of mysterious land bid in doubt
A mysterious application to purchase crown land near the Old Witless Bay Line has some residents feeling left in the dark as they become increasingly frustrated with the lack of a formal public process to air their concerns.