The Kinsmen Club of Witless Bay and its eleven members would like to thank everyone who supported our 38th annual Santa Claus parade on Dec. 8th, making it without a doubt, “The Best Parade” ever.
All around the circle and back again
When Ron Doyle looks back on his time with the band known as The Petty Harbour Boys, visions of kitchen parties, weddings and shindigs all along the Southern Shore come back in a flurry.
Cashing in on cannabis: Bay Bulls council puts feelers out to find a retailer to move to town
The Town of Bay Bulls council had a good mix of items on the agenda last Monday night during its public council meeting.
Enforcement officers seeking moose, caribou poachers
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, is seeking the public’s assistance related to incidents involving the alleged killing of a moose in the Town of Stephenville and a caribou near the community of St. Shott’s.
Holyrood firefighters expand coverage to Witless Bay Line
Holyrood's volunteer fire department is expanding its range of coverage to take in the old Witless Bay Line as far as the town limits of Bay Bulls and Witless Bay.
Exploring the grit, dangers and hope of the original Christmas story: Former Witless Bay parish priest convinced to share collection of poems
At age 92, Fr. Greg Hogan is likely the oldest person in Newfoundland to publish his first book, in this care a collection of Christmas poems composed over the past quarter century since he took “early retirement” in his mid-60’s due to bladder cancer.
Colony takes realistic tack to future funding
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.