Ferryland district candidate Chris Molloy says politics as usual isn’t working

Born and raised in St. Shotts, Chris Molloy grew up working with his father on the farm, starting at six and cutting cod tongues by the time he was nine.

Steve Thorne of New Harbour said that on May 16, he wants you to vote.

“If people get out and vote, and drive the turn out rate up, the politicians will listen more, and then people will get the problems addressed,” he told the Irish Loop Post.

Eighteen-year-old Nathan Corrigan of Trepassey is not stopping. He has been an honours student all throughout his school years. He has been heavily involved in every aspect of Stella Maris School life including sports, celebrations, as well as Lions Club speak-outs, Peace Poster contests, and the Foster Families contest, all of which saw him emerge as winner. He has also been involved with the Regional Math Competition.

Although it isn’t the outcome they hoped for, members of St. Bernard’s school council are preparing for some big changes, this time affecting Grade 5 students.

PC incumbent Keith Hutchings won’t be running again for the PC Party in Ferryland district, but there’s no lack of candidates looking to stand in his place.

Thanks to a sizable donation from Conception Bay South, the Riverhead Volunteer Fire Department has some new equipment to work with.

Mosquitoes in the Holyrood area are soon to be the subject of an upcoming Memorial University study.

The Town of Witless Bay will see some changes to its current town policy.

A 17th century Latin text extolling the virtues and attractiveness of the Southern Avalon for settlement is being given a closer look.

Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadians. It has no cure at present.