http://www.theaurora.ca/images/logo/17_Aurora.gifhttp://www.theaurora.ca/List of the latest articles from this category.http://www.theaurora.caThu, 17 May 2012 10:53:34 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 10:53:34 -0400enhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-17/article-2981598/Federal-study-suggests-relocating/1Thu, 17 May 2012 11:23:05 -0400OTTAWA — A new study from the Human Resources Department suggests Ottawa is looking at ways to get people receiving employment insurance to move to other regions with more jobs.Such measures would go beyond the Harper government’s new policy that appears to require that some EI recipients take ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-17/article-2981598/Federal-study-suggests-relocating/1telegram@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-17/article-2981598/Federal-study-suggests-relocating/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:24 -0400Community papers honoured by Newspapers Atlantichttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979943/More-awards-for-NL-newspapers/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979917/Inuit-survivors-share-their-experience/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:32:18 -0400The Residential School — Legacy of Hope exhibition reaches Labradorhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979917/Inuit-survivors-share-their-experience/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979917/Inuit-survivors-share-their-experience/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-15/article-2979910/Canadian-children%26rsquo%3Bs-author-visits-Labrador/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:28:33 -0400“I’ll be dead tomorrow,” the old women told the casual nurse's aid. Only on the job for six weeks, Alison Lohans was taken aback by Mrs. Keefe’s self-proclaimed prophecy. And as it happened to be her last day at work, she never knew what happened to the old woman. Twenty years later, Mrs. Keefe ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-15/article-2979910/Canadian-children%26rsquo%3Bs-author-visits-Labrador/1editor@theaurora.caEntertainmenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-15/article-2979910/Canadian-children%26rsquo%3Bs-author-visits-Labrador/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-15/article-2979908/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:27:16 -0400Let’s talk about a seasonal industry that’s having a draining effect on the province’s economy: road repairs.First of all, the government is sinking millions of dollars into these “make-work” projects so people in rural Newfoundland can have some work in the summer. Who benefits? Sure ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-15/article-2979908/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-15/article-2979908/Putting-price-tags-on-our-doors/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979896/Agreement-reached-for-funding-of-Aboriginal-youth-career-fair/1Tue, 15 May 2012 16:18:00 -0400Last Tuesday the four Nations of Nunatsiavut, Mushuau Innu First Nation, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation and NunatuKavut Community Council along with the Labrador Friendship Centre entered into an agreement for funding of an Aboriginal Youth Career Fair set to begin October 12-13 in the Upper ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979896/Agreement-reached-for-funding-of-Aboriginal-youth-career-fair/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979896/Agreement-reached-for-funding-of-Aboriginal-youth-career-fair/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979742/Winters-family-and-protestors-sending-a-message%3A-No-more-cover-ups/1Tue, 15 May 2012 14:49:29 -0400Reacting to the DND recordings aired by CBC on May 7 friends and supporters for the family of Burton Winters gathered to protest last Tuesday in front of MP Peter Penashue’s office to signify what they say is a cover-up job on part of the provincial and federal governments. Winter’s Mother, ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979742/Winters-family-and-protestors-sending-a-message%3A-No-more-cover-ups/1editor@thelabradorian.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-15/article-2979742/Winters-family-and-protestors-sending-a-message%3A-No-more-cover-ups/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-11/article-2976876/Senior-government-appointments-announced/1Fri, 11 May 2012 13:43:26 -0400Premier Kathy Dunderdale announced three senior appointments today.Professional engineer Barry Dawe has been appointed assistant deputy minister (ocean technology) with the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, effective June 4. Daryl Genge will bring his 24 years of ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-11/article-2976876/Senior-government-appointments-announced/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-11/article-2976876/Senior-government-appointments-announced/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974444/Labrador-City-mayor-resigns/1Wed, 09 May 2012 10:18:24 -0400 Labrador City mayor Janice Barnes announced her resignation effective May 13, 2012. In an emotional speech during Tuesday’s town council meeting, Ms. Barnes said that despite leaving council she would remain dedicated to the area. “I am moving on to pursue other opportunities which are very ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974444/Labrador-City-mayor-resigns/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974444/Labrador-City-mayor-resigns/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:59 -0400A new project aims to ease childrens’ transition from early childhood learning programs into kindergarten. The provincial government has partnered with the Margaret Wallace McCain Family Foundation and the Jimmy Pratt Foundation to study ways of integrating early childhood learning programs in ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973384/Study-aims-to-ease-kids%26rsquo%3B-transition-from-pre-school-to-kindergarten/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973346/Road-work-begins-in-Labrador-City/1Tue, 08 May 2012 10:08:18 -0400Road work has begun in Labrador City last week.The work that was not completed last year as resumed, which includes areas of Tamarack Drive, Hudson Drive, and McParland Drive. Totaling $1 million, the work was approved last year but could not be completed because it was too late in the season. ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973346/Road-work-begins-in-Labrador-City/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973346/Road-work-begins-in-Labrador-City/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973334/A-husky-heritage/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57:18 -0400A Labrador West student will be travelling to Hopedale to present a heritage project. Grade 8 Menihek High School student Mckaela Campbell won first place for her project called Huskies: A way of life. The idea struck her when she saw just how deep dog sledding ran through her family, she ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973334/A-husky-heritage/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973334/A-husky-heritage/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973326/Continuing-a-Canadian-Legacy/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:42:38 -0400The rich heritage of Canada driven by the traditional folk music it inspired is well known to fans of Stan Rogers. Three decades after his tragic death his songs are still shared around campfires, kitchen parties, and song circles. His son, Nathan Rogers, will be visiting Labrador for Nathan ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973326/Continuing-a-Canadian-Legacy/1editor@theaurora.caEntertainmenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-08/article-2973326/Continuing-a-Canadian-Legacy/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-08/article-2973323/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:41:11 -0400Unless you work in the provincial government, or know someone who does, you were probably under the assumption that April 23 was just a regular, run of the mill Monday.Perhaps you even decided to take the day to drive into Corner Brook to deal with some government business at the Registry of ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-08/article-2973323/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-05-08/article-2973323/Nice-holiday%2C-if-you-can-get-it/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-05-08/article-2973321/%26lsquo%3BWe-cant-go-back-after-its-done%26rsquo%3B/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:39:53 -0400Dear Editor,Regarding the Muskrat Falls hydro-development; if this was good for the people then it would be okay to say, “Yes, go ahead with it!” But there are so many things that aren’t good for all people. Why is the government pushing so hard to get it going when everyone knows it’s not good ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-05-08/article-2973321/%26lsquo%3BWe-cant-go-back-after-its-done%26rsquo%3B/1Letters to the editorhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-05-08/article-2973321/%26lsquo%3BWe-cant-go-back-after-its-done%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973317/Arts-funding-info-sessions-in-Lab-West/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:36:50 -0400The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council will hold a Public Information. Session in Labrador City on arts funding opportunities at the Carol Inn tonight, May 8, at 7:30pm. Donna Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council's Cultural Outreach Coordinator, is available by appointment in ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973317/Arts-funding-info-sessions-in-Lab-West/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973317/Arts-funding-info-sessions-in-Lab-West/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-05-08/article-2973311/CACL-Bowling-Tournament-underway/1Tue, 08 May 2012 09:30:40 -0400For some it’s the sound of birds chirping and the longer daylight hours that shows spring is here. For others, it’s the sound of pins flying, balls rolling, and gutter-balls. The annual CACL Ken Gage Memorial Bowling Tournament is well underway, celebrating its 27th year of raising money for ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-05-08/article-2973311/CACL-Bowling-Tournament-underway/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-05-08/article-2973311/CACL-Bowling-Tournament-underway/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1Tue, 08 May 2012 07:42:04 -0400Dunderdale to meet with family ‘one grandmother to another’http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-08/article-2973262/Questions-linger-over-Burton-Winters%26rsquo%3B-death/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-02/article-2968766/No-clear-winner-yet-in-Nunatsiavut-election/1Wed, 02 May 2012 09:37:00 -0400The votes are in but there is no clear winner this morning in the race for the Nunatsiavut presidency. Front-runner Johannes Lampe got the majority of votes with 821 while runner-up Sarah Leo received 742. Third place candidate Susan Nochasak received 569 votes. There were a total 2,147 ballots ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-02/article-2968766/No-clear-winner-yet-in-Nunatsiavut-election/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-05-02/article-2968766/No-clear-winner-yet-in-Nunatsiavut-election/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967140/Man-sentenced-in-hit-and-run/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:37:48 -0400Victim’s family not satisfied http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967140/Man-sentenced-in-hit-and-run/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967140/Man-sentenced-in-hit-and-run/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967134/Rail-Safety-Week/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:33:27 -0400Labrador West motorists are encouraged to remind themselves on train safety for this year’s national Railway Safety Week April 30 – May 6. Cst. Stephen Fitzgerald of the Labrador West Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) said there are a number of things motorists need to be mindful of when ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967134/Rail-Safety-Week/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-30/article-2967134/Rail-Safety-Week/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2967133/Selling-me-on-selling-you/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:31:59 -0400Some people are vehemently opposed to the seal hunt, while others are quite vocal about lending support to the industry. But for many in this province, the seal hunt is one of those things that could come or go without so much as a raised eyebrow. True, the seal hunt is one of those industries ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2967133/Selling-me-on-selling-you/1editor@thegeorgian.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-30/article-2967133/Selling-me-on-selling-you/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-30/article-2967126/Shane-Mercer-Memorial-Family-Fishing-Derby/1Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:26:52 -0400The Shane Mercer Memorial family fish derby took place on Saturday, April 7 at Jean Lake in Wabush. This first-time event met all expectations of the kids, parents and event organizers. It was a beautiful day, with sunshine and a nice, gentle, Labrador breeze and excellent ice conditions - no ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-30/article-2967126/Shane-Mercer-Memorial-Family-Fishing-Derby/1Sportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-30/article-2967126/Shane-Mercer-Memorial-Family-Fishing-Derby/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:41:59 -0400Request made to municipalities organization by retiring rescue co-ordinatorhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963359/Call-for-flags-to-be-lowered-for-N.L.-residents-%26lsquo%3Bin-jeopardy%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:01:25 -0400Before releasing the 2012-13 provincial budget, Finance Minister Tom Marshall downplayed expectations of spending increases and warned of belt-tightening measures.Tuesday afternoon, with the budget unveiled, labour leaders said the budget’s cost-cutting measures weren’t as harsh as they were ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1dmaceachern@cbncompass.caLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963307/Labour-leaders-pleased-by-lack-of-severe-job-cuts%2C-wary-of-future/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:12:21 -0400Cuts Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council annual grant cut http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1tbradbury@thetelegram.comEntertainmenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-25/article-2963262/Government-invests-in-%26lsquo%3BRepublic-of-Doyle%26rsquo%3B/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:46:05 -0400Deficit, job cuts smaller than expectedhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-25/article-2963255/Business-as-usual-budget/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:24:09 -0400Most electricity consumers in the province can expect to pay more money on their power bills come July, according to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. In its annual filing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB), Hydro’s fuel price projection came in ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962762/Electricity-rate-expected-to-rise-in-province/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:04:41 -0400Says focus is on long-term financial stability for provincehttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1gwhiffen@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962592/Not-a-%26lsquo%3Bslash-and-burn%26rsquo%3B-budget%3A-Marshall/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962534/N.L.-schools-split-%2475%2C000-in-grants/1Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:10:55 -0400Two Newfoundland and Labrador high schools will be receiving $75,000 in grants from Future Shop. Holy Heart high school in St. John’s will be getting $50,000 to purchase new computers and software. The school’s language classroom will be getting more than 30 new Apple iMac computers as well as ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962534/N.L.-schools-split-%2475%2C000-in-grants/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-24/article-2962534/N.L.-schools-split-%2475%2C000-in-grants/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961303/Transmission-line-crosses-close-to-600-rivers-and-streams/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:50:40 -0400Fisheries to be impacted in Strait of Belle Isle, says Nalcorhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961303/Transmission-line-crosses-close-to-600-rivers-and-streams/1imurdoch@northernpen.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961303/Transmission-line-crosses-close-to-600-rivers-and-streams/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961301/Ski-Patrol-always-looking-for-volunteers/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:43:02 -0400Only a week after completing a first aid course, Phil Poirier was putting his new knowledge to the test. After his aunt took a spill skiing on Smokey Mountain and hurt her knee, Mr. Poirier, 24, was the first on the scene and put his first aid training to use. By the time the ski patroller ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961301/Ski-Patrol-always-looking-for-volunteers/1editor@theaurora.caCommunityhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-23/article-2961301/Ski-Patrol-always-looking-for-volunteers/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-23/article-2961297/George-LaFeuvre-inducted-into-provincial-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:37:55 -0400George LaFeuvre was in St. John's on April 14 to be inducted in to the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame.Mr. LaFeuvre was honoured for his lifetime dedication to the sport of cross country skiing, in particularly as a builder of the sport in Lab West when he lived here in the 1961 ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-23/article-2961297/George-LaFeuvre-inducted-into-provincial-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1Sportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-23/article-2961297/George-LaFeuvre-inducted-into-provincial-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-23/article-2961295/Strategic-leaks/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:36:21 -0400There was a time when provincial budgets were religiously guarded things: if accurate details leaked out ahead of time, governments would mutter about launching criminal investigations and the dangers to provincial credit ratings. Now, the budget theatre continues. There was a time when ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-23/article-2961295/Strategic-leaks/1Editorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-23/article-2961295/Strategic-leaks/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-04-23/article-2961293/Save-Katimavik/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:35:04 -0400Dear Editor,So far, 2012 has been a very bad year for young Canadians from coast to coast to coast: an alarming unemployment rate of 13.9%, the shutting of the Service Canada Youth Job Centers across the country, and a youth-criminalizing Crime Bill. Now the Conservatives have cancelled ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-04-23/article-2961293/Save-Katimavik/1Letters to the editorhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-04-23/article-2961293/Save-Katimavik/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:39:12 -0400Tom Marshall bracing people for bad budgethttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-23/article-2961258/Minister-not-buying-new-shoes/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2960961/Wabush-man-sentenced-in-fatal-hit-and-run/1Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:53:49 -0400Labrador City - The man who fatally struck one pedestrian and seriously injured another in a 2010 hit and run in Wabush was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Jeremy Shannon Reid, 30, changed his plea to guilty to counts of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2960961/Wabush-man-sentenced-in-fatal-hit-and-run/1editor@theaurora.caLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-22/article-2960961/Wabush-man-sentenced-in-fatal-hit-and-run/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955677/Race-to-develop-the-Labrador-Trough/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:49:39 -0400Quebec promises infrastructure investment to capitalize on mining potentialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955677/Race-to-develop-the-Labrador-Trough/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955677/Race-to-develop-the-Labrador-Trough/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-16/article-2955667/Winter-carnival-fun-heats-up-Labrador-City/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:43:05 -0400A warm winter sun made for carnival fun in Labrador City. The annual winter carnival held something for every age, from tobogganing for toddlers to a scavenger hunt for teens, and Wii bowling for seniors. Despite rising temperatures and brief bouts of rain organizers were able to adapt to keep ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-16/article-2955667/Winter-carnival-fun-heats-up-Labrador-City/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-16/article-2955667/Winter-carnival-fun-heats-up-Labrador-City/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955662/Nalcor-submits-impact-statement-for-transmission-line/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:38:31 -0400The damming of the Lower Churchill has been released from environmental assessment. However, assessment of the Labrador-Island Link — including the transmission line for Lower Churchill power — is ongoing. Nalcor Energy filed an environmental impact statement last Monday, providing new detail ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955662/Nalcor-submits-impact-statement-for-transmission-line/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-16/article-2955662/Nalcor-submits-impact-statement-for-transmission-line/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2955660/A-penny-for-your-thoughts/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:37:08 -0400They jingle in our pockets and make a bulge in our wallets or coin purses – but there will come a time when the Canadian penny will be no more. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced last week in his 2012 budget speech the federal government would stop producing the coin many people refer to ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2955660/A-penny-for-your-thoughts/1editor@thegeorgian.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-04-16/article-2955660/A-penny-for-your-thoughts/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-09/article-2950616/Great-Loppet%2C-great-success/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:00:55 -0400The 37th annual Great Labrador Loppet was a success on all accounts, including the weather.http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-09/article-2950616/Great-Loppet%2C-great-success/1Sportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-09/article-2950616/Great-Loppet%2C-great-success/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950615/PUB-forces-Muskrat-Falls-about-face/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:47:45 -0400Dunderdale promises full House debate, natural gas and wind studieshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950615/PUB-forces-Muskrat-Falls-about-face/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLatest newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950615/PUB-forces-Muskrat-Falls-about-face/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950611/IOC-plans-to-upgrade-machinery/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:38:25 -0400New technology will reduce emissions by 85 per cent, says managerhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950611/IOC-plans-to-upgrade-machinery/1editor@theaurora.caLatest newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950611/IOC-plans-to-upgrade-machinery/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950608/Daycare-dilemma-continues/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:27:07 -0400Line up for registration begins at 3 a.m.http://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950608/Daycare-dilemma-continues/1Latest newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-04-09/article-2950608/Daycare-dilemma-continues/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:33:59 -0400President recently in B.C. to support three-day teacher strikehttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1arobinson@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-09/article-2950368/NLTA-readies-for-contract-talks/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:22:04 -0400THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Intercity Packers Ltd of Mississauga, Ont. is recalling its Beef Burger Meat Mix because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed in 5 kg cases bearing UPC 90066172180172 and lot code 046 to public and commercial food establishments ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1telegram@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-07/article-2949709/Meat-sold-in-province-recalled/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947205/MacDonald-calls-PUB-report-farce/1Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:09:57 -0400Dean MacDonald quickly dismissed the Public Utilities Board report into Muskrat Falls as a “farce” that never should have happened. Speaking to reporters this morning, MacDonald confirmed that he supports the proposal to develop a hydroelectric dam at Muskrat Falls in Labrdor. MacDonald is ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947205/MacDonald-calls-PUB-report-farce/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-04/article-2947205/MacDonald-calls-PUB-report-farce/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944971/Ski-club-pioneer-to-be-inducted-to-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:33:08 -0400As George LaFeuvre stepped off the train the bitter February air tore through his lungs, a common greeting from the harsh winters in Labrador West. That he would be inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame 51 years later was likely not on his mind, at least not as much as ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944971/Ski-club-pioneer-to-be-inducted-to-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944971/Ski-club-pioneer-to-be-inducted-to-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-02/article-2944965/Saved-the-best-for-last/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:28:50 -0400Labrador West Rotary Club visited by District Governor http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-02/article-2944965/Saved-the-best-for-last/1editor@theaurora.caCommunityhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-04-02/article-2944965/Saved-the-best-for-last/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2944934/Lab-City--Sheshatshiu-take-top-tournament-prizes/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:49:40 -0400After a close final in the competition division of this year’s Penote Ben Michel tournament in Sheshatshiu, Labrador City’s Huskies came out with the top prize of $11,000 and the tournament trophy. Four teams vied off for the championship title this year - Sheshatshiu, Hamilton Drugs, Saga and ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2944934/Lab-City--Sheshatshiu-take-top-tournament-prizes/1editor@thelabradorian.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2944934/Lab-City--Sheshatshiu-take-top-tournament-prizes/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2944931/Connect-with-Nature-%26ndash%3B-Be-a-PlantWatch-Volunteer/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:48:31 -0400Dear Editor,Nature Canada is looking for people in your community to take part in an important -- but fun – program called PlantWatch. As a PlantWatch participant, you can enjoy the outdoors while helping us learn more about changes happening in our environment.Why be a PlantWatch volunteer? ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2944931/Connect-with-Nature-%26ndash%3B-Be-a-PlantWatch-Volunteer/1Sportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-04-02/article-2944931/Connect-with-Nature-%26ndash%3B-Be-a-PlantWatch-Volunteer/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:19:45 -0400The RCMP in Port aux Basques is warning people of an email scam that attempts to fool people into thinking they are giving information to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The RCMP received a complaint of the fraudulent email that asked for personal information including name, address and social ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-27/article-2940590/RCMP-warns-of-email-scam/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939444/Going-in-with-one-goal/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:56:37 -0400Crossing the finish line in any place is a great accomplishment say Cain’s Quest participantshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939444/Going-in-with-one-goal/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939444/Going-in-with-one-goal/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939441/Labrador-Ministers-support-Lower-Churchill-project/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:54:21 -0400Federal and Provincial governments give environments go-aheadhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939441/Labrador-Ministers-support-Lower-Churchill-project/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-26/article-2939441/Labrador-Ministers-support-Lower-Churchill-project/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939437/Housing-support-worker-position-extended-another-year/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:48:41 -0400 Labrador West residents will continue to have available serviceshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939437/Housing-support-worker-position-extended-another-year/1editor@theaurora.caCommunityhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-03-26/article-2939437/Housing-support-worker-position-extended-another-year/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939436/Traditional-or-techy%3F/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:47:11 -0400If you’re reading this edition of the Aurora in your living room or den, put the paper down for a second and take a look around the room. There’s a good possibility a set of books is sitting on a shelf that at one time or another, was taken out when a tidbit of information was required or ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939436/Traditional-or-techy%3F/1editor@thegeorgian.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-26/article-2939436/Traditional-or-techy%3F/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939433/Minor-soccer-set-up-to-net-new-building/1Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:42:51 -0400After three years of planning, the Labrador West Minor Soccer Association (LWMSA) is close to having its own building. Half of the two story building will be used for storage for the town of Labrador City and the remaining half will be used as an office space with a conference room for the ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939433/Minor-soccer-set-up-to-net-new-building/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-26/article-2939433/Minor-soccer-set-up-to-net-new-building/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-22/article-2937242/Conquering-Cains-Quest/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:42:14 -0400“It feels good to finally come out on top”, says first place winnerhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-22/article-2937242/Conquering-Cains-Quest/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-22/article-2937242/Conquering-Cains-Quest/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:26:43 -0400Internal federal document reveals plans to remove habitat protectionshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-22/article-2936510/Wave-of-opposition-to-possible-Fisheries-Act-changes/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:16 -0400Licensed Practical Nurses are looking to bring attention to their increasing role in the provincial health care system. The College for Licensed Practical Nurses will be raising the standards for licensing beginning April 1, with all LPNs being “required to meet the standards to work the full ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935633/Higher-standards-for-LPNs-in-effect-April-1/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935526/Eye-on-the-prize/1Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:31:03 -040021 teams remain in Cains Questhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935526/Eye-on-the-prize/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-21/article-2935526/Eye-on-the-prize/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933995/---Going-in-with-one-goal/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:41:58 -0400Crossing the finish line in any place is a great accomplishment say Cain’s Quest participantshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933995/---Going-in-with-one-goal/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-19/article-2933995/---Going-in-with-one-goal/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933989/Communication-consequences/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:38:18 -0400RNC working with Menihek High School to address “sexting”http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933989/Communication-consequences/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933989/Communication-consequences/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933979/Majority-rules/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:35:17 -040090 per cent of voters turned out to have their say, says steelworker presidenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933979/Majority-rules/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-19/article-2933979/Majority-rules/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-19/article-2933976/Dial-T-for-treason/1Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:33:51 -0400 There have been reports coming out over the past few weeks of voters who received strange calls on the last federal Election Day. They were told their polling station had moved at the last minute and directed to a new polling station. It has been dubbed the Robocall scandal. Everybody needs to ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-19/article-2933976/Dial-T-for-treason/1editor@gulfnews.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-19/article-2933976/Dial-T-for-treason/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-17/article-2932156/Let-the-races-begin%21/1Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:09:46 -0400Cain's Quest 2012 officially underwayhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-17/article-2932156/Let-the-races-begin%21/1Latest newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Latest-news/2012-03-17/article-2932156/Let-the-races-begin%21/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:27:09 -0400The provincial government announced today that contracts with Employment Assistance Services providers across Newfoundland and Labrador have been extended for the period covering April 1 to Sept. 30, or up to a maximum of six months. This extension will be carried out through amendments to ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929398/Contract-extensions-issued-for-employment-assistance-services/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929149/Court-challenge-to-Muskrat-Falls-launched/1Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:01 -0400Groups claim environmental review panel failed in its dutieshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929149/Court-challenge-to-Muskrat-Falls-launched/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-16/article-2929149/Court-challenge-to-Muskrat-Falls-launched/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:01:37 -0400The Hidden Faces of the Seal Hunt film received a warm welcome at the Sustainable Hunt and Biodiversity Film Festival in Paris, winning the Audience Award, a news release notes.The film features footage captured on the ice of the Magdalen Islands, as well as interviews with leading wildlife ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-15/article-2928305/Film-on-importance-of-sealing-industry-wins-award/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:38:55 -0400Transcontinental community papers, employees in running for awards at Atlantic, national competitionshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2926074/Impressive-showing-for-this-province/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:37:25 -0400Towns and cities anxious for good news in provincial budgethttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1dbartlett@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925801/MNL-continues-to-press-government-for-help/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925105/Unanimous-support-for-SAR-in-House/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:45:47 -0400Private member’s motion sparked by Burton Winters tragedyhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925105/Unanimous-support-for-SAR-in-House/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925105/Unanimous-support-for-SAR-in-House/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925098/Coats-for-the-coast/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:41:21 -0400The coast of Labrador will soon be hit will coats from kids. Over twenty garbage bags full of outer wear was collected by students from JR Smallwood Middle School in Wabush. The fundraiser included donated hats, mittens, scarves, and boots. The clothing will be taken to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925098/Coats-for-the-coast/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-12/article-2925098/Coats-for-the-coast/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-03-12/article-2925095/Residents-at-odds-over-logs/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:37:56 -0400Ownership dispute escalates to threats and vandalismhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-03-12/article-2925095/Residents-at-odds-over-logs/1editor@theaurora.caCommunityhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Community/2012-03-12/article-2925095/Residents-at-odds-over-logs/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2925092/The-government-mindset/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:36:30 -0400Darrin King has created a chill.The province's fisheries minister declared, in a fit of anger two weeks ago, that his department would pull funding from the Fish Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union - funding that is earmarked specifically for research and development programs that collect ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2925092/The-government-mindset/1editor@thepacket.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-12/article-2925092/The-government-mindset/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2925086/I-would-skate-1000-miles/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:32:34 -0400The Lunchtime skate at the E. J. Broomfield Arena is no leisurely skate for 70-year-old Millicent Canning. She whips around the Happy Valley-Goose Bay rink, barely slowing for a breath. The mother of three and grandmother of three reached her goal of 9000 laps - the equivalent of 1000 miles or ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2925086/I-would-skate-1000-miles/1editor@thelabradorian.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2925086/I-would-skate-1000-miles/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923146/Teen%26rsquo%3Bs-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:56:21 -0500The federal government has a new protocol for assisting the provinces in ground search and rescue (SAR) cases. It is a direct result of the investigation into the SAR response in the case of 14-year-old Burton Winters.Burton froze to death on the sea ice near Makkovik, after running into ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923146/Teen%26rsquo%3Bs-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-09/article-2923146/Teen%26rsquo%3Bs-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2921707/Winters-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:51:57 -0500Announcement made prior to federal Question Periodhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2921707/Winters-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-08/article-2921707/Winters-death-leads-to-new-SAR-protocol/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:43:34 -0500Search and rescue was on the agenda in the province’s House of Assembly today.The issue was raised during question period, and Labrador MHA Randy Edmunds introduced a private member’s motion on the issue.Edmunds' motion called on the provincial and federal governments to review SAR protocols ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-07/article-2917769/Search-and-rescue-debated-in-House-of-Assembly/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:33:48 -0500The first Question Period since last May was held this afternoon and Liberal Leader Dwight Ball kicked it off with a question about the province's fiscal situation. He asked why the province doesn't have a better fiscal management plan. Premier Kathy Dunderdale responded that her government has ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-06/article-2916746/First-Question-Period-opens-with-fiscal-questions/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915928/Fighting-for-Sonia/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:20:35 -0500“Screw cancer.” The befitting slogan is seen on more and more pins in Labrador West, a sentiment worn by those who grasp the ugly effects of the disease and wish nothing more than to erase it from existence. Until that can happen the community is turning the bitterness into hope for one mother, ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915928/Fighting-for-Sonia/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915928/Fighting-for-Sonia/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-05/article-2915903/Promoting-women-in-hockey/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:58:33 -0500Annual Steve Ramey tournament sees big numbershttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-05/article-2915903/Promoting-women-in-hockey/1editor@thelabradorian.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-03-05/article-2915903/Promoting-women-in-hockey/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915901/Nalcor-has-looked-at-natural-gas%3B-it-won%26rsquo%3Bt-work%2C-CEO-says/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:54:53 -0500Nalcor CEO Ed Martin was a bit apologetic as he launched into a “long winded” speech on natural gas last Tuesday. Martin explained in painstaking detail why natural gas just won’t work for the province’s electricity needs, devoting two thirds of his speech to the subject as he addressed the St. ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915901/Nalcor-has-looked-at-natural-gas%3B-it-won%26rsquo%3Bt-work%2C-CEO-says/1jmcleod@thetelegram.comNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-05/article-2915901/Nalcor-has-looked-at-natural-gas%3B-it-won%26rsquo%3Bt-work%2C-CEO-says/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-05/article-2915900/Gay-Straight-Alliances-coming-to-school-near-you/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:53:28 -0500Last week, schools across the province marked Violence Awareness Week with a focus on inclusion and anti-bullying.Hopefully, a new provincial government program will help make such measures unecessary.The concept is pretty simple – to help battle the discrimination faced by gay students, the ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-05/article-2915900/Gay-Straight-Alliances-coming-to-school-near-you/1editor@thecharter.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-03-05/article-2915900/Gay-Straight-Alliances-coming-to-school-near-you/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-03-05/article-2915899/Lost-and-lonely/1Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:52:06 -0500Dear Editor,Lost and lonely, cold and scared, feelings most can’t associate with, unless it actually happened to you, or heard it in stories, or imagined it in day dreams of how hard it must be. But one thing is for certain; we all see and feel the need for political interaction and action, ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-03-05/article-2915899/Lost-and-lonely/1Letters to the editorhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-03-05/article-2915899/Lost-and-lonely/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914044/Consumer-Advocate-endorses-Muskrat-Falls-project/1Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:05:22 -0500Enters final submission to Public Utilities Boardhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914044/Consumer-Advocate-endorses-Muskrat-Falls-project/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914044/Consumer-Advocate-endorses-Muskrat-Falls-project/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914038/Service-Canada-defends-student-centre-decision/1Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:01:43 -0500The office of the federal minister of Human Resources and Skills Development is defending Ottawa’s decision not to open youth employment centres this summer.“Our government's top priority is job creation and economic growth, and that includes ensuring Canadians have access to the tools and ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914038/Service-Canada-defends-student-centre-decision/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-02/article-2914038/Service-Canada-defends-student-centre-decision/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912810/Army-Cadets-trek-Labrador%26rsquo%3Bs-back-country/1Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:08:54 -0500Some of Atlantic Canada’s top Army Cadets are currently on a backpacking trip through Labrador’s Goose Bay outback along a route that is, at times, difficult. The cadets each carry their own backpacks, and take turns hauling group equipment on backpacks. The trek is part of the Army Cadet ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912810/Army-Cadets-trek-Labrador%26rsquo%3Bs-back-country/1Localhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912810/Army-Cadets-trek-Labrador%26rsquo%3Bs-back-country/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912577/Steelworkers-Union-standing-ground/1Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:50:02 -0500After returning from negotiations in Sept-Iles on Feb. 29, Ron Thomas, president of the United Steelworkers Union branch 5795, says that an agreement has not been reached between the union and the IOC.Members will voting on the company's offer tomorrow, Mar. 2.While he was unable to discuss ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912577/Steelworkers-Union-standing-ground/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912577/Steelworkers-Union-standing-ground/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912175/Canadas-fisheries-under-review%0D%0A/1Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:41:24 -0500Ashfield extends deadline for commentshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912175/Canadas-fisheries-under-review%0D%0A/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-03-01/article-2912175/Canadas-fisheries-under-review%0D%0A/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-27/article-2909194/Local-pet-injured-in-leg-trap/1Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:24:02 -0500Incident occurred on clearly marked walking trail, says ownerhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-27/article-2909194/Local-pet-injured-in-leg-trap/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-27/article-2909194/Local-pet-injured-in-leg-trap/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-02-27/article-2909186/Call-for-independent-investigation/1Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:08:06 -0500Dear Prime Minister Harper:I am writing a letter with regard to the ineffectiveness of the SAR handling of the recent call for assistance by the Makkovik RCMP detachment regarding the report of a missing youth, Burton Winters. The call on Sunday January 29, from the RCMP detachment in Makkovik ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-02-27/article-2909186/Call-for-independent-investigation/1Letters to the editorhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Letters-to-the-editor/2012-02-27/article-2909186/Call-for-independent-investigation/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-02-27/article-2909182/Blankies%2C-babies-and-lunch-time/1Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:06:43 -0500Facebook has served its purpose.While debating what to fill this editorial space with this week, we threw out a random thought to our Facebook friends.The question was, what to write about this week - blankies or the need for anti-scab legislation.Friends offered up their suggestions, and our ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-02-27/article-2909182/Blankies%2C-babies-and-lunch-time/1editor@thepacket.caEditorialhttp://www.theaurora.ca/Opinion/Editorial/2012-02-27/article-2909182/Blankies%2C-babies-and-lunch-time/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-27/article-2909161/Building-flood-shuts-down-businesses/1Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:50:11 -0500No structural damage sustained, says ownerhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-27/article-2909161/Building-flood-shuts-down-businesses/1editor@theaurora.caNewshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-27/article-2909161/Building-flood-shuts-down-businesses/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-02-27/article-2909152/Hopes-are-high-for-Swim-for-Hope/1Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:43:20 -0500Swimmers in the Northern Lights Swim Club will participated in the 16th Annual Swim for Hope in Wabush on Mar. 9. Swim for Hope is a collaborative effort between the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre and 14 swim clubs across the province. Since it's inception in 1996, the project has raised ...http://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-02-27/article-2909152/Hopes-are-high-for-Swim-for-Hope/1editor@theaurora.caSportshttp://www.theaurora.ca/Sports/2012-02-27/article-2909152/Hopes-are-high-for-Swim-for-Hope/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-25/article-2907350/Update%3A-Military-instructed-to-investigate-MP-Scott-Simms/1Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:52:02 -0500Minister says it was to be expected in wake of news stories on 2010 Cormorant flighthttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-25/article-2907350/Update%3A-Military-instructed-to-investigate-MP-Scott-Simms/1afitzpatrick@thetelegram.comLocalhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-25/article-2907350/Update%3A-Military-instructed-to-investigate-MP-Scott-Simms/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-21/article-2903631/Toll-free-line-open-for-financial-advice/1Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:24:34 -0500Pilot project being tested in NLhttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-21/article-2903631/Toll-free-line-open-for-financial-advice/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-21/article-2903631/Toll-free-line-open-for-financial-advice/1http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-20/article-2900381/Residents-take-stand-on-recreational-needs/1Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:21:27 -0500Residents in Wabush met with town council representatives on Feb. 9 to discuss the recreational needs of their community. In August of last year, several concerned citizens attended a public town council meeting to voice their disapproval for a proposed plan by the town to sell one of the ...http://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-20/article-2900381/Residents-take-stand-on-recreational-needs/1Newshttp://www.theaurora.ca/News/2012-02-20/article-2900381/Residents-take-stand-on-recreational-needs/1http://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-02-20/article-2900378/Networking-at-the-Northern-Lights/1Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:17:42 -0500Conference opens doors for Labrador business and talenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-02-20/article-2900378/Networking-at-the-Northern-Lights/1editor@theaurora.caEntertainmenthttp://www.theaurora.ca/Entertainment/2012-02-20/article-2900378/Networking-at-the-Northern-Lights/1