Census data being released Wednesday

Every five years, people living in Canada are systematically counted and questioned in a process that is so much more than a simple tally.

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Investors tie up first place in broomball league standings

By Chris QuigleyStar Staff WriterCORNER BROOK  They couldn’t get the win they wanted, but as it turned out, the tie was enough.Heading into Corner Brook Molson Men’s Broomball League...

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High-grade mineralization confirmed at Four Corners project

STEPHENVILLE — Results from tests have confirmed high-grade mineralization as a result of prospecting along the Four Corners Magnetic Anomaly.The Four Corners Project is fully owned and operated...

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90-year-old woman still enjoys getting out for a swim

If Margaret Noble could get to the pool everyday of the week, she would.

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Basketball 101: One of these things doesn’t belong

Elementary schools throughout the province are filled with fun games, so let’s play one. How about a game of “what doesn’t belong?” Smiles, giggles, cheers or scowls. It shouldn’t be...

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Deer Lake author calls for understanding for HIV patients in new book

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Jets cool off streaking Maple Leafs, win 2-1 to stay in playoff hunt

WINNIPEG - Bryan Little scored the winning goal and the Winnipeg Jets ended the Toronto Maple Leafs' winning ways with a 2-1 victory Tuesday. Winnipeg (25-24-6) now has 56 points, winning their...

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