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Workers clear debris and remove some cables after the middle arch of the Nicholsville Bridge came down Monday morning.
— Star photo by Katherine Hudson
Workers clear debris and remove some cables after the middle arch of the Nicholsville Bridge came down Monday morning. — Star photo by Katherine Hudson

The middle archway of the Nicholsville bridge crumbled and crashed into the Humber River at about 8:30 a.m. Monday morning with the entire middle section deteriorating within an hour.

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Const. Peter Kelly of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary stands near the busy intersection of O’Connell Drive and Mt. Bernard Avenue Monday. There were 26 accidents in Corner Brook between Feb. 1-6. — Star photo by Geraldine Brophy
Const. Peter Kelly of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary stands near the busy intersection of O’Con... »
Slow down, pay more attention when driving: RNC View comments5 

Motorists driving around like it’s summer and not heeding traffic laws are the reasons behind the high number of motor vehicle accidents in and around Corner Brook recently, according to the ...  (more)  2:11 AM  

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With grain silos in the background, Bruce Simmons, chairman of the Newfoundland Feed Grains Society, talks with Sen. Ethel Cochrane about the Stephenville operation. 
— Star photo by Frank Gale
With grain silos in the background, Bruce Simmons, chairman of the Newfoundland Feed Grains Society,... »
Money will help feed facility become more cost effective; Senator announces $400,000 for upgrades and modernization Post a comment 

Money for the modernization of the Newfoundland Feed Grains Society in Stephenville will make the operation more cost effective and should help farmers deliver a product to market at a more competi...  (more)  2:11 AM  

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West Side Monarchs Blaine Richards, left, collides with Newfoundland Fasteners goalie Jeremy Mahar while trying to get a shot of on goal Monday night at the Pepsi Centre. — Star photo by Geraldine Brophy
West Side Monarchs Blaine Richards, left, collides with Newfoundland Fasteners goalie Jeremy Mahar w... »
Metal heads finally break through with first victory of 2010 Post a comment 

The slump is dead.

After dropping five straight Corner Brook Molson Men’s Broomball League contests to begin the new year, The Tin Man finally got back in the win column on Mon...  (more)  2:11 AM  

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Another waste of talent

Two leaders have now managed to toss aside the talents of Elizabeth Marshall. First, the former provincial auditor general managed to rile Premier Danny Williams, who tossed her from the cabinet an...  (more)  2:11 AM  

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Facebook and news media: A match made in heaven? - Chris Noseworthy Post a comment 

Often when people read news articles about Facebook groups they wonder “is this news?”

Sometimes, I struggle with the answer myself.
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Give it a try Post a comment 

A few thoughts after just returning from a wonderful morning cross-country skiing on our beautiful Blow-Me-Down Trails.

I feel so blessed just to be able to take part in this great a...  (more)  2:11 AM  

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More than 18,000 members of local choirs from around the country performing live every five years.
More than 18,000 members of local choirs from around the country performing live every five years.
Singing Estonia

Far less high-profile than its Lithuanian great sister – Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture in 2009  – Estonia is doubtlessly the most discreet of the three Ba...  (more)  29/01/10 8:59 PM  


 






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