Archive | January, 2012

Sci-fi on the Rock is back for a sixth year in capital city

Wise, wacky, wonderful or weird, there are a variety of entertainments to be had at sci-fi convention by Carol Hopkins If you are a fantasy or science-fiction fan, you may want to mark your calendars. Sci-fi on the Rock 6 is coming. The annual geek fest will run at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s [...]

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Marine Atlantic prices go up

Marine Atlantic prices go up

By Mitchell Clarke Getting off the island of Newfoundland has never been easy on the wallet, but Marine Atlantic’s plan to jack up prices by four per cent is not making it easier. The increases on the Port aux Basques-North Sydney route include the following:  The single adult passenger fare has risen to $40.76 from $35.82; The cost for two [...]

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Tim Hortons: size matters

Tim Hortons has introduced a new cup size, but some locals are not keen on the new system.

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Write, film and edit in 24-hours

Write, film and edit in 24-hours

College of the North Atlantic Film and Video Production students get ready for the upcoming 24-hour Film Festival competition on February 4. Megan Harris-Edwards reports for Troubadour News. 

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Passionate about photography

Passionate about photography

Newfoundland photographer, Minal Hoddinott, has a passion for pictures and capturing the moment. Will that passion carry her in to a career known to few?

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No two photographers are alike

By Mandy Poole The inch-wide window to the world opens the mind to new experiences and cultures – all with the click of a button. Each photographer who looks through the viewfinder sees something a little different. With the massive amount of digital camera technologies available today, everyone is a photographer. But  photography is not just [...]

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The snow is on the ground and snowmobiles are on the snow

The snow is on the ground and snowmobiles are on the snow

It’s that time of year again, when snowmobiling is a common practice during people’s spare time. The Trouabdour’s James Churchill gives some safety tips for snowmobilers across the province.  

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My Gay-Straight Alliance program comes to Newfoundland and Labrador high schools

My Gay-Straight Alliance program comes to Newfoundland and Labrador high schools

Province introduces new school program to combat bullying of gays

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Fishing with a full heart

One Newfoundland youth has decided to follow in the steps of his father as captain of a fishing boat. Yet, there is a price to pay for pursuing his dream.

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Sports return to College of the North  Atlantic

Sports return to College of the North Atlantic

 By Inna Levchuk The College of the North Atlantic Student Council is bringing the Provincial Sports Tournament back to the college. Seventeen campuses will compete in ball hockey and volleyball through March 24-25 in Marystown. “One of the things we are supposed to do is to organize a sports tournament,” said Jamie Brace, the president of the student council [...]

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Opportunity knocks for entrepreneurs starting out

Opportunity knocks for entrepreneurs starting out

Competition gives entrepreneurs of the future a chance to fulfill their dreams

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Corner Brook blog takes home best overall blog award

Cornerbooker.com wins top award in the Canadian Blog Awards.

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What constitutes a CNA campus closure?

What constitutes a CNA campus closure? by Troubadour-CNA    

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Golden years shine for retirees

Staying active is the key to a happy retirement.

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