Shanawdithit, the last-known member of the Beothucks, showing in Stephenville this week

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  The pair were known to each other and the dispute escalated, and ended when the man crashed his vehicle into the main entrance of the business, causing significant damage to the building and nearly striking the other person.

• Premiers of NL and Quebec meet to discuss Churchill Falls MOU and mining opportunities

  Premier John Hogan says it’s “possible because Quebec must secure its future power supply, and that has driven our ability to end an unfair contract and unlock significant new revenue for our province today—17 years early.”

• Government announces new award to recognize the role of early childhood educators

  The Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education will be presented to those who demonstrate outstanding leadership.

• Corner Brook getting ready to roll out garbage trucks with collection arms in the new year

  Garbage and recycling collections will occur on the same days; however, single stream trucks will be used.

• Government gives green light to Indian Head Hatchery expansion in Stephenville

  The intention is to improve production capacity and quality of salmon smolts and to increase salmon aquaculture production in the province.