The Our Town - Clarenville Blog by Paul Tilley

The Discovery Zone area (Bonavista-Chapel Arm area) has a number of bloggers that make for interesting reading or can keep you uptodate on local activities. Here's a few to check out: Clarenville Campus Life - By Paul Tilley Concoction: Blending Technology in Teaching and Learning  - Theresa Pittman Welcome to Pardy House - By John Norman Random Thoughts - By Lisa Browne Others out there? Let us know!

Eastern Health has just announced its Community Development Fund for 2012.  The Community Development Fund provides grants to community organizations/groups to identify and take action on priority needs that contribute to a healthier community.  Priority will be given to applications that contribute to a healthier community by: Building a sense of community, Strengthening social support networks, Developing community connections,  Addressing a priority need in your community  Creating supportive environments Strengthening community action Funding is available for non-profit community based groups and organizations .  An organization is considered not-for-profit if it meets all of the following conditions: it is organized and operates solely for not-for-profit purposes in the province and it does not make any of its income available for the personal benefit of any of its members or volunteers. Applicants must serve the population within the geographic boundary of Eastern Healt

On Feb 29, 2012 the Hon. Jerome Kennedy spoke to the Clarenville Chamber of Commerce to outline his government's position on the proposed Muskrat Falls Hydro project. There has been a lot of controversy over the proposed project's viability and with its $6.2 billion price tag it carries with it a large risk of cost overruns. Regardless of the merits on this option, the island will need power, and it has to come from one source or another. Each option carries a significant price tag. Some Stats on Muskrat Falls: Will provide 824 MW (Megawatts) of power Estimated cost - $6.2 Billion Could be online by 2017 Refurbishing Holyrood Generating Station will be as costly The Vale plant will consume 90 MW Corner Brook's Mill uses 120MW A mine in Labrador could consume 100-250 MW Nova Scotia will buy 170 MW 40% of the produced power will be sold on the spot market and NL will have a right to recall. 80% of new homes in NL use electric heat In 2020 the island will n

  This week, there will be a pretty impressive meeting happening on the Burin Peninsula.  A Burin Peninsula Joint Council will be formed consisting of all towns on the peninsula.  For the past two years, a number of organizations have been working to put this together. It's pretty impressive. The Burin Peninsula consists of very diverse and dispersed communities. And they're like a family - they fight with each other but they know when to make up. In many cases, partnerships are formed because they must be (such as a funding requirement).  In other cases, partnerships are formed because the partners recognize they can be stronger together. But that strength only comes with a lot of work and commitment. True collaboration is difficult and egos can often get in the way. It will be interesting to watch this Joint Council take shape. I've noticed a lot more partnerships with some towns in the Clarenville area.  The towns of Arnold's Cove, Southern Harbour, Come-By-Ch

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Robert (Bob) Fewer is a true Entrepreneur.  His success has been through hard work, outstanding service to customers and an uncanny ability to spot and take advantages of opportunities as they emerge.   Because of this, Clarenville Chamber inducted Bob to its Business Hall of Fame this year.  Congratulations Bob! Here's his Bio:  

Believe it or not, not everyone from Clarenville/Eastern Newfoundland is familiar with the White Hills experience. If you're not or even if you are - here's your chance: