Linda Chaisson

Honoured to be part of the Flag raising to mark the beginning of Pride Week in Corner Brook. Looking forward to a great week.

l Former west coast high school principal receives MUN teaching award Frank Gale [email protected] Published on October 2, 2017 Share on Google+ ... x-ws-05-03102017-teacher-award-fg.jpg Jerome Delaney, a former west coast high school principal, has been awarded a MUN Excellence in Teaching Award. Jerome Delaney, a former west coast high school principal, recently received a Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Education Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. A native of Stephenville, he is currently an associate professor of educational administration in the faculty of education at MUN in St. John’s. A news release stated commentary on his plaque says he is an approachable, inspiring educator who connects with students and whose infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the teaching profession sets an example for pre-service teachers throughout their careers in the K-12 school system. An exceptional educator, he carefully plans his courses and makes them engaging, motivates students to learn and takes time to get to know them. The award also stated he has made significant contributions to the faculty of education and students by providing a positive learning environment, offering educational leadership and professional development opportunities, developing curriculum and contributing to research on effective teaching practices. Delaney is also the author, editor and publisher of The Monday eMemo, a weekly source of information, wisdom and humour distributed to bachelor of education students during their winter semester internships. Developed in 2007, the eMemo’s readership has grown from 100 readers to more than 3,000 and in 2017 transitioned to a blog format. He has also completed 2nd edition textbooks on education policy and education law and is currently working on a new book titled The Undergraduate Teaching Internship: Student Perspectives to be published in 2018.

News Local Tourism expert Roger Brooks says improving Corner Brook’s quality of life will spur economic growth Gary Kean [email protected] Published on September 28, 2017 Share on Google+ ...Continue reading

Corner Brook Municipal Election take place Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 26, 8am to 8pm. I respectfully ask for your support. If you need transportation to the polling station please call 638-4189 or 638-4280.

Great place to shop local. WonderfulFine Market (@WFMarket_nl): This will be a great pick as we celebrate multicultural day at the #WonderfulFineMarket this Sat. @ Legion 10am-2pm https://t.co/HoxKSi8bzq