The sexual assault case of well-known St. John’s hockey coach Rick Babstock will be back in court later this month.
The provincial government is investing $50,000 to make several upgrades to the Western Bay Clinic in Conception Bay, Health Minister Jerome Kennedy announced today.

Sandy, a terrier-poodle crossbreed and beloved family pet in St. Lawrence, will turn 14 next month.
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is asking the public to help with the recovery of a breathing air cylinder lost on Monday.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the foods described below because these products may be contaminated with salmonella.

The Gold Cup Parade committee announced Tuesday that it will retire following the 50th anniversary edition in 2011.
It’s a major undertaking but the transition of kindergarten into the public school system on P.
ALBERTON — Holland College will announce today it is establishing a full-time campus in Alberton with satellite offices in Tignish and O’Leary, The Guardian has learned.
TYNE?VALLEY?— Close to $20,000 has already been spent cleaning up a large leak of fluid through a pinhole in the bottom of an oil tank at the Tyne Valley Presbyterian Church.
We have done it. Canada has done it. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games will be remembered “with glowing hearts” for years to come.

Savelia Curniski wasted no time exposing the sobering reality of human trafficking.
“It cost $5 to get in here today.
If elected as a city councillor, Dorothy Yakiwchuk said she would bring leadership and work experience that could help further professionalism and respect within council chambers.
One of Moose Jaw’s best known karaoke enthusiasts would like the chance at a new venue — council chambers.
Herb Linsley, a former Moose Jaw school board trustee of 20 years, is the latest to announce his candidacy for city council.
Moose Jaw police faced a busy weekend, with 179 calls reported from Friday morning to Sunday evening.
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