Caterer
In today’s world, everyone leads a busy, hectic life. Why add to your workload when planning your next family get together? Don’t spend hours agonizing over what to serve or how you are going to find the time to prepare it. Let trained professionals take care of everything.
Avalon: For the best in catering, Newfoundland Herald voters suggest you call Breen's. Michel’s finished a respectable second. And Cy Allen garnered enough of the remaining votes for a third-place finish this year.
Off the Avalon: Brides in Grand Falls-Windsor pulled way ahead of the competition to capture first place. C & E Catering in Botwood and Atlantic Catering in Lewisporte split the remaining votes to finish second and third respectively.
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Cellular Dealer
Busy life? Need to stay in touch with family and friends when you are on the road? Then a cell phone is needed to compliment your lifestyle? Newfoundland Herald readers have a list of suggestions for you to consider.
Avalon: Cellular Network Systems is clearly this year’s favourite. DownEast Tas finished second on this year’s ballot. Third place honours are awarded to Rogers AT&T.
Off the Avalon: Cellular Network Systems in Corner Brook closes the deal on first place. Second place is awarded to DownEast Tas in Gander. Central Cellular in Grand Falls-Windsor takes home third place.
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Chartered Bus
You’re afraid to fly, you don’t want to drive yourself and you can’t take a train. What is one to do? Why not hope on the nearest charter bus and let them do the navigating. Be sure to check out one of our Best of winners this year.
Avalon: DRL is the overwhelming favourite. Metrobus finishes second and Fleetline takes home third.
Off Avalon: Once again pulling across the finish line first is DRL. Second and third place finishes are awarded respectively to Gander Tours and Gateway Coachlines in Port aux Basques.
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Convenience Store
Where in the world would be without our convenience stores? How many times has it happened to you? It’s 10:30 p.m. and you have nothing to make sandwiches for tomorrow’s lunches. Or perhaps you don’t have any milk for cereal? Or you are hit with the munchies and there’s nothing in the cupboards that appeals to you? Whatever the reason, check out our winners in the Best Convenience Store category. You are bound to find what you are looking for.
Avalon: Needs, with locations in almost every corner of the province, is the number one choice. Second place goes to Marie’s Mini Marts. Finishing in third place is Mainway Irving.
Off the Avalon: Needs take top marks in this region as well. Riteway in Grand Falls-Windsor takes second place. And Farrell’s IGA in Marystown captures third place.
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Computer Dealer
Whether it’s your first computer or you are in the market for an updated one, you need a dealer you can depend on to help you meet your computer needs. This year’s ballot offers a selection of dealers who can help you.
Avalon: The number place for your computer needs, according to our ballot, rests with Wacky Wheatleys. Avalon Software finishes a very close second and the Future Shop takes home third place.
Off the Avalon: DSI in Gander is the number one recommended dealer in this region. Wal Mart takes a silver finish. While Computer World in Marystown settles into third position.
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Courier Company
You have a package and you need it there fast. Where do you turn? Check out one of our highly reader-recommended courier companies. They offer many services to suite your needs.
Avalon: Sameday Right-O-Way edges past the competition to take the 2002 Best of title. Purolator takes home the second place award and Loomis rounds out the pack in third place.
Off the Avalon: In the region, the courier award goes to Purolator. Sameday Right-O-Way takes home second place; and third place is awarded to Loomis.
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