It started with a horse and sleigh: Avalon Taxi celebrating 100 years in business

Christmas Eve will mark a milestone for a small taxi company in St. John’s.

Avalon Taxi opened 100 years ago, on Saturday, the family of founder Walter Dillon will gather at the stand on Water Street to pay tribute to him.

NTV’s Rosie Mullaley has this story.




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About the Author
Rosie Mullaley is an award-winning journalist who covered the justice beat in St. John’s for many years. A veteran reporter, who spent over three decades with the province’s daily newspaper, she enjoys telling a wide range of stories, from human interest pieces to sports to hard-hitting news and developments that affect citizens in their communities. When she isn’t tracking down the news, she is a talented musician who plays keyboard and guitar and is lead vocalist for the four-piece band Trails End. One of the province’s most respected journalists, she is also the proud mother of two wonderful boys.
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