NDP Housing Critic Gerry Rogers (MHA, St. John’s Centre) says weekend news stories emphasize the urgent need for a division of government dedicated to the
Month: January 2012
The Old Wood Stove
The old wood stove has provided heat to Newfoundland & Labrador homes for hundreds of years. Like many rural homes, the primary source of heat
A Feed of Moose Meat in the Woods
A little salt and a shake of pepper at the flavour to savour as I cook the moose patties and thin moose steaks. The result
Get Your Own Sealskin Slippers at www.gnpcraft.com
I am the proud owner of two pairs of sealskin moccasins or slippers as well as other sealskin products. Some people have seen me wearing
A Royal Screech-In from the woods
There is a rite of passage for those who visit Newfoundland & Labrador and want to be an honorary citizen – this ritual is known
Treat Abandoned Englee Plant like the Emergency it is: Mitchelmore
NDP Fisheries Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North) is demanding the provincial government deal with the decaying former fishplant in Englee before something tragic
A Cabin in the Countryside
One of the many wonders of living in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador is the ability to get away from it all by venturing across the
A Feed of Fish n’ Brewis
Fish & Brewis is a traditional Newfoundland Specialty. I enjoyed this meal of fish, brewis and boiled potatoes on January 5th, 2012. I’ll share with
Mitchelmore calls for discussion and development in seal industry
NDP Fisheries critic Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits – White Bay North) says he and his party fully support the commercial seal hunt and he
Lovely L’Anse Aux Meadows – Population under 30
L’Anse aux Meadows has a population under 30 – although not by years of age but by people. It is a quaint little community that
Weather is unpredictable in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
My friends from Europe quickly found out how the weather can change on the Great Northern Peninsula. There were days when it felt like we
Wind Power….Why Not?
During a visit to L’anse Aux Meadows, this photo of an overworked Canadian flag was found. It clearly illustrates the tremendous impact the wind has
MHA visits GNP Crafts – Purchases Seal Skin Products
My father was a sealer. He would prepare the seal skins over a several week process, soak them in chopped pieces of bark and ensure
Where have all the Vikings gone?
L’Anse Aux Meadows is home to a World UNESCO Heritage Site – as the Vikings came more than 1,000 years ago to a place they
The Straits-White Bay North Constituency Office – Opens Public Art Gallery
Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA for The Straits-White Bay North invites all local artists to provide one or two sample paintings, prints, hooked rugs, wall hangings or
A Hospital Like No Other – Visit the Rotunda in St. Anthony, NL
Curtis Memorial Hospital was built-in the 1960’s – a sophisticated medical facility at the time servicing the Great Northern Peninsula and many parts of Labrador.
Newfoundland Bakeapple Cheesecake Recipe
Bakeapple, the Cloudberry or the Chicouté is a delightful wild berry that grows on the marshes of the Great Northern Peninsula, Labrador and other parts
Polar Bear Visited St. Anthony, NL…Many Moons Ago
This was not the first or the last Polar Bear to find its way into the Town of St. Anthony on the Peninsula`s Northern Tip.
Where the Norse settled 1,000+ years ago…
This is where the Norse lived more than 1,000 years ago. The remains of houses, workshops and outer buildings are present by the impressions still
A Great Viking Feast -Leifsburdir
Most likely the only place in North America where one can eat in a sod hut and enjoy a Great Viking Feast is on Fishing
Frozen Waterfall – Fishing Point, St. Anthony, NL
The road to Fishing Point in St. Anthony, NL is a winding narrow road like that of Signal Hill, which receives great attention from locals
Great Northern Peninsula’s Only Traffic Light
I had mentioned in my last post, “Trekking Teahouse Hill in Winter” that St. Anthony is home to the only traffic light on the Great
A Trek up Teahouse Hill in Winter
On January 4th, 2012 – My friends and I spent some time in St. Anthony – where you will find the only traffic light on
Mitchelmore questions future of Marystown facility
For Immediate Release – Thursday, January 19, 2012 NDP Fisheries critic Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits – White Bay North) says he is concerned the
Caribou Stew – Don’t Mind If I Do!
In Rural Newfoundland & Labrador it would not be uncommon to enjoy wild game as part of the regular rotation of meals from the kitchen.
Caribou Crossing – Viking Trail (Route 430) Great Northern Peninsula
A caribou herd had decided to establish a crossing on the Viking Trail. My European friend’s were treated to another experience with nature on the
Joey’s Lookout – Gambo, NL
Gambo, NL depicted above was the homestead of the Province’s first Premier, Joseph R. Smallwood. He signed the documents that brought Newfoundland & Labrador into
Our Visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Gander, NL promotes itself at the “Crossroads of the World” as it has an International Airport and a long history of flight. On our way
