Here are a few observances from our few days in the Capital: It is important to Think Swiss! It seems we are consuming their culture
Month: January 2012
Where Canada Begins or Ends? – Cape Spear, NL
Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America and located near the city of St. Johns. After leaving Bell Island we managed to
Sometimes a Name Does Say It All – Paradise, NL
I have spent more than a year of my life living literally in Paradise. I had moved from 55 1/2 Bell’s Turn in The District
Our Wooden Homes – Bell Island, NL
When European’s first re-discovered North America on the Great Northern Peninsula at L’Anse Aux Meadows some 1,000+ years ago homes were built with sod. As society
Murals Depict Aspects of the Past – Bell Island, NL
The Wabana Mines have been a part of the history since early 1610, as noted on a plaque adjacent to the mural. However, it was
A Resemblance of Shamus from Family Guy on Bell Island, NL
I have always had an appreciation for those who had taken the time to be creative and produce a form of Folk Art. It seems
Provincial Government Eases Travel Burden by Improving Medical Transportation Program
The Department of Health and Community Services announced on January 10, 2012 that it had made improvements to the medical transportation program, which impacts the
Find Yourself on Bell Island, NL – Part 2
Even if you get lost on Bell Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, it is quite the experience. I know there were times that I circulated up and down
Find Yourself on Bell Island, Newfoundland & Labrador
On January 2, 2012 – My friends & I set out on our first adventure of the New Year. We hopped in the car, drove
Downtown Hospitality – George Street
Iconic George Street has the most bars and pubs per square feet than any street in North America. It is something I well-promoted as a
Why Are We Lagging Behind the Technological Times? – 111 Years Ago the First Transatlantic Wireless Signal sent from Signal Hill, NL
Signal Hill was the reception point of the first transatlantic wireless signal by Guglielmo Marconi in 1901. It is also the place of a rich
Nominate An Individual for Newfoundland & Labrador’s Highest Honour
The Order of Newfoundland & Labrador is the highest Honour of the Province. The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador was established and given Royal Assent
Second Annual Mummer’s Walk & Food Drive Draws More Participants!
Sabrina Gaulton, NDP District Association President for the Straits-White Bay North organized the 2nd Annual Mummer’s Walk and Food Drive in the Straits. Despite the
Beautiful Bird Cove – A Vibrant Town Still Without High-Speed Internet
The Town of Bird Cove is nestled on it’s own small peninsula with beautiful water front property appeal. Although it is an aging community, like
Is that Donny Dunphy or a Christmas Mummer?
Donny Dunphy is quite iconic with his jib rap, videos and musical performances. Him and Brenda have left an impression on myself and friends that
Purity Beef Buckets, Lawn Chairs and Coolers = Perfect Seats
Local artists have depicted the image above of the families gathering with their Purity Beef Buckets, Lawn Chairs and Coolers on the ice surrounding communities.
The fight, the fish, the Hockey Legend
The images one can capture while driving Route 430 to my hometown is incredible. The fjords are ever-present at Western Arm Brook and continue North
A Swiss, German and Rural Newfoundlander Re-united for the Holidays.
On December 25th, 2011 I was re-united with my Swiss and German friend, who I had met in the Czech Republicin 2007. Unfortunately two others
