Today I attended the Viking Trail Tourism Association’s Annual General Meeting at the Plum Point Motel. The chairs were filled tourism operators, employees, government workers
Marketing Rural Newfoundland & Labrador & the VTTA
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Author: Live Rural NL
I’m carrying on my grandfather’s tradition of being a storyteller and will share rural Newfoundland & Labrador culture, traditions, business, travel, geography and experiences.
I completed a Bachelor of Commerce Hons. (Coop) degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador. I currently live and work on the Great Northern Peninsula, where I was born and raised. I have lived and worked internationally and travelled to more than 75 countries around the globe. On October 11, 2011 I was elected the youngest Member to Represent the people of the Straits -White Bay North in the Provincial Legislature of Newfoundland & Labrador and served until 2021 the people of the Great Northern Peninsula when I opted to not re-offer for re-election.
Show Your Support for the Canadian Seal Hunt
Seals are a valuable natural resource, and the seal harvest is an economic mainstay for numerous rural communities in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and the North. As
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Halloween Parties at local Lion’s Clubs in Rural NL
Halloween ranks way up there as a favourite holiday from the days of making paper chains, bobbing for apples, going trick-or-treating, participating at our high school Spook
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Our Historic Raleigh in Newfoundland (not North Carolina)
Hockey fans may be well aware of the Carolina Hurricane’s home base of Raleigh since 1997. However, that Raleigh is not to be confused with
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Bring Rural NL to Life on MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card
K-Grade 3 Students of The Straits-White Bay North are invited to submit drawings, paintings or photos for the MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card. The student’s name will be listed. Deadline
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Could the Harp be the Next Tourist Attraction?
On September 17th, 2012 I had visited VIKIN Maritime Museum situated on the waterfront of the old harbour in Reykjavik, Iceland. It had impressive displays of boats, engines,
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Live Rural NL Blogger reflects on his first year in office
On October 11, 2011 – I was elected by the people of the Straits-White Bay North as their representative in the House of Assembly of
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Advisory: Mitchelmore to visit South Coast
For immediate release July 13, 2012 Advisory: Mitchelmore to visit South Coast NDP Fisheries Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) takes
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Orange Tent Tour Begins…
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Community Recreation Development Grant Program Open for Applications
Applications are currently being accepted for the Community Recreation Development Grant Program. The Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation is encouraging communities and recreation committees to submit
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Even with Grey Skies Gros Morne National Park is a Gem of the Great Northern Pen
Even when skies are grey, Gros Morne National Park is a gem to drive on the Great Northern Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me
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A morning’s view from Deadman’s Cove, NL…
Deadman’s Cove, NL is a tiny community nestled in the Straits region that presents some of the first views of Labrador. A number of people
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NDP to continue roadshow on Burin Peninsula in Marystown
Join NDP Housing Critic Gerry Rogers (MHA, St. John’s Centre), George Murphy (MHA, St. John’s East) and Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) in Marystown
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A Team of Labrador Huskies in Happy Valley – Goose Bay
NL NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (MHA Signal Hill – Quidi Vidi) and Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA Straits-White Bay North) had the pleasant opportunity to participate in a short ride
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NL NDP Leader & MHA for The Straits-White Bay North to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Goose Bay
Join NL NDP Leader Lorraine Micheal (MHA Signal Hill – Quidi Vidi) and Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA The Straits – White Bay North) as they hold
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Amigurumi Seals – The Perfect Gift
On February 3, 2012 – NDP Housing Critic, Gerry Rogers and I visited Conche, NL. This community is home to the French Shore Interpretation Centre.
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Central Park – New York City
Central Park is a wonderful concept at the heart of Manhatten. While in this special place, you will forget the flurry of activity that surrounds
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Look Up, Way Way Up – New York, New York
“Look Up, Way way up” – is a line I remember from the Friendly Giant. It is fitting in New York City where the skyscrapers
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A Walk on Wall Street – New York City
The New York Stock Exchange is located on 11 Wallk Street – which trades in the multi-billion dollar range daily and has trillions of dollars
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Live Rural NL’s Weekend in the Big Apple – December 2011
Manhatten, New York, New York – Taken from the Empire State Building After more than 8 months of having tickets booked on Aeroplan points, the excitement peaked,
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Another Reason to Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
There are many reasons to Live Rural NL – the image above is certainly one of those. This winter scene from Croque, NL instantly brought
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The Lure of Labrador – When will we be connected?
The Strait of Belle Isle at its shortest distance is just 9 miles of water. In the 1970’s there was drilling on both ends of
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Firewood on the Hills – Grandois, NL
On January 24th, 2012 I returned to the quiet community of Grandois or St. Juliens (currently used interchangeably). In 1980 this community was connected via road
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Beauty by the Sea – Deep Cove, NL
Scenic Deep Cove – could there be a place that grabs ones attention? This photo earned its place as the header for the Live Rural
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Sealskin Snowshoes – Perfect for the Great Outdoors
Snowshoeing in the great outdoors on the Great Northern Peninsula is a favourite pastime for many residents. I decided that this is an activity my
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Community Meetings in Norris Point & Corner Brook with NDP Housing Critic Gerry Rogers and MHA Christopher Mitchelmore
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The Newfoundland Squeezebox – Accordion
There are many long-lived traditions in Newfoundland – one of them is our love for the music. We have embraced the accordion as a means
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Be a Part of the Conversation…
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Traditional Newfoundland Cuisine – Rabbit
A visit to my Grandmother from Nameless Cove after being in the cabin was quite the treat. A wonderful meal of wild rabbit, stuffing, peas,
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Housing Crisis Not Diminishing: Rogers
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
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