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
Where Canada Begins or Ends? – Cape Spear, NL
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Enchanting Englee by Night
Englee is a picturesque town at the end of Route 433. It is a small Town to add to the list to visit by day
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The Lonely Harbour…
The following photo was taken while on the campaign trail this past fall when visiting St. Anthony Bight, Great Brehat and St. Carols. It depicts
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Sealskin Slippers for Christmas?
There is snow on the ground and a crisp chill in the air – already this season appears to be one that promises a more
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MHA to Hold Public Meetings at All Towns in District
Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits – White Bay North Invites You to Bring Your Concerns, Issues & Ideas to a Image Source Page: http://www.uptownupdate.com/2011/08/46th-ward-town-hall-meeting.html Monday,
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Live Rural NL blog will become active again…
Dear Loyal Readers of the Live Rural NL Blog – Since June 2010 I have scribed more than 250 posts on this blog with more
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Abandoned Englee Fish Plant, Abandoned by Government
On September 12, 2011, I issued a press release calling on the immediate removal and environmental clean-up of the abandoned Englee Fish Plant. It is now
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Mitchelmore calls on Government to overturn decision to decline local development organization funding.
Christopher Mitchelmore, NDP candidate for the Straits – White Bay North calls on Government to overturn a decision to decline local development organization funding. White
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Mitchelmore calls on Government to take immediate action on the removal of condemned Englee Fish Plant
Christopher Mitchelmore, NDP candidate for the Straits – White Bay North calls on Government to take immediate action to help the Town of Englee by removing
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What Moose? Then dine at the Mayflower Inn, Roddickton, NL
One Saturday I decided to dine at the Mayflower Inn in Roddickton, NL. Their menu is something they should be very proud to hand out to
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The Erosion of Rural NL
Rural Newfoundland & Labrador has suffered immensely with the moratorium of the cod fishery in 1992. In nearly two decades that would follow we would
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Scenic Pursuit Boat Tours- Tourism at its Finest.
The Scenic Pursuit Boat Tours is operated from Bide Arm (Roddickton-Bide Arm). This boat tour operates three runs daily to view the unique coastlines, whales
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Underground Salmon Pool, Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL
The Underground Salmon Pool just minutes from the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is a natural attraction. A boardwalk will allow you to circle the trails
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Does Anyone Know the Story behind this Snowmobile?
A miniature replica of an old snowmobile was displayed on the yard in the Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet while I was searching for the Petermann Ice
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