ANNOUNCEMENT: The Straits -White Bay North NDP District Association holds its Annual General Meeting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Flower’s
Author: Live Rural NL
Treasures and Rare Finds at Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum
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Finding your way in Bird Cove, NL – It’s About Time
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A Summer of Icebergs – The Giant Ice Island moves to St. Lunaire
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Having a Good Scuff at the 10th Annual St. Anthony Music Festival
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On a recent trip to Englee, NL my attention was drawn to the house below that had a very beautifully landscaped yard, fountain with Moose Antlers
Rural Communities are Stronger Together – Keep Government Accountable
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Happy Anniversary Norstead – Eleven Years and more than Tens of Thousands of Visitors
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GNP Craft Producers Launches Website – Shoal Cove East, NL
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Local Conche Artist has Talent
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Offer More Grants to Towns – Less Grants to Big Business
The Northern Pen newspaper reports, “$4 Million Earmarked for Northern Peninsula” in today’s edition. In recent weeks the Government has made several spending announcements across
The Straits-White Bay North NDP District Association Calls AGM
The Straits -White Bay North NDP District Association Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Flower’s Cove Lion’s
Volunteer Opportunities with the NDP District Association for The Straits -White Bay North
Want to volunteer for the Straits – White Bay North NDP District Association? An Annual General Meeting will be called soon and we will need to fill
Family – The Cornerstone of Our Lives & Society
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Deep Fried Ice-cream – A must have treat at the Daily Catch, St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL
On several occasions I have seen Deep Friend Ice-cream on menus at various restaurants and have wanted to try the dessert. However, the portion sizes are
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A visit to Goose Cove is good for the body, mind and soul. On July 22, 2011 – The water was peaceful, clouds puffy and
Massive Icebergs on the Loose in Goose Cove, NL – Draw Crowds
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Trekking the French Shore with the Swiss – Conche, NL
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Live Rural NL Blogger Seeks NDP Nomination for District of The Straits -White Bay North in Fall Election
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Announcement – Regional Craft Survey 2011
If you and/or someone you know is a crafter, please take five minutes and fill out the attached survey. It will help us identify
