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Away on rural Ireland vacation
Hi Loyal Readers, I am currently travelling rural Ireland over the next 8 days. Upon my return I will look to inform you all about
Newfoundland & Labrador Announces: Young Entrepreneurs & Innovators Program
It is a great time to be a youth (35 and under) or youth-oriented non-profit in Newfoundland & Labrador as the Government announces its Young
CURRA Researcher Pam Hall: Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge
This summer I had the pleasure of meeting CURRA Researcher Pam Hall. She is a remarkable individual with adept artistic talent and her initiative will
The Great Northern Peninsula Transportation Forum
Article taken from “The Western Shorefast Fall 2010” Newsletter: A forum on transportation in the Great Northern Peninsula was held at the Straits Arena, St.
Patridgeberry Pie Recipe
It is that time of year to enjoy a freshly made patridgeberry pie. 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup margarine 1/3 cup milk 1
Hurricane Igor causes severe damage to Rural Newfoundland
Hurricane Igor hit the island portion of the province, namely the Burin, Bonavista and Avalon Peninsulas on Tuesday, bringing record rainfall in a very short period
Harvest Time – Big Spuds
The summer may be just about behind us, as tomorrow marks the first official day of Fall. A flurry of activity centers around the summer
Rural Regions Face Even Greater Challenges
Newfoundland & Labrador has kilometers and kilometers of beautiful landscapes and coastlines. It boasts three national parks, two world UNESCO sites, first re-discovered by the
Interesting Facts About Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador, one of the first places discovered in the New World, boasts a rich history. St. John’s is considered to be the oldest
The Big Land of Labrador – An Angler’s Dream!
Labrador has more than 269,000 square kilometers of area, therefore there are no disputes as to why it was coined the “big land”. Although, it has a humble population of just over 26,000 people. This sparsely populated part of the province has immense beauty from landscapes, nature, wildlife and its people. I have driven through parts of Labrador over the years and am astonished each time I visit. Labrador, Canada provides some of the best Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, and Arctic Char fishing in the World! There is no doubt that if you want to have a memorable fishing experience that you may wish to consider planning a trip. As you near the mighty Pinware River in season, you will see an abundance of anglers vying for the big one. Youtube user, “biggericeberg” made this comment and uploaded the video below: “Where on earth can you catch life at its wildest. Casting your line into the honest stillness, you silently dare the water and its inhabitants. Your line tightens. Feel the strength of a 20lb monster.”[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZP4Xy7vlfw&feature=related
Partridge Berry Picking….A Family Affair
It is that time of year again, when a lot of rural Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gear up with jugs, buckets and other containers to the barren
Transportation Forum Outlines the Infrastructure Challenge
“Some of the challenges undermining the strength of our rural communities flow from deliberate interventions in the economy over the years by governments at all
Got to Get Me Moose by’
September 11, 2010 marks the start of moose hunting season for most areas across the province of Newfoundland & Labrador. It is a time of
Our Traditional Art
A few days ago my mother had called me to note that a neighbour had just hung a set of flannel sheets with a layer of
Mushroom Foray – St. Anthony this weekend
The Mushroom Foray of Newfoundland & Labrador will be at the St. Anthony Campus of the College of the North Atlantic this weekend, September 10-12,
Figgy Duff
Figgy Duff had its origins since the first settlers came to Newfoundland & Labrador. Simply put, figgy duff is a raisin pudding which is traditionally boiled
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New Opportunities for Northern Peninsula, Labrador & the World….Sept. 8,2010
Canadian Geographic Magazine ran a feature on the Northern Peninsula in its October 2009 issue under the headline, “Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula is a region of depleting human
Brigus Blueberry Festival
Newfoundland & Labrador is well-known for a summer of events, activities and festivals. The Brigus Blueberry Festival is Award Winning and in its 23rd year! I
Step Back in Time…1621
Scenic Viewscapes on the Irish Loop On August 16, 2010…I finally traversed the Irish Loop on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland after years of saying
Island Adventures to Miquelon-Langlade…(Part II)
The tour began at 8:30 AM at the docks in St. Pierre. We previously purchased our tickets at the Tourist Information Office the previous day for
terre de France: Fortune leads to French Islands (Part 1)
It was nearly a decade ago, during a high school French trip in May 2001, since my feet touched the soil of St. Pierre. I
Away on Rural Vacation
Dear Loyal Readers – I am away on Rural Vacation. Experiencing the Irish Loop, Colony of Avalon, Burin Peninsula and the Islands of St. Pierre
Increasing Traffic: MV Apollo Schedule Expanded
En route to work, while listening to the radio announcement: “MV Apollo Schedule Expanded”. I was ecstatic! The end of 2009 saw the opening of
The Roving Newfoundlanders
Newfoundlanders & Labradorian’s continue to roam the world, passing on talents, exploring and making history. I’ve been reading Old-Time Songs and Poetry of Newfoundland: Songs
Vernacular Architecture: Rural NL Saltbox Home
A friend, travelling from Quebec City to the island of Newfoundland for the first time had scheduled a visit. Prior to waiting for the Ferry Service to dock at
Fill Your Puddick: Fish Recipes from Grandmother’s Kitchen
Hello again! Today I’m sharing with you some local fish recipes that we still add to our palate. Since the recreation cod fishery is ongoing you
Experience Labrador: Life Changing for Peninsula Youth
This article was written by CCM and appeared in the May 10, 2010 edition of the Northern Pen Newspaper: Negative stereotypes portrayed in the media
The French Shore…In the Beginning
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others” (French Shore Historical Society)
