Full Schedule for Food, Fibs and Fiddles! Another first for the Great Northern Peninsula. The new owners of Northern Delight are hosting a major festival
First Ever Food, Fibs and Fiddle Festival Comes to Gunner’s Cove
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Category: Announcements
Volunteers needed for a study on telework (remote work) and digital work in rural and resource-dependent communities in Atlantic Canada
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Expansion of Cellular Service on GNP another Success Story!
Today, is another game changer for our Great Northern Peninsula! The community of Conche joined 10 others (Bay de Verde, Burin, Burlington, Cow Head, Cox’s
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A Historic Rein….Town of Flower’s Cove Sends Open Invitation
September 9th marks a monumental moment in our history as Queen Elizabeth II’s reign will surpass that of Canada’s other great Mother of Confederation, Queen Victoria.
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Iceberg Festival Returns in June for 7th Season! You won’t want to miss something 10,000 years in the making!
This year’s festival runs from June 5th to June 14th, 2015. Be sure to check out their website http://theicebergfestival.ca/ for updates. The Great Northern Peninsula is known
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Fabulous Fall of 2014: September to December – Happy New Year (Part III)
I continue to scan back through a collection of thousands and thousands of photos I took throughout 2014 and realize it was a very full
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Mummer’s Walk to Celebrate Milestone – 5 Years on December 29th
The Mummer’s Walk on the Great Northern Peninsula all started when two friends shared a conversation about their love for the tradition of mummering. The
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MHA announces Christmas Card Winners for 2014
Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North, MHA) announced today the winners of his 2014 Christmas card contest. “I was very encouraged that more than 150 students participated in
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STEP Vinland Needs you Ideas!
STEP Vinland Needs your Ideas! The Vinland Region of the Great Northern Peninsula has a special opportunity right now to develop a Community Tourism Plan
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Let’s Connect: Seniors’ Forum in St. Lunaire-Griquet, St. Anthony, Flower’s Cove & Roddickton-Bide Arm
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Christmas Card Contest Open to K-6 Students in The Straits-White Bay North
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Enjoy your Labour Day Weekend!
The Great Northern Peninsula is an ideal place to spend your last long weekend of summer! The photo above was taken in Roddickton, on the
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MHA Participates in Recreational Cod Fishery
It has been nearly 15 years since I’ve taken to the water to go cod jigging. The last time was with my father, before he
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12th Annual St. Anthony Music Festival – August 1st
12th Annual St. Anthony Music Festival – Featuring “NITE LIFE” and many more talented performers from around the Great Northern Peninsula. A great evening filled with
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Hare Bay Festival this weekend in Main Brook, NL
The Town of Main Brook will be filled with activity this week at the Hare Bay Festival. I encourage everyone to come out and celebrate.
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Kitchen Party tonight at Green Island Cove Wharf
Tonight there will be a unique experience at my hometown community, which has a population of 187 residents. Let’s hope the wharf will be fill
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Grandois to host Come Home Year in 2015
The census lists the population of Grandois (St. Julien’s, used interchangeably) at 50, but there are far fewer reside there today. I visited this picturesque community
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The Grenfell Foundation hosts Heritage Day on July 8th in St. Anthony
The Grenfell Foundation hosts the annual Heritage Day fundraiser to purchase priority medical equipment for Labrador Grenfell Health south chapter. I encourage all residents and
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The Straits-White Bay North – District Newsletter
To download a printable copy click: newsletter8final. A paper copy has been mailed to all households and business that receive bulk-mailing. If you would like
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QUIRPON RADIO LAUNCHED!
I woke up this morning to find out about this exciting new community development endeavour of Radio Quirpon. Wayne Bartlett and Cheryl McCarron are the
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Trails, Tales & Tunes Festival happening May 2014 – Mark your calendars
The 8th annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival takes place from May 16-25, 2014 in Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador. I’ve
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Iceberg Festival runs from June 6-15th, 2014
This years festival runs from June 6th to June 15th, 2014. Be sure to check out their website http://theicebergfestival.ca/ for updates. The Great Northern Peninsula is known
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Anchor Point and Deep Cove Ski Club Brings Snow West 2014 North
Snow West – A Western Newfoundland Winter Festival is experiencing its share of success and extending activities throughout the whole Western region to include both
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Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA – Christmas Greeting 2013
Christmas Greeting Broadcast Centre Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits-White Bay North Christmas time has come again and what a pleasure it is to bring greetings
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4th Annual Mummer’s Walk Location and Date Announced
The Mummer’s Walk was initially held in Flower’s Cove on December 29th, 2010. This event was created from dialogue between local Anchor Point native Sabrina
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Enhanced 911 Should Be Higher Priority: Mitchelmore
For Immediate Release: November 13, 2013 Enhanced 911 Should Be Higher Priority: Mitchelmore Independent Member Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) says Government is
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Forest Industry on Great Northern Peninsula Forgotten by Government: Mitchelmore
For Immediate Release: November 7, 2013 Forest Industry on Great Northern Peninsula Forgotten by Government: Mitchelmore Independent Member Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North)
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Universal High-speed Broadband Vital to Global Competitiveness: Mitchelmore
For Immediate Release November 5, 2013 Universal High-speed Broadband Vital to Global Competitiveness: Mitchelmore Independent Member Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) calls on
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Mitchelmore recognizes Barbara Genge Induction into Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame
I made the following statement in today’s House of Assembly: NOVEMBER 4 Christopher Mitchelmore MHA, The Straits-White Bay North Private Member’s Statement Barbara Genge –
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MHA Reveals Design of 2013 Christmas Cards
Independent Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) announced at noon today the winners of his 2013 Christmas card contest at White Hills Academy (Elementary)
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