The Town of Englee located at the very end of Route 433 has faced challenging economic times since the closure of their fish plant and
Glacier Glass – An Incredible New Business
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20 Years of Gourmet Meals Served at the Norseman Restaurant, L’anse aux Meadows
L’Anse aux Meadows with a population of 37 residents is a quaint fishing village that has been placed on the map for being the first
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Coffee in the Cove Serves Only the Finest and Fairest Brews
Coffee in the Cove, Hay Cove is literally located in the backyard of L’anse aux Meadows World UNESCO Site. This bright orange homestead offers fresh,
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Iceberg Donut Created & Sold Exclusively at St. Anthony Tim Hortons
The Iceberg Festival takes place every June on the Great Northern Peninsula. A full schedule can be found at theicebergfestival.ca. I would like to highlight
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A little music goes a long way…
Grenfell Memorial Co-op, St. Anthony is your one-stop shop for musical instruments on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. When we think of the
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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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Canada appealing WTO ban on seal products
The Environment and Minister responsible for Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Leona Aglukkaq is in Geneva appealing the World Trade Organization (WTO) ban of Canadian Seal
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Local Culture Depicted at Pebble Beach Studio
Marjorie Dempster is the artist behind the Pebble Beach Studio at Plum Point, NL on Great Northern Peninsula. We are lucky to have such talent
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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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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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Wi-fi Area Gratuito – A Must If You’re In The People Business
Wi-fi is certainly a must for today’s traveler. We are more connected than ever. If we are not providing such connectivity, not only are we
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Gateway to Market Great Northern Peninsula at Deer Lake Airport
Deer Lake Regional Airport is the gateway for visitors travelling the Great Northern Peninsula. This summer was record-breaking registering more than 40,000 passengers in both
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Republic of Doyle rolls out the red carpet
On Wednesday, October 2nd people from across the country tuned into CBC for episode 501 of Newfoundland & Labrador‘s own “Republic of Doyle” as the
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L&E Restaurant Serving For 25 Years
25 years for many of us is a lifetime committed to serving the public. For my entrepreneurial aunt, well she’s been self-employed in the food service business
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I finally found my way to King’s Point Pottery, you can too!
It may have taken several years and travel over a bumpy highway, but in 2013 I found myself in King’s Point, NL. It is a
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It’s All About Regional Marketing…
In 2010, my mom and I traveled to Ireland. We rented a car and went from Cork-Kinsale-Killarney-Galway-Sligo-Belfast-Giant’s Causeway-Dublin-Kilkenny-Waterford-Wexford-London. Cork is Ireland’s second largest city (about
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Budget devastating for tourism industry: Mitchelmore
NDP Tourism, Culture and Recreation Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA The Straits-White Bay North) is appalled by government’s lack of vision for generating additional revenues from
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Marketing Outport Newfoundland & Labrador
Newfoundland & Labrador has marketed ‘outport’ or rural parts of the province in its award-winning tourism ad campaigns. Innovative rural companies like Auk Island Winery
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Mitchelmore questions commitment to rural job creation
NDP critic for Innovation, Business and Rural Development Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) says government’s approach to job creation in rural Newfoundland and
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BUY LOCAL: Why not wake up to local coffee and teas from Dark Tickle Company?
Waking up to local coffee and teas from Dark Tickle Company in St. Lunaire-Griquet is the perfect way to begin your day. This morning I perked some
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The Good Old Hockey Game
And the best game you can name is “the good old hockey game” (Stompin’ Tom Connors lyrics) I spent some time over the Remembrance Day
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Tourism tips from Copenhagen
I had visited Aarhus, Denmark, in 2007. Being the second largest city, the influx of young people and students pursuing education make it a natural
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Jelly Bean Row – Denmark
Our rural communities on the Great Northern Peninsula have been known for their bright vibrant colours. It would not be uncommon to see an array
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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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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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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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A Summer of Icebergs – The Giant Ice Island moves to St. Lunaire
The Giant Ice Island has moved to St. Lunaire, NL. I ventured to the Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet Friday evening hoping to catch a glimpse of
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A Marketable Farmer’s Market – Let’s Get Growing
We have lost a generation, maybe two of hobby farmers in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador. My grandparents practiced subsistence farming, ensuring they would have enough
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Moose Antlers Make Quite the Entrance – Englee, NL
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
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Happy Anniversary Norstead – Eleven Years and more than Tens of Thousands of Visitors
Let’s rewind to July 28, 2000 – More than 17,000 people were on site during the unveiling of Norstead – A Viking Village & Port
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