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Today, Croque is a tiny settlement on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula that still maintains strong connections and has a storied past as the
Quilting has been something my grandmother has done for decades. She has passed on this tradition to her eldest daughter but certainly more people could
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm has placed a real focus on recreation and engaging the community in a variety of activities and utilizes assets such
Expo 2015 or the World’s Fair will be held in Milan, Italy – Canada’s fourth largest trading partner. It is unfortunate no Canadian city was
The St. Anthony and Area Boys & Girls Club is a social space that provides a safe environment where our youthful bright minds can get
Most people will never experience the serene beauty of Grandois. It can be found at the end of almost 30 kilometres of gravel road on
Those who live on the Great Northern Peninsula appreciate the true beauty, the mystique and charm that comes with Northern living. I’ve spent a lot
It seems almost a lifetime ago, yet my first foray into business is strongly linked to the political world. In March 2002, I left my
There are destinations one must experience when visiting Newfoundland and Labrador. The Town of Conche is one of the those unique spaces that offers a
The Great Northern Peninsula is a magical place where many natural treasures are ever present. We are home to the Viking Settlement a World UNESCO
The Bay Roberts Fire Department is a shining example of answering the call and doing their utmost to protect personal property and save lives. I
The Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet and Gunner’s Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula are completely picturesque and there is no wonder more than 30,000 visits
The month of December marks a number of community events from Christmas concerts, annual award nights, church functions, tree lighting, breakfast/brunch, socials, appreciation dinners, Santa
Most readers know by now I have an exquisite love and passion for the tradition of mummering or as we always called it growing up
The Straits Mummer’s Walk started in 2010, when my friend Sabrina and I talked about how much we loved mummering and how the tradition was
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
A lot can happen in a year and 2014 was filled with adventure, travels, issues and accomplishments for this rural Newfoundlander & Labradorian. Part II:
The last day of December on the Great Northern Peninsula was pretty bone chilling, approaching minus 20 degrees Celsius. Life in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador
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
I put up my Christmas tree the last weekend of November. It is certainly a different process than my childhood, as we would have a
160 entries from Kindergarten to Grade 6 students from The Straits-White Bay North were submitted for the annual Christmas Card contest. There is amazing artwork
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
The Town of Anchor Point on the Great Northern Peninsula is the oldest English settlement in the area settled circa 1740. It was settled due to
Deep Cove Winter Housing Site on the Great Northern Peninsula is a wonderful place to visit year-round. I had the opportunity to visit with a
ROOTSPIRATION….LET YOUR ROOTS BE YOUR INSPIRATION! The Provincial Student Leadership Conference (PSLC) 2014 was held on the Great Northern Peninsula in Flower’s Cove at Canon
A community is built and shaped by the people that live, work and share common interests and goals. On the Great Northern Peninsula we have
The Great Northern Peninsula continues to showcase the many talents of the people with connections to this place we call home. Gina Noordhof, has spent
Newfoundland and Labrador folklorist Dale Jarvis has produced a book documenting a tradition that is very near and dear to my heart with his launch
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
Community economic development should be at the heart of any small Town. The Great Northern Peninsula has numerous development associations (White Bay South, White Bay
