Bell Island has murals that tell stories around the communities. I am always impressed by those that have murals or art on their buildings. I
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We all have stories to tell…
We all have stories to tell. We share them with our friends, family and even the world through the social media. There is a time
Inspired by our Lifestyle & Fishing Heritage
The Great Northern Peninsula has been known as “Petit Nord“, it has been inhabited by the Aboriginals, Vikings, Recent Indians, Basques, French, Irish, Scottish and
A Cod Jigger Coat Hook
A couple of weekends ago I visited the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre as the Craft Council had hosted their annual Christmas Fair. There
The Straits-White Bay North Constituency Office – Opens Public Art Gallery
Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA for The Straits-White Bay North invites all local artists to provide one or two sample paintings, prints, hooked rugs, wall hangings or
Caring for the Birds – Conche, NL
I have once again visited the sanctuary called Conche! It is one of the island’s best kept secrets that is no longer secret. Be thankful we
Care in Every Stitch
Knitting at My Grandmother’s House Knitting has been a long-lived tradition in Newfoundland & Labrador. Most people no longer have spinning wheels and wool carders
Fostering Rural Community Development Through Outdoor Murals
The Town of Flower’s Cove has been the first in the Strait of Belle Isle region to embrace outdoor art in the form of brightly
Place of Provincial Significance – Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital
Live Rural NL blog sends congratulations to the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital, Norris Point, NL for being designated a Place of Provincial Significance in 2011. Thank
Anyone Can Paint! – Become a Local Artist on the GNP by
Chef Gusteau‘s cookbook “Anyone Can Cook!” resonates as I enrolled in a local art class. I did not realize that “Anyone Can Paint!“, but with
GNP Craft Producers Has Unique Offering
GNP Craft Producers of Shoal Cove East, NL has a unique offering. They are situated just minutes north of the Town of Flower’s Cove in
The Beauty of it All – when you do not rush
Lar’s Place, Conche, NL On February 12, 2011, I visited Conche, NL. It truly is one of the wonders along the French Shore. In
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
The Success of Social Enterprise $$$
You may have heard the term, “social enterprise” popping up in the media, during boardroom discussions or being coined as essential to our community future for local
