Last year, residents in St. Lunaire-Griquet started a community development initiative to host a mussel festival, a fitting name given the Town is the only
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Expanded Childcare on the Peninsula Helping Retain & Attract Youth
Accessible and affordable childcare is key to building a stronger community. Rural regions of the province also need these services for recruitment and retention of
Glacier Glass – An Incredible New Business
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
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
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
A Billion+ Reasons to Visit the Town of Flower’s Cove
The Town of Flower’s Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula, is formerly known as French Island Harbour, as it too is steeped in French history
Support the Breath of Fresh Air With LTBK Playground Project on GNP
A Breath of Fresh Air With Let Them Be Kids Playground Project Dedicated to Fallen Soldier Corporal Chad O’Quinn Build Day & Dedication Ceremony: June
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
Why We Need Rural Integrity For a Healthy World
–Philip J Reed on behalf of Exede, a rural internet provider. In the natural world, diversity matters. An ecosystem needs a variety of both plant
My Newfoundland & Labrador themed Christmas Tree
Every decorated Christmas tree is like a snowflake in design, as each one is truly unique. I like to add a flavour of Newfoundland &
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
Beauty by the Sea – Deep Cove, NL
Scenic Deep Cove – could there be a place that grabs ones attention? This photo earned its place as the header for the Live Rural
Offer More Grants to Towns – Less Grants to Big Business
The Northern Pen newspaper reports, “$4 Million Earmarked for Northern Peninsula” in today’s edition. In recent weeks the Government has made several spending announcements across
Announcement – Regional Craft Survey 2011
If you and/or someone you know is a crafter, please take five minutes and fill out the attached survey. It will help us identify
Craft Industry Development Workshop – Take 2
Many local people have ideas and skills to provide unique products and services to be offered and sold on the Great Northern Peninsula and the world. Often what
Looking for local photos of Families enjoying Outdoor Activities & Everyday Lifestyle……
Live Rural NL Blog has received the following email, please assist if you are able: We are looking for photos of families enjoying outdoor activities
Home-Based Business Opportunity – Make Soap Jellies
Business opportunities and ideas often present themselves when least expected. Today I tuned into Jeopardy, as I am a regular viewer to the quiz show.
Encourage Youth to Make Their Own Money…
I remember one of my first endeavours into business. We were roadside retailers/re-sellers of items we purchased at a local convenience store. Two friends a couple of
Revitalizing Rural Communities by Being Reasonable
Rural Communities are in dire need of revitalization. It may come in the form of many activities that once fueled the local economy and enabled
A Seal Flipper Foodstand?
Why are we not serving up Seal Flippers throughout the summer season? Moose Burgers, Moose Stew and Caribou Steak have made the menus of some
Tilting is a Representative of Rural Outport NL
During Fall 2006, I had taken a Retail Management course at Memorial University and we focused on the Rooms, which is the province’s cultural facility
Need help selling your creative craftwork?
Craft Development Workshop Invitation 2011 Nordic Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with CBDC Nortip, would like to invite you to a Craft Industry Development Workshop showcasing
The Loss of the General Store
John Reeves Ltd., a family run enterprise may have closed its post in the Town of Conche many years ago, but there is still
Higher Gas Prices Creates a Need For Better Public Transit in Rural NL
Reading an article on CBC.ca found here makes the following statement: CIBC Economics, the economics arm of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, said higher pump
Traditional Firewood to Heat our Homes
Wheelbarrow and a Fine Tier of Wood Newfoundlander’s & Labradorian‘s have always depended on forests. The trees were used to build temporary residences
Where are our Local Farmer’s Markets?
After a walk through the enchanted forest we took the Hyundai Getz to the coast. A one-hour drive on very narrow roads led us
Youth Opportunity: Canadian Student Leadership Conference
Corner Brook Regional High is hosting the Canadian Student Leadership Conference from September 27, 2011 through October 1, 2011. This is a monumental undertaking with
Conference Opportunity: Rural Revitalization from Our Forests
Rural Newfoundland & Labrador has an abundance of natural resources. Especially when it comes to our forests. The earliest settlers made their homes from wood.
CNA: Heritage Training Available at Plum Point
Tourism Related Training Plum Point Flyer Print March 2011[1] The link above is a flyer for a heritage training course to be offered in the
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