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Start Planning Your Road Trip as The Road to Conche is Fully Paved!

October 14, 2021 Live Rural NL

The residents of Conche have always known that the key to improving their economic future was improved transportation and advanced telecommunications infrastructure. When I first

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Spending an afternoon in Conche

August 17, 2021 Live Rural NL

The Beauty Spot of the North is getting its last section of road paved as we speak and am I ever excited because this vibrant

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Beyond your backyard – Visit A celebrated tapestry at French Shore Interpretation Centre, Conche, NL

July 24, 2021 Live Rural NL

The French Shore Interpretation Centre in Conche, NL will provide you with an orientation to the region and its layered history. Captivating images and artifacts

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Sailor Jack’s Hill offers a birds eye view of Conche, NL

April 10, 2021 Live Rural NL

The community of Conche is picturesque and a must visit when on the Great Northern Peninsula. It is known as the “Beauty Spot of the

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Hiking Adventures to Conche’s Glass Hole

February 6, 2021 Live Rural NL

Conche is at the heart of the French Shore and is home to a robust fishing community and a developing tourism industry that remains steadfast

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Expansion of Cellular Service on GNP another Success Story!

January 13, 2021 Live Rural NL

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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Red for Miles – Right Through the Fog!

August 3, 2015 Live Rural NL

I spent time yesterday in the “Beauty Spot of the North” – Conche, NL to talk with residents and participate in the annual garden party

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Candace Cochrane Adds Creative Flair to Conche, NL

July 17, 2015 Live Rural NL

I first met Candace Cochrane via her literary work, which is a photo book of Outport NL, which is proudly on display at my Confederation

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Embroidered Bread & Conche Caplin

May 24, 2015 Live Rural NL

The creative community of Conche is where I purchased this tapestry of embroidered bread and caplin. It sits in the public gallery at the Straits-White

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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!

April 19, 2015 Live Rural NL

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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Another French Shore and Moments in Monaco

February 26, 2015 Live Rural NL

The Great Northern Peninsula is home to the French Shore in Newfoundland & Labrador. It has a strong connection to the French from the past

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Destination Towns: Conche, NL

January 15, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

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Christmas Parades on Great Northern Peninsula Exude Community Spirit

January 5, 2015 Live Rural NL

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

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The Red Rooms of Crouse

September 20, 2014 Live Rural NL

A few weeks ago while in the Town of Conche, I just had to stop and admire all the fishing stages and rooms that dominate

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Treat Yourself at Bits-n-Pieces Cafe – Conche, NL

August 13, 2014 Live Rural NL

Conche, NL is at the heart of the French Shore and is a destination for tourists to view a 222-foot tapestry, the only of its

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The Fire Still Burns – Conche, NL

July 14, 2014 Live Rural NL

The fire still burns in the small town of Conche, Newfoundland on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula East. This community has embraced its

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“Do Unto Others” – Dower of Conche

January 30, 2014 Live Rural NL

This summer, I had the privilege of meeting Alice and Austin Dower of Conche, NL at their home. I had met Austin before playing music

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Community Economic Development Forum – October 3rd

September 18, 2013 Live Rural NL

The future of our communities will depend on actions we as citizens take to shape them. We have seen recent developments that have been citizen

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Town Infrastructure Vital to Rural Economic Growth – Conche Roads Dire

August 11, 2013 Live Rural NL

Conche, NL just hosted a successful week of Come Home Year events, where hundreds of Die Hard Conchers’ came back to celebrate the place they

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Another Summer of Come Home Year Celebrations

August 4, 2013 Live Rural NL

Last summer was another banner year for Come Home Year Celebrations with the Town of St. Anthony; Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet; Town of Main Brook;

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French Shore Historical Society adds vibrancy to Conche

August 3, 2013 Live Rural NL

Conche is a small fishing Town of less than 200 residents on the Northern Peninsula East, primary of those with Irish Catholic descent. This community is

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A Few Snaps of “the Beauty Spot of the North”

July 25, 2013 Live Rural NL

Conche is tagged as “The Beauty Spot of the North”. It is nestled at the edge of the Great Northern Peninsula East and is home

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Conche, Newfoundland & Labrador on a Winter’s Day

January 12, 2013 Live Rural NL

Conche, Newfoundland & Labrador is a Town of the Great Northern Peninsula that is tagged as “The Beauty Spot of the North”. It like Fogo

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Jelly Bean Row – Denmark

November 7, 2012 Live Rural NL

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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Caring for the Birds – Conche, NL

July 17, 2011 Live Rural 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

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The Beauty of it All – when you do not rush

May 1, 2011 Live Rural NL

  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

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RADIO CONCHE 105.9 FM!!!!!

April 29, 2011 Live Rural NL

  Community Radio is coming to Conche May 9 – 10. Make sure to tune in to 105.9 FM.  The French Shore Cultural Centre will

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The Loss of the General Store

April 27, 2011 Live Rural NL

  John Reeves Ltd., a family run enterprise may have closed its post in the Town of Conche many years ago, but there is still

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Christmas Carnival at French Shore, Conche

December 17, 2010 Live Rural NL

  Come out and enjoy a day of FUN!  The French Shore Historical Society will be having a Christmas CARNIVAL! When: Wednesday, Dec 29th Where:

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The French Shore…In the Beginning

August 5, 2010 Live Rural NL

 “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others” (French Shore Historical Society)

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