Snowshoeing in the great outdoors on the Great Northern Peninsula is a favourite pastime for many residents. I decided that this is an activity my
Sealskin Snowshoes – Perfect for the Great Outdoors
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A Feed of Moose Meat in the Woods
A little salt and a shake of pepper at the flavour to savour as I cook the moose patties and thin moose steaks. The result
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Get Your Own Sealskin Slippers at www.gnpcraft.com
I am the proud owner of two pairs of sealskin moccasins or slippers as well as other sealskin products. Some people have seen me wearing
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A Royal Screech-In from the woods
There is a rite of passage for those who visit Newfoundland & Labrador and want to be an honorary citizen – this ritual is known
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Treat Abandoned Englee Plant like the Emergency it is: Mitchelmore
NDP Fisheries Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North) is demanding the provincial government deal with the decaying former fishplant in Englee before something tragic
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Lovely L’Anse Aux Meadows – Population under 30
L’Anse aux Meadows has a population under 30 – although not by years of age but by people. It is a quaint little community that
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Weather is unpredictable in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
My friends from Europe quickly found out how the weather can change on the Great Northern Peninsula. There were days when it felt like we
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MHA visits GNP Crafts – Purchases Seal Skin Products
My father was a sealer. He would prepare the seal skins over a several week process, soak them in chopped pieces of bark and ensure
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Where have all the Vikings gone?
L’Anse Aux Meadows is home to a World UNESCO Heritage Site – as the Vikings came more than 1,000 years ago to a place they
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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
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A Hospital Like No Other – Visit the Rotunda in St. Anthony, NL
Curtis Memorial Hospital was built-in the 1960’s – a sophisticated medical facility at the time servicing the Great Northern Peninsula and many parts of Labrador.
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Newfoundland Bakeapple Cheesecake Recipe
Bakeapple, the Cloudberry or the Chicouté is a delightful wild berry that grows on the marshes of the Great Northern Peninsula, Labrador and other parts
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Where the Norse settled 1,000+ years ago…
This is where the Norse lived more than 1,000 years ago. The remains of houses, workshops and outer buildings are present by the impressions still
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A Great Viking Feast -Leifsburdir
Most likely the only place in North America where one can eat in a sod hut and enjoy a Great Viking Feast is on Fishing
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Frozen Waterfall – Fishing Point, St. Anthony, NL
The road to Fishing Point in St. Anthony, NL is a winding narrow road like that of Signal Hill, which receives great attention from locals
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Great Northern Peninsula’s Only Traffic Light
I had mentioned in my last post, “Trekking Teahouse Hill in Winter” that St. Anthony is home to the only traffic light on the Great
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A Trek up Teahouse Hill in Winter
On January 4th, 2012 – My friends and I spent some time in St. Anthony – where you will find the only traffic light on
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Caribou Crossing – Viking Trail (Route 430) Great Northern Peninsula
A caribou herd had decided to establish a crossing on the Viking Trail. My European friend’s were treated to another experience with nature on the
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Our Visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Gander, NL promotes itself at the “Crossroads of the World” as it has an International Airport and a long history of flight. On our way
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Where Canada Begins or Ends? – Cape Spear, NL
Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America and located near the city of St. Johns. After leaving Bell Island we managed to
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Our Wooden Homes – Bell Island, NL
When European’s first re-discovered North America on the Great Northern Peninsula at L’Anse Aux Meadows some 1,000+ years ago homes were built with sod. As society
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A Resemblance of Shamus from Family Guy on Bell Island, NL
I have always had an appreciation for those who had taken the time to be creative and produce a form of Folk Art. It seems
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Provincial Government Eases Travel Burden by Improving Medical Transportation Program
The Department of Health and Community Services announced on January 10, 2012 that it had made improvements to the medical transportation program, which impacts the
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Beautiful Bird Cove – A Vibrant Town Still Without High-Speed Internet
The Town of Bird Cove is nestled on it’s own small peninsula with beautiful water front property appeal. Although it is an aging community, like
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Purity Beef Buckets, Lawn Chairs and Coolers = Perfect Seats
Local artists have depicted the image above of the families gathering with their Purity Beef Buckets, Lawn Chairs and Coolers on the ice surrounding communities.
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A Swiss, German and Rural Newfoundlander Re-united for the Holidays.
On December 25th, 2011 I was re-united with my Swiss and German friend, who I had met in the Czech Republicin 2007. Unfortunately two others
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Enchanting Englee by Night
Englee is a picturesque town at the end of Route 433. It is a small Town to add to the list to visit by day
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The Lonely Harbour…
The following photo was taken while on the campaign trail this past fall when visiting St. Anthony Bight, Great Brehat and St. Carols. It depicts
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Sealskin Slippers for Christmas?
There is snow on the ground and a crisp chill in the air – already this season appears to be one that promises a more
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Abandoned Englee Fish Plant, Abandoned by Government
On September 12, 2011, I issued a press release calling on the immediate removal and environmental clean-up of the abandoned Englee Fish Plant. It is now
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