Mr. Sam Elliott, Executive Director of St. Anthony Basin Resources Inc. (SABRI) spoke to an audience of more than 100 at the National Conference Rural
Tag: Great Northern Peninsula
Newfoundland Firewood Ltd.
Newfoundland Firewood Any traveller driving the Viking Trail (Route 430) on the Great Northern Peninsula will see many piles of wood at roadside. This
Squashberry Jam from Grandmother Pearl
My youthful Grandmother Pearl at 66 years of age is a wonder in the kitchen. She tends to prepare large meals for her extended family
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
Winter road to Roddickton-Bide Arm
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is nestled on the North Eastern part of the Great Northern Peninsula and is an untapped location for winter
Giant’s Causeway…Part Two
The three amigos by the basalt pillars The Giant’s Causeway is a natural wonder formed millions of years ago. The image to the left illustrates
Vernacular Architecture thrives in Conche, NL
The road to the French Shore will ultimately take you to Conche, NL. This is a must see Town on the North Eastern part of the Great Northern
Fisherman’s Brewis for Sunday Dinner
The fish has been soaking the night prior. Whenever a Newfoundlander says “fish” he is referring to cod fish. If he is talking about other types
Increases in 2011 NL Crab Price are long overdue
I just tuned in to the NTV First Edition only to hear FFAW President, Earle McCurdy present some good news for fishers. It was pretty exciting
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
My First Traditional Hooked Rug…
I have been taking a rug hooking course that concluded this past Thursday, which was offered at Flower’s Cove through the College of the North
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
Don’t Rural Areas Deserve Access to Improved Internet Service?
Rural regions are being left behind with respect to access to Internet and mobile/cellular service. As a young professional – I choose to live and work in
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.
Rug Hooking – Learning the Process
Getting started…I started on February 24th, 2011 hooking a rug, which is a week later than the other participants. They started
A Happy Hooker – As I learn the traditional skills of rug hooking.
A visit to the Grenfell Interpretation Centre in St. Anthony illustrates many hand hooked rugs on the walls, as well as available at the gift shop.
Opportunity to Hook: Mat/Rug Hooking Training
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, founder of the International Grenfell Mission supported economic development on the Great Northern Peninsula and Labrador. He organized co-ops, especially for local
Rural Regions Face Even Greater Challenges
Newfoundland & Labrador has kilometers and kilometers of beautiful landscapes and coastlines. It boasts three national parks, two world UNESCO sites, first re-discovered by the
Save Our Rural Economies: Traditional Social Values vs. Generation Me
This past week or so I have been participated in Heritage Festival Events & Activities, worked and taken some time to spend with my family. It was a nice