Gull Pond Municipal Park just outside Town St.Lunaire-Griquet is another place to gather. Picnic tables, fires by pond side and walks around the pond are
Gathering at Gull Pond Municipal Park
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Destination Black Duck Cove Seashore Day Park & Trails
The Black Duck Cove Seashore Day Park is a hidden gem with housing miniatures, playground, viewing area, basketball court and picnic area for all ages
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Forrester’s Point has a New Trail
Walking trails from Black Duck Cove Day Park takes you to Forrester’s Point on the Great Northern Peninsula. These upgrades were completed in 2019. The
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Ferry Watching at Deep Cove Trail Extension
Deep Cove is a National Heritage Site, which served as a winter housing area for residents of Anchor Point. The Straits Development Association has been
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New Experiences At Grenfell Historic Properties
Sir Dr. Wilfred Grenfell was a medical missionary, originally from England. He arrived in Northern Newfoundland in 1892. His work established an International Association that
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Have You Explored New Ferolle Lighthouse?
Nestled midway between Point Riche Lighthouse in Port au Choix and Flower’s Island Lighthouse, Flower’s Cove rests the New Ferolle Lighthouse, a station that began
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St. Barbe is your Gateway to the Great Northern Peninsula and Labrador
St. Barbe-Pigeon Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula is the year-round port for the MV Qajaq W, which crosses the Strait of Belle Isle in
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Become A Cultural Ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador
This summer, I had the distinct pleasure of travelling many communities across Newfoundland and Labrador attending many festivals, events and activities that showcased our uniquely rich
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Serenity by the Sea
My hometown of Green Island Cove is a quaint little fishing community. Last Sunday, I took some time to enjoy the beautiful weather and get
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Picturesque St. Lunaire-Griquet & Gunner’s Cove, NL
The Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet and Gunner’s Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula are completely picturesque and there is no wonder more than 30,000 visits
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My Christmas Tree Tells Many Stories…
I put up my Christmas tree the last weekend of November. It is certainly a different process than my childhood, as we would have a
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Grenfell Handicrafts Proudly Producing for a Century!
The Grenfell Centre, St. Anthony, NL commemorates the life and legacy of the legendary Dr. Wilfred Thomason Grenfell. Since 1892, Dr. Grenfell has impacted the
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Canada appealing WTO ban on seal products
The Environment and Minister responsible for Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Leona Aglukkaq is in Geneva appealing the World Trade Organization (WTO) ban of Canadian Seal
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The Mighty Caribou is King Again on the Great Northern Peninsula
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell brought the first team of reindeer to the Great Northern Peninsula, about 300 of them in 1907. Some of these animals carried
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Santa’s Gingerbread House – A New Tradition at the Mitchelmore’s
Traditions become steeped in our culture and are passed on from generation to generation. Sometimes they are long standing, but sometimes they begin and will
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Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA – Christmas Greeting 2013
Christmas Greeting Broadcast Centre Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA The Straits-White Bay North Christmas time has come again and what a pleasure it is to bring greetings
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Underground Salmon Pool – A Natural Wonder
The Underground Salmon Pool is the only known place in the world where Atlantic Salmon swim through underground river caves to get to their spawning
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Missing Grandma’s Raisin Pudding…
I always manage to have a big helping of my Grandmother Mitchelmore’s raisin pudding. It has that great vanilla flavour, bountiful amount of raisins and
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Universal High-speed Broadband Vital to Global Competitiveness: Mitchelmore
For Immediate Release November 5, 2013 Universal High-speed Broadband Vital to Global Competitiveness: Mitchelmore Independent Member Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) calls on
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Icebergs are your doorstep
In June the icebergs scatter the coves, bays and shores along the Strait of Belle Isle and surround the entire Great Northern Peninsula. These icebergs
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Happy Thanksgiving…
I’ve spent some time today looking at old photographs of times spent with family and friends over the years. This also included travels to Europe,
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Republic of Doyle rolls out the red carpet
On Wednesday, October 2nd people from across the country tuned into CBC for episode 501 of Newfoundland & Labrador‘s own “Republic of Doyle” as the
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I found “Love” in St. Lewis…
Rural communities have resilience, and incredible potential. I was truly inspired on June 1st by individuals I met that Saturday in St. Lewis, Labrador. I
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BUY LOCAL – GNP Seal skin craft shop has new product
Sealing has been a necessity on the Great Northern Peninsula. It is still practiced today and with it continues traditional seal skin boot making. The
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Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador celebrates 3rd Anniversary
It is hard to believe 3 years have passed since my first blog posting. Today there are more than 370 to add to the original
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My father, Clyde Mitchelmore Jr.
My father, Clyde Mitchelmore Jr., left this world on September 17, 1999, he was just 38 years old. It is approaching 14 years since this
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Seals on the Ice
Last Sunday, I had left my home to drive to grandmother’s house in Nameless Cove for a big turkey dinner on Easter Sunday. Driving through
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It’s All About Regional Marketing…
In 2010, my mom and I traveled to Ireland. We rented a car and went from Cork-Kinsale-Killarney-Galway-Sligo-Belfast-Giant’s Causeway-Dublin-Kilkenny-Waterford-Wexford-London. Cork is Ireland’s second largest city (about
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Mitchelmore speaks to Interim Supply (Budget 2013)
March 14, 2013 CHAIR: I recognize the hon. the Member for The Straits – White Bay North. MR. MITCHELMORE: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Before I begin,
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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
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