I love art that comes from the local region. These past few days I have been able to visit gift shops and talk with some local
Local Conche Artist has Talent
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Tag: Newfoundland & Labrador
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
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The Straits-White Bay North NDP District Association Calls AGM
The Straits -White Bay North NDP District Association Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Flower’s Cove Lion’s
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Volunteer Opportunities with the NDP District Association for The Straits -White Bay North
Want to volunteer for the Straits – White Bay North NDP District Association? An Annual General Meeting will be called soon and we will need to fill
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Deep Fried Ice-cream – A must have treat at the Daily Catch, St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL
On several occasions I have seen Deep Friend Ice-cream on menus at various restaurants and have wanted to try the dessert. However, the portion sizes are
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Icebergs Again in Goose Cove, NL
A visit to Goose Cove is good for the body, mind and soul. On July 22, 2011 – The water was peaceful, clouds puffy and
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Massive Icebergs on the Loose in Goose Cove, NL – Draw Crowds
Icebergs surround the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. They have been spotted in Conche and can be seen from Sailer Jack’s Lookout, St. Carol’s,
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NDP nominations close in Humber Valley, Burin–Placentia West and The Straits–White Bay North
From http://www.nl.ndp.ca/news FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2011 NDP nominations close in Humber Valley, Burin–Placentia West and The Straits–White Bay North NDP vice-president Kathleen Connors
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Trekking the French Shore with the Swiss – Conche, NL
Saturday, July 16, 2011 – The view from Sailor Jack’s Hill gives a powerful showing of the winding road leading to the Town of Conche. The stairs
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Live Rural NL Blogger Seeks NDP Nomination for District of The Straits -White Bay North in Fall Election
Christopher Mitchelmore, a resident of Green Island Cove in the Strait of Belle is vying for the NDP candidacy for the District of The Straits -White
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Babe, Orson, Wilbur, Porky? ….All Famous Pigs, but this fellow’s name is Willie :)
The concept of the hobby farm is far from new. The generation of my grandparents seemed to have cows, hens, pigs and other animals. Even
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Caring for the Birds – Conche, 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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St. Anthony, NL Boasts Largest Concentration of Icebergs!
The “proof is in the pudding“! According to IcebergFinder.com, the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula has the greatest number of icebergs present in Newfoundland
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25,000 Year Old Iceberg Water Makes the Perfect Brew
Photo: Taken at The Daily Catch, St. Lunaire-Griquet. The Quidi Vidi Brewing Company located in St. Johns, NL is home to award-winning beers, notably Eric’s Red. I
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“The Peak of Your Newfoundland Experience” – Fishing Point, St. Anthony, NL
Fishing Point in the scenic seaside Town of St. Anthony, NL is a destination! It is the meeting place for many residents, local rural settlers
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News Release: The French Shore Historical Society To Launch The Centre For Textile Art
More developments in Conche, NL according to News Release: P.O. Box 29, Conche, NL A0K 1Y0 Tele: 709-622-3500 Fax: 709-622-3510 E-mail: frenchshorehs@nf.aibn.com For Immediate
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White Rocks Walking Trail – Flower’s Cove, NL
The Town of Flower’s Cove is the local business service centre for the Strait of Belle communities. In recent years, it has worked hard to develop
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Black Bear spotted driving ‘Cross Country Road’
Jenn of Wildwoods Farm was driving ‘cross country road’ – the road between Roddickton where one crosses the top of the peninsula to get to the
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Care in Every Stitch
Knitting at My Grandmother’s House Knitting has been a long-lived tradition in Newfoundland & Labrador. Most people no longer have spinning wheels and wool carders
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Live Rural NL Celebrates 1st Anniversary!
One year ago today, I introduced myself to the wonderful world of blogging under the name Live Rural NL. Over the past year I have
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Water – A Necessity in My Life
Every morning when I awake from my bed, if the shade is up the first sight I see is the towering mounds of land we
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Fostering Rural Community Development Through Outdoor Murals
The Town of Flower’s Cove has been the first in the Strait of Belle Isle region to embrace outdoor art in the form of brightly
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Cuban Vacation…Part IX
The Governor’s House was out next stop. It was quite an exquisite place to venture, as it had a nice green space in the courtyard. The road
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Moose on Great Northern Peninsula Abides Traffic Laws
On a recent drive up the Great Northern Peninsula, past Gros Morne National Park en route to my hometown as a passenger I was able to
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Cuban Vacation…Part VII
The series of squares and Old Town Havana in part reminded me of being in Europe. The impressive architecture would capture the attention of any
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Cuban Vacation….Part VI
I’ve left my readers in suspense long enough and owe it to you all to finish the stories of my Cuban vacation. In Cuban Vacation….Part V, I
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Place of Provincial Significance – Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital
Live Rural NL blog sends congratulations to the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital, Norris Point, NL for being designated a Place of Provincial Significance in 2011. Thank
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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
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Iceberg Festival Runs June 10-19, 2011
This year’s annual Iceberg Festival runs from June 10-19, 2011 and hosts activities in the St. Anthony and greater area on the Great Northern Peninsula.
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Cuban Vacation…Part V
The amount of green vegetation was quite the shocker for me. There were many impressive fields, trees and forests thriving in Cuba. Some of this
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