In my 25 years, with more than 25 countries travelled – it was my first venture to the sunny south. The Caribbean is a stark
A Cuban Vacation – Part 1
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Tag: Newfoundland & Labrador
Encourage Youth to Make Their Own Money…
I remember one of my first endeavours into business. We were roadside retailers/re-sellers of items we purchased at a local convenience store. Two friends a couple of
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Christmas Mumming? – The Jannies are coming to Town
Any Mummer’s ‘lowed in?, will be the questioned asked as these two jannies approach the door of a neighbour at Christmastime in Rural Newfoundland &
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Back in Rural NL after Cuban Vacation
Live Rural NL Blog will be updated tomorrow, as I have returned from a Cuban vacation. Stay tuned for posts on my recent travel experiences,
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Jack was Every Inch a Sailor – Folk Music
Newfoundland & Labrador has produced a wealth of traditional folk music. They typically discuss people, the fishery and other mis-adventures and served as a great
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Revitalizing Rural Communities by Being Reasonable
Rural Communities are in dire need of revitalization. It may come in the form of many activities that once fueled the local economy and enabled
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A Seal Flipper Foodstand?
Why are we not serving up Seal Flippers throughout the summer season? Moose Burgers, Moose Stew and Caribou Steak have made the menus of some
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Gros Morne Theatre Festival Opens May 26, 2011
The Gros Morne Theatre Festival will commence on Thursday, May 26, 2011 and continue daily throughout the summer with its final show on Saturday, September
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Plane Touching Down in Deer Lake
Derek Pilgrim’s song, “When the Plane Touches Down in Deer Lake” resonates with many rural Newfoundlanders & Labradorians. The plane landing on the rock, brings
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Million Dollar View w/Product & Service to Match
Neddie’s Harbour Inn & Fine Dining Restaurant On May 11, 2011, I had the opportunity to drop by Neddie’s Harbour Inn & Restaurant. I
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5th Annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival Officially Opens Today
To be in Norris Point today, would be one filled with a fury of activities, marking the start of the 5th Annual Trails, Tales
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Tilting is a Representative of Rural Outport NL
During Fall 2006, I had taken a Retail Management course at Memorial University and we focused on the Rooms, which is the province’s cultural facility
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Fishery woes continue to escalate on the Great Northern Peninsula
The fishery continues to make headlines, unfortunately not the type I have an appetite for reading. VOCM reported the following protest at Black Duck Cove,
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Soaking up some Sunshine in Las Vegas with a brief take on the Election
Live Rural NL Author has a pre-planned vacation that departs on election day. After taking the milk run (Deer Lake-Halifax-Boston-Las Vegas), I arrived once again
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The Beauty of it All – when you do not rush
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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Need help selling your creative craftwork?
Craft Development Workshop Invitation 2011 Nordic Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with CBDC Nortip, would like to invite you to a Craft Industry Development Workshop showcasing
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Behind every door…there is always a story
The above photo was taken while visiting the streets of Dublin, Ireland in late-November 2010. I could not resist snapping an image of iconic and
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Why is Rural Newfoundland & Labrador Not a Haven for a Thriving Sheep Industry?
After exploring parts of Ireland during a vacation in November 2010, I was astounded by the resemblance to rural Newfoundland & Labrador. However, one key
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An Opportunity for More Rural Social Space – The Coffee Shop?
Where are the local coffee shops in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador? I am not talking about the Tim Horton‘s that are springing up practically everywhere, including rural
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Coca Cola Much Covers – Profiles Rural Newfoundland’s Travis Sheppard
Rural Newfoundland & Labrador has talent. I stand by this statement, which I had written in July 2010 after attending the Big Droke Idol as part of
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Escalating Gas Prices Continue to Leave Local Consumers Poorer, especially in Rural Regions
The Newfoundland & Labrador Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities, released the maximum Petroleum Prices on April 14, 2011. For my region, self-service gasoline reached
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Volunteers – Stars in Our Community
“Those who can, do. Those who do more, volunteer” Volunteers built Rural Communities and continue to deliver many of the services and programs today. We would
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Applications for Community Development Grant Program Available Now
The Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation is accepting applications for Community Development Grant Program. This is a great opportunity for non-profit, municipalities, local service districts, recreation committees and
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Community Control of Resources Leads to Greater Success in Rural Newfoundland
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
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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
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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
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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
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Moose Hunting at Gros Morne & Terra Nova National Park
The Rick Mercer Report brought National attention to the moose population by tacking a helicopter to track and tag moose at Gros Morne National Park.
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History in Cemeteries – We found W.B. Yeats
Drumcliffe, County Sligo, Ireland December 2007 – when visiting Edinburgh, Scotland, I took a walking tour provided for free from the hostel. The tour guide
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The Long Way to Muckross House
We took the Long Way to Muckross House. My mom and I can certainly laugh about this mis-adventure. We parked in a vacant lot near
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