Rural – Live Rural Newfoundland & Labrador

Catching the Big One and Remembering that Big One that Got Away!

November 22, 2021 Live Rural NL

The fishery is the most important thing in Newfoundland and Labrador. And when we speak the word fish, we refer to cod. It has provided

Drying Cod

October 15, 2021 Live Rural NL

For hundreds of years, rural Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have salted and dried cod fish. These fish in the past were placed on flakes or flat

Patridgeberry Time on the Great Northern Peninsula

October 10, 2021 Live Rural NL

As the Great Northern Peninsula transitions from summer to fall, so does the activity of residents from digging their vegetable gardens, moose hunting, packing in

Make 100 days count in 2021!

August 7, 2021 Live Rural NL

It is very satisfying when you set a goal and you work hard to achieve it! So Make #100Days Count in 2021! In July 2019,

Wrecks & Rescues at North Boat Harbour

June 30, 2021 Live Rural NL

North Boat Harbour is a quiet little fishing community at the end of an 8 kilometre gravel road with a very tiny population on the

Finding Miniatures in St. Margaret’s Bay

April 17, 2021 Live Rural NL

St. Margaret’s Bay is nestled between the Dog Peninsula of Bird Cove to Reefs Harbour-Shoal Cove West and New Ferolle. It provided shelter to early

Springtime Meant Leaving Deep Cove for Anchor Point, NL

April 3, 2021 Live Rural NL

Today a collection of colourful miniatures create the atmosphere of what life was like in Deep Cove on the Great Northern Peninsula in days gone

Returning to Resettled Little Brehat by Trail, Great Brehat, NL

March 13, 2021 Live Rural NL

Great Brehat is a picturesque fishing community that is near St. Anthony and home to beautiful icebergs, whales, ocean views and an abundance of wild

Become A Cultural Ambassador of Newfoundland and Labrador

December 2, 2017 Live Rural NL

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

My Turkish Times – The Real Turkish Delight

August 29, 2015 Live Rural NL

During the Easter Holidays, I added Turkey to my travels to experience the real Turkish delight! After a few unforgettable days in the Georgian mountain

There’s No Place Like Home – Grandois 2015

August 1, 2015 Live Rural NL

Like a line from the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz’, Dorothy is heard saying, “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home”,

Candace Cochrane Adds Creative Flair to Conche, NL

July 17, 2015 Live Rural NL

I first met Candace Cochrane via her literary work, which is a photo book of Outport NL, which is proudly on display at my Confederation

Embroidered Bread & Conche Caplin

May 24, 2015 Live Rural NL

The creative community of Conche is where I purchased this tapestry of embroidered bread and caplin. It sits in the public gallery at the Straits-White

Iceberg at Tapper’s Cove, Torbay

May 18, 2015 Live Rural NL

I’m from Iceberg Alley! There is no better place to see icebergs than on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula – L’Anse aux Meadows,

A Little Piece of Heaven Exists on Change Islands, NL

May 9, 2015 Live Rural NL

As the sun sets on the horizon, one has a feeling that a little piece of heaven exists on Change Islands, NL, On Saturday, May

Under the O – 75

April 25, 2015 Live Rural NL

Rural Newfoundland & Labrador thrives on vibrant social gatherings that happening each night of the week in community. In my little community of Green Island

A Mountain of Relaxation in San Marino

February 23, 2015 Live Rural NL

After leaving Malta, I took a low-cost flight with Ryanair to Bologna for $75, a bus to the Central Train Station for a couple of

Your Road to Adventure Awaits…

January 28, 2015 Live Rural NL

Those who live on the Great Northern Peninsula appreciate the true beauty, the mystique and charm that comes with Northern living. I’ve spent a lot

A Walk Down Memory Lane…

January 26, 2015 Live Rural NL

It seems almost a lifetime ago, yet my first foray into business is strongly linked to the political world. In March 2002, I left my

My First Visit to Prague was January 2007…I’ve had many returns

January 9, 2015 Live Rural NL

I moved to Europe in January 2007 to attend a semester abroad at Memorial University’s campus at Harlow in the United Kingdom. This was a

Rural Reflection of Summer – July & August 2014: Happy New Year (Part II)

January 2, 2015 Live Rural NL

A lot can happen in a year and 2014 was filled with adventure, travels, issues and accomplishments for this rural Newfoundlander & Labradorian. Part II:

Mummer’s Walk to Celebrate Milestone – 5 Years on December 29th

December 24, 2014 Live Rural NL

The Mummer’s Walk on the Great Northern Peninsula all started when two friends shared a conversation about their love for the tradition of mummering. The

My Christmas Tree Tells Many Stories…

December 23, 2014 Live Rural NL

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

Community Leaders, Ideas and Innovation changing our Rural Landscape

October 28, 2014 Live Rural NL

A community is built and shaped by the people that live, work and share common interests and goals. On the Great Northern Peninsula we have

Main Brook Research & Development Corporation Building A Diversified Economy

October 18, 2014 Live Rural NL

Community economic development should be at the heart of any small Town. The Great Northern Peninsula has numerous development associations (White Bay South, White Bay

Quidi Vidi Village is Representative of Outport Living

September 29, 2014 Live Rural NL

The Quidi Vidi Village of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador is not found on the Great Northern Peninsula but is part of the fabric that

Rock Houses in Englee

September 28, 2014 Live Rural NL

One Englee resident has surely shown their true creativity with a row of rock houses. I love seeing yard art and this one truly does

Gorgeous Goose Cove Embodies Our Heritage, Quintessentially Rural Newfoundland

September 10, 2014 Live Rural NL

If you have make the trek up the Great Northern Peninsula and did not have the pleasure of visiting Goose Cove East than you are

Fishing Point Emporium Filled with Newfoundland Treasures, St. Anthony, NL

September 6, 2014 Live Rural NL

Fishing Point Park. St. Anthony is at the “Peak of Your Experience” on the Great Northern Peninsula with a host of walking trails, wildlife, nature,

Mussel Festival returning in St. Lunaire-Griquet this weekend!

August 14, 2014 Live Rural NL

Last year, residents in St. Lunaire-Griquet started a community development initiative to host a mussel festival, a fitting name given the Town is the only

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