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
Tag: Straits-White Bay North
Rural Roots, including Seal Hunt Proudly on Display at MHA Mitchelmore’s Office
I’m a believer in all things rural, including the seal harvest. I wear my father’s seal skin boots that are more than
Scenic Winter Beauty
The Great Northern Peninsula is incredibly scenic, especially after a blanket of snow. We have beautiful forests, mountains in the backdrop and the sea is
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
Enhanced 911 Should Be Higher Priority: Mitchelmore
For Immediate Release: November 13, 2013 Enhanced 911 Should Be Higher Priority: Mitchelmore Independent Member Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) says Government is
Picture Perfect in Norris Point
Norris Point is picture perfect. A beautiful community surrounded by the mountains and pristine waters of Bonne Bay. I spent a lot of time on
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
Forest Industry on Great Northern Peninsula Forgotten by Government: Mitchelmore
For Immediate Release: November 7, 2013 Forest Industry on Great Northern Peninsula Forgotten by Government: Mitchelmore Independent Member Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North)
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
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
MHA Reveals Design of 2013 Christmas Cards
Independent Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) announced at noon today the winners of his 2013 Christmas card contest at White Hills Academy (Elementary)
Have you been to Bide Arm?
Bide Arm was the only new community created under the Resettlement Act in 1969. Residents from Hooping Harbour, Williamsport, Little Harbour Deep, Englee, and Fox
Savage Cove Come Home Year a Shining Example of Community Spirit
Savage Cove has about 150 current residents, but that certainly didn’t hold them back for organizing a Come Home Year Celebration that would see hundreds
Felting a Family…
Today, I was looking back through some photos I had recently taken and this one happened to get my attention..a loving family that sits on
Preparing the Seal Skin
The tradition of making sealskin boots has been around since seals inhabited the waters along the Strait of Belle Isle. For generations those who came
The Wood Pile
I am a bit of a card shark. I think it runs in the family. Although it has been awhile since I’ve played a good
Public Engagement critical – Rural NL needs more…
Politicians are representatives of the people in the regions in which we are elected. I strongly believe as a young individual and a community-oriented person
How does your garden grow?
An old nursery rhyme went like this… Mary, Mary, Quite contrary How does your garden grow? Here are some of our results: As a young boy
L&E Restaurant Serving For 25 Years
25 years for many of us is a lifetime committed to serving the public. For my entrepreneurial aunt, well she’s been self-employed in the food service business
Scenic Hay Cove – Your Northern Coffee Experience
Hay Cove is a tiny fishing village on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula, located just minutes from L’Anse aux Meadows World UNESCO site,
Health Care Concerns Growing on The Great Northern Peninsula – MHA to host public meetings in District
MHA Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North) will be hosting three public meetings in the District open to the public to hear concerns, especially pertaining
Community Economic Development Forum – October 3rd
The future of our communities will depend on actions we as citizens take to shape them. We have seen recent developments that have been citizen
Roddickton Come Home Year Exudes Community Spirit
Come Home Year is about bringing together a community, instilling pride in one’s roots, as well as meeting old friends and making new ones in
Blast from the Past Walking Trail
Roddickton population has more than doubled over the past week as part of the Come Home Year celebration activities. I have been taking in much
Seeking a Unique Rural Experience? Raleigh has your Answer
The Raleigh Traditional Fishing Village is a unique rural experience. You can experience life as a fisher with an overnight stay in a bunk house.
Another Summer of Come Home Year Celebrations
Last summer was another banner year for Come Home Year Celebrations with the Town of St. Anthony; Town of St. Lunaire-Griquet; Town of Main Brook;
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve needs Interpretation restored.
Budget 2013 saw the ax fall on Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve, Raleigh with the Minister of Environment & Conservation showing no remorse for not ensuring
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
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
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,