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NDP critic for Innovation, Business and Rural Development Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) says government’s approach to job creation in rural Newfoundland and
The Great Northern Peninsula has a unique offering including the presence of abundant nature and wildlife. Today as I drove from St. Anthony to Green
The Great Northern Peninsula has been known as “Petit Nord“, it has been inhabited by the Aboriginals, Vikings, Recent Indians, Basques, French, Irish, Scottish and
Roddickton coined “Moose Capital of the World” is also a winter wonderland. I took some time to visit some residents, talk about local issues and
The Mummer’s Dance at the Flower’s Cove Lion’s Centre kicked off on Saturday – the eve of Old Christmas Day. We decided to dress up
As we celebrate the season of giving, I still believe the best presents are not the ones that can be bought on-line or at some
A couple of weekends ago I visited the St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre as the Craft Council had hosted their annual Christmas Fair. There
And the best game you can name is “the good old hockey game” (Stompin’ Tom Connors lyrics) I spent some time over the Remembrance Day
Englee has made the news over the past year on many occasions, but not for its natural beauty but for the eyesore and environmental hazard
The Great Northern Peninsula has many natural wonders from fjords to forests, rivers to seascapes and wondrous wildlife. For the nature lover, it is a place
K-Grade 3 Students of The Straits-White Bay North are invited to submit drawings, paintings or photos for the MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card. The student’s name will be listed. Deadline
Even when skies are grey, Gros Morne National Park is a gem to drive on the Great Northern Peninsula. It never ceases to amaze me
Join NL NDP Leader Lorraine Micheal (MHA Signal Hill – Quidi Vidi) and Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA The Straits – White Bay North) as they hold
Central Park is a wonderful  concept at the heart of Manhatten. While in this special place, you will forget the flurry of activity that surrounds
On January 24th, 2012 I returned to the quiet community of Grandois or St. Juliens (currently used interchangeably). In 1980 this community was connected via road
There are many long-lived traditions in Newfoundland – one of them is our love for the music. We have embraced the accordion as a means
NDP Housing Critic Gerry Rogers (MHA, St. John’s Centre) says weekend news stories emphasize the urgent need for a division of government dedicated to the
The old wood stove has provided heat to Newfoundland & Labrador homes for hundreds of years. Like many rural homes, the primary source of heat
A little salt and a shake of pepper at the flavour to savour as I cook the moose patties and thin moose steaks. The result
NDP Fisheries Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (The Straits-White Bay North) is demanding the provincial government deal with the decaying former fishplant in Englee before something tragic
My friends from Europe quickly found out how the weather can change on the Great Northern Peninsula. There were days when it felt like we
Christopher Mitchelmore, MHA for The Straits-White Bay North invites all local artists to provide one or two sample paintings, prints, hooked rugs, wall hangings or
This is where the Norse lived more than 1,000 years ago. The remains of houses, workshops and outer buildings are present by the impressions still
A caribou herd had decided to establish a crossing on the Viking Trail. My European friend’s were treated to another experience with nature on the
Here are a few observances from our few days in the Capital: It is important to Think Swiss! It seems we are consuming their culture
I have spent more than a year of my life living literally in Paradise. I had moved from 55Â 1/2 Bell’s Turn in The District
Englee is a picturesque town at the end of Route 433. It is a small Town to add to the list to visit by day
The following photo was taken while on the campaign trail this past fall when visiting St. Anthony Bight, Great Brehat and St. Carols. It depicts
