Hockey fans may be well aware of the Carolina Hurricane’s home base of Raleigh since 1997. However, that Raleigh is not to be confused with
Our Historic Raleigh in Newfoundland (not North Carolina)
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Tag: The Straits White Bay North
Bring Rural NL to Life on MHA’s 2012 Christmas Card
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
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Could the Harp be the Next Tourist Attraction?
On September 17th, 2012 I had visited VIKIN Maritime Museum situated on the waterfront of the old harbour in Reykjavik, Iceland. It had impressive displays of boats, engines,
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Even with Grey Skies Gros Morne National Park is a Gem of the Great Northern Pen
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
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NL NDP Leader & MHA for The Straits-White Bay North to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Goose Bay
Join NL NDP Leader Lorraine Micheal (MHA Signal Hill – Quidi Vidi) and Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA The Straits – White Bay North) as they hold
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Central Park – New York City
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
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Firewood on the Hills – Grandois, NL
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
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Sealskin Snowshoes – Perfect for the Great Outdoors
Snowshoeing in the great outdoors on the Great Northern Peninsula is a favourite pastime for many residents. I decided that this is an activity my
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The Newfoundland Squeezebox – Accordion
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
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Housing Crisis Not Diminishing: Rogers
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
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The Old Wood Stove
The old wood stove has provided heat to Newfoundland & Labrador homes for hundreds of years. Like many rural homes, the primary source of heat
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A Feed of Moose Meat in the Woods
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
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Treat Abandoned Englee Plant like the Emergency it is: Mitchelmore
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
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Weather is unpredictable in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador
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
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The Straits-White Bay North Constituency Office – Opens Public Art Gallery
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
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A Hospital Like No Other – Visit the Rotunda in St. Anthony, NL
Curtis Memorial Hospital was built-in the 1960’s – a sophisticated medical facility at the time servicing the Great Northern Peninsula and many parts of Labrador.
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Where the Norse settled 1,000+ years ago…
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
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Great Northern Peninsula’s Only Traffic Light
I had mentioned in my last post, “Trekking Teahouse Hill in Winter” that St. Anthony is home to the only traffic light on the Great
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A Trek up Teahouse Hill in Winter
On January 4th, 2012 – My friends and I spent some time in St. Anthony – where you will find the only traffic light on
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Joey’s Lookout – Gambo, NL
Gambo, NL depicted above was the homestead of the Province’s first Premier, Joseph R. Smallwood. He signed the documents that brought Newfoundland & Labrador into
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Our Visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum
Gander, NL promotes itself at the “Crossroads of the World” as it has an International Airport and a long history of flight. On our way
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Random but Fun Observations from the Urban Holiday Travels
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
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Where Canada Begins or Ends? – Cape Spear, NL
Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America and located near the city of St. Johns. After leaving Bell Island we managed to
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Sometimes a Name Does Say It All – Paradise, NL
I have spent more than a year of my life living literally in Paradise. I had moved from 55 1/2 Bell’s Turn in The District
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Our Wooden Homes – Bell Island, NL
When European’s first re-discovered North America on the Great Northern Peninsula at L’Anse Aux Meadows some 1,000+ years ago homes were built with sod. As society
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A Resemblance of Shamus from Family Guy on Bell Island, NL
I have always had an appreciation for those who had taken the time to be creative and produce a form of Folk Art. It seems
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Find Yourself on Bell Island, Newfoundland & Labrador
On January 2, 2012 – My friends & I set out on our first adventure of the New Year. We hopped in the car, drove
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Enchanting Englee by Night
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
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The Lonely Harbour…
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
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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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