by Nicola Ryan Once upon a time, in the quiet community of Parker’s Cove on Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula, stood a little two-storey house. Just a stone’s throw from the sparkling waters of the cove, it was built nail by nail and board by board by a widower named Peter Murphy. In 1961, Peter was remarried…
By Paul WarfordPhoto courtesy www.enedrivein.com No exaggeration, I’m gutted to share this news with you: Ernie’s is closing down.E & E Drive-In is the moniker known to out-of-town visitors who happen upon the Brigus oasis via recommendation or sheer dumb luck. But to those who frequented that parking lot and spotted those midnight lingering cats, hunkered…
By Nicola Ryan Newfoundland and Labrador is famous for its wide open spaces, breathtaking coastal trails, and pristine backcountry wilderness that beckon to hikers and explorers. And while you might picture yourself cresting the Long Range Traverse solo and triumphant, like in the tourism commercials, most likely your office job hasn’t really prepared you for…
By Dennis Flynn Believe it or not, I’ve been privy to more than a few very interesting proposals. From a ring hidden in a giant Christmas present or inside a champagne glass at a fancy restaurant, to a proposal on the stadium big screen or on George Street, I’ve seen them all. One of my…
By Linda Browne July is here, bringing with it some of hottest, most sultry days of the year (although, here in Newfoundland and Labrador, you never know what Mother Nature has in store!). While some of us love it, others might be cursing the “dog days of summer” as they sweat up a storm and…
By Joe Ryan In the early evening of September 6, 1922, a group of 16 long-distance runners stood near Octagon Pond on the outskirts of St. John’s, nervously awaiting the starter’s whistle. In the distance, about 10 miles away, lay the city and St. George’s field. These runners were about to participate in the first…
By Gord Follett I’ve been fortunate enough to have experienced literally dozens of amazing salmon fishing trips over the past 25 years and have been asked numerous times about my favourite. That’s a tough one. Tough because for more than 20 years I’ve looked forward to our annual Northern Peninsula salmon fishing adventure with same…
By Paige Marchant When learning how best to plant a new tree or shrub, both ornamentals and fruit varieties, first thing’s first: the purchase of your new plant. Make sure you choose a plant that will thrive in your location by matching the plant’s hardiness zone to your area. You can grow from seed or…
Colourful Culture This drawing is the work of Newfoundland Mi’kmaq artist Marcus Gosse, a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. His grandmother, Alice Maude Gosse (nee Benoit) is a Mi’kmaq Elder from Red Brook (Welbooktoojech) on the Port au Port Peninsula. Marcus’ work has been exhibited in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia…
