A St. John’s woman shares remarkable stories of resilience and determination The distinguished gentleman smiles from under his wide-brimmed dress cap. His American military uniform dating near the end of World War II doesn’t name him, but a prominent star on the left-arm crest of the sharply-pressed shirt indicates a technical sergeant air force rank….
Rising Tide Theatre thriving after nearly five decades on the stage Rising Tide Theatre has been the touchstone of Newfoundland and Labrador’s artistic fabric for nearly five decades. Spearheaded by Artistic Director and theatre icon Donna Butt from their longtime home in Trinity, the company continues to showcase the talents of local artists while holding…
How Avalon Homesteading’s supporting sustainable beekeeping for a greener future Things are buzzing at Meadow Haven Farm in Topsail. In 2022, childhood friends Colin Stavnes and Noel Grandy launched Avalon Homesteading – a new enterprise devoted to sustainability, food security, education and you guessed it, bees. It all began when, after completing the Newfoundland and…
The tragic loss of a child leads one parent on a journey of hope and healing. Stephen Randell admits he doesn’t recall ever deciding to write a book – things just turned out that way. “The writing started while Zachary was still with us – probably about six months before his passing,” he begins. It…
From the Archives: July 1996 issue of Downhomer Magazine Superstar Shania Twain Regular Guest at Newfoundland Club by Ray Reid For those of you who get weak-kneed at the mere sight or sound of Superstar Shania Twain, you may be surprised that Shania was a regular guest at the Conception Bay Club with the late…
