By Dennis Flynn Ward Mercer (age 63 as of this writing in March 2023) of Coley’s Point, Newfoundland and Labrador and his wife Trudi nurse strong cups of fragrant coffee beside the cosy woodstove where we peruse a neatly-arranged album of photographs. “My father travelled on the Kyle from here to Labrador many times for…
By Elaine (Murphy) Hickey I am compelled to recount and shar e this true story about the heroism of our cousin Molly Burke, to whom we owe an enormous debt of gratitude. As the eldest of eleven children born to Leo and Emma Murphy of Mount Arlington Heights, NL, I can remember my mother telling…
By Todd Hollett Newfoundland and Labrador, with over 16,000 km of coastline, has 343 active harbours, the most in the country. Many communities were built around the coast and many residents still rely on the ocean for their livelihoods. Unfortunately, the marine environment faces many daily threats, including those posed by marine debris. Marine debris,…
By Pam Pardy Canadian Armed Forces veteran Chad Kennedy has experienced tremendous hardship. After serving his country, Chad transitioned into a career in law enforcement, working with the Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol. His many emergencies on the scene as a first responder began to take a heavy emotional and psychological toll. “For years, I battled…
