Hockey returns to St. John’s with the Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club By Dillon Collins The wind-beaten, rugged coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador has long been fertile ground for hockey fandom. Whether bleu blanc et rouge, bud or bruin, passion for the game runs deep for those who call this place home. From the St….
The Story Behind a Remarkable Woman and a Most Unusual Military Artifact By Dennis Flynn Standing on a beach in the hauntingly pretty south coast community of Belleoram, Newfoundland and Labrador, as the waters of Fortune Bay encroach, the hints of long habitation abound. The French were here in the early 1700s, and the famous…
We’re not all blessed in the culinary department. If you’re feeling the furthest from Julia Child or Jeremy Charles when it comes to mealtime, you’re not alone. With these worries in mind, Downhome polled our staff, readers, and combed some of our favourite websites for some handy, need-to-know tips to make life easier in the…
Remembering Leading Seaman Allister Charles Austin By John Dekhane The Second World War tore across countries and continents, drawing millions into a conflict that would reshape the world and redefine courage. In its path, it swept up ordinary men from quiet towns and coastal villages, calling them to serve in the fight against tyranny and…
