Across the Sea – A Message of Love

By Kim Ploughman   Brad and Anita Squires were in the throes of early romance when they picnicked on Bell Island on September 14, 2012. With love and laughter as witnesses, Brad cast their empty wine bottle into Conception Bay. Sealed inside was a handwritten message: “Anita and Brad’s day trip to Bell Island. Today,…

Wild Wooing: Mating Habits of NL’s Creatures

by Todd Hollett For us humans, wooing our partners generally comes with little personal risk, but for some other species, the stakes are far greater. Some males perform showy displays that attract the attention of their intended partner, and also of predators. Fights with rivals may lead to injury or death, and in some instances,…