By Connie BolandJohnny Letto photo. Forest fire season is in effect for the island of Newfoundland May 1 – September 30, 2021, and in Labrador May 15 – September 30, 2021. Ninety-four recorded wildfires burned 4,177 hectares throughout the province in 2020. There were 72 fires on the island, burning 145 hectares, and 22 fires…
Dennis Flynn photo Avid kayakers share some of their favourite paddling spots in NL By Dennis Flynn Weaving through a cathedral of dual stone arches, I glide past the huge sea cave visible only at low tide before threading a needle past a turbaned stone-faced man guarding the narrow entrance to a tiny hidden cove…
A new world-class venue in Cow Head is just the ticket for Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador.By Nicola Ryan For the past 25 seasons, Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador (TNL) has been putting on sold-out performances for the Gros Morne Theatre Festival. Based in beautiful Cow Head in Gros Morne National Park, the festival dedicates itself to…
Nothing tops off a hot day working in the garden or lounging on the patio like a cool, refreshing, colourful drink! Check out the July issue of Downhome for more recipies. Outport Spritzer Ice cubes Auk Island Outport Raspberry Screech Wine Ginger ale or 7-Up Add 3 or 4 ice cubes to a wine glass. Fill 1/3 with…
