Trolling for Trash

It’s amazing, and alarming, how much garbage litters the bottoms of our “pristine” ponds. Next time you head into the great outdoors, do what this man does: take out the trash.By Tina McDonald One day, as I was casually scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, a post caught my attention. It mentioned a pond I used…

A Fresh Startup

This family-owned hydroponic farm on Fogo Island is combating food insecurity by growing luscious leafy greens all year round. By Nicola Ryan Did you know that Newfoundland and Labrador imports 90 per cent of the produce we eat? While we’re fortunate to be able to enjoy peaches from Ontario, oranges from Florida and bananas from…

Dogberry Jelly

With jams and jellies made from Newfoundland and Labrador berries, you can really put out a spread! Thank you to the readers who helped us compile this delicious list. Dogberry JellyBy Yuvadee Feltham 4 cups dogberries 4 cups water 4 cups sugar 1 pouch liquid pectin Boil dogberries covered with 4 cups water until berries…

A Creepy Tale from Conception Bay

Just in time for Halloween, Dennis Flynn shares a spooky story from his neck of the woods.  Parade of Phantoms Marcellian (Marcel) Dawson, was born in Bay Roberts, NL, where his parents ran a farm. His father, John M. Dawson, was known locally as “Farmer Jack.” In the mid-1920s, on a dark road at around…