The 36th annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) and Film Industry Forum is back from October 21-25, 2025. The five-day Festival will be held in the downtown core of St. John’s, Newfoundland, with screenings and celebrations at the Majestic Theatre and The Rooms, and Industry events at the Alt Hotel. Opening the Festival…
By Nicola Ryan On May 8, 2025, at the 37th East Coast Music Awards Gala, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most beloved ballads, “Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s”, was officially inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Irish Descendants performed the evocatively beautiful song during the ceremony, honouring the man behind…
By Kim Ploughman Maxwell (Max) J. Bursey knows a thing or two about boats. On his seaside property in St. Philip’s, with Bell Island shining in the background, seven boats bask in the spring sun. Max estimates he has built over fifty boats, including those gracing the seashore across the road from his house. The…
By Nathanael Chen It was a cold April evening at the A&W restaurant on Kenmount Road, one of the popular spots where classic car owners gather. An old black Chevrolet Caprice was seen in the parking lot. Car show season is just around the corner. Blair Chaulk is a creator of All Cars Welcome, a…
by Lester Green Often, we reflect on times gone by and challenge our minds to think about the earliest settlers, the true pioneers of our province. What would life be like to depend entirely on land and sea? What were the challenges of harvesting a virgin forest and the waters that washed its shorelines? As…
By Nicola Ryan This summer, a brand-new gathering is taking root in the heart of St. John’s. The Rockbound Roots Conference, running from July 25 to 27, at The Rooms, is set to become an innovative event for genealogists, historians, and anyone with a passion for tracing family history. Hosted by the Family History Society…
By Fred Parsons “I loved to gather driftwood from our playground by the sea To be used for seaside cook-ups, or boil water for a cup of tea; I relive fond salt water joys, playing with family and friends. Oh, to return to our Back Beach, to feel like a child again.” Lushes Bight, Long…
By Gord Follett If there’s such a thing as “a natural” in fly tying, Dennis Quigley fits the bill quite nicely.The 38-year-old lifelong resident of Fleur de Lys on Newfoundland’s northeast coast started tying flies and fishing for salmon just four years ago, but he’s gone “all in” to the point where he doesn’t hesitate…
Q. Any tips on outdoor decorating? We recently moved into an older home that needs a little exterior TLC. We love to entertain, and I’d like the space to be inviting, colourful and cosy. Do you have any advice on how to increase the curb appeal of my house? Congratulations on your new (older) home….
By Dillon Collins The path to Europe from Newfoundland and Labrador has never been clearer. In partnership with the Provincial Government, the St. John’s International Airport Authority has entered into an agreement with WestJet to expand its footprint into Europe with flights to London, England; Dublin, Ireland; and Paris, France. The result will see Newfoundland…
