Simple Steps to Be Home-Safe this Fire Season By Todd Hollett The risk of wildfire is ever-increasing in Canada, and that spells danger for many communities. We need to take steps to protect our homes and properties from wildland fires. Newfoundland and Labrador has no shortage of forested land, with many communities encroaching further into…
By Nicola Ryan Ever wonder what makes a dory different from a punt? Or why sailors delight in a red sky? How long has Purity been making cookies, or what exactly is a ‘jib’ and why does it ‘draw’? There are stories woven into everyday things in Newfoundland and Labrador – its history, its traditions,…
A brief history of the only 30-minute time zone in North America By Nicola Ryan Newfoundland Time. Ah, that quirky half-hour that puts us slightly out of sync with the rest of the continent. Around here, we pride ourselves on being different, even if that makes things slightly awkward for ourselves and others. Our special…
By Wendy Rose It was a blurb from a review by CHMR that grabbed me: “My god, that is so relentlessly depressing,” it begins. “Her tone, the space. I’m truthfully in awe. That’s next level.” “Relentlessly depressing” – As a huge fan of sad songs (in general), I had to learn more about Claire…
By Pam Pardy On the night of January 7, two commercial flights bound for St. John’s were forced to divert to Gander when icy runway conditions made landing impossible. For the more than 200 weary passengers onboard, it was an unexpected stop, one that brought frustration, uncertainty, and the familiar fatigue of air travel. What…
Historically, in Newfoundland and Labrador, cod is king. From the arrival of Europeans at the dawn of the sixteenth century all the way through to the time you’re reading this, the cod fish has been seen as the backbone of the Newfoundland diet since records have been kept and practices passed down. And while the…
By Bobbi Pike As I sit tucked in my new home in Alberta, I can’t help but think about all the changes and adventures we have experienced in the past year or so. A little over a year ago, we packed ourselves and our three pups into our SUV and, following the footsteps of many…
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,…
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,…
By Nicola Ryan It’s blowing a gale on Signal Hill. Clouds scuttle across the sunny November sky. It’s windy enough to wrench the door off the car, to blow the hat off your head. It churns whitecaps in George’s Pond. Folks pass by in winter coats and hats, and I’m in a bathing suit. I’m…
