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…
By Kim Thistle ‘Tis time for someone else to pick up the reins. I have run out of steam, and I’m embracing retirement with a vengeance. I will leave you with these pieces of wisdom from a lifetime of gardening: Grow your own garlic. It’s easy to grow and will keep the vampires at bay….
By Linda Browne Growing up in the rural town of Musgrave Harbour in Notre Dame Bay, Madison Mouland developed a love and appreciation for traditional Newfoundland music. You might even say it runs through her veins like the saltwater that ebbs and flows along “The Shore,” as the region is affectionately known. But once her…
by Gord Follett “Remember that May 24th weekend back in the early ‘80s, Gord, when the fox ate all the fish you caught?” my old friend Terry asked. “Ahh… it’s vaguely familiar,” I replied. “Was that up around Placentia Junction?” “No b’y, Witless Bay Line,” he answered, “not far from where your Follett grandparents had…
By Dennis Flynn Ward Mercer (age 63 as of this writing in March 2023) of Coley’s Point, Newfoundland and Labrador and his wife Trudi nurse strong cups of fragrant coffee beside the cosy woodstove where we peruse a neatly-arranged album of photographs. “My father travelled on the Kyle from here to Labrador many times for…
By Elaine (Murphy) Hickey I am compelled to recount and shar e this true story about the heroism of our cousin Molly Burke, to whom we owe an enormous debt of gratitude. As the eldest of eleven children born to Leo and Emma Murphy of Mount Arlington Heights, NL, I can remember my mother telling…
By Todd Hollett Newfoundland and Labrador, with over 16,000 km of coastline, has 343 active harbours, the most in the country. Many communities were built around the coast and many residents still rely on the ocean for their livelihoods. Unfortunately, the marine environment faces many daily threats, including those posed by marine debris. Marine debris,…
