The unforgettable worldly experience of the 1956-57 Pee Wees. By Danny Corcoran, Quispamsis, NB When Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949, the city of St. John’s only had two ice facilities: St. Bon’s Forum and St. John’s Curling Club. The old Prince’s Rink, home to the various hockey leagues, had burned in 1941 and was not…
A small town finds a unique way to honour a hometown hero, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald. By Nicola Ryan From a lookout on the Black’s Brook Trail in Trinity, Bonavista Bay, you can cast your gaze over the community below and out through the narrows that lead to scattered rocky islands. Before resettlement of those small…
By Todd Goodyear I grew up in a home where we ate pretty well everyday regular meals – you know, made with ingredients that you buy at the grocery store. Some friends of mine, then and now, eat off the land and water on a more regular basis than we ever did. Now don’t get…
New music talk with Wendy Rose The Dandelion Few are two people whose many musical talents complement each other in a wonderfully organic way. You can feel the magic in their rich harmonies, which speaks to the band’s magical origin story (explained later in our Q&A). Since moving to the province, Ireland’s Séan Bradley and…
With roguish Captain Flint Locke at the helm, a local band of pirates have been spreading swashbuckling fun in uncertain times.By Nicola Ryan The story of Captain Flint Locke, like any good pirate tale, begins with buried treasure. Capt. Locke is brought to life by Rod Hand, an artist who lives with his wife near…
The following is an excerpt from Perry Benoit’s new book, “Snippets of Outport Newfoundland Life from Various Perspectives”, a collection of short stories that he hopes will evoke fond memories. He also hopes to benefit a special cause with his work: a good portion of his book sales will be donated to the Janeway Children’s Hospital…
The crafted quilts you see on display today might remind you of your grandmother’s quilts, but they are not the same.By Hilda Chaulk Murray Some 30 years ago I went to see some Nova Scotian quilts on display at the Arts and Culture Centre. These truly were works of art and I admired them greatly,…
In this excerpt from author Phil Riggs’ book “Our Random Acts of Kindness”, he tells the story of how fate brought strangers together and showed them how deeply they were already connected.By Phil Riggs Life had been good for Kay and Gordon Little. They had spent most of their years working in Wabush, raising their two…
Woodworker Edwin Bishop on the craft and art of making snowshoes.By Nicola Ryan Whether it was tramping in and out to cut firewood, or hiking through serene trails on Sunday afternoons, Edwin Bishop has always loved stopping by a snowy woods. “I’ve been active in the woods all my life, ever since I was a…
By Kim Thistle If you have houseplants, you know just how aggravating it can be to find yourself renting out accommodations to pesky insects. At the first sign of one little creature, you can be sure that tomorrow there will be dozens. Fortunately, there are a few preventative measures that you can take before you…
