At Home on the Farm

By Nicola Ryan  A farmer’s work is never done, and no one knows it better than Krista Chatman. Krista’s the owner and operator of Three Mile Ridge Farm in Lethbridge, NL. With a blend of traditional intuition and modern savvy, she’s transformed this once dormant farm into a bustling social enterprise. “It’s what I know….

The Friendly Giant’s Harp in Newfoundland

By Dennis Flynn You know how in life one thing often leads to another? Well, a fat tire bike ride with friends earlier this year led to my introduction to a very interesting classical musician and her connection to, arguably, the most famous harps in all of Canadian television history. Breaking out from the former…

Raiders of Avalon

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…

A Kindness Returned

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…

Into the Woods

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…

Tell Me a Story

By Nicola Ryan Karen Carroll is a storyteller, writer and recitationist living in Logy Bay, NL. Originally from Carbonear, she writes stories with local flair based on her family, her personal experiences and tales shared by friends. Recently, with the generous help of some local musicians, she recorded and released an e-album of original recitations…

Natural Boat Builders

A student of naval architecture was surprised to learn he was the latest in an esteemed boat-building lineage. By Nicola Ryan Hoist the sails and steer your imagination back in time to New Harbour, Trinity Bay, 220 years ago. Boats of all sizes crowd the shoreline and Charles Newhook, master shipbuilder, and his crew are…

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…

Actor Gordon Pinsent: Always The Rowdyman

By Connie Boland I met Gordon Pinsent in 1988. I was fresh out of journalism school, and the acclaimed Canadian writer and actor was in Pasadena, NL, to read the scripts and narrate a series of videos for the Awakening the Entrepreneurial Spirit project. “Do you mind if I make a few edits?” Gordon asked…