by Nicola Ryan Once upon a time, in the quiet community of Parker’s Cove on Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula, stood a little two-storey house. Just a stone’s throw from the sparkling waters of the cove, it was built nail by nail and board by board by a widower named Peter Murphy. In 1961, Peter was remarried…
By Dennis Flynn Believe it or not, I’ve been privy to more than a few very interesting proposals. From a ring hidden in a giant Christmas present or inside a champagne glass at a fancy restaurant, to a proposal on the stadium big screen or on George Street, I’ve seen them all. One of my…
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….
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
