By Gord Follett The one-month closure of the trout fishing season in Newfoundland from mid-April to mid-May is never a completely dead issue, but every now and then something or somebody sparks a lengthy debate on the pros and cons of this federal regulation. This year, well-known angler and conservationist Paul Smith of Spaniard’s Bay…

New music talk with Wendy Rose Long-time folk/pop music fans, especially those on the west coast of Newfoundland, may be fortunate enough to remember Andrew James O’Brien and Catherine Allan from a previous band, Andrew James O’Brien and The Searchers. As Fortunate Ones, Andrew and Catherine released their debut album, The Bliss, in 2015, followed…

Fresh Tracks – New Music Talk with Wendy Rose As I sit down to write a review of Youngtree & The Blooms new self-titled album, I’m wondering exactly what Peter Willie Youngtree is up to right now. Last time we chatted, Peter was on the way to a silent retreat – a seemingly unlikely place…

Where does the expression “make ends meet” come from?by Linda Browne From gas to groceries to, well, pretty much everything – being alive is an expensive endeavour these days! And while some may be feeling the financial pinch more than others, most would likely agree that the ability to “make ends meet” is becoming increasingly…

We asked our Facebook friends if they’d ever had a spooky encounter. Did they ever! Here are some of the events that gave us chills. Pauline and Guy BadcockOn July 1, 2013, our 36th wedding anniversary, my husband Guy and I stayed at a B & B in Carbonear. We checked in midafternoon and informed…

By Paul WarfordPhoto courtesy www.enedrivein.com No exaggeration, I’m gutted to share this news with you: Ernie’s is closing down.E & E Drive-In is the moniker known to out-of-town visitors who happen upon the Brigus oasis via recommendation or sheer dumb luck. But to those who frequented that parking lot and spotted those midnight lingering cats, hunkered…

By Linda Browne July is here, bringing with it some of hottest, most sultry days of the year (although, here in Newfoundland and Labrador, you never know what Mother Nature has in store!). While some of us love it, others might be cursing the “dog days of summer” as they sweat up a storm and…

By Gord Follett I’ve been fortunate enough to have experienced literally dozens of amazing salmon fishing trips over the past 25 years and have been asked numerous times about my favourite. That’s a tough one. Tough because for more than 20 years I’ve looked forward to our annual Northern Peninsula salmon fishing adventure with same…

By Linda Browne There’s no better way to start your morning than with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea and a freshly baked bagel. They’re chewy and delicious, and accompanied by a pat of butter or margarine, the “yum” factor rises even higher. If it weren’t for that pesky hole in the middle,…

by Linda Browne Whether you think they’re downright foolishness, or you’re one of those folks who’d literally go out of your way to avoid crossing the path of a black cat or having to walk under a ladder, you can’t deny the intrigue of superstitions. And even if you’re not a believer, you might find…