Julie Brocklehurst crochets cosy works of art from her home in Logy Bay.By Nicola Ryan Do you remember your grandmother’s house? I remember my nanny’s living room in her Southern Shore home – the cluttered china cabinet, the television with the rabbit ears, and the armchair (its side pocket stuffed with knitting supplies and half-finished…

Where does the saying “batten down the hatches” come from?By Linda Browne It’s February here in Newfoundland and Labrador, which means it’s time to pull up your woolly socks, cozy up with your loved one in the depths of winter, and start “battening down the hatches” because there’s bound to be a winter storm on…

Colour and Learn Mi’kmaq Words! This drawing is the work of Newfoundland Mi’kmaq artist Marcus Gosse, a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. His grandmother, Alice Maude Gosse (nee Benoit) is a Mi’kmaq Elder from Red Brook (Welbooktoojech) on the Port au Port Peninsula.     Marcus’ work has been exhibited in the Art Gallery…

Colourful Culture This drawing is the work of Newfoundland Mi’kmaq artist Marcus Gosse, a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. His grandmother, Alice Maude Gosse (nee Benoit) is a Mi’kmaq Elder from Red Brook (Welbooktoojech) on the Port au Port Peninsula.     Marcus’ work has been exhibited in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia…

Colourful Culture This drawing is the work of Newfoundland Mi’kmaq artist Marcus Gosse, a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. His grandmother, Alice Maude Gosse (nee Benoit) is a Mi’kmaq Elder from Red Brook (Welbooktoojech) on the Port au Port Peninsula.    Marcus’ work has been exhibited in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia…

A couple’s “cruise of a lifetime” took in ports all over Newfoundland and in southern Labrador.By Kim Ploughman It was the summer of 1991, and a Newfoundland boat captain felt the urge to go to places he had often visited over the years – only this time, he would sail into these outports. Beside him…

By Linda Browne There’s nothing quite like sitting outside on a hot summer’s day and chugging back an ice cold drink, or slurping up a soft serve, to help beat the heat. While chilled treats are a delicious way to keep cool, the piercing pain that often comes when you drink or eat them too…

A beginner’s guide to the night sky with tips from astronomer Garry DymondBy Nicola Ryan Years ago, I really enjoyed a camping trip to a secluded spot in Terra Nova. One of the highlights was to be able to sit on the shore of a quiet pond on a gorgeous clear night and look at…

The NL food fishery sent us looking for ways to enjoy the catch of the day! Pan-Fried Cod With Pineapple and Tomato Salsa 4 pieces cod loinFlour, for dredgingCanola oil, for frying1 cup pineapple, minced1 tomato, minced1 tsp lemon grass paste3/4 tsp cilantro, finely minced3 basil leaves, minced1 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp black pepper3/4 tsp…

By Connie BolandJohnny Letto photo. Forest fire season is in effect for the island of Newfoundland May 1 – September 30, 2021, and in Labrador May 15 – September 30, 2021. Ninety-four recorded wildfires burned 4,177 hectares throughout the province in 2020. There were 72 fires on the island, burning 145 hectares, and 22 fires…