65th Wedding Anniversary

Martin Craig and Betty Craig (O’Keefe) Married on Bell Island December 28, 1960. Now living in Cambridge, ON. Lots of love from a large group of family and friends. Submitted by Phil and Judy Craig   Image Upload: Location, Place , Whereabouts: Bell Island, NL

Barnacle Bill’s

This is Barnacle Bill’s Restaurant in Cambridge, Ontario. This is a place for Newfoundlanders, and those who wish they were, to get their fix of fish and chips and so much more. The restaurant is owned by John and Coleen Boland who are formerly from Bell Island.  What a comfort to know that you have a place…

Bell Island Reunion

Hi Fellow Newfoundlanders: A reunion photo which was posted in the Downhome edition (March) created a lot of interest.  We had phone calls, emails which lead to a brunch at the Rise and Shine restaurant in Morriston, Ontario.  I took my Newfoundland flag and my Downhome magazine (I never leave home with out it). They…

A Beautiful Reunion

Hi folks, On Thursday November 21 2024 my wife and I (Phil Craig) went to visit a friend in St. George, ON, who I haven’t seen since 1964,(60 years ago). My friend’s name is Calvin Power. We grew up together on Bell Island, Newfoundland. Then the mines closed down in the 60s. Then we forced to move. We…