We are proud Newfoundlanders that just bought a new home after spending two years here in Nova Scotia. While renovating the front entry, we asked the tile installer for a mosiac strip at the front entry. To our surprise, knowing how much we miss home, he designed the Newfoundland flag for us. We both agreed…
At the school’s heriage fair, my 11-year-old son decided to do his topic on wooden boat building of Newfoundland. He did this for two reasons. The first, being a Newfoundlander and proud of our heritage; secondly, because this dying tradition is a big part of our family’s history. Master boat builder Henry Vokey is his…
My son Chandler never misses the opportunity to dress up in his Mountie uniform and pretend to be an image of his dad. He says that when he grows up, he wants to help and protect people too. Submitted By: lisa hiscock
Our culture stems from our land and sea. This Halloween our pumpkin lit up just that! Submitted By: lisa hiscock
My two boys love getting a chance to get out the icing and be creative, especially around Christmas time when there are more sweets around! Making a gingerbread house has to be the best! Submitted By: lisa hiscock
Each Christmas our family highlight of preparation is filling shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. So we decided to enter what we enjoy most in our local Fort Point Lions Club Santa Claus Parade in Trinity Bight, NL. Submitted By: lisa hiscock
Three years ago was the last time we had anybody knock at the door asking that question. I was so glad that my oldest son Dawson got a chance to see what seems to be a dying Newfoundland and Labrador tradition. Submitted By: lisa hiscock
