Agnes and the German Shepherd
November 26, 2024
Agnes woke early. Earl was out of bed, starting the day. She couldn’t be bothered to know where he was. He could be tinkering with a car that no longer …
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Sonny’s Dream: The story of Ron Hynes
November 13, 2024
One evening at a party, in a circle of cigarette smoke, a crowd decided to name which musician they would lipsync if given a professional platform. I jokingly said I …
Port aux Basques: The West Coast of art
October 21, 2024
When docking the ferry in Port aux Basques, it would be a shame to head straight to the boat. This small town surrounded by the ocean and mountains not only …
Nurse Myra Bennett: Queen of the Outports
October 3, 2024
Nurse Myra Bennett came from London to Newfoundland in 1922 on a two-year contract making $900 per year. She would come to be known as ‘the nurse’ all along the …
A bird’s eye view: Jared Clarke takes us on a tour
September 20, 2024
When it comes to birds of Newfoundland, we all know about the Puffin. We also point out a Robin Red Breast on the lawn after the winter. We have all …
Book review: Alone on the Trail
September 13, 2024
In Emily Hepditch's Alone on the Trail four friends head out to Newfoundland’s back country to celebrate graduating from university but they find themselves drifting apart the further they go …
What’s that noise? A quick look at Mummers
September 12, 2024
Newfoundland is known for letting strangers through their doors—especially during the holidays. At Christmas it’s typical to have strangers show up on your front step looking for a party, garbed …
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