As of today, it has been 13 days since I left St. John’s to hitchhike my way West to British Columbia before hitching my way down South to California. So far it’s been 1918 kilometers, 15 separate rides and one […]
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Hanrahan is not a hipster
August 15, 2014
Recently a new type of character has come to be recognized and well known- the hipster. You all know him, he listens to vinyl, he usually has a beard or …
Getting directions in St. John’s: A primer for mainlanders
August 12, 2014
OK. You're new to St. John’s and need help getting around, so you ask for directions. People on this island are only more than happy to help. But beware. If …
Temperance Street Book Review
July 31, 2014
Temperance Street By Herb F. Hopkins On July 2, 1992 two significant moments in Newfoundland culture were being exposed. At the same time, the true state of the cod fishery and …
The price is Wright…and funny
July 31, 2014
The legend, the comedian, my new best friend. From a snow clearing fiasco to the stage of Yuk Yuk’s, Matt Wright is becoming a part of the Newfoundland language. Soon you’ll …
L’Artiste: Dane Gill
July 31, 2014
Dane Gill dabbles in all forms of creative activity. He slaps the bass with his left hand; write short stories with his right hand. He draws, he sings, records his …
Tips from a mainlander living in Newfoundland
July 30, 2014
When I began dating my wife in university I knew next to nothing about Newfoundland: it was an island way out East, it rained a lot, and people from there …
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