Denise’s father’s house was up on a hill, rubbled rocks forced out on the side, the front door unusable. You’d fall off the cliff if you walked straight out. Corner Brook houses went up and around one another, swirling in […]
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Toad
June 16, 2025
There was a lot to do that day. Harry got up early. Clothes to wash, to hang, to dry. Lunch to be had, several cups of tea. The big looming …
Where did democracy go?
April 27, 2025
I was out for a stroll with my dog this week. The weather was cool but nice. Birds were in the background talking to one another. Children were waiting at …
Head for high ground: Newfoundland’s tsunami of 1929
January 14, 2025
In 1929 a tsunami hit the Burin Peninsula causing serious damage and grief. 28 people lost their lives and many were left homeless and communities were destroyed. Waves up rushing …
Myles: Newfoundland’s modern creative
December 5, 2024
They say some people find what they were born to do, and Myles Burry can attest to that. The Wesleyville native is an artist and designer who visualizes Newfoundland traditional …
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 …
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 …
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