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 towards the coast at 140/km per hour and slowing down […]
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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
