Newfoundland’s own Mark Ballard becomes the latest proud island sun to summit Mount Everest, in a season of crowded climbing and tragic loss of life
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At over 29,000 feet, Mount Everest is the highest mountain on earth and the granddaddy of them all for adventurers and mountaineers looking for
The Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s sow & grow program is the latest transitions initiative to help those on the spectrum develop confidence & skills in the workforce
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For those on the autism spectrum, taking the plunge to integrate into the workforce can be a daunting task. The
It’s hard not to love our own, and that includes this province’s special dog breeds. From the furry and heroic Newfoundland to the friendly companion to all, the Labrador Retriever, what’s not to love and be proud of?
Whenever we are out and about, it’s natural to gravitate towards one
The 2019 season of lady’s roller derby kicked off to an exciting start in early June. The two opposing teams from 709 Roller Derby, The Vixens and The Neversweets, went head to head for the first time this year and the energy was palpable.
‘Go G.I. Jodie!’
For those that
For over 50 years Andy Irvine has been at the forefront of traditional Irish music, both as a solo artist and as a founding member of acclaimed bands Sweeney’s Men, Planxty and Patrick Street. He has been a major influence on traditional musicians the world over and in 2018 received
Husband and wife run epic eats on wheels, Johnny & Mae’s is leading the charge for the food truck craze in Newfoundland and Labrador
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It started with humble chip wagons. Delectable late night eats pumping out golden fried goodness to satisfy cravings brought on by the munchies or a
Its all about puppy love as we honour The Newfoundland Dog, on stands now! Plus, we look ahead to 35 years of the George Street Festival and the annual Royal St. John’s Regatta
Local singer-songwriter David Picco lays it on the line with his fifth studio album Out of the Past
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In 2015, David Picco released the poignantly titled Start Again. Made following a 12 year stint living and working in Toronto, the album marked a brave new chapter for Picco, for
Rod Jackson & The Perfect Strangers keep the heart and soul of country alive with their new album Unfinished Business
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Where have all the country heroes gone? Replaced by backing tracks, rap interludes and diddies about pickup truck parties with Bud Light under the western stars, we’d expect.
Yes,
“When sun rays crown thy pine clad hills, And summer spreads her hand,
When silvern voices tune thy rills, We love thee, smiling land.” — Sir Cavendish Boyle, 1902.
The words Sir Cavendish Boyle penned about this province of ours in 1902 still rings true today. My Ontario-born niece feels