By: Snook
Howyagettinon? Long time, no words from me, eh boy? Just been hunkered down, squirreled away all winter, I suppose. But ah – here we are, now … springtime. Thank God. Took forever, of course (as per), but always right welcome. Like some kinda prize, it is – like
There was a time in Newfoundland when I was growing up that if you saw a black person on the street you figured immediately they worked at Memorial University. There just weren’t very many people ‘of colour’ in Newfoundland except at MUN.
An exception in my small word was a
Born under an Eastern Moon, Newfoundland’s newest heavy hitting band brings the thunder on their debut album L’Anse aux Metals
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Grab your horns and tankards! The Sons of an Eastern Moon are coming!
Made up of the hardest stuff, the heaviest of heavy with folk, melodic and pagan metal
My uncle died in February after a long, often tragic-to-watch battle with dementia. Truth is, when you lose your mind, you usually lose a whole lot more – identity for sure. Dignity too.
The reality is this; the person we show the world is defined by who we have created
Award winning Christian rockers Informants discuss ties of faith, life-changing experiences and the value of art in an in-depth feature
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Christian Victory reflects on the journey that has shaped his award winning Christian rock band, Informants.
An avid performer in St. John’s music scene, Victory left Newfoundland after high
Globe-trotting activist and sexual abuse survivor Gemma Hickey discusses their trip to the Vatican City for a pivotal clergy abuse summit
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Gemma Hickey is a globe-trotting activist. They cover some serious distance – 938km by foot walking across the island in 2015 to raise awareness for clergy abuse, over
SGO Designer Glass’ owner/operator Dave Pye and designer Jillian Gardiner take a modern approach to traditional stained glass works, using progressive techniques to bring colour and creativity to homes, businesses and places of worship in Newfoundland.
“I’ve always been a creative sort,” Pye began. “Unlike Jillian, I didn’t go to
The Crypt Tea Room in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist reopens this summer, heading into its 23rd year. A visit to the Tea Room has become an annual tradition for locals and is often a must-see for many visiting tourists
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The Crypt Tea Room came from Derrice
Newfoundland based musicians Blue East share thoughts on faith, avoiding the pitfalls of genre and the ties of music
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s Blue East have literally grown up together as musicians. Ties of home and faith have linked vocalist Robbie Lee, guitarists Hunter Madden and Bryan Abrahamse, drummer Caleb
Tell me this isn’t so. Consideration is being given to have dogs run free off leash on a part of the Three Pond Barrens. There is a group called the Coalition for Off-Leash Animals and they met with Pippy Park officials to discuss that notion.
Well colour me; OPPOSED. First
Childhood friends Dave Fitzpatrick and Albert Tom Christopher strengthen a lifelong bond through their musical partnership D and A
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Many things tie people together. Childhood nostalgia, sports, mutually shared interests. Music, by all accounts, can bring folks together from near and far, forging ties and reconnecting lost friends unlike
Wheeling and dealing irresistible indulgent treats for ten years and counting, the Newfoundland Chocolate Company proudly carries the torch for local culture
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As a kid, there are two universal truths when you think of Easter. Sure, many of us attended Easter Sunday service or the Sunday School sessions in