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The Ripple Effect of Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Reaches Across Borders
When you write a blog about Newfoundland, it is sometimes hard to keep it purely about the Rock when the ripple effect of glocalization...
Sep 213 min read
New Documentary Continues Greg Malone’s Confederation Debate
By James Tarrant The Rock Report For history enthusiasts and proud Newfoundlanders alike, few events stir as much debate as the...
Aug 215 min read
George Street Festival: 40 Years of Music, Magic, and Newfoundland Soul
The largest Kitchen Party on Canada's east coast kicks off on July 31st, celebrating four decades of music. If you’ve ever walked down...
Jul 293 min read
Summer on Stage: How Newfoundland's Festivals Power Its Economy and Culture
Def Leppard axeman and legendary rock guitarist Vivian Campbell thrilled crowds at the Churchill Park Festival on July 25th From George...
Jul 263 min read
Stages of Home: Celebrating Newfoundland’s Theatrical Spirit
Legally Blonde playing at the Majestic Theatre There’s something special—almost mysterious—about the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador....
Jul 225 min read
Brewing Bold: Microbreweries in Newfoundland and Labrador Come of Age
I had this beer recently. It is the most refreshing-tasting beer you will ever drink. Amazing If you’ve ever wandered into a cozy taproom...
Jul 185 min read
Capturing the soul of old Newfoundland, ‘In the Sunny Long Ago.’
Newfoundland and Labrador’s soul is anchored in its outports—remote fishing villages tucked into secluded bays and rugged coves. These commu
Jul 146 min read
The Families That Fed a City: Farming Legacies of Western St. John's
I grew up in Kilbride, a place I am proud to be from, even today, despite the first three years of my life being spent in Seal Cove. My...
Jun 305 min read
Why Staying at a Heritage B&B in Newfoundland Feels Like Home
Rothesay House B&B in Harbour Grace There’s just something magical about waking up in a house that’s been standing for more than a...
Jun 305 min read
The Stand-Up Comedy Revolution in Newfoundland and Where It's Going
Newfoundland and Labradorians have always had a way with words. Tall tales, clever quips, and that dry, delightful wit—it’s all baked...
Jun 303 min read
Townie Spirit Meets Baymen Pride: Urban and Rural Regattas Share More Than a Love of the Water
Rowers competing in the Harbour Grace Regatta One of the things that I remember and cherish the most about my childhood is the time I...
Jun 255 min read
Newfoundland's Next Big Boom: One Discovery, a Dozen Opportunities
Anteros Metals discovered copper, gold, and silver at its Havens Steady property on June 16th. In Newfoundland, a significant discovery...
Jun 253 min read
A Bittersweet Milestone: The Final NL Folk Festival
Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne entertain crowds at the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival in 2024. Sadly, because of financial...
Jun 244 min read
Small Rooms, Big Stories: How Rural Museums Keep Newfoundland and Labrador's Culture Alive
One-room schoolhouses, like this one in Blackhead, NL, played a vital role in education, religion, and community events, and now serve as...
Jun 2210 min read
Tuckamore Turns 25: A Festival Like No Other
Pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin will be kicking off the opening night gala for the Tuckermore Music Festival If you’ve ever thought...
Jun 224 min read
Badger: When the Fire Came Close, Neighbours Stood Tall
Just before everything changes, there's a moment when the world seems to hold its breath. For the people of Badger, Newfoundland, that...
Jun 203 min read
Creativity Meets Code: How Newfoundland Artists Are Grappling with AI
Lately, I’ve been having the same conversation over and over—with friends, artists, and anyone who’s ever picked up a paintbrush, camera,...
Jun 193 min read
Newfound Sound's Story: Singing, Friendship, and Harmony
If you have ever been fortunate to catch the smooth sounds of the Newfound Sound Barbershop Chorus, you will quickly discover that it is...
Jun 184 min read
Preserving the Past: How Newfoundland’s Heritage Grants Help Keep History Alive
Heritage houses are more than a peek through the window of time—they're watchkeepers of our past, where history surrounds you in every...
Jun 133 min read
The Black Icebergs' Enigma: Nature's Time Capsules
Picture it—you're out on the coast of Labrador in the water, anticipating seeing the usual icebergs passing by, all blues and whites. And...
Jun 102 min read
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