Archive for April 2015

Visitors to St. John’s often note the challenges they experience when attempting to navigate our roadways while driving. They cite a number of unusual ‘one way’ diversions; street names which change arbitrarily; and many intersections that converge with multiple entry and exit points. Many have wondered why we didn’t avail of the opportunity to lay…

A post from Mark McCarthy: My cousin Daniel tells a funny story from his first year of geological studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s. On the very first day of class, the professor was explaining the many techniques that are used to identify different rock types. Colour is an obvious indicator, and…

With all the steeped history, the momentous legends and lore, the intricate architectural features and the many brilliant natural attractions found throughout St. John’s, Newfoundland – I always find a way to include a stop at the ‘Terry Fox’ statue on the harbor front whenever I conduct a “City Tour”. Even for our non-Canadian guests…

This is a fun and informative video I took last week when the boys were preparing for the crab fishery which opens in Newfoundland on April 6, 2015.  Quite the investment of time, energy and patience. Thankfully these guys approach every job like true Newfoundlanders – with a smile on their face, a light heart and…