‘Them days’
You can take the boy out of the bay, but you can’t take the bay out of the boy.
A fairly common expression in Newfoundland, and one which Chris Morry felt fit his late father Thomas Graham Morry perfectly.
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Author: The Irish Loop Post
‘Honey bees, whales, and puffins, oh my’
The City of St. John’s hosted their annual Tourism Awards presentation at City Hall Tuesday, May 14, recognizing individuals and businesses that they say contribute to the tourism sector in the province.
The winner of the Discovery Award is a familiar business in the Goulds that introduced a new twist last season.
Read MoreTowns sign East Coast Trail agreement
Communities along the east coast are showing their continued support for the East Coast Trail, which is celebrating 25 years
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Top hands in the hardware trade
A local Home Hardware store was a finalist in a national competition.
Dan and Kim McDonald, operators of McDonald’s Home Hardware, have been serving the Goulds and area for 27 years.
Their store is a staple of the Goulds’ Main Road.
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Discovering him
Even if he had survived the war, Matthew Rossiter would likely never have met thirteen-year-old Belle Melvin.
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A fitting tribute for a wonderful man
Southern Shore Arena renamed after the fellow who made hockey happen
A local hockey hero was given a fitting tribute Saturday, when the Southern Shore Arena was renamed in his honour.
Read MoreFeeling independent
Ferryland district candidate Chris Molloy says politics as usual isn’t working
Born and raised in St. Shotts, Chris Molloy grew up working with his father on the farm, starting at six and cutting cod tongues by the time he was nine.
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Independent candidate says province’s future in the hands of voters
Steve Thorne of New Harbour said that on May 16, he wants you to vote.
“If people get out and vote, and drive the turn out rate up, the politicians will listen more, and then people will get the problems addressed,” he told the Irish Loop Post.
Read MoreTrepassey student compiles impressive record
Eighteen-year-old Nathan Corrigan of Trepassey is not stopping. He has been an honours student all throughout his school years. He has been heavily involved in every aspect of Stella Maris School life including sports, celebrations, as well as Lions Club speak-outs, Peace Poster contests, and the Foster Families contest, all of which saw him emerge as winner. He has also been involved with the Regional Math Competition.
Read MoreSt. Bernard’s council opts to make the best of it
Although it isn’t the outcome they hoped for, members of St. Bernard’s school council are preparing for some big changes, this time affecting Grade 5 students.
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