Tag Archives: history

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Newfoundland boat builder, Henry Vokey dies at age 91.

    I’d like to take a moment to mark the passing of Henry Vokey of Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, at age 91. Henry was a Newfoundland cultural icon. A traditional wooden boat builder of […]

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A Class Act….

Happy to see this book finally on the shelves. With A Class Act. An Illustrated History of The Labour Movement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Journalist, Bill Gillispie revisits the history of Newfoundland’s strong labour movement […]

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Bishop Michael Fleming

Congratulations to actor and playwright, Paul Rowe, on a successful season bringing Bishop Michael Fleming back to life during performances and guided tour of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist in St John’s, Newfoundland […]

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The Image of Place – St. John’s, Newfoundland

St. John’s, Newfoundland skyline reflected in the glass of the Scotia Building office tower.       Photo by Greg Locke © 2013   By Greg Locke When the Canadian dollar was worth 80 cents […]