Local Lifestyles
PAUL SMITH: What's the best bet for raincoats? Plenty of good options for outdoor enthusiasts in N.L.
During springtime in Newfoundland and Labrador, it rains a lot. Actually, I think it rains more on the island than it does in the Big Land. And maybe more on the Avalon Peninsula than anywhere else on our planet, at least it seems that way to me.
Scary, exciting times: Some first-time buyers perservering despite frustrating market challenges
Paul Pickrem Special to SaltWire When Madison Hirtle and Thomas Crossman decided to buy a house together two years ago, they learned that purchasing a “fixer-upper” they could invest their sweat equity in might take longer and require more sacrifice ...
Curious, not furious: How to manage a child's big emotions
Laura Churchill Duke Special to SaltWire Often toddlers or young children can’t express how they’re feeling because they don’t have the words yet, which can lead to a meltdown. Parents are sometimes at a loss as to how to help ward those off ...
ERIN SULLEY: Never underestimate the power of a slow cooker in the kitchen – check it out by making this slow cooker apple pork
I love a good sale – especially when it’s at the grocery store. There was a recent sale on pork tenderloin and am I ever glad we purchased it and made this recipe for slow cooker pork tenderloin with apples. It was so good that I obviously had to ...
JOAN SULLIVAN: Crisp and evocative writing in Donna Morrissey’s seventh novel, 'Rage the Night'
Rage the Night by Donna Morrissey Viking/Penguin Canada $24.95 300 pages This is Donna Morrissey’s seventh novel, often works of historical rural Newfoundland (she’s also published a memoir, “Pluck”). This book, too, is entwined with actual ...
Let’s do our part to help the planet: Today is Earth Day, time to connect with the natural world
Juanita Rossiter Special to SaltWire April 22nd is Earth Day throughout the world. Have you ever thought about making some changes in your day-to-day life so as to help the environment? Some east coast environmental experts have suggestions for ...
Nickelback playing Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John's
With Shania Twain already headlining three straight shows at the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s this August, organizers have added a second weekend that kicks off with legendary Canadian rock band Nickelback. The band, now in its 29th ...
'I was always the biggest film buff': 20 questions with award-winning N.L. filmmaker Christian Sparkes
A Newfoundland-based filmmaker is gearing up for the release of a new movie this week. Christian Sparkes is the director of the movie The King Tide, which tells the story of a picturesque village cut off from the outside world. Filmed primarily in ...
‘Giving back feels amazing’: Shelter Movers is a volunteer-powered charitable organization that provides moving, storage services at no cost to individuals, families fleeing abuse
Juanita Rossiter Special to SaltWire Volunteer week is celebrated annually the week of April 21st. For many organizations, volunteers play a pivotal part in its day-to-day operations. Kathleen Ryan from Brudenell, P.E.I., is a second-year university ...
'She needs to be dressed up a little bit for her hundredth birthday': Historic N.L. church a finalist in the Next Great Save contest
When Joanne Rose toured Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church in Port au Port West in 2021, she thought the building was spectacular. Now, she’s hoping others will see the same thing and support the church in its efforts to win $50,000 in the National ...