Down in History: They Helped Us Build This Province, Then We Sold Them Off as Meat
There is a new Newfoundland Pony Heritage Park. This begs the question: what was the historical use of this unique, and now seldom used breed of horse?
Down in History: How N Became NL
We all know our province is two rather different geographic entities arbitrarily aligned as one. Fewer people know how the union came to be, so, here it is in under 500 words.
Beyond the Beige: 5 Rural Restaurants Serving Up Vibrant, Local Dishes
There was a time when hitting the road in Newfoundland meant eating nothing but death-defying deep-fried fare; a veritable buffet of beige for days on end. Things are getting a lot less grim, and a lot more delicious past the overpass.
These Local Kids Are Putting Your Ambition to Shame
Meet some of our province’s most promising kid-preneurs, all of whom are at the helms of some interesting and successful businesses
2018 Albedo Grant Winner: 3F Waste Recovery Turning Garbage into Gold
There is beauty, or at least beauty product ingredients, in the waste streams of the fishing, farming, and forestry sectors. Ben Wiper’s big idea to turn those industries’ garbage into gold has won him The Overcast’s $12,500 Albedo Grant.
There is a Museum in Our Province Devoted to Flat Earth Lore & It’s Attracting Amazing Artists and Events
Somehow, with all the high-profile buzz around Fogo Island Inn, media has failed to tell the story of something just as magnificent, weird, and…
A Breakdown of the Brand New $760,000 Investment in St. John’s Transit
The money comes from the Federal Government’s “Transit Infrastructure Improvement Fund,” so it is just that: improvements to infrastructure, not the sorts of operational improvements many folks are longing for.
Meet the Beers: Dildo Brewing Banging Out Quality Beer in Stunning Space
“We have had line ups for hours in the tap room, tables overflowing with people, and yet they all beam with a smile when they get their pint or their growler filled … the people are amazing, we are so grateful.”
Cheers to Local: Newfoundland Distillery Co Has Launched Rhubarb Vodka & Gunpowder Wild Rose Rum
The “Gunpowder” alluded to in the spirit’s title might turn a few heads, so as a bit of an educational moment or refresher, Peter Wilkins of the distillery explains, ” In the navy, rum was always ‘proofed’ before the sailors were given their daily ration. To do this, the purser would put some gunpowder in the rum and light it. If it flared up, the rum was as it should be, and the sailors would know they were getting their proper measure.”
Neat Newfoundland History: How Capelin Became Fertilizer in NL
We are a resourceful people. Give us an island of stunted vegetation dubbed “The Rock,” and we’ll learn to turn its dirt into a soil so rich you could bag it and sell it.
Toslow: Small Spot Fills Big Void in Local Bar Scene
It feels like hanging out in a friend’s living, and unlike most bars, you can actually see and hear each other. Face to face time is a rare commodity these days, so it’s nice to enjoy it.
The Story of Ross Larkin: The New Face of Newfoundland Cuisine
Ross Larkin is the chef de cuisine at Raymonds, which means he’s in charge of the kitchen at the most renowned restaurant in our province, maybe even the country. If that isn’t impressive enough, this June he did something no other local chef has done to date, when he won Top Chef Canada.