James Grudic, Author at Kicker

Christine Doucette stands by the cages at the N.L. West SPCA

The cost of animal vaccination

April 8, 2021 James Grudic 0

Each animal that comes through the N.L. West S.P.C.A. needs to be vaccinated, often several times. Those bills add up. James Grudic Kicker

Gros Morne tourism operators hopeful for a better season in 2021

April 5, 2021 James Grudic 0

The whole western Newfoundland tourism industry was thrown for a loop in 2020. For the coming season, the ability to adapt on the fly has become an essential tool in everyone’s kit.

A man crosses the street towards the Corner Brook vaccination clinic.

Phase 1 of vaccination rollout in Corner Brook, N.L.

March 25, 2021 James Grudic 0

Folks in western Newfoundland have been getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, starting with the most vulnerable. James Grudic Kicker

A display of keto-friendly snacks at the Keto Corner.

Keto Corner grows into The Corner Restaurant

March 18, 2021 James Grudic 0

After their success selling specialty baked goods, Walter and Christa Lundrigan have seized the opportunity to become restaurateurs.

Allie Ruigrok sits and does her job remotely.

Rounding year one of the pandemic

March 11, 2021 James Grudic 0

As the pandemic turns one year old today, people are reflecting on how their perspectives have changed in that time. James Grudic Kicker No one could predict how things would go after a global pandemic […]

Dru Kennedy stands in deep powdery snow on top of the Lewis Hills near Corner Brook. Kennedy and his friends took their split-boards up the mountain and carved their way back down.

Western N.L. still enjoying snow without a ski hill

February 25, 2021 James Grudic 0

Marble Mountain has been forced to close down indefinitely for the second winter in a row, and now some folks are out making their own winter fun.

Rotational workers travel for their jobs, but still want to fit in at home

February 11, 2021 James Grudic 0

Rotational workers have their own specific set of pandemic guidelines to follow, but a vigilant community can be scrutinizing. James Grudic Kicker Travelling for work during a pandemic is challenging on its own, […]

Peter Hiscock’s late-in-life career change

January 28, 2021 James Grudic 0

Peter Hiscock always struggled with mental illness, but got a new start and a new outlook mid-life. James Grudic Kicker Many people can feel stuck in a job that they don’t enjoy, but Peter Hiscock […]

The sample Epoch Times newspaper that was delivered to Newfoundland residents.

Epoch Times newspaper delivered in N.L.

January 26, 2021 James Grudic 0

A sample issue of a controversial right-wing newspaper has been distributed via the mail in Newfoundland and Labrador. Some people are not happy about it.