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Snow-day traditions: Superstition or ‘sympathetic magic’?
Snow-day traditions are fun ways to conjure a day off from school. For a folklorist, the complexity of tradition goes much further than an act of fun.
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New program makes learning guitar more accessible
The A.C. Hunter Public Library is providing free four-week beginner guitar lessons that are open to everyone.
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Maintaining the path to the coast
Newfoundland is famous for its captivating landscapes and breathtaking views. Better yet, a hike along the coastline gives a first-person chance to see it. April Peach takes us into the world of the East Coast […]
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‘It’s about preserving life’: First aid can also help animals
A trainer for St. John ambulance says animals and people have a lot in common when it comes to saving their lives.
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Life as a linguist while living with a stutter
The experience led Liz Fagan to the fields of linguistics and language. Chad FeehanKicker News
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Is there hope for cursive writing?
A once-praised skill is now almost obsolete. But one woman hasn’t given up the fight to save cursive writing.
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Birdwatching – a way to connect with nature
Birdwatching is a popular activity in Newfoundland and Labrador. Now there’s a project to complete an atlas showing the distribution and number of breeding birds throughout the entire province.
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Giving elderly cats a second chance at a happy life
Too often, elderly cats spend excessive amounts of time in St. John’s animal shelters, while they watch their younger feline friends come and go. Why is this?
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Avalon Expo brings cosplay lovers together
The Avalon Expo took place at the Holiday Inn last Saturday. For two days, people of all ages arrived in costumes to play and attend the various shows.
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Ukrainian refugee shares her love of cooking
Ukrainian refugee Yuliya Bondavera bonds with Newfoundland host family through her traditional cuisine.