Category: Newfoundland

Although small dogs tend to be easier to handle, if you want a really big dog, you may want to consider a gentle giant breed, like a Newfoundland or Great Dane. These large breeds are generally known for their calm demeanor and lower energy levels. Some of them may even try to share the couch […]

Balsam fir forests are dominant in western, northern and eastern Newfoundland. What ecosystem is Newfoundland? In Newfoundland and Labrador, the majority of our ecological reserves fall into one of three categories: botanical, fossil, or seabird ecological reserves. These are the reserves with the teeming seabird colonies, the globally significant fossils and rock stratotypes, the rare […]

521,758. The province comprises the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador, having a total size of 405,212 square kilometres (156,500 sq mi). In 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador was estimated to be 521,758. How many people are in Newfoundland 2022? 525,972Newfoundland and Labrador’s population stood at 525,972 as of July […]

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador covers an area of Canada on the northeastern Atlantic coast. Where is Newfoundland situated? Newfoundland and Labrador is located on the far north-eastern fringe of North America, closer to Europe than any other part of the continent. It is situated between the 46th and 61st parallels, with most of […]

Requirements for Registration. The Psychologists Act (2005) requires that registrants possess a doctoral degree or a master’s degree in a program of study in psychology from an educational institution satisfactory to the board. Without such a credential, the NLPB cannot register the applicant. How long does it take to qualify as a counsellor? Your course […]

The Federation of Associations of Counselling Therapists in Newfoundland-Labrador (FACT-NL) is the provincial voice of member associations who are pursuing the regulation of Counselling Therapy under the Health Professions Act. Which provinces in Canada are regulated for counselling practices? You can click on each province to learn more about the regulatory status or activities underway: […]

Black flies are most plentiful first thing in the spring, right after the snow melts. There’s usually a few days to a week or two before they really get going in the spring. They will be most plentiful in June and July. You may or may not see a lot of them in May — […]

Iceberg Vodka is made of 20,000 year old icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland. It contains the purest water on earth. Learn more about our process here. Who makes Iceberg Vodka? the Canadian Iceberg Vodka CorporationIceberg Vodka is a vodka produced by the Canadian Iceberg Vodka Corporation. The vodka is produced using water from icebergs […]

Newfoundland Screech rum is made from a blend of imported Jamaican rum, water from Newfoundland, caramel colour and flavouring. The East Coast spirit has been enjoyed by the locals for centuries. Is Newfoundland Screech rum? Newfoundland Screech is a rum sold in Newfoundland with 40% alcohol by volume. The term screech is a colloquial term […]

They asked me if I would be getting screeched in. The fact that this tradition is born out of the St John’s bars on George Street, ready to charge you $12 bucks for the ceremony and certificate, is beside the point. How do you get screeched in Newfoundland? Getting ‘screeched in’, which turns a visitor […]