Category: Newfoundland

What Do Newfoundlanders Drink?

And Newfoundlanders have their own drink—Newfoundland Screech. A dark rum, it has hints of caramel, dark chocolate, and molasses, but most people don’t know that, since it is usually slammed back. What do Newfoundland people drink? Regional drinks Popular brews include Black Horse, Jockey Club and Dominion Ale, and a variety of ales from Newfoundland-based […]

Why Can’T You Take Potatoes Out Of Newfoundland?

Why are there soil movement restrictions when leaving Newfoundland and Labrador? The province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is regulated for three soil-borne quarantine pests – potato wart, golden cyst nematode and pale cyst nematode – which are spread through infested soil and items carrying infested soil. Can you take plants out of Newfoundland? The […]

What Religion Is Newfoundland?

Roughly 470,000 Canadian citizens, permanent and non-permanent residents of Newfoundland and Labrador identified as Christian in 2011. Religious affiliation of Canadian residents of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011. Characteristic Number of residents Christian 472,720 No religious affiliation 31,330 What is the most popular religion in Newfoundland? Religion in Canada encompasses a wide range of groups […]

What Political Party Is Newfoundland?

Parties represented in the House of Assembly Name Founded Ideology Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador 1948 Liberalism Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador 1949 Conservatism Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party 1961 Social democracy Which party is in power in Newfoundland? 2019 Newfoundland and Labrador general election Leader Dwight Ball Alison Coffin Party […]

Did Queen Elizabeth Ever Visit Newfoundland?

June 1997: Newfoundland and Labrador The Queen was welcomed by many, including then prime minister Jean Chrétien, as she arrived in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1997. How many times has the Queen been to Newfoundland? Queen Elizabeth visited Newfoundland and Labrador three times, in 1959, 1978 and 1997. Her 1997 trip included stops in Sheshatshiu […]

How Do You Say Yes In Newfoundland?

2. Yes b’y. This is your affirmative response if you agree with something. Think of it like saying “for sure.” Don’t let the apostrophe throw you off, just pronounce it like “by.” What does yes by mean in Newfoundland? Best kind, b’y. Used in response to “How ya gettin’ on?” to mean “Great” or “Couldn’t […]