Category: Newfoundland

Atlantic Canada includes the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island (Figure 1a, b). Is Nova Scotia in Newfoundland? The province borders the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east, and is separated from Prince Edward Island […]

This time zone exists because of the location of the island and the fact that it was a separate dominion when time zones were established. Newfoundland lies squarely in the eastern half of the Atlantic Time Zone, exactly three and a half hours from Greenwich. Is Newfoundland on Eastern Time? The Official Time Is NST […]

nœːv]; Miꞌkmaq: Ktaqmkuk) is a large island off the east coast of the North American mainland and the most populous part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It has 29 percent of the province’s land area. Is Newfoundland East Coast or West coast? East CoastOn the East Coast, the coastal provinces are the […]

St.. Best Newfoundland Screech-In Spot in St. Christian’s does screech-in ceremonies year round, but they really get busy during tourism season! Tourists come from around the world to be screeched-in at Christian’s, and for good reason! Where do you get screeched in Newfoundland? The “screech-in” is a ceremony performed on non-Newfoundlanders (known to Newfoundlanders as […]

Fill a tall glass with ice, add Newfoundland Screech, and top with your favourite Cola. How do you drink Newfie Screech? Some ceremonies require that the screech-ee eat a piece of “Newfie steak” (a slice of baloney) or kiss a rubber puffin’s rear end. Some are also asked to stand in a bucket of saltwater […]

Considering how many dog foods contain chicken as an ingredient, it’s a safe bet that you can feed your dog chicken. In fact, it’s a good source of protein, and cooked chicken can even be substituted for or added to his regular meal. What food is best for Newfoundlands? Beef, venison, and lamb are all […]

Yes, dogs can eat carrots. In fact, not only is this vegetable safe, but it also can serve as a healthy, low-calorie snack for your pup. What happens if a dog eats carrots? Like many other fruits and vegetables, dogs get health benefits from carrots. In fact, every part of this vegetable, from the carrot […]

Newfoundland and Labrador’s main inter-city bus lines are DRL Coachlines and Newhook’s Transportation, both of which regularly make the long journey between Port Aux Basques and St. John’s. Viking Express is the main bus company for transport between Corner Brook, Deer Lake, and Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula. Does Newfoundland have buses? The island has several bus […]

When an employee works on a paid public holiday they are entitled to choose one of the following: To receive wages at twice their regular rate for the hours worked on the holiday, or. an additional day off with pay within 30 days of the holiday or. an additional paid vacation day. What holidays do […]

The scenery and landscape in Newfoundland & Labrador is often compared to that of Ireland. Towering cliffs, rugged coastline, and rich greenery make it easy to see why the Irish felt at home when they first arrived in the 1700s. Are Newfoundland people from Ireland? In modern Newfoundland (Irish: Talamh an Éisc), many Newfoundlanders are […]