Category: Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador Canada is officially in the Newfoundland and observes Daylight Saving Time. Labrador uses Atlantic Time except for the portion between L’Anse au Clair and Norman Bay, which is on Newfoundland time. Are Newfoundland and Labrador on different time zones? The province of Newfoundland and Labrador observes two time zones: Newfoundland Time (NT) […]

The Newfoundland railway operated for a little over a century. From 1882-97 the trains ran over completed portions of a projected trans-insular line. The first passenger train across the island ran in June 1898. Regular passenger service ceased in July 1969, and the last freight ran in June 1988. Why did the Newfoundland railway close? […]

Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night, is a tradition many communities in Newfoundland and Labrador celebrate every Nov. 5. The City of St. John’s has banned open fires, but many other surrounding municipalities hold community bonfire events to mark the centuries-old tradition. What is Bonfire Night and why do we celebrate it? Bonfire Night, also […]

Memorial Day has been observed annually since 1 July 1917, to recall the losses of approximately 700 soldiers of the 1st Newfoundland Regiment from the Dominion of Newfoundland at Beaumont-Hamel on the first day on the Somme during the First World War. What is Canada Day in Newfoundland? Celebrate the nation’s 155 th birthday in […]

Memorial Day has been observed in Newfoundland since 1917 commemorating the sacrifices of its war veterans, and was inspired by the great losses suffered by the Newfoundland Regiment on July 1st, 1916 at Beaumont-Hamel. Is Memorial Day recognized in Canada? In Canada, Memorial Day is commemorated with Canada Day on July 1st each year (in […]

At the village of Beaumont-Hamel, the Newfoundland Regiment suffered catastrophic losses. More than 80 percent of the soldiers who advanced that day were either killed or wounded. In one morning, the regiment suffered approximately 700 casualties, including more than 300 dead. How many Newfoundlanders died at Beaumont-Hamel? Of the some 800 Newfoundlanders who went into […]

In fact, the Newfie is so beloved that the breed has its very own pet holiday, with National Newfoundland Dog Day taking place on March 25. Is there a national Newfoundland day? March 25: National Newfoundland Dog Day. March 27: National Terrier Day. What is present day Newfoundland? Newfoundland and Labrador (/njuːfənˈlændlæbrəˈdɔːr/; frequently abbreviated as […]

Employees who work on a public holiday can choose 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. How does holiday pay work in Newfoundland? When an employee works on […]

Adult Newfs vary in size; a crate that’s 42” long by 24” wide by 36” high will be sufficient for many Newfs, but the largest Newfs might require a crate that’s 54” long by 35” wide by 45” high (a Great Dane-sized crate). Should I crate train my Newfoundland? Crate training is almost a necessity […]

The male is 28 inches tall and weighs from 130 to 150 pounds (59 to 68 kilograms). The female is slightly smaller at 26 inches tall and 100 to 120 pounds (45 to 54 kilograms). How tall are Newfoundland dogs standing up? About the Breed The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has […]