One thing I actually like about living in my new small city is that when you walk downtown, you will always bump into people you know. This I actually find very uplifting now that I have learned it's impossible to just sneak out to the corner store and make sure that I am sufficiently unstinky and out of egg-stained pyjamas. This past week, when bumping into buddies, there was one topic of … [Read more...]
Artistic Fraud Performs AfterImage in Toronto
April 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It's the World Premiere of St. John's hot theatre group Artistic Fraud's performance entitled AfterImage. Adapted from a story by author Michael Crummey, it will be performed as part of Harbourfront's World Stage. The story is set in the Newfoundland mining town of Buchans and revolves around a family created and devastated by an accidental electrocution and unexpected adoption. And make no … [Read more...]
Job Post – Project Manager – Multimedia/Web/Video Production
January 31, 2009 By 2 Comments
Here's a dream job...and you'll work with me! Job Posting! Project Manager - Multimedia/Web/Video Production Position: IMMEDIATE If you have a positive, proactive, team oriented attitude, good sense of humour, enjoy working in a stimulating environment and in an industry that is constantly changing, we want to speak with you. BookShorts is a production + distribution + marketing … [Read more...]
St. John’s Recycling Delayed Two Years
November 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
St. John's curbside recycling program was supposed to start this spring, but the city has just announced that the program will be delayed 2 years due to budget restraints. How's that news for this new "Have province" capital? Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth said while he felt uneasy about city council's decision, he agrees that the $1-million cost would put too much strain on its $170-million … [Read more...]
How to Recycle in St. John’s
November 9, 2008 By 1 Comment
In the wake of hearing that the curbside recycling programs in Newfoundland have been pushed back for another 2 years, I have prepared this list of How To Recycle in St. John's. Recycling Programs in St. John's You can take your recyclables to a centre. Green depots: Green depots are set up throughout the province to collect used beverage containers only. I missed this point the first time … [Read more...]
OK. So I Missed A Few Days
September 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
OK. So I Missed A Few Days. All right. A lot. I've been busy? Yes, yes that's it. I took some pictures though. Here's the Battery. This is where I want to live. … [Read more...]
Celebrating My First 5 Weeks in Newfoundland.
September 14, 2008 By 2 Comments
I've been here in st. John's for 5 weeks and 2 days. And I have to say it's been a resounding success. In other words - I loooovvvvvvvvve it.* Sure, there've been a few of those "I've made a huge mistake" moments - a phrase that will kill me forever thanks to Will Arnett's impeccably comic delivery in Arrested Development. Gawd I love that show. The first "moment" came when I first got … [Read more...]
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