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newfoundland: All Wild at Quidi Vidi Lake, St. John's, Newfoundland - 03/18/11 11:01 AM
I couldn't help but stop on Wednesday to take this short video of the ducks, pigeons, seagulls and even a goose all having a wild time at Quidi Vidi Lake. It was cool but the sun was shining and some folks has just gone by to feed the ducks.
The ice was breaking up where the brook runs into the lake. St. John's and the surrounding area has lots of places for the waterfowl to gather and many of them hang around the St. John's all winter long. I hope you enjoy the video.
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newfoundland: A Panoramic View of St. John's, Newfoundland - 03/02/11 05:17 PM
A panoramic view of St. John's, Newfoundland was something I had to see today. We sure have been visited by old man winter in February, but today the sun was shining it all its glory, the sky was blue, and I think most Newfoundlanders were feeling pretty much on top shelf.
So I headed up to Signal Hill with my video camera and tried to capture the view so you could appreciate something of the beauty of St. John's in winter. The wind is always blowing even a little on top of Signal Hill so the audio gets a bit muffled … (7 comments)
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newfoundland: 146 Nearys Pond Road, Porugal Cove-St. Philips, Newfoundland - 05/29/10 08:09 PM
This exceutive home is just right for the growing or blended family who would like to live on a larger lot in the country with privacy, trees, a beautiful pond only 5 minutes away and yet be just 10 minutes away from the city. MLS #159316 Asking $389,900. Recently added hardwood floors to the family room and master bedroom. Owners are transferred and want sold!
The kitchen is spacious and ideal for entertainment. The sun room will be a place to prepare yourself for the busy day ahead and a special daily retreat from the many demands. The family room is a place to relax in front of the fireplace … (0 comments)
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newfoundland: Google Street View of St. John's, Newfoundland - 02/10/10 09:14 PM
The Google Street view of St. John's Newfoundland will allow you to walk down Duckworth Street looking for the Thai Restaurant, check out the bars on George Street and then take a spin up to Signal Hill and have a look at the ocean.
I have posted a couple of things about St. John's previously with stills. Here are three examples. I am St. John's After The Great Fire of 1892, Some Moose Love The City Life and one of my favourites A Badge Of Honour For The Taking. All of them give you a little different perspective on the city.
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newfoundland: Heady Real Estate Market in St. John's Newfoundland - 02/05/10 09:25 AM
We have a heady real estate market in St. John’s, Newfoundland right now. Perhaps we should ask, "Is it getting a little too heady? Are buyers beginning to be too aggressive? Are consumers just resigned to the fact that prices are climbing more?"
For many years our market in St. John's was balanced and prices were advancing modestly. A two to three percent rise was the norm. Then, Newfoundland's average prices were third lowest in the country. But things are different today. Annual increases in average prices have risen by >10% in the last two years. Average prices in Newfoundland … (6 comments)
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newfoundland: PETA Gets Pied in the Face in St. John's Newfoundland - 01/29/10 04:23 PM
PETA gets pied in the face in St. John's Newfoundland today. A local radio station VOCM reported on their website today that a planned protest by PETA against the seal hunt was sabotaged. The deed was done by a pie throwing puppy dog know as The Downhomer magazine mascot 'Salty Dog'.
Apparently the PETA protester, a young woman from Vancouver, Emily Lavender was standing outside the Delta Hotel, in St. John's protesting the seal hunt holding a sign saying "Stop the Seal Slaughter". Prime Minister Harper was inside the Hotel addressing the Canadian Construction Association conference at the time.
Soon after the PETA protester … (3 comments)
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newfoundland: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Theme is Ancient Land - 01/14/10 01:03 PM
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism is again using the province's beautiful landscape and historic culture for its seasonal campaign. Produced by a St. John's agency Target, it is called "Ancient Land".
Shot on location in Labrador's Torngat Mountains National Park, it features a young Aboriginal girl and her grandfather exploring rocky terrain and coastal areas.
"Throughout this land, for thousands of years, it's been said that everything has a spirit," the voiceover says as the pair approach an inukshuk. "Not surprisingly, it's where you might find your own."
The two-minute version of the video is currently running nationally on network and specialty stations, with 30 and 60 second … (5 comments)
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newfoundland: You Cannot Escape Through The Narrows With Your Eyes Closed - 01/13/10 01:21 PM
You cannot escape through The Narrows with your eyes closed. Clinging to the cliffs along the shoreline of the St. John's harbour, homes just in from “The Narrows” have one of the most spectacular views of the city. They peer through to the end of the harbour where for centuries ships and sailors have found respite from the Atlantic. Each home owner seems to have assumed a duty to display the brilliant colors of blue, green, red or yellow as though the signature theme of St. John’s residential architecture is "iridescence".
The Narrows is a small channel between the Southside … (11 comments)
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newfoundland: Bill Cosby - in St. John's For a Good Time - Not For a Long Time - 11/27/09 11:06 PM
Bill Cosby will be in St. John's for a good time but not for a long time. He is coming to the St. John’s Mile One Stadium on December 4, 2009. The show starts at 7:00 PM and the doors are open at 6:00 PM. This is a one night only event with one of the funniest family entertainment professionals in America.
Tickets are $89.50 and $59.50 including tax, plus surcharge and can be purchased at the Mile One Centre Box Office; by phoning (709) 576-7657, (toll free) at 1-800-361-4595 or online at www.admission.com.
If it is possible … (9 comments)
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newfoundland: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation MLS Trends Newfoundland and Labrador - 11/04/09 12:49 PM
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation MLS Trends reports that the Newfoundland and Labrador MLS sales were 1,504, a 11% decline in the third quarter of 2009, over the 1,695 in the third quarter of 2008.
During the same period, average MLS residential house prices climbed 13% to $206,852 over the average prices in the third quarter of 2008 at $182,306.
The Newfoundland and Labrador real estate market has been the only consistent price growth market in Canada during the past 12 month period.
The number of active listings for the third quarter of 2009 averaged 2,200, 26% higher than the average … (0 comments)
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newfoundland: Cape Spear Newfoundland-The Most Easterly Point In North America - 11/03/09 07:11 AM
Cape Spear, Newfoundland is the most easterly point in North America.
A few months ago, I wrote a post about a place not far from St. John's. That place is Cape Spear, Newfoundland, the most easterly point in North America. It was called A Badge Of Honour For The Taking.
I was not long blogging when I wrote that post. My focus was on writing eloquently about interesting places in Newfoundland. I was happy if my compositions were interesting, informative and perhaps even flavoured with a little bit of whit.
I know some people did read the post, but at … (6 comments)
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newfoundland: Mama Soula's Greek Restaurant, 411 Torbay Road, St. John's, Newfoundland - 11/02/09 09:53 AM
Mama Soula’s Greek Restaurant at 411 Torbay Road, St. John’s Newfoundland is without a doubt my favourite Greek restaurant. The friendly staff are always pleasant and will go the extra mile to make your visit a memorable one. The decor is attractive and clean, and you quickly feel cozy and warm even though there is a bustle of people and food moving all about you.
My wife and I have been there on many occasions with friends or sometimes alone. The atmosphere is relaxing after a busy day. I love to sit and enjoy delicious hot bread sticks freshly baked, … (7 comments)
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newfoundland: The Free Home Sellers Resource Manual For Home Sellers in Newfoundland - 10/29/09 09:08 AM
This is the Free Home Sellers Resource Manual for home sellers in Newfoundland.
I have put this together to provide helpful information for existing home sellers.
Have you ever wondered how to find a package of information that will help you learn about the home marketing process? You will find everything I have posted about home selling in the past year. They are all linked together in this one place to help you with your quest.
As I write new posts on home selling in Newfoundland, I will continue to add them to this page.
In the comment section … (5 comments)
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newfoundland: The Free Home Buyers Resource Manual For Home Buyers in Newfoundland - 10/28/09 10:48 AM
This is the Free Home Buyers Resource Manuel for home buyers in Newfoundland.
I have put this together to provide helpful information for the new home buyer.
Sometimes I am asked by home buyers for a package of information that will help them learn about the home buying process. You will find everything I have posted for home buyers in the past year all linked together in this one place to help you with your quest.
As I add new posts on home buying in Newfoundland, I will continue to build this page with each new link.
In … (5 comments)
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newfoundland: My * Last * Weekend * Golf * Trip * at * Terra * Nova * Golf * Resort * For * 2009 - 10/21/09 07:53 AM
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This past weekend my wife and I, along with two friends of ours, (Jeff and Diane White) went out to central Newfoundland for our last weekend golf trip for 2009 at the Terra Nova Golf Resort in Port Blandford Newfoundland. We really do love to get away for a couple of rounds at Terra Nova from time to time, especially in the Fall when the leaves are in full color. The Twin Rivers … (3 comments)
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newfoundland: Have Interest Rates Bottomed? A Mortgage Lender Says They Are Begining to Move Up - 10/14/09 08:02 AM
In St. John's Newfoundland, a local lender, Mr. John Woodford with the Royal Bank of Canada just sent me an email last evening to say that interest rates have moved up for the major lenders in Canada. It appears that he knew this was coming since Monday but was not permitted to release it to the public. I always knew John was a man of principal. Turns out he is actually a man of principal and interest. OK, bad pun.
Here is the latest news according to John. "The 5 year fixed closed rate is now 4.54%. The 5 year variable … (4 comments)
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newfoundland: Search The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) For Homes in St. John’s, Newfoundland - 10/07/09 02:05 PM
Would you like to search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for homes in St. John’s, Newfoundland for free? Would you like to know all the homes for sale in St. John's that fit your personal criteria? You can do it, and with no hassle, no driving around waisting money on gas, no reading through pages of advertising, no searching all over the internet and no calling every agent in the book for information.
Just sit back in your chair and have a list of all available homes on the Multiple Listing Service delivered right to your computer. It’s easy and … (4 comments)
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newfoundland: Any “Moammars” Allowed In? - 09/27/09 06:59 PM
Within the last week, it was reported that Moammar Gadhafi was planning a visit to St. John’s on Sept 29th. His plane was to refuel at the airport and perhaps these visitors would take in a few sights and snap a few photos of the oldest city in North America. It’s not a wonder that they would like to visit Newfoundland. Most who haven't would and many who have visited the beautiful province long for the day when they can return.
But, it’s not every day the capital city St. John's is visited by a dictator of notoriety such as Moammar … (3 comments)
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newfoundland: 3 St. Laurent Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, A1A 2V3 - 07/13/09 07:23 AM
NEW PRICE NOW ONLY $217,900!!! NOW SOLD!
This Registered Two Apartment home in St. John's east end is looking more and more like the deal of the year. Hardwood floors, separate meters, three good size bedrooms on the main and much more. It is situated on a large corner lot and the sale includes two fridges, two stoves, a washer and dryer, built in dishwasher.
This home has vinyl windows, updated shingles, some electrical upgrades, and loads of potential. Tenant in the basement apartment wants to stay. Rental income $650 heat and hot water included. … (0 comments)
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newfoundland: A University Education - Don't Let The Kids "Duck" Out Early - 07/09/09 09:31 PM
Most of us know the value of a good education today. Without a degree it is often difficult to get meaningful employment at anything other than serving hamburgers, cleaning hotel rooms or mowing lawns. Competition for well paying jobs has increased and though for a while many workers could move just about anywhere and find meaningful work, the recent recession has changed that picture quite a bit. Now even some of the well educated have found job hunting a necessary life skill.
A few weeks ago, I noticed a mother introducing her little ones to the merits of Memorial University in … (10 comments)
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