labrador: Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Theme is Ancient Land - 01/14/10 05:03 AM
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)

labrador: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation MLS Trends Newfoundland and Labrador - 11/04/09 04:49 AM
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)

labrador: St. John’s Museum Peers Over The Old City With Both Eyes Open - 03/02/09 08:46 AM
Standing boldly above the landscape where once the Fort Townshend stood, The Rooms looks alertly over old St. John's.  It is a modern piece of real estate like no other on the Island.  It houses the artifacts, archaeology and architecture of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Here at The Rooms, the archival records which preserve the heritage of Newfoundland and its people from centuries before are housed in a climate controlled environment ensuring they will be kept intact for generations to come.  This is where the Provincial Museum, the Provincial Art Gallery and the Provincial Archives have been brought together under one roof.
My wife and … (4 comments)