# labrador (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover labrador. Page: Feed: --- ## [Mother of incarcerated youth calls for dedicated addiction care at new St. John’s prison](https://theindependent.ca/news/mother-of-incarcerated-youth-calls-for-dedicated-addiction-care-at-new-st-johns-prison/) _2026-08-18 · Kenny Sharpe · The Independent_ Government scant on specifics but health authority says new prison will have two new mental health units and larger clinical space for psychiatry and opioid dependency ## [Scenic landscape with a language all of its own](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/08/03/scenic-landscape-with-a-language-all-of-its-own/) _2026-08-03 · andrew · The Beyonder_ WHEN is a short path not a short path? When it’s a lonning, perhaps. At least, that would be the Cumbrian answer to this riddle, according to old friend and colleague Alan Cleaver (aka @thelonningsguy), who’s become something of an expert on picturesque country lanes all over the Lake District. So much so that he … Continue reading Scenic landscape with a language all of its own → The post Scenic… ## [Weather Story: Cool Today, Unsettled Tomorrow, Showery Weekend Ahead](https://nlwx.ca/weather-story-cool-today-unsettled-tomorrow-showery-weekend-ahead/) _2026-07-30 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ Good afternoon. The weather across eastern Newfoundland will remain on the cool side today, with plenty of cloud cover and temperatures hovering around 17°C. While a few brighter breaks are possible, skies will stay mostly cloudy through the afternoon and evening. Friday brings a more unsettled pattern as periods of rain move into the region. \[…\] The post Weather Story: Cool Today, Unsettled… ## [People dying in the streets, advocates say, as PCs draft new poverty reduction strategy](https://theindependent.ca/news/people-dying-in-the-streets-advocates-say-as-pcs-draft-new-poverty-reduction-strategy/) _2026-07-29 · Kenny Sharpe · The Independent_ With poverty skyrocketing in St. John’s, frontline workers plea for stable funding, better income supports and adequate housing ## [Residents confront St. John’s mayor, who says city is ‘in pretty good shape’](https://theindependent.ca/news/residents-confront-st-johns-mayor-who-says-city-is-in-pretty-good-shape/) _2026-07-16 · Kenny Sharpe · The Independent_ During public event, Danny Breen acknowledged issues as residents challenged him on safety, development, council fights, and even the threat of a class-action lawsuit ## [St. John’s to host first Dyke March](https://theindependent.ca/news/st-johns-to-host-first-dyke-march/) _2026-07-16 · Rhea Rollmann · The Independent_ Organizer Shaylin Smith says the July 16 event will mark a ‘return to grassroots protest’ ## [BP withdrawal from Bay du Nord a ‘win’: climate advocates](https://theindependent.ca/news/bp-withdrawal-from-bay-du-nord-a-win-climate-advocates/) _2026-07-09 · Kenny Sharpe and Justin Brake · The Independent_ Equinor says controversial project still on track, as concerned residents ask oil execs tough questions during public meetings this week ## [In historic first, St. John’s Anglican Cathedral set to host Pride service in 2027](https://theindependent.ca/news/in-historic-first-st-johns-anglican-cathedral-set-to-host-pride-service-in-2027/) _2026-07-03 · Kenny Sharpe · The Independent_ Congregants gasped in support when they heard the announcement, made during a special queer-inclusive worship at St. Mark’s Church ## [Riverside railway with royal connections](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/07/01/riverside-railway-with-royal-connections/) _2026-07-01 · andrew · The Beyonder_ IT’S 1966 and the full impact of the Beeching cuts is being felt across the country, with the closure of dozens of rural branch lines. Just three years after Richard Beeching’s controversial first report on the reshaping of Britain’s railways, more than 2,000 route miles have already been closed. By the end of 1968 another … Continue reading Riverside railway with royal connections → The post… ## [Inside the Provincial Archaeology Office’s theory that Europeans inhabited Labrador before Innu](https://theindependent.ca/news/inside-the-provincial-archaeology-offices-theory-that-europeans-inhabited-labrador-before-innu/) _2026-06-30 · Heidi Atter · The Independent_ Archaeologist Stephen Loring, whose work is being disputed by the provincial government, says archaeology is “wildly political” and can be misinterpreted “to promote a political agenda like land claims.” ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bIY3pFJiUP9P) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Parks Canada signals no involvement in Johnson Geo Centre’s future](https://theindependent.ca/news/parks-canada-signals-no-involvement-in-johnson-geo-centres-future/) _2026-06-25 · Kenny Sharpe · The Independent_ Federal agency responsible for managing Canada’s national parks, historic sites says it hopes Signal Hill grounds will continue to be available for public use ## [St. John’s residents uncertain, concerned over Memorial University building sales on Signal Hill](https://theindependent.ca/news/st-johns-residents-uncertain-concerned-over-memorial-university-building-sales-on-signal-hill/) _2026-06-25 · Kenny Sharpe · The Independent_ Some wonder if a land deed potentially issued from the Catholic Church to the people of Signal Hill could carry some weight ## [Veteran journalist Kenny Sharpe joins Indy as a reporter/editor in St. John’s](https://theindependent.ca/announcements/veteran-journalist-kenny-sharpe-joins-indy-as-a-reporter-editor-in-st-johns/) _2026-06-24 · Justin Brake · The Independent_ With 20 years' experience, the Conception Bay North native will cover St. John's and the Avalon ## [Rural railway built on granite foundations](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/05/24/rural-railway-built-on-granite-foundations/) _2026-05-24 · andrew · The Beyonder_ THE railwaymania that engulfed the country in the 1840s meant that there was no shortage of ideas about different ways in which the Aberdeenshire market town of Alford could be added to the railway map. One proposal would have seen the Deeside Railway extended from its Banchory terminus north through Lumphanan and Cushnie to Alford. … Continue reading Rural railway built on granite foundations →… ## [Last lingering remains of the ‘Meldrum train’](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/05/14/last-lingering-remains-of-the-meldrum-train/) _2026-05-14 · andrew · The Beyonder_ IT’S the best part of a century since passenger trains ran into the Aberdeenshire village of Oldmeldrum, and perhaps it’s not so hard to understand why the service didn’t survive longer. The five-mile branch line from Inverurie on the Aberdeen to Inverness main line was seen as a way of revitalising the fortunes of what … Continue reading Last lingering remains of the ‘Meldrum train’ → The post… ## [Fond memories of Macduff’s forgotten railway](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/05/07/fond-memories-of-macduffs-forgotten-railway/) _2026-05-07 · andrew · The Beyonder_ PERHAPS it should come as no surprise that so few remnants can be found of the old branch line to Macduff. Meandering for almost 30 miles through rural Aberdeenshire towards the coast, it was dogged by financial challenges from its inception and the fishing and farming traffic its promoters dreamed of never materialised. Indeed the … Continue reading Fond memories of Macduff’s forgotten railway →… ## [Mellower moments on the long road to maturity](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/05/03/mellower-moments-on-the-long-road-to-maturity/) _2026-05-03 · andrew · The Beyonder_ Teddy's making slow, steady progess on the journey to adulthood The post Mellower moments on the long road to maturity first appeared on The Beyonder . ## [Smell of steam and sea air on the Moray Coast line](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/04/28/smell-of-steam-and-sea-air-on-the-moray-coast-line/) _2026-04-28 · andrew · The Beyonder_ IMAGINE a railway line with stations so rural you can hear only birdsong and the bleating of sheep when you stand on the platform. Imagine a route with spectacular views over clifftops and picturesque fishing villages, with the shimmering North Sea stretching off to the distant horizon. For 80-odd years, such experiences were a reality … Continue reading Smell of steam and sea air on the Moray… ## [Crumbling remnants of the branch line to Banff](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/04/19/crumbling-remnants-of-the-branch-line-to-banff/) _2026-04-19 · andrew · The Beyonder_ IT’S August 1975 and I’m standing on the platform of the dilapidated Banff station on the Moray coast surveying the remains of a once proud little terminus. I’m 17 and if I do take any pictures with my very unreliable camera, they have been long lost. But unbeknown to me, a fellow enthusiast arrived at … Continue reading Crumbling remnants of the branch line to Banff → The post Crumbling remnants… ## [Moray Coast line is gone, but not forgotten](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/04/19/moray-coast-line-is-gone-but-not-forgotten/) _2026-04-19 · andrew · The Beyonder_ IT WAS in the summer of 1974 that I discovered the appeal of exploring old railway stations and closed railway lines. Perhaps it was a timely transition from teenage trainspotter to railway historian, but the trigger was a glorious summer holiday exploring the railways of the Lake District with schoolfriends. Based in a small cottage … Continue reading Moray Coast line is gone, but not forgotten →… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4WdZVpN79eH5) _2026-04-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Steam graveyard where the dead came back to life](https://thebeyonder.co.uk/2026/04/15/steam-graveyard-where-the-dead-came-back-to-life/) _2026-04-15 · andrew · The Beyonder_ I WASN’T to know it at the time, but when I travelled by train for my first day at secondary school in September 1968, I had missed the official end of steam on British Railways by only a matter of weeks. Within days, someone had introduced me to my first Ian Allan “combined volume” listing … Continue reading Steam graveyard where the dead came back to life → The post Steam graveyard where the… ## [Winter Storm Expected to Impact Eastern Newfoundland Tuesday into Wednesday](https://nlwx.ca/winter-storm-expected-to-impact-eastern-newfoundland-tuesday-into-wednesday/) _2026-02-16 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ A significant winter storm is forecast to impact eastern Newfoundland beginning late Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions to much of the region. Forecasts from Environment Canada indicate snow will spread into the area Tuesday evening, intensifying overnight and persisting through much of Wednesday. Widespread snowfall… ## [Potential Weekend Storm Could Bring Active Weather to Eastern Newfoundland](https://nlwx.ca/potential-weekend-storm-could-bring-active-weather-to-eastern-newfoundland/) _2026-02-05 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ Eastern Newfoundland may see a period of unsettled and potentially impactful weather this Saturday as meteorologists continue to monitor a developing system expected to move across the region. While details are still coming into focus, current forecast models suggest a strengthening low-pressure system could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and the risk of snow in \[…\] The post Potential Weekend… ## [Another Storm Slams Newfoundland: Snow, Wind and Whiteouts on the Way](https://nlwx.ca/another-storm-slams-newfoundland-snow-wind-and-whiteouts-on-the-way/) _2025-12-08 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ As a fresh winter storm sweeps across the island tonight, residents of Avalon Peninsula, central Newfoundland and the west coast are being urged to prepare for heavy snow, biting winds and hazardous travel. The update comes from VOCM — and forecasters say this wave could bring some of the most dangerous conditions we’ve seen so \[…\] The post Another Storm Slams Newfoundland: Snow, Wind and… ## [Winter Storms and Heavy Snowfall Expected Across Newfoundland in the Coming Days](https://nlwx.ca/winter-storms-and-heavy-snowfall-expected-across-newfoundland-in-the-coming-days/) _2025-12-02 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ Residents of Newfoundland are bracing for the first significant winter storm of the season, expected to hit late tonight and continue through Wednesday. Snow, wind, and rain will affect much of the Island, with Environment and Climate Change Canada issuing multiple warnings. Today, the weather is relatively calm, with a mix of sun and clouds \[…\] The post Winter Storms and Heavy Snowfall Expected… ## [“Weather Bomb” Heads for Newfoundland, Authorities Urge Serious Preparation](https://nlwx.ca/weather-bomb-heads-for-newfoundland-authorities-urge-serious-preparation/) _2025-11-03 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ A rapidly-intensifying storm system is on course to pound Newfoundland’s east coast in the coming days, prompting warnings of dangerously high winds, possible damage, and disruption across the region. Meteorologists say the storm bears many of the hallmarks of what’s commonly described as a “weather bomb” — technically a case of Explosive cyclogenesis, where the \[…\] The post “Weather Bomb” Heads… ## [Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Newfoundland This Weekend](https://nlwx.ca/heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-expected-across-newfoundland-this-weekend/) _2025-10-23 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ Newfoundland is bracing for a significant weather event as heavy rain and strong winds are forecasted to impact much of the island starting Friday, October 24, 2025. Environment Canada has issued warnings for various regions, advising residents to prepare for challenging conditions. Rainfall and Wind Warnings According to Environment Canada, heavy rain is expected to \[…\] The post Heavy Rain and… ## [Experience Fall in Gros Morne National Park: Where Nature Paints Its Masterpiece](https://nlwx.ca/experience-fall-in-gros-morne-national-park-where-nature-paints-its-masterpiece/) _2025-10-06 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ As autumn arrives in Newfoundland and Labrador, Gros Morne National Park transforms into a breathtaking landscape of gold, red, and amber. It’s the perfect time to visit one of Canada’s most stunning national parks—whether you’re looking for adventure, tranquility, or inspiration. Spectacular Scenery Fall in Gros Morne means fewer crowds and more peaceful moments to \[…\] The post Experience Fall in… ## [Warm-Up Ahead: Newfoundland & Labrador to See Above-Normal Temps This Week](https://nlwx.ca/warm-up-ahead-newfoundland-labrador-to-see-above-normal-temps-this-week/) _2025-10-06 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ After a crisp start to October, residents across Newfoundland & Labrador should prepare for a noticeable uptick in temperatures over the coming days. Forecasters are calling for daytime highs in many regions to climb well above the seasonal norm, bringing a taste of late-summer warmth before a more autumnal cooldown later in the week. What’s \[…\] The post Warm-Up Ahead: Newfoundland & Labrador to… ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wNRXBUvehFs7) _2025-10-06 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Labor Day Weekend Weather Forecast for Newfoundland and Labrador](https://nlwx.ca/labor-day-weekend-weather-forecast-for-newfoundland-and-labrador/) _2025-08-28 · NLWX · NLWX | NL Weather & News_ As we gear up for the long weekend, here’s what you can expect weather-wise across Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John’s: Saturday: The day will start off mostly cloudy with a high of around 18 degrees Celsius. Perfect for a cozy day out. Sunday: Expect partial sunshine with temperatures climbing to about 20 degrees, making it \[…\] The post Labor Day Weekend Weather Forecast for Newfoundland and…