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The first animated adventurer on the Rock, driven by the island’s remarkable grandeur. Creator of Newfie Toons ✍️

02/11/2026

The Headless Dog of Elliston

01/30/2026

Miss Newfoundland and Labrador 2026

01/22/2026

Where the sun rises first

01/20/2026

The Time Travel report #5: Cabot Tower. Guglielmo Marconi. 1901

For 23 days, I waited for the spare parts for my time machine to fix the chronoreactor and travel to the next day in 100 Great Days in the History of Newfoundland. This is absolutely terrible!

The weather during those days was far too windy, which significantly slowed down my delivery. And during those long, tedious workdays of waiting, a question came to me: what was the weather like on the day when Newfoundland became the birthplace of a technological revolution for all of humanity?

Oh yes — I definitely had to travel to December 12, 1901, to find out what kind of weather conditions Guglielmo Marconi faced.

Traveling through time on an empty stomach is a bad idea. Luckily, a turkey sandwich that had been waiting in my fridge for several days came to the rescue. And voilà! The temporal jump went perfectly.

I found myself inside Cabot Tower, where, any minute now, something truly historic was about to happen. The room was empty. Just as I was about to walk over to the window to check the weather, I heard footsteps outside the door.

Without thinking of anything more practical, I decided to hide in a wardrobe.

Guglielmo entered the room. He was visibly nervous. He walked up to the window to calm himself a little and said,
“Hmm… fog.”

Later, in his biography, he would describe it like this:

“It was a wild, harsh day; at the base of the cliff, three hundred feet below us, a frozen sea raged. Towards the ocean, through the mist, I could faintly make out the outline of Cape Spear.”

And at that very moment, while he was staring out the window, my stomach traitorously let out a terrifying growl. Apparently, the turkey sandwich also wanted to leave its mark on this historic day.

Without waiting for the drama to unfold, I pressed the “return home” button and vanished instantly — leaving poor Guglielmo to search for the source of the strange sound in an empty wardrobe.

And this — on the most important day of his life...

01/18/2026

Connection vs. Presence

01/14/2026

Jellybean Row, St. John’s

01/13/2026

What kind of child was the charming and radiant host of one of Newfoundland’s most popular TV shows, Out of the Fog, Lori-Lydia Loveless? She kindly agreed to share her childhood story with us.

Bo: What did you want to be when you grew up?

Lori-Lydia: I wanted to be a rockstar and the President — no joke. I genuinely believed I’d become the first President of Canada… wearing pink. Power, purpose, and a little sparkle.

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Bo: What was your favorite toy?

Lori-Lydia: Simba. He’s a teddy bear from when The Lion King came out. My papa gave him to me, and I still have him on my bed today as an adult. He’s comfort, memory, and love wrapped into one — and I don’t think I’ll ever let him go.

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Bo: What was your biggest fear as a child?

Lori-Lydia: Honestly, I was afraid of a lot of things. The dark was a big one — the unknown always felt louder at night. I think I carried fear deeply, but it also made me sensitive, imaginative, and strong in ways I didn’t understand yet.

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Bo: If you could go back in time, what would you say to little you?

Lori-Lydia: I’d tell her: Don’t give up — not even on the days it feels impossible. You have no idea yet who you’re becoming. One day, you’ll be a TV host and a businesswoman — things you never imagined for yourself. Growing up in a small town with very little will not limit you; it will fuel you. It’s never too late to dream bigger, take up space, and turn your dreams into something real.

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Bo: Thank you, Lori-Lydia, for kindly sharing your story. Wishing you all the best and much success ahead!

01/06/2026

The Newfoundland dog who saved an entire ship

Tang is a legendary dog linked to the 1919 wreck of the steamship S.S. Ethie off the coast of Newfoundland. According to the most widely told version, he belonged to a local fisherman, Reuben Decker, and was a Newfoundland–Collie mix—strong, intelligent, and perfectly adapted to icy waters and life along the shore. During the wreck, Tang was among those who rushed to help, and legend says he grabbed a rope thrown from the ship and pulled it through the freezing surf to land. That single line made it possible to rescue all 92 people on board, including a baby who was brought ashore in a mailbag.

Over time, the story grew richer with details and honors: Tang was said to have received medals, a wide collar engraved with the word Hero, and recognition far beyond Canada. Historians, however, still debate how much of the tale is fact—early official reports never mention a dog, and Tang’s role may have been embellished or romanticized, much like the image attached here. And yet, it is a story people want to believe, because it captures something deeply true about Newfoundland: a place where, for generations, humans and animals have faced the sea together, helping one another without thought of fame.

01/04/2026

Newfie Bullet 🚂

12/31/2025

2026 is your year—go get 'em, b'y!

New beginnings and a fresh focus. Wishing you steady progress and small wins every day. Happy New Year!

12/28/2025

The Time Travel report #4: St. John's. Streetcars 1939

This is my fourth journey through time, where I visit 100 random but fascinating days in Newfoundland’s history. This time, I wanted to take a look at local transportation that no longer exists — the streetcars of St. John’s.

The very first streetcar went into service in May 1900 under the St. John’s Street Railway company. It was founded by an extremely wealthy Scottish businessman, Robert G. Reid, who also owned the island’s railway. I can’t say what kind of man he was, but one thing is certain — his mustache was magnificent.

I love vintage streetcars, and this one from 1939 was no exception. Sure, it only traveled at about 20 miles per hour, but the elegance, character, and spirit of a bygone era completely won me over.

Without wasting any time, I decided to ride through downtown — to enjoy the journey and see whether people back then put their feet on the seats, like some individuals do on the back rows of modern Metrobus buses. But that’s when something awkward happened.

All my money was on cards, and the first ATM in Canada wouldn’t appear until 1969. The ticket cost 2 cents — roughly $2.10 in today’s money. I dug through my pockets in desperation, quietly scolding myself. Riding without paying never crossed my mind, even though my time machine could have guaranteed total immunity. I respect the law.

Then a woman standing beside a huge leather suitcase smiled and handed me… 2 cents. The real treasure of Newfoundland is its people — then and now. That kindness feels permanently woven into this place.

As we rode along, a few cars passed us by — early signs of the progress that would eventually erase streetcars from history. Ironically, Robert G. Reid was also the first person to bring an automobile to the island. And it was those very machines that would later destroy his empire.

In 1948, after nearly 50 years of service, St. John’s streetcars made their final run, quietly disappearing as buses and modern traffic took over the city.

12/25/2025

When the snow hits the roof in Newfoundland, Santa doesn't wait for the shovel. He’s coming in whether the door opens or not.

Merry Christmas, b'ys!

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