#st. john's

[rivka-kopelman]

#drive #night #vhs #B&W #st. john's

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Hundreds of people marched along Water Street in downtown St. John's on Sunday afternoon to show support for Palestinians in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. It's the third straight Sunday that people in the city have rallied in support of Palestinians. This time, more than 300 people gathered in Harbourside Park and marched to the steps of the St. John's courthouse. Since the Oct. 7th Hamas attack and the subsequent Israeli military response, thousands have been killed on both sides of the conflict. Israel says the initial Hamas attack killed 1,400 people, while Gaza's Health Ministry said the death toll among Palestinians has now passed 8,000. In St. John's, Salma Awad spoke to the assembled crowd between loud chants and cheers. "I'm disappointed to be back again, but I do still pray this is my last time but we have to raise our voices, we have to keep showing up, we have to keep our solidarity with the Palestinian people," she said.

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Tagging: @politicsofcanada

#St. John's #newfoundland and labrador #Palestine #free palestine #Israel #cdnpoli #canada #canadian politics #canadian news

[blastofsports]

Malik Sealy (February 1, 1970 – May 20, 2000) was an American professional basketball player, active from 1992 until his death in an automobile accident at the age of 30. Sealy played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota

#st. john's #black archives #black community #nba players #college athletes #college basketball #nba #basketball player #rest in peace #basketball

[postcard-from-the-past]

St. John's church in Sopron, Hungary

Hungarian vintage postcard

#vintage #tarjeta #church #st. john's #briefkaart #postcard #photography #hungarian #john #postal #carte postale #sopron #sepia #ephemera #historic #ansichtskarte #postkarte #hungary #postkaart #photo

[charliestolemytaco]

Welcome to St. John's.

#john reardon #diesel vom burgimwald #st. john's #my gifs #i want what they have

[rabbitcruiser]

The Trans-Canada Highway, the longest national highway in the world, was officially opened on July 30, 1962.  

#Grand Falls #Confederation Bridge #St. John's #Seal Island Bridge #Canada #half way point of the Trans-Canada Highway #Park Bridge #Saskatchewan #prairie #Rocky Mountains #British Columbia #Ontario #Alberta #Newfoundland #New Brunswick #Prince Edward Island #landscape #flora #nature #tourist attraction #countryside #summer 2015 #cityscape #2012 #landmark #Trans-Canada Highway #opened #20 July 1962 #anniversary #Canadian history

[dinosaurchurch]

Deadman's Bay Path.

October 10th 2019.

It's been 4 years since I've hiked this portion of the trail, I'd really like to revisit it sometime soon...

#fall 2019 #Deadman's Bay path #East Coast Trail #ectlove #Newfoundland #St. John's #coastline #seaside #hiking #shipwreck #barachois #rocky beach #autumn #boardwalk #yyt #rugged coastline

[dailystreetsnapshots]

St. John's, Canada

#st. john's #st johns #canada #colorful #nature #city #places #travel #north america #northern #colors #dailystreetsnapshots #street #streets #photography

[heavy-nfld]

#Jaded Truth #We're Not Going to Talk About Judy #Sweet #grunge #alternative rock #alt rock #rock #hard rock #St. John's #Newfoundland and Labrador #Newfoundland #NL #NFLD #Heavy NFLD #YYT #709 #Canada #Canadian rock #Newfoundland rock

[mywifeleftme]

310: Ryan's Fancy // Dark Island

Dark Island Ryan's Fancy 1971, Audat

Really lovely progressive folk record here from Ryan’s Fancy, a trio of Irish boys who settled in St. John’s, Newfoundland (by way of Toronto). They quickly became local favourites, even earning a CBC television series that followed their traipses across Newfoundland and the Maritimes. Their repertoire relied on traditional folk songs from the British Isles, augmented by originals, and more contemporary numbers by songwriters like Ewan MacColl and even Merle Travis.

Dark Island was one of three Ryan’s Fancy records released in 1971, but the one that received the widest distribution (including eventual Irish and UK pressings). The boys are in fine form, proving their vocal bona fides with a splendid mandolin-led arrangement of the modern Scottish lament “Dark Island,” and zipping through a variety of fun boozing songs like “The Manchester Rambler” and “The Greenland Whale Fisheries.” But they had a real knack for twinkling, borderline pop under the hood too; their take on Tom Paxton’s “Everytime” has a Buddy Holly-esque vocal, and even a faint similarity in arrangement to Holly’s beloved “Everyday.” It’s a wonderful recording, and their original “A Children’s Winter” isn’t far behind it in terms of charm.

Ryan’s Fancy clearly had a deep regard for the folk tradition and were happy to work within its form, but they have ear enough for then-recent developments both in English North America and across the pond to give Dark Island a contemporary flavour despite its ye olde lyrical trappings.

310/365

#ryan's fancy #st. john's #newfoundland #newfoundland and labrador #newfoundland music #irish folk #progressive folk #folk #canadian music #'70s music #vinyl record #music review #beards

[menomoth]

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#music #new music #indie music #alternative music #acoustic #guitar #menomoth #St. John's

[rivka-kopelman]

#vhs #st. john's

[sabenvs3000w24]

Discovering the beauty of nature

For blog #5, I decided to talk about when I discovered the beauty of nature.

My early years were filled with many encounters with nature which influenced my appreciation of the natural world. My great love of nature's beauties was shaped by family travels, both inside Canada's vast landscapes and to far-off places throughout the world. These travels were more than simply trips; they were life-changing experiences that made me appreciate and value the earth's many forms of beauty. Although I've always loved the outdoors, my vacation to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland made me appreciate how beautiful it is to travel inside Canada. 

Two of my favourite photos captured during a memorable trip to Nova Scotia (left) and St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (right). These images hold a special place in my heart, not just for their visual appeal but for the unforgettable experiences they represent.

Before this trip, I had no idea how beautiful and unique our country's landscapes were. The views of the shore in Nova Scotia were breathtaking. I was introduced to a side of Canada that I had not previously appreciated. One particular highlight that really captured my attention was Peggy's Cove. The famous lighthouse was a sight to behold, sitting on enormous granite boulders with the Atlantic Ocean in the background. I was struck, as I watched, by the sheer majesty of the Canadian wilderness as the strong waves crashed against the rocky beach. The charming fishing village created a setting so peaceful that it stuck in my mind with its rustic beauty.

The renowned Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in Nova Scotia is seen on video: A calm scene with the towering lighthouse watching over the rocky shoreline and the waves lapping gently on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean.

Days after Nova Scotia, my family and I arrived in Newfoundland to find a very different, although no less beautiful, scenery. The colorful homes of St. John's, the friendliness of the people, and the magnificent views all shared a captivating quality.  These were the times when I really realized how breathtakingly beautiful Canada is—in the middle of unspoiled nature. On this trip, the amazing diversity and beauty of our nation's landscapes became evident to me. Canada is home to a multitude of breathtaking natural sites, ranging from the tranquil serenity of Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia to the untamed wilderness of Newfoundland. It further underlined how crucial it is to travel sensibly and to support efforts to protect these unspoiled areas. By sharing this journey, I want to encourage more people to discover the immense beauty that Canada has to offer.

#nature interpretation #university of guelph #novasocotia #St. John's #NewfoundlandandLabrador #nature

[newfoundlanderish]

Night Cliffs by Zach Bonnell Via Flickr: When I got back from Quidi Vidi yesterday morning I promised myself to avoid walking any long distance for a couple of days because I was so tired and lazy. Then last night my friends went back out to Quidi Vidi for a little fire, I had no choice but to join them, and immediately broke my promise when I walked back home from Quidi Vidi once again.

#St. John's #Newfoundland #Canada #Quidi Vidi #Night #Fire #Canon XT #Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 #Stars #flickr

[seamusquigley]

Cars, corruption, and inept cops: A tale of the Newfoundland T'Railway.

Let's talk about the Newfoundland T'Railway.

For most of you that don't know, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador is the bit inside the red dotted line.

The southern island is the island of Newfoundland.

Newfoundland used to have a railway. Used to. It doesn't any more (TL;DL, corruption and capitalism).

Having closed down the railway, confining Newfoundland to a typical North American car centrism, it was converted into a trail. Hence, T'Railway. I'd rather have a railway, but a good trail is a nice thing to have. Big cloud; small silver lining.

Now, this is Newfoundland. Which means for much of its length it is used as an ATV highway. In the Metro St. John's area ATVs are banned from the T'Railway, leaving it free to be enjoyed by pedestrians and cyclists alike.

And enjoy it they do. I very much enjoy walking the Bowring Park to Downtown section of it on nice days. A friend of mine uses it to commute by bike all summer. It's a pleasant and easy walk, mostly flat, and somewhat protected at most road crossings by signs like this one.

That is, until you reach the crossing with Southside Road.

Here there is no sign. Worse, an access road has been built and paved.

Walk a little further down the trailway and it becomes clear why. Some asshole has built their garage into the back of their house, 'requiring' car access along the T'Railway.

A little further and we have a house which has also built parking 'requiring' car access along the T'Railway.

Just past the above house we finally have our "No Cars" sign.

How did the owners of that blue house get this sign placed just far enough along a pedestrian trail to allow them to use it as a driveway? What nepotistic connection did they have on the council at the time?

Still, the sign is there. Cars are once again banned and pedestrians and cyclists are both free to use the path safely...

Hmmm. How did that seadoo get there? It sure didn't travel up the (very shallow) Waterford River. Based on the garage just past it, it's very clear that the owner of this house drove past the "No Cars" sign to desposit it.

If you keep walking, you see this.

Some asshat has driven their giant SUV along the expressly pedestrian/cycle path to the garage they've built. The garage that can only be accessed by driving illegally along a pedestrian/cycle path.

The very next house has also built themselves some parking that can only be accessed by driving illegally along a pedestrian/cycle path.

A little further along we have a trailer. A trailer in a location that can only be accessed by driving illegally along a pedestrian/cycle path.

Finally, approximately 200m after crossing Southside Road, we stop seeing blatant evidence of illegal driving. And, presumably, we as pedestrians and/or cyclists can once again use the trail safely. Maybe. If car drivers decide that laws apply to them today.

The houses that got the "No Cars" sign placed partway along the trail don't surprise me; nepotism is rife in this province. Everyone knows it, everyone complains about it, and nothing is ever done about it.

What I want to know is how the houses past that sign can get away with illegally driving along a pedestrian/cycle path. There's no attempt to hide what they're doing. There's no sense that they aren't perfectly within their right to ignore the rules because they are car owners. There's not even an inkling that someone might think of enforcing the rules they're flagrantly breaking.

Fuck everything that's not a car, apparently.

#fuck cars #urbanism #Newfoundland #St. John's #YYT #pedestrian safety #cycling #inept cops #nepotism #T'Railway

[kaelula-sungwis]

🇨🇦 The Battery | St. John's by Dave Wong

#Avalon Peninsula #Landscape #North America #City #Cityscape #Long Exposure #St. John's #Blue Hour #Atlantic Ocean #Travel #North Atlantic Ocean #Twilight #Nightshot #Atlantic Canada #Newfoundland #Newfoundland and Labrador #House #America #Canada #Atlantic provinces #Dark #Halflight #Newfoundland & Labrador #Night #flickr