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Expressions of the Sea: Classic Newfoundland Sayings and Their Meanings
2 Jul 2015

Expressions of the Sea: Classic Newfoundland Sayings and Their Meanings

by M. Williams | posted in: Customs and Culture | 0

There are hundreds of unusual expressions commonly used in Newfoundland to articulate feelings and attitudes about people, things and life in general. They often make reference to the sea and the wind, yet you may need a little help to decipher their meanings.

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7 Unusual Reasons to Visit Newfoundland
13 May 2015

7 Unusual Reasons to Visit Newfoundland

by M. Williams | posted in: Unique Experiences | 0

Newfoundland is a huge rock in the North Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of Canada. It’s so unlike the rest of the country, however, it may as well be the moon. Here are seven things that turn an island visit into an out-of-the-ordinary encounter.

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Newfinese 101: Words and Phrases You’re Likely to Hear on The Rock
1 Aug 2012

Newfinese 101: Words and Phrases You’re Likely to Hear on The Rock

by M. Williams | posted in: Customs and Culture | 0

Native Newfoundlanders do some strange things with the English language, but our speech has an endearing quality and charm that will have you hanging on our every word.

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