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Actor, writer, eater. Kale always loses to poutine. https://thelittleredchicken.substack.com/ https://breakwaterbooks.com/collections/fiction/products/eyes-in-front-when-running

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Pizza as Distraction And, on trying not to be a coward in 2026.

Thoughts on hockey, cowards, pizza.

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08.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow Days, Scandals, Storm Cake Another Heated Rivalry on ice, but this one is like, zero fun.

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21.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An Ode to Dead Week Or, why I love my bathrobe more than a Newfoundlander loves Taco Bell.

You get two more days! Make the most of it.

(Or not.)

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30.12.2025 13:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The First Snow Day! Was too fucking early.

With another one hot on our heels.
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08.12.2025 21:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Say Yes to the Rug Like most women, I get excited about the day.

Oh, just here pining for Marrakech on the first snow day of the season in St. John’s.

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03.12.2025 18:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in - BBC News The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.

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β€˜Dystopian’: Skin Care for 4-Year-Olds Gets an Icy Reception

What a time to be alive.
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17.11.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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November, Again Shortest days, longest month.

General November rant, and thoughts on Halloween in Georgestown.
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15.11.2025 14:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Why did Canada do this?

23.10.2025 19:27 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2

YES to this, ALL DAY.

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Women have run this tiny Newfoundland town since 2013. They were just re-elected | CBC News The election had near-perfect voter turnout.

Love this.

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06.10.2025 21:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Comfort Me With Beat-Up Apples Does an apple a day keep the fascists away? Asking for a downstairs neighbour.

Fall is falling.
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27.09.2025 12:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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N.L. actor lands lead role in N.L.-based Netflix series | CBC News Willow Kean calls it the role of a lifetime.

In the wake of her landing a lead role in a new Netflix series based in Newfoundland, I chatted with @willowkean.bsky.social for CBC NL.

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06.09.2025 13:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some Good Things About This Past Month Even though we were on fire.

August was rough. So I looked for the good stuff.
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Overcast and no wind! Perfect weather for a boil up! We'll be out as soon as we're allowed to safely light a fire. πŸ™‚

29.08.2025 17:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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They don’t do it for the money, they get emotional talking about rain β€” meet some N.L. volunteer firefighters They’ve been fighting the wildfires in Newfoundland over the last couple of weeks, and as some of them tell the CBC’s Ariana Kelland this summer has never been busier, but they’re not going to sit on ...

These guys. ❀️

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15.08.2025 01:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Winterset Literary Festival Schedule, Eastport, Newfoundland, Canada

03.08.2025 10:49 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Netflix’s Untitled Newfoundland Limited Series Adds Kaleb Horn, Ruby Stokes & Willow Kean As Production Begins Kaleb Horn, Ruby Stokes and Willow Kean have joined Netflix's untitled Newfoundland project as production egins in the Canadian province

Bit of summer fun on this end!
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01.08.2025 19:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Summertime and the Living is a Bit Precarious If we’re being honest.

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21.07.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Help for Andrew Strickland , organized by Cathy Richards Hi, our names are Myles & Cathy. On July 7, 2025 our friend, Andrew Strickland, was involve… Cathy Richards needs your support for Help for Andrew Strickland

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School's out and Cocaine Bear is on Netflix.

29.06.2025 23:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So proud of this team. ❀️

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Holy fuck. You can see the exact moment his soul leaves his body

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So proud of these wonderful women. Thank you, thank you, for a beautiful show. Nothing like walking away from the opening night of a play you wrote with a full belly and a full heart. AND AS THE WINNER OF THE 50/50 DRAW. Only in Newfoundland, friends. Only in Newfoundland. ❀️

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Opens tonight in beautiful Cow Head!

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A Dream Wedding for Jeff Bezos in Venice? No Way, Locals Say

YAAAAAAAAS. Let's go fuckin GO Venice!
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17.06.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Age of Spice: A Little Revisit I was doing a lot of fretting this week about getting some writing done until I realized it’s quite possible the world will keep revolving if don’t post once a week.

Spicy boozy grown up lemonade? Yes please.
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14.06.2025 22:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eileen Walsh: Women actors β€˜are like avocados. You’re nearly ready, nearly ready - then you’re ripe, then you’ve gone off’ The Cork actor, who has returned to live in Ireland after 30 years, on ageing, working with Cillian Murphy, and her upcoming role in a 24-hour play with 100 unknown men

Eileen Walsh: Women actors β€˜are like avocados. You’re nearly ready, nearly ready - then you’re ripe, then you’ve gone off’

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It Really is Magic There’s a lot of talk these days about the difference between a right and a privilege.

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