Tag Archives: Jonathan Crowe

Cod, sunshine and whales

The day offered unforgettable moments as we joined friends on a sunny, calm day for fishing. As we sailed towards Topsail Beach, we witnessed a captivating display of humpback whales feeding closer to shore, bringing humans, fish, and nature together. Amid the fishing, the mesmerizing show became the highlight, creating an unforgettable experience.

Golf, Gretzky and the scoop that never was: Remembering Bob Cole

On Friday, the late Newfoundland hockey broadcaster, Bob Cole was honoured by friends and family at a funeral service in St. John’s. Cole died last week at the fine old age of 90. His death set off a wave of tributes from coast to coast to coast. Dozens of tributes for his great contribution toContinue reading “Golf, Gretzky and the scoop that never was: Remembering Bob Cole”

A first visit to the Somme, and a family that did its part

It is ten in the morning, we’re not half an hour into our tour of the Somme battlefields and I am already in tears.This morning started with an unexpected twist. Our tour guide showed up at the hotel and told us there had been a change of plans.The original tour guide had been called backContinue reading “A first visit to the Somme, and a family that did its part”

Hockey

As a nine-year-old immigrant to Canada, I wanted to become as Canadian as possible, as quickly as possible. It started with hockey. I learned to skate on the outdoor rink down the street, and joined organized hockey at the age of ten. I was huge for my age and my lack of skating ability meantContinue reading “Hockey”

A memorable trip to France and Belgium on the 100th anniversary of the end of The Great War

Photos by Frank Gogos In June 2018 I was lucky enough to travel to the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium with a group from the Newfoundland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and a group of high school students from across the province. We were joined by celebrated First World War historianContinue reading “A memorable trip to France and Belgium on the 100th anniversary of the end of The Great War”