The Journal Pioneer

We are between weather systems today and will enjoy a nice warmup as we coast into the weekend.   The wind will come around to the south ahead of a developing storm over the State of Colorado. The system will push rain, ice, and ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was previously published on Nov. 17, 2018 but has since been updated and lightly edited.  When it comes to Christmas and the holiday season, undoubtedly, everyone has their own favourite memory or ...

As the cold December darkness is warmed by the glow of festive holiday lights, the countdown continues. There are only 22 sleeps until Christmas!   By now, I’m usually almost giddy at the thought of Christmas; this year, that ...

Let me begin by saying there were very few coniferous trees on the farm; regardless, I should have known better.   In last Wednesday’s Grandma Says column, I shared a photo of what I thought were pinecones. A few of you kindly ...

We are finally in the merry month of December!   Despite the stress of navigating through a pandemic and trying to figure out how to make the best of a COVID Christmas, many of you still find the time to send snapshots, ask interesting ...

“…No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,   No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds,   November!” or so the old poem goes. - Thomas Hood   It’s been an interesting month punctuated by ...

Where does the time go? It seems there is never enough time in a day to get things done. That’s why I want to tip my hat to those of you who take time for others. People who volunteer in our communities are amazing, selfless givers ...

There are many things I love about my job, not the least of which is connecting with you, the reader.   Last week, a man from Corner Brook wrote to tell me that after being on this planet for more than 60 years, he finally understands ...

People often ask me if forecasting the weather is more difficult here, in Atlantic Canada, than elsewhere in the country. I wouldn’t say it’s more difficult, but topography and geography influence the weather conditions that accompany ...

One year ago, almost to the day, I shared a lovely photo of mountains in western Newfoundland. The picture of the Cabox Mountain came with a caption indicating that it was the highest mountain in Newfoundland; that’s how I referenced ...