The Historic Town of Bonavista!

Bonavista is my hometown and I am very proud to say I grew up there! Today Bonavista is home to some of the friendliest folk in Newfoundland and boasts several of the province's most important historic sites. These historic sites consist of:

The Ryan Premises
& Bonavista Museum

For more than 100 years this merchant-run salt fish complex served as a key economic force behind Bonavista's inshore fishery. The Ryan family made their fortune buying and curing salt cod and selling it all over the world.

Cape Bonavista Lighthouse

Located at the tip of Cape Bonavista is the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. It was created to guide mariners bound for Labrador. The two-storey wooden structure is built around a tower which supports the lantern. The light was put in operation on September 11, 1843.

The Mathhew Legacy

John Cabot's famous voyage of dicovery to Newfoundland was made in a 65-foot caravel called the Matthew, almost certainly named for Cabot's wife, Mattea.

John Cabot Statue

The Dungeon

On the road between Lance Cove and Bonavista you'll find one of nature's carvings, the Dungeon. It is a circular opening in the cliff with two seaward-side channels where the sea roars through. It is approximately 300 feet across and 15 metres deep. Tidal action has created a natural beach. You can swim or go through the channels in a small boat.

Mockbeggar Plantation

The earliest owner of the Mockbeggar Property that has been identified was Joseph White of Poole (1685-1771). He carried a diversified business related to codfishing, salmon, and seal fisheries, ship building, and trading between Newfoundland, Ireland, New England and the West Indies.

 Bonavista Courthouse

Bonavista's first courthouse burned to the ground in 1897. The present courthouse was built in 1900, on the very spot where Bonavista's English defended themselves from French attack in 1704, and where the Whipping Post stood

 

Puffins

The Cape (Cape Bonavista) like most of coastal Newfoundland provides a home for puffins.

Icebergs

These are just a few of Bonavista's many beautiful sites! Be sure to make time to someday view this beautiful town I call my own ! :)

Clarenville Winter Carnival

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150403050890080


Please click on the link above to view the video we created for the Clarenville Winter Carnival to keep you updated on the events that will be happening.

Taco Bell Fighting Back!!

Have you ever wondered what you were eating last time you were sitting in Taco Bell munching down on your yummy taco? Apparently there is a lawsuit against them saying they use a meat mixture in its burritos and tacos that contains binders and extenders that does not meet the requirements set by yhe U.S. Department of Agriculture to be labelled as "beef".

Taco Bell president fights back claiming the lawsuit is bogus and filled with completely inaccurate facts.
Taco Bell says its seasoned beef contains 88 per cent USDA-inspected beef and the rest is water, spices and a mixture of oats, starch and other ingredients that contribute to the "quality of its product." The company said it uses no extenders.

Although Taco Bell knew this information was false they could not ignore the threat to their brand, which is why they fought back so aggressively. Having these false acusations could majorly damage a company and hurt sales.

Good Luck Taco Bell!!