Memorial University's Student Editorial(est. 1950)

Over its 27 years of operation, Youth Ventures has helped over 7000 entrepreneurs start 4600 businesses by providing advice on idea development, marketing direction, financial advice, and more. Held at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market, the awards are dedicated to the success of Youth Ventures participants, mentors, and coordinators while highlighting opportunities for entrepreneurship in Newfoundland and Labrador. Hosted by CBDC, presenters like Project Coordinator Robyn Evans, MC Don-E Coady, and St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen Presented awards for outstanding performance for 16 young entrepreneurs from all across Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Excellence in Customer Service award was given to sisters Cora and Devyn Hogg for Cakes by Two Peas in a Pod from Grand Falls-Windsor, a baking team that creates custom cupcakes and cakes.

The Excellence in Arts and Tourism is sibling duo Shana and Dillon Brown, hailing from Whiteway with Shillon Music, a folk band that has played in several folk festivals across Eastern Newfoundland.

The award for Outstanding Venture (17 years and under) goes to Anna, Ashlee, and Jack Hickman for The Dawg House, a hotdog booth that comes from Fortune and has been featured on the fifth season of Still Standing.

Trailblazer of the Year goes to Alyssa Barrett from Old Perlican, for Candy Treasures by Alyssa, who offers candy apples, cotton candy, and custom candy bouquets for any occasion.

Excellence in Marketing was awarded to Brady Huxter for his wedding photography service e-Motion Video, operating out of St. John’s

The award for Excellence in Financial Management goes to family team Micah, Jonathan, and Janelle Sacrey for 3D Portrait Prints from Stephenville, who offer a wide selection of crafts like lithophanes, toys, key chains, and more.

The Venture of the Year award went to Matthew Lawrence of Conception Bay South for his business TutorNL, which offers tutoring services to highschool and post-secondary education students.

Other awards included Mentor of the Year, awarded to Morgan Kelly with the Association for New Canadians, and Star Coordinator Kristen Murray of Metro Business Opportunities.

The Muse congratulates all award recipients and wishes them the very best in their future endeavours.

Due to severe flooding damage caused by a plumbing malfunction over the
weekend of July 5-7, 2019, all aspects of Easter Seals NL’s programs and services have been disrupted. Easter Seals House, the organization’s 14,000 sq. foot, fully accessible home base on Mt. Scio Rd, experienced damage in a number of important areas including: multi-purpose room, gym, washrooms, offices and storage areas. Repairs and renovations are expected to take up to 3 months.

This incident could not have come at a more difficult time for the participants and families of Easter Seals NL who live with a wide range of physical, sensory, cognitive and other disabilities, and take part in the more than 20 life-changing programs and services offered: Summer is the busy season with Day Camp, Overnight Camps, and Career Services programs all in full swing, as well as numerous Fund Development activities underway.

Fortunately, after one week of all programs having to come to a halt, Easter Seals NL was able to secure space for Day Camp at MacDonald Drive Junior High School, Overnight Camps are proceeding as planned, and office space for remaining staff has been secured at 145 Kelsey Drive. The Career Services. Horizons Program is continuing, thanks to the support of Stella’s Circle who has provided classroom space for the group on Wednesdays.

However, in addition to being displaced from the building, the charity is facing numerous other roadblocks. Although there is insurance coverage for some of the damage, including damaged equipment, office equipment, rental of temporary office space and shipping costs, immediate plumbing costs are still under assessment. There has also been a significant loss of rental and programs revenue, as well as a disruption to crucial Fund Development activities.

At this time, Easter Seals NL is kindly asking for monetary donations from the public to assist with its flood recovery campaign. The target has been set at $50,000. Support for this campaign in turn supports persons with disabilities living in Newfoundland and Labrador, and allows Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador to continue its life-changing work.

To donate, please go to www.eastersealsnl.ca/give/ or inquire with: Samantha Parrell
Manager of Fund Development and Communications
E: Samantha@eastersealsnl.ca
T: 709-726-4499

Trail of the Caribou Research group will be conducting a Chase the Ace Fundraiser to enable the continuation of its work in ensuring the memory of the deeds and sacrifices of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in conflicts are maintained. The Trail of the Caribou Research Group Inc. (TCRG) is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization. Originally an ad-hoc group of individuals but now a registered charity. 

The fundraiser will start on 22 July and continue every Monday till the ace is chosen. There will also be a 50/50 draw each Monday night, 7.00 to 8.30 pm. Draw at 8.50 pm. 

Place: Murrays Pond Fishing and Country Club, 1464 Portugal Cove Road.
Chase the Ace tickets are $5.00 each 3 for $10 or 7 for $20
50-50 tickets are $2 each or 3 for $50.00.
Starting Jackpot is $1500.00.

All TCRG initiatives are founded on values of fellowship, inclusion and respect.

Her Honour The Honourable Judy M. Foote, P.C., O.N.L., Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and His Honour Howard W. Foote invite the public to attend the annual Garden Party on the grounds of Government House, in St. John’s, on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.

This year’s event will feature appearances by the Church Lads’ Brigade Band, Conway, The Signal Hill Tattoo, St. Pat’s Dancers, and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Mounted Police Unit. Members of the Girl Guides and Scouts Canada will serve refreshments.

In the event of inclement weather the Lieutenant Governor’s Annual Garden Party will take place on Thursday, July 25th, 2019, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Did you or one of your relatives work at 275 Duckworth Street, St. John’s? If so, you are invited to a party! To celebrate the history of their new home at 275 Duckworth Street, the Craft Council of NL is hosting a building reunion in partnership with Heritage NL.

Perhaps best-known as the home of the Evening Telegram newspaper, the building was constructed circa 1911 for the Newfoundland Clothing Company. Tailoresses busily churned out suits for export, while the cardboard box factory in the basement fabricated the boxes in which to ship them. The business continued till the 1950s, when the fabric merchants moved out, and the newspaper moved in. Scores of paper boys delivered their goods based out of Solomon’s Lane, while reporters and printers plied their trade inside. In the mid 1980s, locals dined and danced at The Dallas Lounge or The Reporter, and later still, students made their way through the Compu College doors.

If you remember any of these workplaces, we’d love to meet you! Come along for a chat, some cake and a cup of tea, and meet others who shared experiences at 275 Duckworth. If you have photos or memorabilia, we’d love to see it! If you have questions or a memory of the building you want to share, contact Rachael Green, craft@heritagenl.ca or call toll-free 1-888-739-1892 ext 6.

Event Schedule:-
Thursday, August 1st, 3pm-6pm
Cocktail reception
The Salt House
171 Water Street, St. John’s

7pm Reunion
Craft Council of NL Gallery
275 Duckworth Street, St. John’s

To register, get your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/275-duckworth-reunion-tickets-63656748047
Facebook listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/454785308620627/

Canadians come from many cultural backgrounds. Canada’s Food Guide already highlights the benefits of including food from different cultures and traditions as a part of healthy eating. Now, Health Canada is providing its  in 26 additional languages, including nine Indigenous languages. This will help make it easier for Canadians whose first language is not English or French to follow the recommendations in the Guide.