Cupids Cove Chatter

The Dwelling Was Here (l-r) Michael Ignatieff, his wife Zsuzsanna Zsohar, Cupids Mayor Ron Laracy, Senator George Furey, MP Gerry Byrne, William Gilbert, and MP Scott Andrews.
Originally uploaded by John Guy2010
Leader of the Opposition, the Honourable Michael Ignatieff, his wife Zsuzsanna Zsohar, and other guests were treated to a tour of the Cupids Archaeological Dig while  visiting the town. William Gilbert, chief archaeologist with the Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation, conducted the tour. His profound knowledge, and enthusiasm, as well as his ability to speak on a level that everyone can understand, leads all visitors to understand to significance of Cupids as the birth place of English Canada.

“Where once they stood…”

More photos of the visit to the dig on Flickr > >

Fergus O’Byrne – We Will Remain

Originally uploaded by John Guy2010

Muses & Minstrels – A Festival of Early Performing Arts
In addition to advertising We Will Remain – Patriotic Songs of Newfoundland, the shirt that Fergus is wearing describes the determination of Newfoundlanders to endure.  For four hundred years, through everything that has happened in Newfoundland and Labrador, and through everything that has happened in the world outside – we have remained and we have put down roots.  The music and preforming arts have always been a large part of life.  The Muses  & Minstrels symposium, held in the College of the North Atlantic in Carbonear on July 2nd, explored the traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Presenters discussed how our culture has evolved through music, dance, theatre and other forms of entertainment. From July 2 – 11 events will be held all over the region showcasing many of the performance arts.

Dale Jarvis – Storytelling

Ready to Unveil
Originally uploaded by John Guy2010

On June 23rd, the Town of Bay de Verde unveiled the Mural and Interpretive Panels depicting the voyage of John Guy to Bay de Verde when the colonists sailed into Trinity Bay to meet the Beothuk.

Photos of the unveiling of the Mural and Interpretive Panels in Bay de Verde >>

The Story of the Voyage of the Indeavour  in 1612 > >

Roy Dawe, Chair: Cupids 400 at the Rooms

Originally uploaded by John Guy2010

“Here to Stay – Cupids 1610″ Exhibit Opening at the Rooms. His Honour, the Honourable John C. Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Her Honor, Jane Furneaux Crosbie, were present for the occasion, as well as Dr. Author May.

The views from The Rooms over St. John’s Harbour are spectacular!

Photos of the Exhibition opening by Dennis Flynn > >

The Cupids Dig   Originally uploaded by John Guy2010

In early May, Anton Smith, U.S. Consul General, Atlantic Canada and Marcia Seitz-Ehler, Public Affairs, US Consul General’s Office toured the Cupids archeological dig.

William Gilbert, Chief Archaeologist, Baccalieu Trail Heritage Corporation, conducted the tour, pointing out many sites of interest. Mr. Smith and Ms Seitz-Ehler were acompanied by Roy Dawe, Chair – Cupids 400, and his wife, Rosalind Dawe.

More photos from visit by US Consul General, Atlantic Canada >>