Latest from Nabila Qureshi
Meet the N.L. couple finding happiness in pet pigeons
Whether wandering around the Avalon Mall or walking along the harbour during cruise ship season, Matthew and Jay Howlett regularly draw curious glances from passersby. Proudly perched on either one’s shoulder is a pigeon wearing pants, and chances are his name is Mr. Earl Grey.
Welcome to sword school: Meet the man who teaches medieval fencing in St. John's
From cutting lenses as an optometric assistant to sparring with swords as headmaster of the Terra Nova School of Swords, Phil Swift is at the cutting edge of an evolving form of martial arts in St. John’s.
Akemashite Omedetou! Ringing in the new year, Japanese style
In the heart of her kitchen, Moe Cheshire scoops a ladle of hot broth into a bowl of mochi cakes that will be topped off with garnishes in shades of pink and green. This seaweed infused soup is called Ozoni, the first meal usually served on the first day of Oshogatsu — the Japanese new year, which takes place from Jan. 1-3.
Fitted out with a fridge, this community pantry tackles food security at the neighbourhood level
Volunteers connected to an apartment complex in the Virginia Park area of St. John's have opened the first pantry of its kind in the city. Equipped with a fridge, it accepts perishable items, and is open for anyone who needs food. Says one of the organizers, "Can you imagine if there was one of these everywhere there's a bus stop?"
Santa to a senior: This group packages custom gifts for people in need in St. John's
Once a year, on a December night, a small group of family and friends turn their St. John's living room into Santa's workshop, complete with elves, merrymaking and, of course, gifts. Lots of gifts.
Wrapped in love: This senior brings joy to the Rock by knitting scarves for newfound friends
When a young Darragh Scollard learned that one of his hockey heroes knew how to knit, he picked up a hobby that has lasted a lifetime. Now retired, he likes to delight people he's only just befriended with a scarf.
Half a world away from home, Iranians in St. John's watch protests with mix of fear and pride
Rally organizers in St. John’s reflect on their own emotions concerning the situation in Iran and call for renewed awareness for women’s rights and freedom.
Meet the artist who's painting Brigus — house by house
Painter David Connolly’s brush strokes tap into the nostalgia and charm of a small, picturesque town in Newfoundland