Corner Brook Library Sale 2011
Wow, I love these sales! Even after finally learning to gently weed my book collection while going through repeated moves over the last few years, I can't help myself.
Where: At the intersection of University Drive and Mount Bernard, across the street from Brewed on Bernard. 2nd Floor..
Don't ask me why the Sir Richard squires Building is not on Google Maps, but this will do. Fix that later...
When: Go NOW! The sale runs until 9 PM this evening and until 6 PM tomorrow.
Why: If you have to ask, stop reading. but seriously $1.50/KG for books is just ridiculous. The children's section alone makes it worth it.
I'll post some pics of my favorite finds after work. Happy browsing!
Faces:Newfoundland
The Spring is flying!
Only ten days until the Faces: NL exhibition at the JL Gallery, 86 West St, Corner Brook.
If you haven't heard of this project yet, the intrepid Phillip N. Robbins, a photographer, teacher, and co-founder of Stockpile Artists Collective, is on a mission inspired by the portraiture of Richard Avedon.
Phil traveled Newfoundland taking portraits with a blank background to focus on the individual. Phil and his significant other Jillian video-blogged the journey to St. John's, Fogo and back to Corner Brook.
Phil sums up his intent with:
"The goal of this project is to focus on people I encounter in Newfoundland and to highlight, by removing the context, a glimpse into the history we carry around with us in our expressions."
One interesting aspect of this project is that it was paid for through crowdfunding. Inspirational and innovative, impressive Phil. You can see the original project page here.
Of course another awesome point is that I have a chance to be in the exhibition, yay! Phil and Jillian made the experience really enjoyable. I look forward to seeing the results on May 19th.
Tis an Ill Wind That Blows
Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial used tire stockpile is to be eliminated, the Telegram reported this morning. The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) has decided to ship the provincial stockpile of 1.9 million used tires to Quebec. What will Quebec do with our old tires? Burn them for fuel!
Being from Corner Brook, this reminded me of the protest that took place in November against the Pulp & Paper mill burning tires for fuel. Sure enough, these are the same tires.
So, let me get the facts straight:
- We've decided that burning tires as fuel here is bad.
- We need to unload our existing tire stockpile.
- The MMSB will pay $4.3 million to ship these tires to Quebec.
- Cement plants Holcim (Canada) and Lafarge Canada will burn these tires for fuel.
Instead of burning the tires here under the supervision of our provincial regulatory boards, we will pay to make them disappear? And where do the pollutants from this process end up?
Junior high science reminds me of this little phenomenon called the Jet Stream:
Jet Stream
For clarity, here's an overhead view:
Ill Wind
Does anyone else question the logic here?
Corner Brook Dog Park
Happy Dogs
I'm seeing a lot of talk about the proposal for a dog park in Curling being rejected.
I understand why that particular site was turned down but is this the end of the question?
Purpose
Why do we need a dog park at all? As someone on Twitter pointed out, everyone in Corner Brook and area live ten minutes from the woods.
To my mind, a dog park serves several purposes:
- Gives the dogs some leash free time. Leash laws are there for a reason but leash free time is good for the dog.
- Also the woods have other animals and people to contend with. Would we rather see dogs running around leash-less on the street?
- Allows dogs to socialize. Really important for their behavior and development, especially with younger dogs.
- Allows owners to socialize. Not just for chit-chat. Also for breeding, learning about different types of dogs and their quirks.
Cost
One of the major issues is cost. Who will pay for this park and the upkeep? To answer a question with a question, what is done with dog licensing fees now? If these aren't available then perhaps a small membership fee? And I'm certain volunteers would be available from the dog owning community.
What do you think? Are you pro-dog park? Are there other solutions?
Wing Day
Friday is Wing Day at the Colemans Deli counter!
$5 for 10 wings at the Caribou Rd, Humber Rd or Humber Gardens locations.
My co-worker Troy is a bad influence, blame him.
They have plain, sweet & spicy, BBQ, and 1st degree. If you ask they will give you 3rd degree sauce on the side, for free I should add.
It's Friday, have a break and try something sinfully good 
Steakway to Heaven
New sandwich shop on Broadway! Just across the intersection from Subway we now have The BunWay. I have yet to catch this place open. I must assume they are hoping to cater to the late night crowd. No hours of business are posted.
One thing is certain. They enjoy living on the edge of copyright infringement. The tongue in cheek references to the other "Way" across the way and to "Stairway" aside, the symbols on the signage are right off the inner sleeve of Zeppelin IV. Of course you knew that already...
The apparent good taste of the owners in music is marred somewhat by the classy statement in the sign below:
Still, that is straight to the point. After a long night of patronizing the local beverage establishments, at least 5 in easy walking distance, "A Whole Lotta Meat" may seem very appealing. Zero available seating will still likely make Subway the sandwich shop of choice until the spring kicks in just the same.
Good eating!
UPDATE: Can't believe I missed the other Zeppelin reference. "Whole Lotta Meat"! I'm sure for some carnivores Meat = Love. Even the font is similar...
Here's a shot of the sign on the other side of the building.
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