Another big loss

for the folks on the coast of Labrador.

Early Friday morning the Hopedale Hall was badly damaged by fire; all the contents of the building were destroyed as well.

A big loss for the youth as the hall was used as a center for activities and recreation.

The Hopedale radio station also operated out of the building, all the equipment is gone, and we know how that feels up here for sure.

There is coverage of the story here, less so here with photo, and also here with really racist writing in the comments section. Some people in the south seem to be under the allusion they live in the land of Snow White and Pollyanna.

On the Hopedale radio station front: I have it on good authority that there is replacement equipment either in and or on the way to Goose Bay. As soon as a new space is ready the equipment will be ready for shipment and will be installed at minimal cost to the radio society, if that is acceptable to the people of Hopedale.

Brian’s big bite:

After an afternoon walk in -35 chills I rather fancied hamburgers for our evening meal, simple and hearty.
No store bought processed stuff though, freshly ground meat, fresh baked buns, salad, OK….. processed cheese, man it was good.