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T.O.F.U. Talks: Newfoundland Video Now Online

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I hosted another live chat this weekend as part of the T.O.F.U. Talks series, but this time the person was in the same room as me and we were talking about our home province, Newfoundland and Labrador. Read More »

  • Sep. 14, 2018
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WAIW | The Price of a Pig

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It's raining here in St. John's, and it's all because of a tropical depression named Gordon. Of course, in other parts of the world right now, far stronger storms are wreaking havoc. Sadly, it's likely we won't hear about the true damage they do as so many of the lives won't be counted. Read More »

  • Sep. 13, 2018
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T.O.F.U. Talks: Newfoundland

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If I'm going to be sticking around my home province of Newfoundland and Labrador for the rest of this month, I might as well talk about the vegan scene here, right? Read More »

  • Sep. 07, 2018
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TBT | I’m Really Vegan Now

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Today's Throwback Thursday reminded me of a number of things, and it also led to me missing Doritos. Read More »

  • Oct. 12, 2017
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Living Vegan in Newfoundland and Labrador

Ryan Patey on Signal Hill in St. John's, NL

I grew up in Newfoundland and Labrador, but it's only in the last few years that it's really started to have some great options for vegans. After visiting there for nearly a decade as a vegan, I thought I should share some of my favourites. Read More »

  • Oct. 07, 2016
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#TBT | Moderating the “Ask a Vegan” Panel at St. John’s VegFest

Ryan Patey at St. John's VegFest

Last month I moderated my first panel, and I'm happy to say it was in my home province. Of course, it brought up a lot of thoughts and emotions, and I wasn't the only one who felt them. Read More »