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Lynette Adams

(She/Her)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Covers:  Travel, music, books, Newfoundland local interest

Lynette Adams’s Journalist Portfolio

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Mom and daughter podcasters imagine a magical library in downtown St. John's | CBC News

Mom and daughter podcasters imagine a magical library in downtown St. John's | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — When Trudy Morgan-Cole and her daughter Emma Cole began working on the script for Terra Arcana, they weren't expecting to find themselves smashing jars in the basement of their house.

House-Sitting for Beginners

House-Sitting for Beginners

The New York Times — Using house- and pet-sitting websites for free accommodations while travelling.

How an N.L. author and scientist used 'two-eyed seeing' to craft her debut novel | CBC News

How an N.L. author and scientist used 'two-eyed seeing' to craft her debut novel | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Novelist Diedre Halbot says she views her writing practice and her day job as an environmental scientist as "polar opposites." Yet, despite the distinction she draws between her work in the factual world of science and the fictional world of her writing, her intimate knowledge of the natural landscapes on Newfoundland's west coast dominates in her debut novel, Little Spoons, released in February.

Husband and wife counselling duo create a new 'Landmark' in Bay Roberts | CBC News

Husband and wife counselling duo create a new 'Landmark' in Bay Roberts | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Kristy Yetman and husband Desmond Smith of Landmark Counselling want to share with their community.

The Ship's new owners loved their work so much, they bought the business | CBC News

The Ship's new owners loved their work so much, they bought the business | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — The Ship Pub and Kitchen changed hands in October, when Colin Dalton and Terry O'Rourke - its owners since 2002 - transferred the title to Lyndsey Hamen and Bill Haynes.

Ian Foster weaves new threads into the tapestry of N.L. music | CBC News

Ian Foster weaves new threads into the tapestry of N.L. music | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — The recording artist is launching a new record label in November.

N.L. actor lands lead role in N.L.-based Netflix series | CBC News

N.L. actor lands lead role in N.L.-based Netflix series | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Willow Kean calls it the role of a lifetime.

This former HR professional helps neurodivergent adults navigate their work lives | CBC News

This former HR professional helps neurodivergent adults navigate their work lives | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Stephanie Kennedy runs a coaching practice called Navigating Neurodiversity, where she helps neurodiverse people of all ages develop individual strategies to navigate their own work and school lives.

Halfcase: How these Gen Z creatives have custom-designed their work lives | CBC News

Halfcase: How these Gen Z creatives have custom-designed their work lives | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — The duo is trying to get an analogue feel from their digital designs.

Heidi Wicks's new novel, Here, imagines a century of St. John's history | CBC News

Heidi Wicks's new novel, Here, imagines a century of St. John's history | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — How Canada House became the central character in Heidi Wicks's Here

The magic of summer camp inspired Charis Cotter's new novel | CBC News

The magic of summer camp inspired Charis Cotter's new novel | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Her latest novel, The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall, has hit bookstore shelves.

Meet a Newfoundlander who brings a hand-crafted touch to publishing books | CBC News

Meet a Newfoundlander who brings a hand-crafted touch to publishing books | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Marnie Parsons loves words, whether she understands them or not. As the owner and operator of Running the Goat Books and Broadsides, she is typesetting a collection of poems in 13 languages, most of which she can't read.

Orange juice from Newfoundland sounds like a joke, but it was a real thing! | CBC Television

Orange juice from Newfoundland sounds like a joke, but it was a real thing! | CBC Television

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) — Sunnyland juice was part of an effort 1980s Newfoundland to bolster the economy. Son of a Critch pays homage to this juice and Mike Critch's work with the 'SeaPlus' factory in Season 3.

For musician Christine Carter, Project Earth starts in Newfoundland | CBC News

For musician Christine Carter, Project Earth starts in Newfoundland | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — As one-third of the classical music ensemble Iris Trio, Christine Carter has been instrumental in bringing the sounds of the island to the worldwide stage.

Publisher Brack and Brine is putting the Big Land in the spotlight | CBC News

Publisher Brack and Brine is putting the Big Land in the spotlight | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Brack and Brine mines archives and records to share Labrador's cultural history with the rest of the world.

How this musical duo found harmony both on and offstage | CBC News

How this musical duo found harmony both on and offstage | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — For Nancy Hynes, a singing partnership with Ian Foster developed in a similar way to their romantic relationship, a natural progression that she hadn't anticipated.

Saying goodnight to nobody: This debut album has been a long time coming | CBC News

Saying goodnight to nobody: This debut album has been a long time coming | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — After decades of performing, Andrew Strickland, known on stage and to his friends as Dicky, says he had been planning to create a solo album for at least 15 years.

Where are N.L.'s hidden talents? Meet someone who hopes to help them shine | CBC News

Where are N.L.'s hidden talents? Meet someone who hopes to help them shine | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — As one of the adjudicators for this year's provincial high school drama festival, Diana Daly is inspired by the next generation of theatre in Newfoundland and Labrador. With the launch of her performing arts production consultancy, she is investing in the future of theatre and stage performances in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Filmmaker Stacy Gardner keeps her gaze on the artists in her everyday life | CBC News

Filmmaker Stacy Gardner keeps her gaze on the artists in her everyday life | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Stacey Gardner has just released her first film but has been telling stories and facilitating other storytellers for her entire life. Her directorial debut, a short film entitled The Gaze, premiered last month at the Atlantic International Film Festival and is set to be screened at the St.

Heather Nolan takes knitwear inspiration from Newfoundland's landscapes | CBC News

Heather Nolan takes knitwear inspiration from Newfoundland's landscapes | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Heather Nolan is passionate about wool in all its forms. With Oileánach Knits, the St. John's novelist and poet has added knitwear designer to their list of creative enterprises.

N.L.'s Mary Beth Waldram is making her mark in the Canadian music industry | CBC News

N.L.'s Mary Beth Waldram is making her mark in the Canadian music industry | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — For Mary Beth Waldram of St. John's, a break from playing music led to an unexpected career in another area of the industry.

Sympathy for the devils: Mark Bragg explores the monsters within | CBC News

Sympathy for the devils: Mark Bragg explores the monsters within | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — When it comes to writing songs, Mark Bragg believes "every syllable is important" - so important this his songwriting process begins with making inarticulate noises, as he sings sounds without lyrics.

In her new short film, Zoe Cleland tells the truth about fairies and root cellars | CBC News

In her new short film, Zoe Cleland tells the truth about fairies and root cellars | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Zoe Cleland says her biggest disappointment when she filmed her debut film, Blueberries for Iris, is that there was no foggy weather in Bradley's Cove, Conception Bay. She shot the atmospheric short film in the resettled community by Western Bay, a place she knows intimately.

The many names - and hats - of Darryl Hopkins, N.L.'s own Renaissance man | CBC News

The many names - and hats - of Darryl Hopkins, N.L.'s own Renaissance man | CBC News

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador — Hopkins, sometimes called Avalon Stanley, has spent years on the theatre circuit. He's also a musician, film actor and in his spare time, likes revamping thrifted paintings.
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