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My name is Wynn Currie and I live on the Magdalen Islands, in Canada. I have worked as a journalist for many years as well as other job titles. I have been published several times other than writing for the weekly.

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Do PETA's naked protest tactics work?: 1 of 15
Do PETA's naked protest tactics work?This is a ridiculous way to protest and can only harm that which they supposedly strive to protect. PETA stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Now just imagine seeing a beautiful naked male or female. Does it remind you to make a donation to a worthy cause or cause your m... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Great ecotourism destinations: 2 of 15
Ecotourism is the new wave in vacation hot spots around the world. There are many who would not even consider the traditional vacation anymore, but rather have the exercise and learn as much as possible about areas that they have never been to. Brion Island, part of the Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada is one such place, but ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health The benefits of a raw diet for your dog: 2 of 15
Not only is raw food safe and healthy for your pet, but it is also a very natural meal. A dog's intestinal tract is short in comparison to a human and digests food at a much faster rate, therefore bacteria that could harm a human, would pass through a dog's system, before it would have time to multiply. Also a dog has a very ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Loss of a horse: 3 of 20
I lost a 2-year-old filly, Sam's Pride in February 2008, to seizures. I've had horses for 45 years and I had never heard of a horse taking seizures before. Apparently, I wasn't the only one.I had asked the vet about the strange behaviors that this young filly was having and then the horse owners at the local race track, inclu... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Your best invented dish: 7 of 32
Magdalen Islands Seafood PizzaThere is nothing more scrumptious then Magdalen Islands fresh seafood pizza, piled high with the most tender lobster, crab and scallops imaginable. No one knows more about seafood than the Island chefs.Although I don't consider myself a chef, I have played with a basic Magdalen Islands recipe, ad... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Tribute to mothers: 24 of 69
"IF YOU CAN'T WRITE ME - DRAW ME!"My mum, Marion Clark Currie used to write her sister-in-law, my Aunt Blossom, when they were both mothers of young children. Every few weeks a letter would come through the mail and mum would be engrossed for long minutes, then peels of laughter and tears would come to her eyes. We would gath... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Strangers: 25 of 56
The StrangerWith the wind blowing strong all through the night,This autumn morning calm, seems such a sight.For the migrating birds flying south for the season,Singing their song, with rhyme and with reason.Along comes a stranger, clothes tattered and torn,Around a long bend down the road over worn.He comes to an old tavern, ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Labrador Retriever: 14 of 29
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most sought after dogs in the Western World. The animal is well known for it's exceptionally friendly attitude and intelligence. As well they make excellent companions and working dogs. The Labrador Retriever is not indigenous to Newfoundland, Canada, but it is believed that the breed was ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health Horse anatomy: The hock: 1 of 2
Like all parts to the anatomy, the hock of a horse is important to the mobility of the horse. The hock is located approximately midway down the hind legs of the horse. Ideally, hocks are slightly higher than the knees on the front legs, with the point of hock level with the chestnut of the front leg. It is the joint that move... More..
Travel > Canada Travel destinations: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park, Nova Scotia: 1 of 2
One of the most popular historical sites in North America is the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park, in Nova Scotia. It offers a wide range of activities for the whole family and makes learning history, a great pleasure for all. It is on the eastern seaboard, on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia and is the site of th... More..