NEWFOUNDLAND 101 - 7 Basic Facts Most Canadians Don't Even Know

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Here’s a video about Bonavista, a town in Newfoundland everyone should visit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2q2gqWejLpqmqs

[@judycullen309]

No gimmick, nothing corny, no joking, no exaggerated accent. What a great post ! And you’re right, most of Canada knows very little about Newfoundland. Thank you for sharing some wonderful information and especially the details on July 1st.👌🏼

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you very much for the very kind words. And thanks for watching!

[@GoofieNewfie]

I do really appreciate how he presents himself and speaks. Too many think we all speak some unintelligible language, have no teeth and live in igloos.

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

​@@GoofieNewfieMost of us Newfoundlanders speak about 3 styles of English, which is a talent in and of itself. If we are amongst our buddies "out around the bay", we speak the local dialect and accent. If we're in "town" (St, John's, Corner Brook, etc.) we speak more formal Newfoundland English. If we're "on the mainland", we speak a more generic/standard English. That is 3 distinctively different styles of English. I challenge the rest of our fellow Canadians to that skill.

[@thomasmathews7408]

Thanks for the video. My girlfriend took me to "The Rooms" memorial in St. John's. I was overcome by the unbelievable patriotism. The love of Newfoundland, the love, pride, and reverence for the sacrifice the soldiers made dumbstruck me. Newfoundland, and Newfoundlanders, are awesome, truly.

[@punchion]

I'm a 75 year old Newfoundlander and I think you did all of us Newfoundlanders proud with this video. I too don't like the Newfie word as I worked on the mainland for a while and I distinctly felt the derision that some folks exuded when they were in my presence. It's not something you forget. I also made some wonderful friends who treated me with respect. You did well in explaining our beautiful province.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for watching, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

[@slake9727]

Same.

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

When I finished College in St. John's, I moved to Toronto and worked for 3 years, then to Halifax, NS for 5 more years before returning back to Newfoundland. I experienced the same, in both provinces, especially Ontario. In most instances I could easily sence that it was said in a derogatory or condescending fashion. Most Newfoundlanders, whether they express it or not, when they hear the word 'Newfie' hear it like the 'N' word. Sorry to all you people who don't mean it to be taken in that manner, bu all you have to do is research the history of the word and you will understand.

[@ronvickers]

Great post - very well constructed. I especially appreciate you putting information on July 1st and Newfoundland's Memorial Day into the discussion - they can be complimentary events to anyone who wants to understand history. Newfoundland's military history prior to 1949 and the Beaumont Hamel heroism particularly is, sadly, unknown to virtually the entire country that brought Newfoundland into the Canadian fold in 1949. I don't subscribe to many channels - but yours is one. Keep it up.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks Ron. I really appreciate that. And I hope I can keep you interested in my videos in the future

[@fratermoonguard]

I experienced exactly what you did regarding the term ‘Newfie’ when studying at the the University of Toronto and then later at Oxford University. It’s so weird. You’re there, you’re doing the research required by your degree, you’re giving papers, you’re just as clever as anyone else in the room, but the moment someone explains to everyone that you’re a “Newfie” the respect you previously had seems to dissipate considerably. I never bother to explain that I prefer “Newfoundlander” (maybe I should) and instead just try to own it and describe my culture a bit. But it definitely feels tedious in the moment. It’s like all the respect and authority you’ve built up just evaporates.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

You nailed it with “it’s so weird”. As you say you experienced it from people at some of the world’s top universities. I blame it on small mindedness but this mentality comes from ‘scholars’ who are supposed to be worldly and capable of critical thinking too. In any case I feel you. And I like your way of handling things. You’re definitely taking the high road.

[@jeanbolduc5818]

Toronto is a closed minded city , corrupted and scandals , USA culture , asian ( China , India ) with no knowledge about the Canadian culture , history and speak only english in a bilingual country ... Toronto does not define Canada ... horrible city of homeless , crimes and discrimination

[@jeanbolduc5818]

@@mark_royle_newfoundlandToronto does not define Canada but Asia ( China , India ) with a USA culture .... corrupted , 50 % of the population was not born in Canada ... No canadian culture , no knowledge about the history and culture of canada ... even CBC has no respect about Canada since reporters speak only about Toronto or Vancouver ... 2 homeless , drugs , crimes and corruption cities of Asia

[@sbw-wl7py]

Thank you. I've lived in Northern Ontario for most of my life. Whenever I visit Newfoundland my aunts - after about 3 days - will comment that, "Today I knows you. You sounds just like yourself". And I can hear the richness of my Newfoundland home. Thank you.

[@peterblackfly9437]

I was fortunate to take part in a Memorial day service at L'anse Au Claire. and am doubly blessed to have been to Beaumont Hamel. thanks for this film

[@sandrapenney9680]

I am so proud to be from Newfoundland, I grew up in a Time when doors did not get locked and still had a wonderful sleep I get angry because, Canada did not recognize us, until the war started and then they realized our position and signal Hill. When we were our own independent country, I believe Canada only took notice of us because of our location during the war! We are the most honest and friendliest people anyone would be proud to know. We worked ourselves up from the bottom and we will be the last to throw Stones! What we have, we have worked for. A newfoundlanders motto is love,live, and respect. We do not laugh at others, because we have learned how to laugh at ourselves. You do not get to laugh at others until you accept your own faults. I moved away when I was 18 and when I got married, and had my children,The first thing on my mind,was I have to move home to give them. Safety and know when I put them on the bus in the morning they will return safe as t home at 3:45. I am so proud of where I came from. I have lived across Canada and I have met wonderful people, but I did not feel safe to send my precious children on their own to go to School, because there is always that worried that they may not return. So I worked hard and I managed to get back home l to the safety net and the honesty of our neighbours, I can finally sleep, just knowing a Newfie is living next door. GOD LOVE THEE NEWFOUNDAND!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you for watching, and for your thoughtful comment. Newfoundland is a very special place ☺️☺️

[@Kongohh]

LOVE, LIVE and RESPECT! That's powerful, that's the type of emotions that'll make people travel to Newfoundland! Hope to visit y'all soon!!!

[@katesleuth1156]

I find the word Newfie offensive. My experience is that those who use it are ignorant people, that I’d rather not associate with.

[@patriciakeats1621]

I say Newfie. I don’t mind.

[@amandagray4913]

Thanks for this. As a US person headed to Newfoundland in June to explore because it sounds really cool, I loved the history and the advice on appropriate nomenclature. I always try to call people what they want to be called, and this was great information. Thanks also for the careful discussion of July1st and Memorial Day. Very well done post. I feel better prepared and less likely to make a fool of myself or accidentally insult someone.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks Amanda. I hope you have a great trip. As for being less likely to make a fool of yourself, you’ll be fine. Think of it this way: most people just assume that visitors don’t know how to pronounce the name of the place. If you get it wrong, I promise no one will get upset. But if you get it right, you’ll really endear yourself to everyone. Low risk, high reward ☺️☺️

[@psychfish]

That's the same reason I'm watching. And Mark is a terrific cultural ambassador.

[@Butterflies-are-free]

I am born and raised in BC and found this fascinating! You have inspired me to learn more about your beautiful province! Also, I truly appreciate you letting us know that the term “Newfie” can be interpreted by some as derogatory….something I never understood before, but am so pleased to be made aware of. Thank you so much for this excellent video 💕❤️💕

[@thesitdownquilter]

And thank you for understanding that the term “Newfie” can be seen as derogatory. Like Mark, I too find the term demeaning and derogatory and I will and do correct anyone who refers to me as a Newfie. I’ll often correct them when they use it by saying “Newfoundlander” and that’s all that’s usually needed. If they continue to use the term after I’ve corrected them, then I’ll explain it’s significance to them.

[@butlerA1478]

Great video. I hate being called Newfie as well.

[@unahynes9393]

The beauty of words ,is, it only exposes the attitude of the person who is speaking , not the one spoken to ,this is my proverb ,amen

[@kingfish2432]

Born there but raised in the states. Went back for the first time since 1965 and had a great time.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Glad to see that. It’s a special place.

[@G1111]

It was really informative bud. I'm glad I watched it. From WINNIPEG

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@ViktorDym]

Very interesting and informative video. Thank you. In a month, I plan to fly to NL with my family and start a new peaceful life right there.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I wish you the best, and I’m sure you and your family will be welcomed warmly when you make your move ☺️☺️

[@patriciakeats1621]

Do you like it?

[@shannanbrennan612]

Did you come? I hope you did :)

[@ViktorDym]

@@shannanbrennan612 I am already going through the federal level of immigration.

[@mattkeating9105]

@@mark_royle_newfoundland As someone who is from Newfoundland, (West Coast), I cannot disagree with this comment more.. This province is friendly yes, but if you weren't born here, you will always be known as someone from away.. We are really no better than the people that look down on us because we are from Newfoundland, because we just look down on everyone who ISN'T from here. Also, As someone born and raised here, I highly recommend NOT moving here, unless its for work. Jobs are few and far between, (ones worth talking about anyway), rent is stupid high, food prices are through the roof, and medical care is... Well.. Almost non-existent.

[@robertkerry5531]

Excellent video. We've just returned home, to the UK, from our 3rd trip to the Rock. A fabulous place full of fabulous people. I've been many times to Beaumont Hamel over the years and stood below the caribou, looking out across the old no man's land trying to imagine the sacrifice, and failing miserably.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Amazing. My parents made the trip to France in 2016 for the centennial. I will get there one day too.

[@markg1689]

Great video Mark! Thank you! All four of my beloved Grandparents came from Newfoundland. They landed in Brooklyn NY in 1926. From Trinity Bay, ScillyCove, Burin and Merasheen Island.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Amazing, thanks for sharing. Newfoundlanders have been fanning out around North America for centuries. I love receiving kind messages from people with Newfoundland roots like you. I appreciate you.

[@emilylukacik550]

What a great post! Thank You! Keep up the good work!👍🏻

[@maplecanuck6454]

I have been friends with and worked with many Newfoundlanders over many years (townies and baywops)... they are a tough people... over 500 years surviving on the "rock"... fond memories, good people. I understand the pride.

[@kyleklukas4808]

Newfies, not newfoundlander.

[@verycrispyashes]

​@@kyleklukas4808The word Newfie has the same intent behind it as the other N word. Unless you are a Newfoulander you really shouldn't use the term

[@kyleklukas4808]

@@verycrispyashes ahh no . Nice propaganda . Eyes a newf me Bob ? Eyes lived wit de boys fer ages . Meets dem all eyes tell yas . Biggest newfie towns and such are all out dees ways . Good hard working men , Honest women .

[@verycrispyashes]

@@kyleklukas4808 just because you believe something doesn't make it a fact, what I stated is documented if you minds ta looker up

[@kyleklukas4808]

@@verycrispyashes Oh yous kids today . Got no gravel . And again no comparison to "Black" person being called the "N" word . Get a grip boyo . All those newfie slaves that all the presidents of the USA owned governors of british north America , governors of the Caribbean. No comparison , none . Don't embarras you anacedents.

[@stephenspencer1215]

I live in the US. Going to Newfoundland in a few weeks. Very excited. But I learned something in your video about the significance of July 1 in Newfoundland. Thank you.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. So glad you found this video helpful. I hope you love your time here ☺️☺️

[@jenniferleighmiron8135]

I really liked your no nonsense, direct but sensitive way you presented yourself and what you had to say

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you very much 😊

[@lviam17grino-ryder80]

I appreciate the video as I love history and am married to a Newfoundlander. We will be visiting family again at the Rock in one week. Coming from Asia and having lived in big cities like Vancouver and Calgary made my transition and acculturation quite smooth. But going to Newfoundland for the first time specifically Burin peninsula in 2011 was a big culture shock for me. Meeting my husbands immediate and extended family and listening to them talk I thought something wasn’t right with my brain as noting made sense to me and I knew almost perfect English. Until they assured me I’m perfectly fine, they were just speaking in their dialect. 🤣 I also happened to be the only Asian or coloured person around the peninsula aside from the Chinese owner of Wong’s restaurant. Every where I went, people stared. I definitely felt like I was in a different country for sure. 🥹

[@Steve0904]

Just came across this video. Born and raised in Newfoundland, and Mark has done a fantastic job here. In reference to the Newfie term I say it depends on context. Newfoundlanders are extremely adept at telling when someone uses the term in a derogatory way. If someone says “oh look here comes the Newfie (or Newf)” or we can tell that you think we’re dumb or stupid then it’s a problem. But if you say oh so you’re a Newfie and then show a genuine interest in learning about the province, that’s different. I don’t mind the term Newfie, but I prefer Newfoundlander or I’ll just say yeah I’m from Newfoundland when someone calls me a Newfie. Mark is also spot on with the pronunciation of course, and the issues with it. Many Canadians still get it wrong to this day, but yes we do run the first part of it together with emphasis on LAND at the end, not FOUND in the middle. I do find many Canadians are getting better though on both of the above counts. I personally don’t encounter much stereotype or prejudice these days. Great video Mark! Well done.

[@deannage]

I am from Mount Pearl. Now I’m living in Massachusetts USA.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

How long have you been away from Mount Pearl?

[@pizzalover-rq6rp]

Thank you for this. There was a lot in this video that I was not aware of as a Canadian who has always wanted to travel to Newfoundland and Labrador. I started watching your videos because of that. You make great content.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@WaseemSyed]

Mark, really enjoyed your video. I just came back from a month long visit to Newfoundland and the place, especially the people have been etched in my memory. Not a single day went by without me blurting out I want to move there 😀 Ah, and Bonavista … I had three very special days there, camped cliffside in my RV near Dungeon Provincial Park. Newfoundland is indeed a very special place ❤

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks for sharing, I’m really happy you enjoyed your time here. I hesitate to say it definitively, but Bonavista (the town for sure, but maybe the whole peninsula) may be my favorite part of the whole province.

[@ShirleyUnderwood-o8m]

Travelling to Newfoundland this fall for 3 weeks awakened us to a beautiful part of Canada we had not seen previously seen. We found the islanders so extremely hospitable and fun, chatty and next doorsy. The scenery, hikes, food lodging was excellent, and we became initiated in the true people of the island. 3300 km in 3 weeks took us to most of the island- we will return again to cover ;more ground in the future- with our grandchildren- to teach them about this wonderful part of Canada! Great video- we did learn about the July 1st conflict, and feel that we should all be educated about this at the public school level. Thank you!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your thoughts. I hope you do make it back with your grandchildren. That you could cover 3300km is fantastic... but all in 3 weeks is really just scratching the surface 😉

[@dennisfitzgerald9434]

Well Put. I have the same feelings. I lived outside of Province for almost 30 years in Ontario, and had similar encounters when it comes to 'Newfoundlander vs Newfie ". Great Video, very informative for those Who were born here and they just don't know or care to try and know.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Not so glad that you know firsthand what I was referring to though.

[@jeanbolduc5818]

Ontario is mostly asian (china , India) and know nothing about Canada except Toronto and Vancouver .... same for CBC and the National ... only Toronto and Vancouver , very closed minded and discriminatory

[@caperchick9029]

Very informative. Nicely done! Born and raised in Cape Breton, now living in Halifax. I Love Newfound ❤️

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Great video. I didn't know about July 1st being a Memorial Day. Great info to know. I know Newfie was derogatory half a century ago, but I thought now it was more a term of endearment- glad to know I learned how Newfoundlanders feel about it, not just from your video but reading the comments!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you for watching 🙂 The Newfie vs Newfoundlander thing is pretty interesting as you can see in the comments. Some people really don't like the word "Newfie"... and some people really don't like that some people really don't like "Newfie" 😆

[@gloriagould4103]

My parents were from Belle Island, My nick name for my dad was Newf. He had no problem with it. Most people haven't heard of Belle Island. It's on my bucket list to visit there.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

It’s an awesome place. So close to St. John’s but feels like a completely different world. Hope you make it there one day!

[@netcowboy007]

My mother is from Bell Island. Her and her family moved to Labrador in the early 70’s. I was born and raised in Labrador and live here today. It amazes me how there is so little knowledge by the rest of the country of NL. When I lived in NS, I literally had to pull out a map and show people where Labrador was and how far it is away from St. John’s and that I am a Labradorian and not a Newfie.

[@bageorge5337]

My father's side of the family is from Belle Island! Mom's side is from Labrador.

[@LindaReynen-tf7fp]

It's so tiny but warm at heart

[@ottarobe]

Very nicely done. Thanks.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I appreciate you. Thanks for watching!

[@matrixxART]

I am from Victoria, BC! Lots of my friends don't celebrate Canada day, so it's interesting to hear about the July 1 traditions in Newfoundland

[@annemarierandell8562]

My favorite province. Amazing people, history.

[@EdRussell-w8e]

I rarely if ever comments on videos. As a proud Newfoundlander living in Ontario you absolutely nailed this video. Well done.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I really appreciate that. Thank you.

[@RidgeRadiopromotion]

Educational and necessary for many who only know that awful Canadian 'N' word. Great work sir.

[@susanjohnson2091]

This Newfoundlander says thank you! Excellent points and well articulated. :)

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you 😊

[@janicedowson7793]

Hi Mark! Thanks so much for the video. My father has been living in Bay Bulls for a number of years after many many years of being a loyal visitor and lover of Newfoundland. It's a wonderful place and Newfoundlanders are lovely people to be around. Hope you aren't buried in too much snow! (I just arrived home from a visit and my flight was delayed 4 days due to huge but not quite snowmagedon snowstorms.)

[@dannyfilmmaker1]

Amazing! Can't wait to learn more about Newfoundland!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Stay tuned! More to come!

[@jmc-xp6ml]

My dad was born in St.John’s and referred to himself as a Newfie. He never mentioned any negative connotation. I remember our family spelling it “Newfinland”, at least through the late 70’s. I can visualize a book we had with it spelled that way too.

[@garyinspringhill8175]

Really enjoyed your video and I managed to learn a few new things. Between the CDN and British governments during the first war a lot of people were treated like cannon fodder!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you very much. It’s true about how our “leaders” treated us. And I don’t really know how different things are to this day.

[@robertthomson1587]

A few years ago I made the long trek from Australia to visit Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. I loved them both, but especially Newfoundland. Such wonderful people; such beautiful scenery.

[@lifefordummies]

I as well have witnessed the thing when someone finds out I am from Newfoundland and their entire demeanor changes. As if being from here makes me mentally challenged or something. My first job in Ontario was found at a placement agency where the lady on the front desk did not know that Newfoundland was part of Canada. She asked me for my work visa.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Unbelievable... yet TOTALLY believable.

[@GeorgeGabor19]

Thanks to your video, I just booked a flight from Toronto to go and explore Newfoundland!!! Thank You

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Amazing! Wow, that's kinda why I do this, but I will never get tired of seeing messages like this one. I hope the info here (and in some of my other videos!) helps you get around to experience some really amazing things!

[@phoenixsky6124]

From Manitoba, I did not know the last, war, fact.

[@clintc4360]

I’m from Winnipeg Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador is at the very top of my list to vist. In my opinion the most beautiful landscape in Canada. Plus I hear the people are great.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I can't argue with you there 😆 I hope you get the chance to visit someday soon!

[@natalievonvorreth9989]

Thank you very much! Great and interesting video!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks for watching, really happy you enjoyed it ☺️☺️

[@psychfish]

Excellent info. I really like Mark Royle's style of presenting. Humble and informative. I'll be visiting and am glad to know the items in this video. I grew up with a neighbor who had Newfoundland dogs, and I learned that the dogs were Newfies but the people were Newfoundlanders. Thanks for yet another great video.

[@shidofski]

Thank you for this video! Short, to the point and full of information that I'm assuming not everyone knows! As an immigrant who lives in BC, I'm curious to learn more about the history behind this amazing country and your video helped a lot! ❤

[@juliadawn33]

I was born and raised in BC and I live in a small city now but a lot of my relatives live in New Brunswick and when I went to visit there I found that many have their own accent and way of speaking. I have recently started watching videos about Newfoundland and I find the scenery and everything breathtaking. I would love to visit there but I am a huge fan of research and don't want to visit there and insult someone unknowingly and I also like to learn the history so thanks for pointing out some things maybe people weren't aware of including Canadians. I have found people from other countries have ideas about Canada in general as well like we all sit around drinking maple syrup and live in the snow and say eh all the time. They come here and are shocked. I am sure I am guilty of jumping to conclusions about some places as well. It's good to experience places first hand or hear from people that actually live there and can provide some perspective and truth.

[@jjjvclub]

Great job! Thanks!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you for watching. Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@jasonbennett8455]

Thanks brother I did not know but know I do God bless!

[@gkiltz0]

I got the pronounciation listening to the Shortwave relays of the CBC's domestic programming

[@hazelbingle4904]

It is nice to hear that there's more to NL. I know some about the 2nd world war, and that's something, I think, that every 'Newfoundlander' (I'm good with 'Newfie) should know. The battle of the North Atlantic is a good example, how it was so important and how the German U-boats were all around the island sinking ships whenever they could including the Caribou & then to see the Canadian parliament give standing ovations to the Nazis that murdered & probaby gave them better treatment when they came to Canada then most Canadians had, to me it is unbelievable. I would like to know more about WW1, I had a uncle who was killed in that war, I did have info on him but I've forgotten about most details.

[@jenniferdnoseworthy2348]

Great job! From Gander and love this province ❤⭐️👍

[@Will4540]

Hi Mark, I'v been following for a few months now and this video just came up, I was born in NL 69 years ago and my parents moved our family to Ontario in 1970. I attended Secondary School as it is called here and the first thing that one of the Teachers asked my new class was "Do you think he's stupid" I have purposely lost my Irish Accent because of this and many other negative comments that I've heard in my lifetime. By the way, the people who said such comments to me Unknowingly I commend my parents for raising us without such prejudices This reminds me of the "Crab in the Bucket" story you just told of Home, It's the same everywhere. Thanks, Mark for your stories that I enjoy.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you for watching, and for sharing your story. I think a lot of Newfoundlanders can relate.

[@erichammond2560]

Excellent post. Tanks b'y.

[@robertahalpern1857]

Can't wait to visit in December! It will be cold, but I'll be ready!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

To be honest December can be surprisingly mild. It’s really cold right now, way colder than usual but Feb is usually the coldest month. Make sure you bring your winter gear for Dec of course, but don’t be surprised if you don’t need all of it!

[@chartlook1]

Thought you were going to mentioned The Ode to Newfoundland.. next time maybe

[@lynnevogt6643]

Excellent! Very Very Well Done!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you 😊

[@koho205]

awesome job!!! great video!!!

[@rogercarter8649]

Do a video of what we brought to Canada

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Hello from Nova Scotia, good video

[@NLJosh83]

Just to clarify on point # 2: It is true that the government of Canada officially recognized the name of the province as "Newfoundland and Labrador" by constitutional amendment in 2001; however, the name of the province was officially changed by the province itself in 1964 by the Smallwood government. Point # 3: it's actually law that the entire province of NL is supposed to observe Newfoundland Standard or Daylight Time but for some weird (and not fully understood by me reason) the majority of Labrador ended up in Atlantic Time. Point # 5: Responsible government was ceded to Great Britain resulting from Newfoundland becoming insolvent as a result of the Great Depression and residual debt from WWI. The Dominion simply could not afford the conduct itself as a Dominion nation, thus returned to being a Colony as a temporary measure, ruled by British appointed Commissioners. The Commission of Government acted as a temporary 'caretaker government' to steer the Dominion out of financial trouble so that independence could be restored. However, they still collected taxes and other public revenues while not providing public services as they ought to have been resulting in the public coffers being remarkably well funded while at the same time residents suffered from a poor quality of life. Instead of restoring responsible government first as was supposed to happen, the referenda were held to 'push' Newfoundland into confederation with Canada, a move desirable for both Great Britain and Canada because Britain wouldn't be stuck with running the government here and Canada would get Newfoundland's natural resources. It is said that the iron ore of western Labrador was the golden egg that Canada really wanted from annexation. Many believe that the Commission of Government was used to 'starve Newfoundland' into confederation. Point # 6: I agree with your evaluation of the demonyms used to describe people from NL, as my personal experiences are close to yours...for me, context is everything. If someone calls me a "Newfie" in an otherwise civil and positive conversation, no harm no foul. But if it is used as a means to try and discredit me or my intelligence, then we have a problem. It's usually pretty easy to spot the difference. Bullseye on point # 7. Excellent job.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Wow thank you for taking the time to put that out there. I’m a student of my home and I appreciate the finer points you share of some of these topics. Some points I was aware of and only cut from the video to keep things moving (the confederation stuff… worthy of a full video for sure), but some I wasn’t aware of (time zone stuff). Really appreciate it.

[@joangeorge3585]

Thank you

[@carolynskelly4763]

Thank you. I learned important things.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I always love to see that message. Thank you for watching!

[@dlinehan8230]

I was born in St. John's and I didn't even know some facts that you brought up ty for the knowledge

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

My pleasure. Very happy to spread the word!

[@brianbrown6455]

Thanks brother, I am a Newfoundlander too. Well said!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks very much ☺️☺️

[@5amskateboards291]

Hello from Vancouver Island. Your videos are great. New sub here.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

👋🏼 Thank you!

[@peoplevidsinfo9529]

Amazing video. It was better then a history class.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thank you, that was the goal!

[@AnMarie263]

Thanks for your info. Can you feature more about Newfoundland, like Jobs, immigrant?

[@Kongohh]

From Montreal, Quebec I know absolutely nothing about Newfoundland, excited to learn SUBSCRIBED!!! Ps could you do an episode on the idea of a CFL team in St John's? Merci beaucoup!

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I really appreciate you Chris. And that's not a bad idea at all. Maybe I'll work on a general sports video and include the CFL. I would have to think Halifax, or even better yet Moncton because of its central location in the maritimes, would have to get a team first but I bet a CFL team in St. John's would do well.

[@Spurlano420]

Hey Mark, this video just popped up in my feed. Great job. I remember you from Mt Pearl a million yrs ago. Hope all is well.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Haha cool. What is your name?

[@Spurlano420]

@@mark_royle_newfoundland sorry bud it’s Adam Spurrell. Sry just realizing now my ancient KZbin account stills shows Spurlano420 lol

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

@@Spurlano420 hey man yes I remember you. Im doing great, hope you’ve been good too!

[@candicehopkins9845]

Pronouncing Newfoundland as "new-fin-LAND" is how I was taught by Newfoundlanders to pronounce this provincial name. They'd say, "It's New-fin-LAND, understand?"

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

You had good teachers! 😊😊

[@MitsuDragonGel]

Hey dude, we grew up in the same place, mt.pearl was where i grew up, it was a great area as a kid and i miss livjng there, and like you i did go to st.david field every year ^^ hope you doing good dude

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Have you been around St David’s at all in the past few years? They completely redesigned the whole area where the soccer field and baseball field were. I miss the way it was but is actually really nice now. They did a great job turning it into a full park in the middle of Mount Pearl

[@charlottejones8903]

Cool video.

[@MrChris-nt6kp]

Great one Bro

[@donnaogorman4935]

Love the piece.....😘From Toronto.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Thanks so much 😊😊

[@Tune-O-matic]

I haven't been there since 1997 visiting relatives for a family reunion during the Cabot 500 Yr. celebration..I hope to "come from away" again..

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

1997 was a really fun year, especially that summer. Hope you make it back someday soon!

[@Mordenkainen322]

As a born and raised indigenous Canadian Newfoundlander we mostly identify with being apart of the maritime's, my ancestors come from maratime's Nova Scotia Mi'qmaw and Labradorian Inuit.

[@paulkellygolf3671]

Great video.

[@alcolborne7393]

Excellent video. Worth noting that the Newfoundland soldiers served in a British regiment as Newfoundland was not yet a part of Canada. Whether true or not there has always been a persistent opinion that the Newfoundland soldiers as well as Canadian and other commonwealth regiments were used as cannon fodder by the British. That was my own grandfathers opinion. He was a WW1 Canadian veteran wounded at Vimy Ridge and he held this opinion of the British his entire post war life. Whether true or not expeditionary forces did seem to have inordinately heavy losses. This opinion also extended to Dieppe in WW2.

[@dawudissa9705]

woow amazing information really

[@tiffaniterris2886]

To be fair, most Canadians don't know much about most of Canada. It took the show Letterkenny for many to find out Ontario wasn't just rich people and Toronto. And that we have our own interesting accents.

[@jeanbolduc5818]

Ontario is not rich ... Toronto has a lot of homeless , high crime , no sense of community , no soup , USA car culture

[@freddyreid9137]

Strange I been saying that to lot of ppl this week

[@kade2600]

Cant wait to go there! We’re just waiting for our passport to return! ❤

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Visiting? Or moving? Either way, I hope you enjoy yourselves!

[@kade2600]

@@mark_royle_newfoundland we’re moving there landing as PR 😊

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

Really cool! All the best! I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have or help point out services or business or whatever else you might be wondering about if you're going to be living in the St. John's area (I unfortunately don't know as much about other parts of the province but I'll try to help if I can). Drop me an email if you'd like, [e-mail]

[@beachybear38]

I also feel the same way about the term “Newfie” and 100% prefer to be called a Newfoundlander. However, it should be noted that not all utterances are derogatory, so I’m not always offended when I hear it. I’ll laugh at the Newfie jokes with the rest, and most of us Newfoundlanders know that this attitude contributes to what makes us some of the friendliest people in Canada! Not everyone is capable in laughing at oneself. As well, the history of our dialects, yes, PLURAL dialectS, is a great historical lesson in itself. A person from one small community can sound differently than people in a neighbouring community just 15 minutes away. This has to do with which European country originally fished offshore and settled a particular area back in the 1800s. If the French settled the area, the language takes on a slightly French dialect. Irish settlers left their Irish twang, etc. etc.

[@otaviojc]

Really i have a dream to live in Canada and i ll and Newfoundland and Labrador is place that i want to go i hope someday to do this...

[@BrendaPenton]

Honestly there are some things here that some newfies (I know it isn't your preference, sorry!) don't know...like about July 1st. I was ignorant to it. It wasn't until my oldest son was in the Army Cadets and had to show up for what they termed here "Beaumont-Hamel Day" did I learn about it. He later went on with the Army Cadets to the UK, France and Belgium to visit the battle sites. He has a photo of himself at the Beaumont-Hamel Memorial Statue in France. He is now an officer in the Canadian Military 🥰

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thanks for watching (and for actually paying attention 😆)

[@slake9727]

If you know it isn't his preference and that he doesn't like it, then why do you use it?

[@littleredridinghood5622]

I live in Nova Scotia and love Newfoundland/Lab ... And as far as Atlantic Canada goes , a lot of Canada from Ontario westward don't really consider Atlantic Canada as part of Canada ..And NB , NS , PEI , NFLD/Lab have more 1 of a kind sightseeing , vacation spots than the rest of Canada combined ..

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

💯

[@mycomage]

In the US, I always just viewed Canada as a hat for my country

[@TouYube222]

You gotter buddy🎉

[@johnross5889]

Many of us have worked with Newfoundlanders and found them to be among the kindest, most generous and funniest people I Canada. You can take the b'ye outta Newfoundland..but you can't take Newfoundland outta the b'ye

[@ColinElderGrant]

gentle PSA for all

[@christinefougere]

Newfoundland is the greatest place on earth.

[@mark_royle_newfoundland]

No argument here!

[@Go_for_it652]

The solders of Newfoundland were highly capable in serving in the 1st Canadian Army in WW2 .

[@philipmitchelmore3974]

If it wasn’t for Newfoundlanders, there are so many places in Canada that wouldn’t have half the work done because us Newfoundlanders work very hard, so Newfoundlanders jumped up on the sky rises in Toronto, we drilled for oil out in Alberta, just because we’re not afraid of a little work

[@carausiuscaesar5672]

I am always a Newfoundlander never a Newfie!

[@robfardy980]

I have zero issues with being called a newfie, I love the term.