“Our culture here is, basically, the first culture in Canada. A lot of Irish heritage.” – Fred Palmer

“I remember coming to one of the early New Year’s Eve celebrations down on the waterfront. And I remember coming onto the waterfront with one of the early gatherings of people.” – Susan Shiner

“While father was stopped waiting to come into traffic, in through the back window comes this man.” – Gary Green

“I was with three of my buddies: Marlow Best, Randy Best, and Allen Best. Three brothers. And they got in a fight up on Duckworth Street.” – Kenneth Sutton

“She had good days and bad days. And some of the days were really super colourful.” – Erin McArthur, St. John’s, NL