Colbourne, Eric: - ERIC COLBOURNE grew up in the small community of Lush's Bight-Beaumont on the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Born into a fishing family, he has a special affinity for those who make a living on the ocean. Colbourne studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland, the University of Reading in the UK, and at Montreal's McGill University. He has enjoyed a varied career in education, community development, and senior management in the public services of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador. He currently devotes his time to writing and historical research.