It was one of those magical moments that every young musician dreams about, a chance encounter that could change everything. During one of the biggest music weekends this province has ever seen, local singer Julia Dawson and Bruce Smith, a recent honours graduate of MUN Music, found themselves sharing the spotlight with international pop superstar […]
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The annual Pride Parade got underway in downtown St. John’s Sunday. It’s the grand finale of the St. John’s Pride Festival, starting at St. John’s City Hall end ending at Bannerman Park. This year’s Grand Marshal is Overdose and Awareness Response St. John’s with the theme, “This Party is a Protest.” “Together, we’ll celebrate the […]
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It was a spectacular weekend for music fans as thousands packed Churchill Park in St. John’s for two unforgettable nights of live entertainment. The Chicks took centre stage Saturday night, delivering a powerhouse performance that reminded fans why they’re one of country music’s most celebrated acts. The 13-time Grammy Award winners had the crowd singing […]
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Much of Newfoundland and Labrador will see another warm day today before rain, drizzle and gusty winds spread across many regions overnight. Here’s your weather forecast. St. John’s / Bonavista TodayMainly cloudy skies with a 40 per cent chance of showers developing late this afternoon in Bonavista. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40, becoming […]
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The stage is set for the biggest match in world football. Defending champion Argentina takes on Spain in the FIFA World Cup Final this afternoon after both nations survived a grueling month-long tournament. Argentina punched its ticket with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinals, scoring twice in the closing minutes. Spain […]
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One of Newfoundland and Labrador’s biggest summer sports fundraisers is back, and once again, Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook is bringing plenty of star power with him. The third annual Alex Newhook Golf Classic tees off August 4th at Bally Haly Country Club in St. John’s. Joining Newhook this year are Canadiens teammates Jayden Struble, […]
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More than two-thirds (68%) say at least half of their income is already committed to bills, debt payments and regular expenses before it arrives, while two in five (42%) say most of their paycheque is already spoken for, both the highest proportions among regions. Many Atlantic Canadians are entering each pay period with much of […]
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Renowned Newfoundland performer Greg Malone returns to the LSPU Hall stage July 22-26 in Richard Three: Pas de Deux, a bold new theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard the Third by acclaimed Canadian director Jeannette Lambermont-Morey. The production co-stars Olivia-Graeme McNabb, who plays a variety of characters against Malone’s titular role. “I love Shakespeare, and I’ve wanted to do Richard the Third since I […]
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The provincial government has introduced a pilot program to increase Schedevac flights for coastal Labrador communities in an effort to reduce delays and improve access to health care. Minister of Labrador Affairs, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Health and Community Services Minister Lela Evans announced the additional flights on Thursday alongside representatives from Indigenous governments […]
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A day on the water cod fishing turned into a show for one local boat operator and friends, as a family of whales swarmed around the boat, preventing them from moving too far. The operator, said he was afraid he would injure one of them, and slowly took his time leaving the area. He took […]
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