1 year ago
CEO Michael Sabia leaving Hydro-Quebec to head federal public service
One of the architects of the Churchill Falls MOU moving into a major new role. Hydro-Quebec CEO Michael Sabia has been tapped by Prime Minister Mark Carney to become the new Clerk of the Privy Council.
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1 year ago
Backstage Pass: Nickel Independent Film Festival turns 25
Building community, supporting filmmakers, and working to ensure a diverse future for independent film across the province. Amanda Mews showcases the Nickel Independent Film Festival.
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1 year ago
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader, dies at age 82
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary who inspired Good Vibrations, California Girls and other anthems, has died at 82. His family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts this afternoon. The eldest and last surviving of three musical brothers, Brian was a music genius. He and his fellow Beach Boys […]
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1 year ago
John Abbott resigning as MHA, Elections N.L. admits errors in settlement of 2021 election challenge
Seniors and Housing Minister John Abbott is resigning his seat in the House of Assembly to settle a court challenge of the 2021 pandemic provincial election. Abbott will continue to serve in cabinet until the end of the summer, but does not intend to seek re-election. Abbott recently ran to become premier in the Liberal […]
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1 year ago
RCMP investigates possible animal cruelty, seeks public’s information
Whitbourne RCMP is investigating a possible case of animal cruelty after a dog was located deceased in the water near the wharf in Whiteway. On May 10, police received a report of an unknown object submerged in the water near the wharf in Whiteway. The object, which was wrapped and tied, was retrieved by locals, […]
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1 year ago
Simon Rivard named NSO’s New Music Director
Following an 18-month search, the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra has announce the appointment of Canadian conductor Simon Rivard as their next Music Director, effective June 1. Simon, who succeeds Marc David, was one of our finalists in the NSO’s search process, visiting St. John’s to conduct Masterworks 1 in September 2024, and Sinfonia 2 in January […]
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1 year ago
RCMP tickets driver, seizes vehicle after single-vehicle crash in Point Leamington
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 350 in Point Leamington on June 9. The driver of the vehicle left the scene before police arrived. He was located a short time later and provided a roadside breath test. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received a report […]
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