2017 | June 18-24
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Scott Pynn: Addict to Artist
By: Jason Sheppard
A celebrated Labrador artist shares his story of losing everything because of alcohol and drug addictions ?– finding his way back to sobriety by creating art
Scott Pynn, born and raised in Labrador City, began painting and drawing at a young age under the guidance of his grandfather,
Tags: addiction, art, drugs, inspirational, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, Painting, recovery, Scott Pynn
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When The President Met The King
By: Russell Bowers
It was an image that became iconic to a decade. But the story of how the picture happened is more bizarre than the photo itself
It was December of 1970, most Americans were in holiday mode, heading to malls and shops for presents. Comedian Red Skelton, variety
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Are You Ready? The Royal St. John’s Regatta Returns
1The Royal St. John’s Regatta returns to the lake in 2022 with the traditional atmosphere, new medals, historic changes and a renewed excitement
It’s a tradition that spans over two centuries, interrupted by two world wars, the Great Fire of 1892 and, most recently, a global pandemic.
In 2020, the
Tags: historic, Newfoundland and Labrador, Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II, Quidi Vidi, Regatta, rowing, Royal St. John's Regatta, St. John's
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WRITING WORLD | Bill Rowe Takes on Churchill
1By: Russell Bowers
In his new novel, author Bill Rowe imagines a former British PM fascinated with his First Nations roots and driven by time to share his story
“You found the place,” Bill Rowe exclaims as I pull up to the driveway.
He greets me at the door
Tags: Bill Rowe, book, history, Newfoundland and Labrador, novel, Politics, Winston Churchill, Writing
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