2022 | July 3-9
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Northern Cod Moratorium: Confederation’s Greatest Shame
By: Ryan Cleary
Thirty years after northern cod moratorium stock remains on its knees
Some stories stick with a journalist. The killing of a little girl in outport Newfoundland, the fall of a cabinet minister, our place in Canada. My list is long, but near the top is the day almost
Tags: anniversary, catastrophe, cod moratorium, DFO, Faroe Islands, Fishing, Grand Banks, John Crosbie, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northern cod moratorium, offshore, Ryan Cleary
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PAM PARDY | My oh my, oh Canada!
*Originally published in our July 3-9, 2022 issue
From B.C. fires and Alberta floods to tornadoes in Ontario and ol’ blow hard hurricanes like Larry ‘round here, Canada has had it’s share of problematic weather.
Residential schools, the freedom convoy, gas prices, and the fact that our Prime Minister has
Tags: Canada Day, column, culture, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, Pam Pardy, scenery, staff blog, Tourism
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JIM FURLONG | Common Sense & Emotion
As we waited for a decision on the sale of The Basilica, St. Bonaventure’s School and the St. Bon’s Forum, last I told everybody that I didn’t really care what happened to the properties.
That’s because, despite being an old St. Bon’s boy and a member of the Catholic Church
Tags: abuse, Basilica, column, court, Jim Furlong, lawsuit, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, religion, religious abuse, staff blog
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Marianas Trench & Neon Dreams to open the 2022 George Street Festival
We’re weeks away from the 37th annual George Street Festival. And now we know which acts will kick off the festivities.
The 2022 instalment of the biggest party of the summer, the 37th annual George Street Festival, will kick off on Thursday July 28th with Juno winning pop-rockers Marianas Trench
Tags: bars, concert, festival, George Street Festival, Marianas Trench, music, Neon Dreams, Newfoundland and Labrador, Party, St. John's
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NL’s Got Skills
By: Jason Sheppard
Students from across the province competed in the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition
This past May, students from Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador competed in the Skills Canada National Competition 2022, which was held in the Vancouver Convention Centre. Out of 27 categories, these local students won
Tags: competition, national, Skills Canada, Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador, students, trades
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Thane Dunn Returns to the Stage
The two-time world champion Elvis tribute artist returns to Newfoundland for one highly anticipated show August 14th in St. John’s!
It’s been a struggle not coming to Newfoundland, admits Thane Dunn. “I fell in love with the people and with the place, so I can’t wait to bring the show back,”
Tags: Arts and Culture Centre, cover, Elvis, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Thane Dunn, tour, tribute
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Bryan Adams Brings The Bare Bones Show to St. John’s
Press Release: Platinum-selling and Grammy Award winning musician Bryan Adams returns to St. John’s on September 5 for an intimate, acoustic “Bare Bones” show. Critics have called it an outstanding tour de force.
Widely considered one of the most iconic rock musicians in the world, Bryan Adams has countless accolades and awards
Tags: Acoustic, Arts and Culture Centre, Bryan Adams, concert, guitar, live, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, performance, singer-songwriter, St. John's
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The Taste of Ink | St. John’s Tattoo Convention
The sixth annual St. John’s Tattoo Convention makes its long-awaited return this July, serving as a touch-point for the boom of ink-enthusiasts across the province
At long last, the sixth annual St. John’s Tattoo Convention returns amidst multiple pandemic delays this July 1-3 at the RE/MAX Centre in St. John’s.
Tags: art, convention, Dave Munro, Newfoundland and Labrador, pandemic, St. John's, St. John's Tattoo Convention, tattoos, Trouble Bound Studio
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A ‘Ray’ of Hope
Ray Johnson of Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers fame, shares how continuing the musical traditions is what keeps him musically motivated
Sitting in a room above Route 66 Diner & Pub, one can feel the pressure – and the pleasure – music can bring to life. As accordions play,
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