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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