The Big Dig: 100 Found Photos of Water Street, St. John’s Circa 1984
Step back 35 years and take a stroll down Water Street in St. John’s with 100 found photos from 1984 in the latest edition of the Secret East archival series.
Itchy To Move: Ex Press Drop Debut EP
Mixing and mastering duties were carried out by Daryl Palumbo, a personal hero of Milley, and frontman for bands Glassjaw, Head Automatica and Color Film. In addition to producing the album, Palumbo also takes vocal duties on the tracks “Headrest” and “Big Figure”.
When Anne Murray Met the Hollywood Vampires
With Anne Murray’s wholesome, squeaky clean Canadian image, how did an infamous photo of the Springhill singer posing with the unlikely company of Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, and Micky Dolenz effectively change her career?
Satchmo in St. John’s: Louis Armstrong’s Lost 1959 Newfoundland Visit
During his lost 1959 visit to St. John’s, Louis Armstrong performed two shows at the Memorial Stadium, enjoyed a feed of fresh salmon, bought a stack of traditional Newfoundland records, and chatted with young journalists outside of his room at the Kenmount Motel.
Hear Dizzy Gillespie Live in St. John’s, January 1977
Just months before recording Dizzy Gillespie Jam live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, the legendary trumpeter and bebop pioneer made a stop at the Arts & Culture Centre in St. John’s on January 19th, 1977.
Recommended Viewing: Remember Africville via the NFB
“Former residents, their descendants and some of the decision-makers speak out and, with the help of archival photographs and films, tell the story of that painful relocation.”
The Story of Africville via the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
“In January 1964, Halifax City Council voted to authorize the relocation of Africville residents. Before this decision was made, there was no meaningful consultation with residents of Africville to gather their views.
IG: Amplify Voices, Listen, Do Your Research and Donate
There are many more important resources out there and we encourage everyone to seek them out, learn and contribute what you can.
In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter NL
We wholeheartedly stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter in the fight against systemic racism and police violence, and we will do whatever we can to help amplify the voices that need to be heard. As allies, it is important for us to understand our privilege so we can learn when to use it to help, and when to get out of the way.
Watch Full St. John’s Maple Leafs Games From Their Final Season
Missing sports during the pandemic? Craving some Newfoundland sports nostalgia? Someone just uploaded full games from the final St. John’s Maple Leafs AHL season in 2004. You’re welcome.