From Duke to Duchess on Duckworth
St. John’s Drag Idol contestants talk gender, performance, and the meaning of Queening
Spark Your Sass, Kick Some Ass: Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence Weekend
“The Oldest Women’s Self Defence Organization in Canada” is a status that not only speaks to the credibility and effectiveness of Wen-Do as a Women’s Self Defence form, but also to it’s relevancy and importance as a thriving source of empowerment for women in modern society.
The practice of Wen-Do is alive and well in Newfoundland & Labrador under the guidance of Renee Sharpe, a self-described “32 year old punker, welder, feminist and Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence instructor.”
Getting the Scoop on St. John’s Nacho Review
Interviewer’s Note: You might note that myself and the subject of this interview are siblings. No, I am not a representative of a nacho lobby, I am not a corrupt nacho journalist and I am not pushing the big nacho agenda, I just love nachos.
Hali-Con 2014: Through The Lens of Paul Rebar
Hal-Con is the largest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention in Atlantic Canada. Earlier this month Paul Rebar quested to this annual Atlantic geek mecca to capture the fans, LARPers, cosplayers, collectors, gamers, modders, makers, artists, writers and special guests gathered together by their shared pursuits.
Also included are stills from Hal-Con’s tie-in event Rave of Thrones, held at Halifax’s Marquee Ballroom and hosted by Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn. Yes, Hodor is also a DJ.
Blood Cove – Part 8
Written & Illustrated by Ricky King
Constantines & Pet Vet at The Rockhouse: Through The Lens of Mike Heffernan
Constantines & Pet Vet at The Rockhouse (St. John’s, NL) – November 13th, 2014
All Photos by Mike Heffernan
Blood Cove Returns: Part 7
Written & Illustrated by Ricky King
Support, Supplies & Sex Work Allies: Talking S.H.O.P. with Laura Winters
“I think it’s important for people to recognize that the current nature of the sex trade, the underground nature of it, the lack of supports in this province, the harmfulness and unconstitutionality of our federal laws, it all makes for a situation where sexual violence can and does happen and can and does go unreported.”
Pet Vet Cuts Through With EP II
There’s a signature thickness in Pet Vet’s tone and a certain fuzz that finds a comfortable place in a warm creaseless and rich rounded signal, with necessary blanket holes that expose the jagged treads of teething guitars that fight to cut through, but are kept tastefully bedded amongst the deep pocket rhythm.