Tag Archives: Nova Scotia

Newsbag: Danny Williams Hits the Field in Softball Melee

The Newsbag for September 4th, 2018: The Ninth Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador Takes to the Field Amid Softball Scuffle As a hard-nosed lawyer, a cutthroat business man, and the controversial ninth Premier of Newfoundland & Labrador, we should all know by now that Danny

An A/V Guide to the Out of Earshot Schedule

To help navigate the diverse lineup of new and emerging eastern Canadian bands and artists set to comprise Out of Earshot’s shows, workshops, installations and presentations, we compiled an audio / video primer to set the mood for your artistically adventurous week in St. John’s.

Sam Langford: a Canadian Boxing Footnote (1883 -1956)

Although he possessed otherworldly talents, Nova Scotia-born boxer Sam Langford died penniless in 1956. Langford’s story is built more on rumour and legend than actual fact, because when he was active there was a concerted effort to diminish his historic career.