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CBC
4 hours ago
- General
- CBC
7-year-old boy in critical condition after being struck by SUV in St. John's
A seven-year-old boy is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in St. John's on Monday evening. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers responded a collision around 6:45 p.m. N.T. in the Montague Street and Watson Street area. Police say the boy was hit and seriously injured by an SUV. Emergency crews took him to the hospital, where he is in critical condition. In a news release, the RNC said the driver of the SUV, who was travelling on Montague Street, remained at the scene. The RNC is asking the public for information or video footage from the area around the time of the collision.
CBC
a day ago
- Business
- CBC
Newfoundland Regiment names first head coach and general manager
It's been just over five months since the Newfoundland Regiment unveiled its name and logo to a room full of screaming hockey fans eagerly awaiting the return of elite-level hockey in St. John's. On Monday, the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League's (QMJHL) newest franchise slotted in another big piece of the puzzle, by naming its first head coach and general manager during a news conference at the JAG hotel in the city's downtown. Gordie Dwyer will command the squad from behind the bench and in the front office. Dwyer spent the last three seasons in those roles with the Acadie–Bathurst Titan, meaning the ownership group, SPS Entertainment, didn't have to look far to find its first leader since buying the New Brunswick-based franchise last year. "Once our ownership group got to know the people in Bathurst, it became pretty obvious to us the direction we should go," team president Glenn Stanford told reporters on Monday. Beyond the QMJHL — also known as the Q — Dwyer has coaching and playing experience spanning the globe. As a player he spent time making a name as a gritty winger in major junior before making the leap to pro. In the late 90s and into the early 2000s Dwyer split time between the American Hockey League and National Hockey League with the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens clubs. As a head coach he found jobs throughout the Q, with a stint in the professional Kontinental Hockey League in Russia. Dwyer also served as a coach with Canada's U18 club on the international level. But the new bench boss has little time to soak in the moment. The Regiment is looking ahead to the QMJHL selection draft on Thursday. It has some draft capital in tow with three early first-round picks, and there are local players who could be among the top picks. "It's our responsibility to know the players and know the draft. There's a lot of work that goes into it, not just looking at a player once or twice," Dwyer said. "Ultimately we can't control the draft and where players happen [to go], but we've definitely got our eye on a few top prospects for sure." Looking ahead With the draft just days away, Stanford is busy getting things ready for opening night this fall. They'll release the regular season schedule in full on Wednesday, giving fans their first real look at the calendar for 2025-26. Stanford said there's still a few jobs on the table to hire for — an athletic therapist and assistant coaches — but those processes are underway. And what good is a logo without a jersey? Stanford said they'll unveil the sweaters on Thursday as well. Over 2,000 season tickets have been sold so far. Stanford said he expects more will sell once other packages become available. "I really do believe this week once the schedule comes out, once you see the results of the draft, hopefully, we'll have some more excitement around here next week," he said. The dressing room at the Mary Brown's Centre will undergo some changes to fit the criteria of a major junior hockey club. Stanford said the franchise will tie in some Royal Newfoundland Regiment themes in that makeover.
CBC
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
It's Pride Month. Here's what drag performers in St. John's are thinking about
On the first day of Pride Month, Quidi Vidi Brewery in St. John's was filled with rainbow flags, loud pop music and dancing drag performers during its brunch hour. June is usually a time of celebration for the 2SLGBTQ+ community, but the feeling isn't all positive this year. "One of the things I'm thinking about the most is the rise in hatred towards specifically trans people, but also the greater 2SLGBTQIA+ community," said Dill March, creative producer with Dream Haus productions. U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on false claims about trans people in 2024, which has encouraged a rise in hatred towards the community — and that's led to a different Pride this year, says March. "There's more people watching and listening because they've seen the pain and struggle that many trans people have gone through, as well as the pain and struggles that other marginalized communities have faced because of the Trump administration," said March. March, alongside his partner Dakota Blake, started Dream Haus productions a year ago to create more opportunities for drag artists in St. John's. Blake said they are thinking about love, acceptance and fun heading into Pride Month, but also the rising hate. "I get more prideful every single year because I just survived a year," said Blake. For the drag performers at Sunday's event, the political climate is also top of mind heading into Pride Month. "Especially with what's happening in the States, which we know happens to echo into our culture here in Canada," said drag performer Alexander Sproul, who performed for his first time ever as Cora Lation. Gender-bending drag artist Mal Parrott, or Madame Daddy, says they also have mixed feelings heading into Pride Month. "I'm feeling very excited, but I also know the urgency of showing up and being unapologetically queer," said Parrott. They said marginalized communities are at risk right now, making Pride celebrations more important. "Pride is more than just a party. It began as a protest," said Parrott. For Natalie Byrne, who performs as Trish Bish, June is an important time to spread awareness. "We need our allies more than ever," she said. 'No going back' Eddy St. Coeur, external co-chair of St. John's Pride, says the theme this year is "no going back." St. Coeur said he wanted to consider what the community needed to hear when choosing the theme. "It's a rally cry for the community," said St. Coeur. "In light of all of these regressive policies that are attempting to be passed across the country, in light of all this increased hate and animosity, this community isn't going backwards because we still have so much further to go," he said. St. Coeur pointed to a recent poll released by N.L.'s Justice Department, which found 38 per cent of respondents who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ say police don't engage respectfully with their community. "That's something we've been saying for a long time and it's something we've seen no action on," said St. Coeur. During June, St. Coeur says there will be Pride festivals happening across the province, and starting July 9, St. John's Pride will host 11 days of events. Otherwise, St. Coeur says to "just put up a Pride flag." "Send that symbol around your neighbourhood, even if you're not in the community. Seeing that flag up tells everybody around you that you are a safe space."
CBC
2 days ago
- General
- CBC
A St. John's man has beat cancer twice, and is biking 200KM to help others in care
Gerry Allen is a two-time survivor of prostate cancer, and has taken part in several Princess Margaret Rides to Conquer Cancer over the years. This year, he's headed back for the two-day, 200-kilometre cycling challenge to help raise money for cancer research. He spoke about the ride on The St. John's Morning Show.
CBC
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CBC
At age 69, Inuk artist Shirley Moorhouse is having a moment
"This is the ensemble of the lady who has everything," Shirley Moorhouse says, reaching for an opulent seal skin apron, which is pinned to the wall of her Happy Valley-Goose Bay studio. The 69-year-old Inuk artist is one of 30 artists on the long list for the 2025 Sobey Art Award. With a top prize of $100,000, it's among the most prestigious art awards in the country. "It's a full seal skin cut out in ulu shapes on the bottom. It's lined on the top with rabbit skin," she explains. "I made a seal skin oven glove that was lined with rabbit. And a little silver claw, which is absolutely useless." A handbag, a wine goblet and a pair of high heels — adorned with seal and rabbit skin — complete the look, Moorhouse says, along with the "most useless crown in the whole wide world." Lined with seal skin, this crown bears spikes made of barbecue skewers, all dipped in blue, black and silver beads. "I like lushness, you know," said Moorhouse. "Lushness and fullness and happiness and sparkles." In fact, Moorhouse seems to sparkle with joy — especially as her art career continues to take off. Moorhouse's solo exhibition, "ᐃᔨ -Eyes" is opening at The Rooms in St. John's on Tuesday. The exhibition is a retrospective, celebrating 30 years of her work. "To have one of your pieces shown at The Rooms is, you know, marvellous enough for me, but to have a solo exhibition in the main hall over the summer season when it's going to be busiest, and then to have publication after that, it's unreal," she said. That publication, Moorhouse explains, is an upcoming book showcasing her art, which is geared toward general and academic audiences. Her piece Canadian Sovereignty of the Northern Lights is also slated for display at the National Gallery of Canada this October. Moorhouse said she's blown away by all of the recognition. "The Sobey long list is just like a pot of gold a leprechaun left for me," she said. And although she's surprised by the sudden momentum of her art career, Moorhouse said that as an artist in Nunatsiavut, who worked for years to make inroads with artistic institutions, this also feels like a true moment of reconciliation. "Through this path, I'm coming up to 70 years old now," Moorhouse said. "A whole lot of streams, a whole lot of rivulets, [are] all finely braided into this particular time." Back to school at 65 Moorhouse was just a baby, blinking in her crib, when the first seed of her upcoming exhibition was planted. She said her grandmother took one look at her and called her ijiik, the Inuktitut word for "eyes." "I thought it meant originally about the shape of my eyes, but later I came to know it meant more," she said. "My eyes are grabbing the history around me, recording it, and I try to record it in any way possible that I can." As a child, Moorhouse said she kept busy creating, colouring and reading. But school was a challenge, and she ultimately dropped out of high school. Later, Moorhouse completed her high school diploma. Opportunity knocked in 1995, when the Labrador College — now known as the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay — ran a two-year diploma course in heritage crafts. For her first project, Moorhouse created her very first wall hanging. That piece caught the eye of Mi'kmaq artist Jerry Evans, who was working on a book about Indigenous artists in the province at the time. Over the years, Moorhouse continued creating, writing poetry, producing more of her distinctive, renowned wall hangings, and occasionally exhibiting her work. But her career kicked into high gear a couple of years ago, when she pursued her master's degree in fine arts at Memorial University's Grenfell campus in Corner Brook. "I figured, well, I got to do something different. It was just my 65th birthday," she said. Heading back to school in her 60s wasn't exactly easy. Moorhouse had to get used to all the latest technology. But the inclusive Grenfell fine arts program was "just amazing," she said. "If I can do it, so can you," she said. Recognition a 'sign of reconciliation' for Indigenous artists Moorhouse looks around her studio, full of gratitude. This space is a recent development, secured through a grant from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. A ledge beneath her window holds enough space for "the acres and the mileage and the poundable of beads" used in her work. The windows are draped in shimmering, sheer tulle, resembling "gossamer thoughts, or gossamer colours caught in thoughts." Moorhouse said things have certainly changed for Nunatsiavut artists during her lifetime. When she began creating art, there was no recognition or help from the provincial and federal governments. She also says Inuit history was "basically ignored" in school curriculums, and Indigenous artists had to fight for space in artistic institutions. "Coming into The Rooms now as an Indigenous artist at my age, you know, it's a very satisfying period in my life. I'm more than satisfied. I'm grateful every day," she said. "The Indigenous people of Newfoundland and Labrador are finally getting recognition within the institutions that should have included us in the first place." With each new piece, Moorhouse said, she's also carrying on Inuit traditions her own family practiced for survival. "Now, you know, a couple of generations later, here I am doing it as art," she said. "Which is absolutely wonderful."
