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Photo of Matthew Cooper, a native of the Town of Carbonear in Conception Bay North. Shown here at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall in the Memorial University’s (MUN) School of Music on Wednesday, March 6th., 2024. To go with story by Evan Careen on Cooper being a contestant in the upcoming Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) show which was filmed in Niagara Falls, Ontario in 2023. -Photo by Joe Gibbons/The Telegram

Carbonear's Got Talent: 20 Questions with Matthew Cooper

Evan Careen · Multimedia journalist |Updated Apr. 15, 2024 |7 min read Premium content

Matthew Cooper isn’t new to the stage, having competed in music competitions such as the Kiwanis Music Festival and being the inaugural winner of the Sing NL competition in 2017 but being a contestant on Canada’s Got Talent is a whole different ball ...

Terry Fox's 1980 Marathon of Hope ended after 143 days when his cancer spread.  Postmedia News file

'It’s a marathon that should never stop': Terry Fox’s story still resonates 44 years later

Diane Crocker · Multimedia Journalist |Updated Apr. 15, 2024 |7 min read Premium content

When Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean to begin his Marathon of Hope in St. John's 44 years ago, Fred Fox never thought that all these years later he’d still be sharing his brother’s story. “Not at all,” Fred said as he ...

SaltWire Horoscope Friday

Daily horoscope for Apr. 19, 2024

Mecca Woods · Columnist |Updated 6 hours ago |2 min read Premium content

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don't be in such a rush that you're unable to give yourself the care you need. Too, paying attention to the details will set you up for success. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's the perfect day ...

Emma Stevens, who saw popular reaction to her Mi'kmaw language cover of the song 'Blackbird' by The Beatles in 2019, sings the chorus of 'We are the Love," alongside students from both Riverside and Marion Bridge Elementary School choirs.  CONTRIBUTED/EYM Project

A song for Ukraine: Cape Breton student musical collaboration spreads message of world peace

Mitchell Ferguson · Local Journalism Initiative Reporter |Updated 9 hours ago |7 min read

Children half the world apart have joined together in a message of world peace in "We are the Love," a song dedicated to the people of Ukraine. Riverside Elementary and Marion Bridge Elementary choirs teamed up with local Mi'kmaw musicians from ...

Scott Parsons and The Umbrella Collective are set to bring the music of reggae’s greatest performers to the stage of Watermark Theatre on Sept. 11. File

East Coast Music Association names 2024 honorary award winners

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated 11 hours ago |2 min read Premium content

P.E.I.’s own Deryl Gallant and Scott Parsons will receive honorary awards at the 2024 East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown this May. Gallant, a well-known bassist with more than 30 years in the province’s music industry, will receive the ...

The Cape Breton Pagan Society is hosting its first-ever Earth Day Market to raise awareness of consumer spending habits and the effect on the Earth. “We celebrate the equinoxes. Sometimes we get together for full moon rituals. We also have things like book club, craft nights —just kind of community building get-togethers like potlucks, karaoke, game nights to get people out and get to know each other. Last Earth Day we did a beach cleanup over in North Sydney,” says member Jennifer Desveaux-Gillis. Contributed/Victoria Strukovskaya — <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/green-floral-wreath-on-persons-wrist-W8SpdoIsuYQ?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a>

Swap, trade and barter with Cape Breton’s witches, druids and heathens

Christopher Connors |Updated 13 hours ago |4 min read Premium content

PRIME BROOK — People will have a chance to swap, trade and barter with witches, druids and heathens while honouring the Earth goddess Gaia later this month. The Cape Breton Pagan Society is hosting its first-ever Earth Day Market on Sunday from 1-4 ...

SaltWire Horoscope Thursday

Daily horoscope for Apr. 18, 2024

Mecca Woods · Columnist |Updated a day ago |2 min read Premium content

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Aim to start your day with a good laugh or something that touches your heart. It can be good for your well-being and productivity. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might find a respite in art or ...

Honoree Jon Bon Jovi performs on stage during the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2024.

Bon Jovi docuseries allows peek at band's private history

Hanna Rantala |Updated a day ago |3 min read

By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) - Rockers Bon Jovi open up about their 40-year career in the new docuseries "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story". In the four-part show, archival footage and personal videos and photos are intertwined with ...

The Greater Moncton Roméo Leblanc International Airport (YQM), in a move to support accessibility, is taking part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative.

Moncton Airport introduces hidden disabilities sunflower lanyard initiative

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated a day ago |2 min read Premium content

The Greater Moncton Roméo Leblanc International Airport (YQM), in a move to support accessibility, is taking part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative. The program offers a discreet means to communicate non-visible disabilities or ...

WWE Hall of Famer Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake is bringing tales from his latest autobiography "Struttin' & Cuttin'" with five intimate shows across Newfoundland in April. - Contributed

Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake cuttin' and struttin' into Newfoundland

Atlantic Briefs Desk |Updated a day ago |2 min read Premium content

WWE Hall of Famer and professional wrestling legend Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake will be telling tales of 80’s and 90’s wrestling as he cuts and struts his way through Newfoundland near the end of April. Take a seat in the classic Barber Shop set for ...

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