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REVIEW: ‘Shameless’ by Marilyn Churley
Far from her Happy Valley-Goose Bay home, Marilyn Churley found herself pregnant in the 60s with little support and few options. ‘Shameless’ tells the story of her reunion with her son more than 20 years later and her fight for adoption disclosure as a politician in Ontario. This Sunday she launches her book in St. John’s.
March 20, 2015

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Street corners and court rooms
Documentary explores the state of prostitution laws in Canada; producer to speak at St. John's screening
December 2, 2013
Fishy business
Documentary seeks answers to dwindling salmon stocks
November 16, 2013
Book Review: ‘Caught’ by Lisa Moore
Lisa Moore’s recent novel Caught is in contention for this year’s Giller Prize, and it should come as no surprise if this Newfoundland author wins
October 17, 2013
Bee-wildered
Honeybees are disappearing, bee colonies worldwide are collapsing, and there's very good reason to be concerned.
October 13, 2013
Status update
Canadian feature documentary 'Status Quo?' zeroes in on key feminist concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and universal childcare, asking how much…
September 14, 2013
On the ropes
A pair of films from Newfoundland producer Annette Clarke explore the challenges and triumphs of women against different cultural backdrops.
August 27, 2013
ALBUM REVIEW: Ruth Moody / These Wilder Things
The Australian-Canadian songstress bares all on her new solo record.
August 8, 2013
George Street Fest closes with a local, flavourful bang
With local acts Hey Rosetta, Great Big Sea, Repartee, The Dardanelles and Dave Whitty Band, the 2013 George Street Festival offered up a diverse selection…
August 8, 2013
REVIEW: Gavin Simms and the Garrison Hill Band / Self-titled
Former St. John's-based songwriter and his band offer a commendable, mature folk-rock debut...
August 6, 2013
D’Harmo / Self-titled
With their debut album, this Quebecois harmonica quartet will take you for a musical ride...
August 4, 2013
KISS revs crowd with stage antics, pyrotechnics and hits
Four decades later, the members of one of America's most renowned hard rock bands may be middle-aged, but they still know how to put on…
August 4, 2013
Chris Velan bares all in ‘The Long Goodbye’
Montreal musician to launch new album in Newfoundland...
July 24, 2013