Today (Oct 25) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1980, The Newfoundland Herald reported that "Two Old Hands" (ROY PENNEY & CHARLIE CROCKER) had formed a "Hot New Country Duo". @hurtinforreal.bsky.social @seanwmurray.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @spencercrewe.bsky.social

1. Reagan’s speech is real 2. It’s public domain 3. Americans pay the cost of the added 10% tariffs, not Canadians 4. Trump keeps lying because he thinks you’re all too stupid to fact check 5. The average family will pay an extra $4900 this year because his tariffs

Today (Oct 10) in #NLMusicHistory... It's 1969, and Bowrings Downtown has a special offer. They're selling NL superstars' LPs on the Arc Label for $1.99... in STEREO no less! @hurtinforreal.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @lindahickey.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social #DickNolan #HarryHibbs

Saturday (Sep 27), NFR salutes SANDY MORRIS on his 60 years as a performing musician. Airs first at Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM & chmr.ca. @sconjin.bsky.social @seanwmurray.bsky.social @ianfostermusic.bsky.social @rphowse.bsky.social @chmrfm.bsky.social @adamfwalsh.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social

Tomorrow (Sep 20) on NFRRH... A tribute to two NL music legends who recently passed - Dr. Donald F. Cook & Ellis Coles. Airs first @chmrfm.bsky.social at Noon NT Saturday in St. Johns & www.chmr.ca everywhere. For a schedule of all stations go to www.newfoundrecords.ca. @sconjin.bsky.social

I believe this to my core. They're using trans people as a test case to dismantle individual rights in the US.

Today(Sept. 6) on NewFoundRecords... We kick-off our season with a tribute to Corner Brook guitarist ROY PENNEY who passed in June. Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's, NL & www.chmr.ca. For all stations & airtimes go to www.newfoundrecords.ca @davidmcphersonca.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social

Today (Aug 29) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1966, Newfoundland & Labrador's first "Come Home Year", RPM Weekly noted that BERT CUFF's "Island of Newfoundland" (aka "Cold Canadian Waters") and DICK NOLAN's "I'se The B'y" were regional hits. @spencercrewe.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social

Today (Aug 28) in #NLMusicHistory... So how popular was Trout River's ROY PAYNE in 1976? Well, an ad by RCA Records in Canada's music industry magazine, RPM Weekly, had him right up there with Waylon Jennings, Jefferson Starship, Tony Bennett. and KC & The Sunshine Band to name a few!

Today (Apr 27) in #NLMusicHistory... In 2022 singer/songwriter/bass player DEREK PELLEY passed away. His bands included RED ISLAND & FIGGY DUFF. He also released a cassette tape of original songs - "Near Life Experience". @seanwmurray.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @nlliveevents.bsky.social

When tariffs are tacked on to many imported goods, someone’s got to foot the bill. According to President Trump, foreign countries and overseas businesses are eating the cost. But evidence shows that American consumers and businesses are paying for the tariffs the administration has implemented.

Remembering today when pro-GOP media erupted with outrage over Kamala Harris' warning that Trump had plans to militarize the national guard and deploy them on the streets of US cities. Indeed, he had such plans. And now he's implementing them.

Today (Aug 24) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1985, Geoff Meeker in The Newfoundland Herald wrote that Newfoundland entertainers were participating in benefit concerts and recordings to raise money for famine relief in Africa.

Today (Aug 23) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1967 The Evening Telegram, St. John's NL, profiled one of Newfoundland & Labrador's most belove rock bands - THE DU-CATS! @seanwmurray.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @rphowse.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social

Today (Aug 18) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1947, seventy-eight years ago, The St. John's Daily News announced that three new songs by ART SCAMMELL would soon be released on disc. This was before the vinyl era—these records were 78 rpm singles made of shellac! @334578.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social

Today (Aug 14) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1982, Geoff Meeker of The Newfoundland Herald reviewed BRUCE MOSS' debut album "The Islander". The title track and "Your Last Goodbye" (about the Ocean Ranger tragedy) have since become modern classics. @geoffmeeker.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social

Today (Aug 17) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1974, RPM Weekly reported that Newfoundlander HARRY BROWN will emcee the Canadian Open Championship Fiddle Contest. The finals will be broadcast across the country live by CBC Radio! @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social #fiddlers #CanadianFiddler

This is a well-established grift with a long history. It's also particularly despicable because it not only preys on the grief of mourning families, but the grifter also fucks with their memory of a loved-one by fabricating messages from the beyond.

Today (Aug 12) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1975 The St. John's Evening Telegram reported that free Lunch Hour Concerts on the lawn of The Arts & Culture Centre were a big success. Performers include The Ron Hynes Trio & Frances Galgay. @sconjin.bsky.social @seanwmurray.bsky.social

Today (Aug 11) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1984, Canada's national music industry magazine, RPM Weekly, reported that the Bel Air label was celebrating its 7th anniversary. The label's founder and president was Newfoundlander, BOB COUSINS. #CanadianCountryMusic #BelAir #EddieEastman

Today (July 24) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1976, The Western Star reported that Claude Caines & others will develop a recording studio in Stephenville. Caines said the studio will provide a place where Newfoundlanders can cut records without having to travel to the mainland! @bernicecb.bsky.social

Today (Aug 9) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1974, The St. John's Daily News wrote that JERRY ELI & The Jay-Lers had finished a tremendous week at The Strand Lounge, and were about to set out on tour of the province. Jerry's real name is Eli Lee and he hails from Grand Bank, NL. Where is he today?

Today (July 31) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1976, ROY PAYNE's single "Outlaw Heroes" was #8 on the country charts of Canada's RPM Weekly Magazine. It was his biggest national hit. DOES ANYBODY KNOW ROY PAYNE'S WEREABOUTS TODAY? @sconjin.bsky.social @davidmcphersonca.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social

Today (Aug 7) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1982 The Newfoundland Herald profiled singer MARGO ST. JOHN. She had recently released the single "Death On The Ice" which was composed by her aunt, Cassie Brown, and Cassie's daughter Christine. @sconjin.bsky.social @mmap.bsky.social @seanwmurray.bsky.social

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – a day to take action and build awareness of the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. We stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ workers and community members and commit to using our collective power to confront hate.

All of this could have been avoided if we had just put Trump in jail for one of his many, many, many crimes.

Trump with tariffs

The U.S. goods trade deficit with Canada was $63.3 billion in 2024, not $200 billion. A trade deficit is not a subsidy. The size of the U.S. trade deficit with Canada is largely due to oil exports. #uspoli #cdnpoli Article from early April: www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion, though he hoped that there would be no need to use nuclear weapons.

#WorldPressFreedomDay www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement for #WorldPressFreedomDay. He mentioned our small city of Corner Brook, #Newfoundland and Labrador.

Either John Hogan or John Abbott will become Newfoundland and Labrador's 15th premier, as decided by Liberal Party members — who are slated to announce the winner at a party convention in St. John's at 2:45 p.m. NT Saturday. #cdnpoli #nlpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Protests under the “50501” movement – short for 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement – in response to the Trump administration’s flurry of moves over its first 100 days are set to take place across the country for May Day.

A new report found that Elon Musk faced at least $2.37 billion in potential legal liability from 11 federal agencies on inauguration day. Many are now on DOGE's chopping block or have dropped their investigations into Musk's corporations. "Conflict of interest" is an understatement.

Message from Ukraine: Thank you, Canada. For being yourselves when so many others are trying to be worse. You reminded us that we are not alone. Because of you, this morning felt a little less like the end of the world. And more like something worth staying alive for. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Holyrood, Newfoundland Canada #photography #Newfoundland #Canada #whales

if your sick wife is like three hours from death, busting her free to smoke meth and get railed to slayer one last time is fuckin awesome and sweet and you can't convince me otherwise

Polling locations are well marked. You won’t lose your way. To find out where YOU need to vote, go to elections.ca #cdnpoli

Hundreds of Americans made the trip across the border in B.C. over the weekend to attend Nanaimo Infusion, a festival created specifically to welcome the new visitors.  #cdnpoli #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

😁😁😁 www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...?

Never.

Breaking news: The United States faces millions of measles cases over the next 25 years if vaccination rates for the disease drop 10 percent, according to new research published Thursday.

Town of Harbour Grace seeking public’s help in locating stolen Amelia Earhart statue ntv.ca/town-of-harb...