http://www.thegeorgian.ca/images/logo/23_Georgian.gifhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/List of the latest articles from this category.http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Thu, 17 May 2012 03:28:51 -0400Thu, 17 May 2012 03:28:51 -0400enhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-14/article-2978785/Son-pays-tribute-to-late-fathers-musical-legacy/1Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:05 -0400Nathan Rogers is excited to be touring Newfoundland and Labrador this month to share the songs and stories of his father, folk icon Stan Rogers. “These songs are a big part of Canadian culture and I am very proud to be a small part in this tradition,” says Nathan, who is a musician in his own ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-14/article-2978785/Son-pays-tribute-to-late-fathers-musical-legacy/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-14/article-2978785/Son-pays-tribute-to-late-fathers-musical-legacy/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978247/Horsin-around/1Mon, 14 May 2012 09:19:14 -0400Maidstone resident passionate about raising horseshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978247/Horsin-around/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-14/article-2978247/Horsin-around/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974411/Entrepreneurship-has-many-benefits%3A-youth/1Wed, 09 May 2012 09:50:40 -0400Megan Elliott knows the benefits of the Youth Ventures program. An avid photographer, the then-high school student decided two years ago to turn her hobby into a business. With the help of Youth Ventures she set up Focus, which marketed her pictures and photography skills to local residents and ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974411/Entrepreneurship-has-many-benefits%3A-youth/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-05-09/article-2974411/Entrepreneurship-has-many-benefits%3A-youth/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-02/article-2968765/Just-me-and-my-guitar/1Wed, 02 May 2012 09:31:55 -0400Amelia Curran to perform at Arts and Culture Centre on Fridayhttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-02/article-2968765/Just-me-and-my-guitar/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-05-02/article-2968765/Just-me-and-my-guitar/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-26/article-2964168/Literacy-council-celebrates-silver-anniversary/1Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:43:13 -0400Members of the Bay St. George Literacy Council and their supporters recently gathered at Kindale Library to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary. “We might be a small group, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t continuing with our literacy tutoring,” said Bev Hulan, the council’s public relations ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-26/article-2964168/Literacy-council-celebrates-silver-anniversary/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-26/article-2964168/Literacy-council-celebrates-silver-anniversary/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-16/article-2955576/Happy-accidents-a-wonderful-part-of-creating%3A-artist/1Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:51:17 -0400Judy Cantwell isn’t one to give up on her dreams. Born on Bell Island in 1946, she’s been drawing all her life and considers the pencil her favourite artistic medium. As an adult, she created pencil sketches of flowers and rocky outcrops of her birthplace. While pleased with the results, she ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-16/article-2955576/Happy-accidents-a-wonderful-part-of-creating%3A-artist/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-16/article-2955576/Happy-accidents-a-wonderful-part-of-creating%3A-artist/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-11/article-2951870/Johnny-Cash-tribute-show-coming-to-Stephenville/1Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:28:11 -0400Andy Vickers wasn’t always a fan of Johnny Cash, the renowned American musician known to fans as “The Man in Black.” But it was an off-handed comment by his mother that introduced him to Mr. Cash’s music and led to the lead role in a tribute act that honours the legendary performer. “How I ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-11/article-2951870/Johnny-Cash-tribute-show-coming-to-Stephenville/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-11/article-2951870/Johnny-Cash-tribute-show-coming-to-Stephenville/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950891/Two-medals-for-Noonan-at-nationals/1Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:31:11 -0400It was a doubly good showing for Stephenville athlete Erica Noonan. The 21-year-old scored a gold medal in the 7.5-kilometre classic Para-nordic race and a bronze in the 800-metre freestyle Para-nordic sprint at the 2012 national cross-country ski championships in Mont Sainte Anne, ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950891/Two-medals-for-Noonan-at-nationals/1editor@thegeorgian.caSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-04-10/article-2950891/Two-medals-for-Noonan-at-nationals/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-05/article-2947986/The-travelling-soul/1Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:20:22 -0400While life on the road can be tough, folk musician Zachary Lucky enjoys performing his songs for audiences across the country. Based out of Saskatoon, Sask., he’s been a fulltime touring artist for almost two years and is currently undertaking a nationwide tour to promote his latest release, ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-05/article-2947986/The-travelling-soul/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-04-05/article-2947986/The-travelling-soul/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944916/Stephenville-supermarket-to-close-this-week/1Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:20:32 -0400When the staff members of Stephenville’s Price Chopper were told there was going to be a meeting with officials from the supermarket’s parent company last week, they were optimistic about a possible conversion to another retail store. Price Chopper is operated by Sobeys Inc., who owns or ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944916/Stephenville-supermarket-to-close-this-week/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-04-02/article-2944916/Stephenville-supermarket-to-close-this-week/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-30/article-2943243/UPDATED%3A-Performer-enjoys-storytelling-approach-to-music/1Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:37:50 -0400UPDATE: Wanda Cook, Stephenville Arts and Culture Centre manager, issued a statement this morning saying that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Terry Penney performance slated for March 31 has been cancelled. Ticket holders are asked to contact the box office at 643-4553 for refunds. It’s a ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-30/article-2943243/UPDATED%3A-Performer-enjoys-storytelling-approach-to-music/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-30/article-2943243/UPDATED%3A-Performer-enjoys-storytelling-approach-to-music/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-20/article-2934467/To-Alberta-and-back---Actor-returns-to-this-province-to-perform-in-new-show/1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:29:29 -0400Greg Gale has many memories of Stephenvillehttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-20/article-2934467/To-Alberta-and-back---Actor-returns-to-this-province-to-perform-in-new-show/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-20/article-2934467/To-Alberta-and-back---Actor-returns-to-this-province-to-perform-in-new-show/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925848/Sick-childrens-foundation-president-hopes-for-increased-pledges/1Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:40:36 -0400 Marsha MacInnis has a clear goal in mind. She wants to reach $60,000 in pledges before signing off on this year's Bay St. George Sick Children's Foundation telethon. "We usually come in just under that amount by the time the telethon is over," said Ms. MacInnis, the foundation's ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925848/Sick-childrens-foundation-president-hopes-for-increased-pledges/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-03-13/article-2925848/Sick-childrens-foundation-president-hopes-for-increased-pledges/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924917/Bringing-home-gold/1Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:41:19 -0400Two Bay St. George athletes medal at national winter gameshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924917/Bringing-home-gold/1editor@thegeorgian.caSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-12/article-2924917/Bringing-home-gold/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-09/article-2923353/Two-Bay-St.-George-athletes-win-gold-at-national-winter-games/1Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:17:11 -0500Chris Dugas and Cynthia Matthews both scored gold medals at the recent 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in St. Albert, Alta. Chris won first place in his division during the 800-metre snowshoeing competition, and also picked up gold in the 4x100-metre and 4x400-metre snowshoe ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-09/article-2923353/Two-Bay-St.-George-athletes-win-gold-at-national-winter-games/1editor@thegeorgian.caSportshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Sports/2012-03-09/article-2923353/Two-Bay-St.-George-athletes-win-gold-at-national-winter-games/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-07/article-2917490/Stephenville-artist-excited-for-first-official-solo-exhibition/1Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:23:41 -0500Beams of bright sunshine flood in through the windows of Esther Oosterbaan's home studio, providing an idyllic backdrop for her newest creations. She recently finished about three-dozen acrylic and mixed media paintings that make up her first official solo exhibition. "Landscapes of the Mind" ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-07/article-2917490/Stephenville-artist-excited-for-first-official-solo-exhibition/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-03-07/article-2917490/Stephenville-artist-excited-for-first-official-solo-exhibition/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-29/article-2911117/Snagging-some-interest---residents-help-track-local-pine-marten-population/1Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:59:05 -0500 A group of local outdoor enthusiasts are doing their part to help track the province's pine marten population. Calling themselves the Bogwalkers, the hiking and snowshoeing group recently volunteered to be a part of a pine marten hair snag project by the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-29/article-2911117/Snagging-some-interest---residents-help-track-local-pine-marten-population/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-29/article-2911117/Snagging-some-interest---residents-help-track-local-pine-marten-population/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-02-15/article-2895911/Kim-Stockwood-preps-for-provincial-tour/1Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:01:24 -0500Performing in Stephenville on March 10http://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-02-15/article-2895911/Kim-Stockwood-preps-for-provincial-tour/1editor@thegeorgian.caEntertainmenthttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/Entertainment/2012-02-15/article-2895911/Kim-Stockwood-preps-for-provincial-tour/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887290/Stephenville-resident-has-lifelong-fascination-with-the-Queen%2C-Royal-Family/1Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:10:50 -0500 The afternoon of June 2, 1953, was an exciting time for Sarah Nippard and the residents of Victoria Cove, Gander Bay. "On that day, our school was decorated for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation and every student was given a silver dollar with the Queen's picture and date of her being crowned," ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887290/Stephenville-resident-has-lifelong-fascination-with-the-Queen%2C-Royal-Family/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887290/Stephenville-resident-has-lifelong-fascination-with-the-Queen%2C-Royal-Family/1http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887284/Readers-share-memories-as-the-Queen-celebrates-Diamond-Jubilee/1Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:04:45 -0500Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 60th anniversary today as head of state of the United Kingdom, Canada and 14 other Commonwealth realms. To mark this special occasion, the Georgian has published a special commemorative edition dedicated to readers' thoughts and memories of the ...http://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887284/Readers-share-memories-as-the-Queen-celebrates-Diamond-Jubilee/1editor@thegeorgian.caNewshttp://www.thegeorgian.ca/News/2012-02-06/article-2887284/Readers-share-memories-as-the-Queen-celebrates-Diamond-Jubilee/1