Archive for 2000
Miramichi students involved in unique history project, Old photos being scanned and stored on Internet provide pictoral history of school districts
When Bob Gillis hears stories of people throwing out boxes of photos from their dearly-departed relative’s attic, he cringes. And when he hears high school students talking about American or world history, he shakes his head, wondering why they’re not talking about their own Canadian or New Brunswick past. That’s why he’s so revved up…
Read MoreFrom Blackville, N.B. to artistic director emeritus of Vancouver Opera, Irving Guttman has followed his passion for opera
Three weeks ago, Irving Guttman – already a holder of the Order of Canada – was named Artistic Director Emeritus of Vancouver Opera. So what, you may say to yourself. Who’s Irving Guttman? Never heard of him. And what’s Vancouver Opera to me? I don’t care. Well, there’s no reason why you should know or…
Read MoreCurtis nominated for Leacock Award
New Brunswick author and humourist Herb Curtis has been nominated for the prestigious Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour for his book Luther Corhern’s Salmon Camp Chronicles published by Goose Lane Editions. The Stephen Leacock Medal is awarded annually to an exceptional work of humour by a Canadian author. The medal has been awarded every…
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