Hasan Hai said it was a special moment to see the pride in his own children’s faces when he stood with Liberal party incumbents and candidates as premier Dwight Ball dropped the election writ last month. Continue reading
The essentials of the Newfoundland welcoming: newcomers take a shot of rum, taste a bite of fried bologna – also known as “Newfoundland steak”- and kiss a codfish before reciting: “Long may your big jib draw.” Continue reading
The Toronto producer of the award-winning musical, “Come From Away,” says the show will play eight benefit performances in a concert version in St. John’s, N.L. Continue reading
Dawna Friesen says it’s no surprise to her that the story of what the people in Newfoundland did in the days after 9/11 has become such a smash hit on Broadway. Continue reading
The film offers a closer look at the real people behind the now world-famous story of the central Newfoundlanders who opened their arms to thousands of airline passengers and crew members stranded when U.S. airspace was closed following the 9/11 attacks. Continue reading
“It’s just not a transaction, this is about long-standing relationships with our world’s largest trading partner.” Continue reading
The show was expected to wrap up next January, but will now be moved to the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Elgin Theatre for an extended run from February to late April. Continue reading
Irene Sankoff and David Hein penned “Come From Away” based on the true story of how the town of Gander, N.L., welcomed over 7,000 stranded airline passengers after 9/11. Continue reading
The Mark Gordon Company says it will produce and finance a feature film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning show. Continue reading
PM Trudeau will join a discussion on how a small Newfoundland community opened its doors to thousands of stranded airline passengers amid the 2001 attacks. Continue reading