Little Richard, the electrifying and flamboyant showman whose classic tunes helped spur the explosion of rock ‘n’ roll and influenced countless musicians, has died. He was 87. Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of the rocker, told The Associated Press that Little Richard died Saturday morning. His son, Danny Jones Penniman, also confirmed Richard’s death, which […]
Tourism businesses across the country are bracing for the impact of coronavirus on sales. Smaller operators and those that rely heavily on visitors from abroad may be especially vulnerable to lost revenue, say industry experts. The federal government announced Friday it will restrict the number of airports that can receive international flights. It is also evaluating whether entry […]
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has broken his silence to share a touching tribute to his late father, wrestling pioneer Rocky Johnson. The groundbreaking fighter, nicknamed Soulman, passed away on Wednesday, aged 75, and on Friday, his superstar son took to Instagram to remember his beloved dad, admitting the unexpected loss has left him “in pain”. […]
Canadian professional wrestling legend Rocky (Soul Man) Johnson, the father of actor Dwayne (the Rock) Johnson, has died at the age of 75. World Wrestling Entertainment, where Johnson reached the greatest heights of his career, confirmed his death on Wednesday. Johnson was born in Amherst, N.S., and made his pro wrestling debut in Southern Ontario […]
HONG KONG—Storefronts closed for weekend demonstrations are now shuttered, for weeks or even permanently. Protesters are occupying major roads, rail tracks, bridges and tunnels, cutting off critical thoroughfares for commuters and commerce on a daily basis. Universities are telling students not to come back for the rest of the semester. Nearly six months into the […]
In the grand tradition of all things Elton John, his farewell tour is not a minimalist occasion. By the time Farewell, Yellow Brick Road wraps up in December 2020, Sir Elton will have traversed the globe for two years and four months, with nary a break day in between, and have played for audiences on […]
It’s a story well known to Robbie Robertson fans and those who read his 2016 memoir Testimony: A 16-year-old Robertson convinces Ronnie Hawkins to let him join his band with the promise that “no one will work harder.” (The Hawk, so the story goes, nodded and said, “I know.”) Some 60 years later, a Canadian filmmaker in […]
SYDNEY, N.S. — After a blanked first end, nobody was predicting a record score in the game between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Tuesday afternoon at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. But after that cautious start, a back and forth of granite blows led to the highest scoring game in Scotties history. Suzanne Birt’s team from […]
Almost 48 years after it was collected, scientists believe a rock sample taken during an Apollo mission to the moon originated from Earth roughly four billion years ago. From Apollo 11 — the first mission to land on the moon — to the final Apollo 17 mission, astronauts visiting the moon were tasked with many […]
It’s been a delight, as a jaded, old music writer who resists getting excited about anything but has over the past 18 months or so become very, very excited about Casper Skulls — pathologically excited, some might say — to witness many a fellow jaded, old music-industry professional since introduced to the band become very, […]