“I still have a wide-eyed view of the world”: Marc Garneau, Canada’s first astronaut and retired Liberal MP on the release of his new memoir
Congratulations on A Most Extraordinary Ride; it’s a great read. For example, in your descriptions of your three space flights, you display a knack for creating such vivid pictures that…
“The music is always changing”: Jason Benoit on songwriting, creative collaboration, and keeping the audience happy
Who were your first musical influencers, and teachers? I come from a musical family. I grew up in small town Newfoundland on the west coast, just across from where I…
“The soul of what we do”: Festival of New Dance 2024 leaps, piqués, and jetés
Across various stages on two coasts, FND 2024 is currently on the go with workshops and performances including in St John’s at the Theatre Hill Cafe and the LSPU Hall,…
“Pulling weeds, cutting plants, giving flowers”: Philippa Jones’ Growing Season extended
“Growing Season is an exploration of my transition to motherhood, a moment of extreme vulnerability but also strength and life-giving power. This period of change has redefined my identity and…
The Antarctic Ships of Newfoundland – excerpt from NQ Fall 2024
By Karin Murray-Bergquist SY Aurora The story of the Aurora begins somewhat more placidly. Her sealing and whaling career brought her from the dockyards of Dundee, Scotland, to the ice…
Introducing NQ Fall 2024!
Antarctic expeditions, sailor’s valentines, WWII disasters, the history and mystery of the Lubov Orlova – read all about this in Swift Sails, Fearful Wrecks – not to mention portfolios brimming…