David Briggs

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | David Briggs

Emma Pennell’s talent is gaining national attention. The soprano singer from South River has been named the 2025 recipient of the RBC Emerging Artist National Award, presented in partnership with the National Arts Centre. Pennell will receive the award at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Show on June 14 in Ottawa.

2 weeks ago | nugget.ca | David Briggs

A founding member of Great Big Sea is hitting the stage at St. Andrews Church on June 22Author of the article:  •  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter  •   •  Article contentMotivated by a desire to unite Canadians through music, Séan McCann is hitting the road for a cross-country tour fuelled by national pride. Advertisement 2Article contentHe wants to remind people of what binds us together.

2 weeks ago | baytoday.ca | David Briggs

Emma Pennell’s talent is gaining national attention. The soprano singer from South River has been named the 2025 recipient of the RBC Emerging Artist National Award, presented in partnership with the National Arts Centre. Pennell will receive the award at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Show on June 14 in Ottawa.

2 weeks ago | baytoday.ca | David Briggs

Motivated by a desire to unite Canadians through music, Séan McCann is hitting the road for a cross-country tour fuelled by national pride. He wants to remind people of what binds us together. He feels the timing for his Great Big Canadian Road Trip is perfect, especially given the current climate of political division and the threats coming from our southern neighbours. McCann wants to get past that and remind us, “People are good, people are friendly, people are supportive.

3 weeks ago | baytoday.ca | David Briggs

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