Theatre company launches project to celebrate a century of women s right to vote in St. John s
August marks 100 years since women in St. John s gained the right to vote in municipal elections an anniversary that the PerSIStence Theatre Company will be celebrating over the next year.
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Posted: Apr 27, 2021 6:28 PM NT | Last Updated: April 27
Actress Allison Kelly performs an excerpt from the play What is She Wearing which will be performed as part of the project in November.(Heather Gillis/CBC)
This coming August marks 100 years since women in St. John s gained the right to vote in municipal elections and the PerSIStence Theatre Company is ready to celebrate.
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St. John s Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O Leary says a new and improved Churchill Square will focus on accessibility. (Eddy Kennedy/CBC)
Churchill Square in St. John s will soon be getting a $3-million makeover, after city council approved a plan earlier this week to revitalize the shopping area.
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Lake Melville is a must-watch district for Election 2021, with four candidates in the running. They are, from left, Amy Norman (NDP), Michelle Baikie (Liberal), Shannon Tobin (PC), and Perry Trimper (independent).(CBC and submitted photos)
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