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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seeing things from a Woody Point of View
A trio of songwriters and musicians in the Gros Morne, N.L. area is inviting you to see things from its point of view this summer, by going to see a new show. Woody Point of View is being presented at the Merchant Warehouse in Woody Point nearly every Thursday night between now and mid-September. The show is a blend of music, old photos and storytelling, all presented by local musicians in an effort to entertain and enlighten. The people behind the production have deep roots in Bonne Bay South, and they're hoping audience members will come to appreciate the area in the same way they do. "What's different about it is that it's our local story. We welcome people to the park. They come with their own stories," said Michele McCarthy, creator and producer of the show. "We also welcome people during the writers' festival and the comedy festival that bring their stories to us. This is our story told by people who have deep roots in the community." Spotlight on Bonne Bay South The folk duo, Tuff, made up of Kendra Parsons and Paul Rumbolt, helped co-write some of the songs in Woody Point of View, and they're the ones performing in the show. Parsons is an entrepreneur who grew up in the area and whose family has been in the tourism business there since 1985. The show takes place at one of her family's enterprises, on the waterfront in Woody Point. WATCH | Hometown pride has led to storytelling from local musicians: Parsons said she's pleased to make some evening entertainment available to visitors throughout the summer season, in a part of Gros Morne National Park that has typically seen lower numbers of tourists than the Rocky Harbour side of Bonne Bay. Parsons's bandmate Paul Rumbolt is a distant cousin of hers, both having ancestors in Bonne Bay South with the surname "Tuff." "There aren't any Tuffs left unfortunately here. But that's why we kind of decided to name our duo that, to bring it back to life again," said Parsons. Parsons said the band name is a bit of a play on words, too. "It is. We're Tuff by name and tough by nature," she said. Love letter Rumbolt and Parsons perform together quite often, but usually sing other people's songs about other places and events. In this show, Rumbolt said the lyrics are personal, and the entire show is like a love letter to his hometown and its people. "It's a personal sharing of what this place means to us, not just as a place where you grew up and went to school or anything like that," said Rumbolt. "It's a giving back to an experience of being from here that is deeper than just being a place that you came from. It's a place that has defined us. We are who we are because of this place." Photographs and memories For her research in writing the show, McCarthy credits Tony Berger's book, The Good and Beautiful Bay, and the Bonne Bay Historical Archive as both being immensely helpful. The online archive includes historical photos from the Bonne Bay area, some of which McCarthy incorporated as projected images in the live show. "The photos just add a real sense of magic. Seeing the beauty of this bay from a historical perspective, seeing the community in its heyday, being a centre of the west coast," said McCarthy. Woody Point was a major economic centre in western Newfoundland in the late 1800s, as well as a centre for law and government. A show for everyone Parsons, Rumbolt and McCarthy believe Woody Point of View is a show that visitors and local people will enjoy. "I believe it's going to show a lot of my generation, like it's going to tell them our history and it's going to give them a different perspective on where they actually came from," said Parsons. McCarthy said she believes even those who aren't from the area will appreciate what the show has to offer. "I think they're going to have moments of nostalgia. They're going to have an experience that really adds to the present day magic of Woody Point," said McCarthy. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page
Scoop
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Ruiterman Conquers The Carnage At Golden Downs In Gruelling Ruff 'n Tuff Enduro
Golden Downs Forest, Nelson — June 21, 2025 The 2025 Ruff 'n Tuff Offroad Racing Enduro has lived up to its brutal reputation, delivering 240km of unrelenting punishment through Golden Downs Forest as Round 6 of the CT Civil New Zealand Offroad Racing Championship. Yesterday, 30 of the country's toughest offroad racers took to the sodden, wind-battered tracks — and only the Tuff survived. When the mud settled, national champion Carl Ruiterman (S22) emerged victorious, completing all 12 laps and once again proving why he wears the NZ1 plate. He was followed closely by Ash Kelly (192) and Daynom Templeman (193), both also clocking 12 laps in a high-speed, high-attrition battle through the forest. As forecast, the attrition rate soared above 50 percent. Only 26 of the 34 starters made it past the halfway point, with nine competitors failing to finish — several retiring early due to mechanical failure or incidents in the treacherous terrain. The forest proved unforgiving, with bent rims, shredded tires, and battered suspension systems common across the paddock. Flat tires, often ignored in desperation, were seen destroying rims and turning wheels into shrapnel. The relentless nature of the course — likened by racers to driving from Nelson to Kaikoura on gravel — took as much toll on the drivers as the machines. Many struggled to maintain focus through the conditions that led to costly misjudgments. For some, it was not the car that gave out — it was the human behind the wheel. Despite this, the nation's elite offroaders brought fierce competition. Racers from the North Island descended on Nelson to challenge the local South Island contingent. But the cold, rough terrain gave the edge to the Southerners familiar with these conditions, who made their presence known throughout the field. Notable performances included Dyson Delahunty (U87) in fourth with 11 laps, followed by Slim Slee (165), Dale McKenzie (858), and Kadin Thomason (U45), all of whom endured to cross the line with 11 completed circuits. Michael Green (U29), Jacob Brownlees (U28), and Keegan Terrell (U81) rounded out the top ten. In the end, it was a race that delivered everything its name promised — Ruff. Tuff. And unrelentingly brutal. Official Results: CT Civil NZ Offroad Racing Championship – Round 6 – Ruff 'n Tuff 2025 Carl Ruiterman (S22) – 12 laps Ash Kelly (192) – 12 laps Daynom Templeman (193) – 12 laps Dyson Delahunty (U87) – 11 laps Slim Slee (165) – 11 laps Dale McKenzie (858) – 11 laps Kadin Thomason (U45) – 11 laps Michael Green (U29) – 11 laps Jacob Brownlees (U28) – 11 laps Keegan Terrell (U81) – 10 laps David Templeman (S91) – 10 laps Wayne Spicer (S07) – 10 laps Kevin Cooper (398) – 10 laps Louis Carlyle (122) – 10 laps John Hodgson (1006) – 10 laps Martin van der Wal (866) – 10 laps Grant Rosenburg (898) – 9 laps Liam Earle (385) – 9 laps Geoff Densem (S77) – 9 laps Chris Eldridge (366) – 9 laps Sareena Paterson (170) – 9 laps Todd Graham (107) – 8 laps Donald Preston (166) – 8 laps Arron Crabb (357) – 7 laps
Ya Biladi
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Ya Biladi
Sean Paul shoots new music video in a Moroccan riad
Jamaican dancehall singer and rapper Sean Paul is set to release a new music video for his latest track «Tuff», shot in Morocco. Teasing fans on Instagram, Sean Paul shared a sneak peek of the video, filmed in a traditional Moroccan riad. The clip shows him dancing in the middle of a beautifully decorated zellij-tiled courtyard. Belly dancers also appear in the video, adding an oriental flair to the scene. The video, shared on his Instagram on Wednesday, was captioned: «Music video soon drop! Get ready». Sean Paul likely shot the video during his recent trip to Morocco in May. The early 2000s icon was a headliner at the debut edition of the Timeless Festival in Casablanca. He performed on May 17th, sharing the stage with international stars including French rapper La Fouine and R&B artist Craig David.
Daily Record
01-06-2025
- Daily Record
Massive blaze rips through Pets at Home as three people arrested
Thick black smoke was seen billowing high into the sky and visible for miles. Firefighters worked tirelessly into the early hours as a fierce inferno engulfed a Dunelm store at a shopping precinct over the weekend. The emergency services were summoned to the retail park off Towcester Road in Northampton just after 3pm on Saturday, with dense black smoke seen for miles around. Photographs from the scene depicted numerous fire engines in attendance, with the blaze threatening to spread to a neighbouring Pets at Home outlet. A striking video posted by Twitter user @tonyamk showcased the immense smoke column as the fire devastated the area. Three individuals have been detained by Northamptonshire Police under suspicion of arson and are currently being held as enquiries proceed. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel remained on site on Sunday, issuing a statement that read: "At this time, the smoke from the fire continues to blow toward the town centre and we would still advise people in the local area to keep windows and doors shut." Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Tuff commented: "At the present time, we believe this fire to have been started deliberately and throughout the day, have made a number of fast-paced enquiries which has led to these three arrests.", reports the Mirror. "However, I now want to appeal to the public for any information which could help our investigation. If you were in, or near, the Dunelm store this afternoon and saw anything suspicious, please contact us." DCI Tuff remarked: "I am particularly interested in speaking to a man who allegedly saw people setting fires in the Dunelm toilets a short time before the incident was reported. "This incident has not only caused significant damage and disruption but will have had a very serious effect on the wellbeing of the local people who work in Dunelm and the surrounding stores. Therefore if anyone knows anything, I would please urge you to come forward. Witnesses or anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111." A representative from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service commented: "Our fire crews are still on the scene of a fire at the St James Retail Park in Northampton this morning (June 1). At this time, the smoke from the fire continues to blow toward the town centre and we would still advise people in the local area to keep windows and doors shut. "The retail park will remain closed until further notice. Thank you to the public for their support while we continue to deal with this incident."
