Convocation ceremony prompts Newfoundland and Labrador to re examine its anthem
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The Ode to Newfoundland was written in 1902 by Sir Cavendish Boyle, a British civil servant who served as colonial governor of Newfoundland, and it was adopted as the province’s official anthem in 1979. Chris Andrews, lead singer of traditional Newfoundland band Shanneyganock, says many feel a deep connection to the Ode, adding that he wonders if parts of the song can be rewritten to better reflect and include the province’s diverse people.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 19, 2022.
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