John Alexander Porteous
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John Alexander Porteous was a noted Canadian
columnist
and journalist
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As a well-known and respected columnist and journalist, Porteous was the voice of Miramichi pulp-cutter Ernie Freshet, a character who appeared regularly on CBC Radio
.
He is the author of three collections of humour, They Choke Herring, Don't They? (1980), My Lobster is Double Parked (1981) and Here's Your Chainsaw, What's Your Hurry? (1984), as well as numerous commentaries for the CBC
, numerous articles and columns for such publications as The Globe and Mail
, TV Guide
and Reader's Digest
, and a book of New Brunswick works of photography titled New Brunswick Images (1977). More recently, selections from They Choke Herring, Don't They? were included by author Will Ferguson
in the Penguin Anthology of Canadian Humour (2006).
Porteous' work in the recording industry for Canadian independent label, Arc Records, included the signing of Anne Murray
to her first record contract for her first recording on the album Singalong Jubilee Volume Three (1965), as Murray was then a participant on the CBC television musical/comedy show. Porteous also produced the album Echoes of the Atlantic (1963) on Maple Leaf Records for Newfoundland
Country music
artist, Dick Nolan (musician)
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
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As a well-known and respected columnist and journalist, Porteous was the voice of Miramichi pulp-cutter Ernie Freshet, a character who appeared regularly on CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
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He is the author of three collections of humour, They Choke Herring, Don't They? (1980), My Lobster is Double Parked (1981) and Here's Your Chainsaw, What's Your Hurry? (1984), as well as numerous commentaries for the CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
, numerous articles and columns for such publications as The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail is a nationally distributed Canadian newspaper, based in Toronto and printed in six cities across the country. With a weekly readership of approximately 1 million, it is Canada's largest-circulation national newspaper and second-largest daily newspaper after the Toronto Star...
, TV Guide
TV Guide
TV Guide is a weekly American magazine with listings of TV shows.In addition to TV listings, the publication features television-related news, celebrity interviews, gossip and film reviews and crossword puzzles...
and Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest is a general interest family magazine, published ten times annually. Formerly based in Chappaqua, New York, its headquarters is now in New York City. It was founded in 1922, by DeWitt Wallace and Lila Bell Wallace...
, and a book of New Brunswick works of photography titled New Brunswick Images (1977). More recently, selections from They Choke Herring, Don't They? were included by author Will Ferguson
Will Ferguson
William Stener "Will" Ferguson is a Canadian writer and novelist best known for his humorous observations on Canadian history and culture....
in the Penguin Anthology of Canadian Humour (2006).
Porteous' work in the recording industry for Canadian independent label, Arc Records, included the signing of Anne Murray
Anne Murray
Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies....
to her first record contract for her first recording on the album Singalong Jubilee Volume Three (1965), as Murray was then a participant on the CBC television musical/comedy show. Porteous also produced the album Echoes of the Atlantic (1963) on Maple Leaf Records for Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
Country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
artist, Dick Nolan (musician)
Dick Nolan (musician)
Richard Francis "Dick" Nolan was a Canadian musician, born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. Nolan was known for performing Newfoundland folk music in Toronto night clubs. During his 50 year career he released more than 40 albums and recorded over 300 tracks...
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