Christopher Newton credited with putting the NOTL theatre on the map
Newton served as the Festival’s Artistic Director from 1979 until 2002.
In 1996, Newton was appointed a member of the Order of Canada and in 2018 he was named an Officer.
In a tweet the Festival thanking Newton for his “ innumerable contributions to the Shaw Festival and Canadian theatre. Your light and guidance will be missed.”
The theatre say it will celebrate the life of Mr. Newton at an appropriate time.
Part of Welland Canal Officially Named
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Girl Assaulted in Break and Enter
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Invest in Officer Well-Being: Former Chair
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Niagara Companies Heavily Invest in Growth
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Fort Erie Man Wins Big Prize on Bigger Spin
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Update: Standoff Over, Suspect Arrested
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Ontario/New York Agree on Nuclear
Premier Doug Ford and Governor Kathy Hochul signed an agreement to work together to develop the energy sector, noting jobs to be created