A scholarship is being created in Dave McHugh's honour, a celebration this past weekend in Corner Brook

    Monday, 2 December 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Corner Brook MHA and cabinet Minister Gerry Byrne announced a $30,000 yearly scholarship is being created in Dave’s name by the provincial government.

    As his brother Brian said, “This is probably NL’s best living room tonight”....at the Celebration of Dave McHugh Saturday at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. Dave passed away on November 17th. A large crowd showed their respects to Dave with life sized posters on the walls and about 30 local entertainers. Brian McHugh says it was easy to feel his brother’s presence and the family felt it was important to have this event. Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce was there to make a presentation to Dave’s mother and family. He says Dave’s humorous wit was a gift from his mother. Joyce then presented Ann McHugh with the 75th Anniversary of NL Confederation with Canada award and medal, which he says is given out to people who make a difference in other people's lives. Mrs McHugh graciously accepted and says she still waits for her Davey to come home. Corner Brook MHA and cabinet Minister Gerry Byrne was also there to make an announcement. He says a $30,000 yearly scholarship is being created in Dave’s name by the provincial government. Byrne  says every time Dave walked in the whole room changed and the world was  better with his music box, drawing energy from the crowd, playing from the equator to the Canadian North, showing us a window to his magnificent soul. Donations from the event are going to the Western Regional Memorial Hospital and the Prostate Cancer Survivors Network.

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 16°C | Low: 6°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 17°C | Low: 5°C

    • Stephenville

      Sunny intervals

      High: 11°C | Low: 7°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Mi’kmaw singer songwriter Elizabeth Sheppard on Bay Fm

      Sheppard will be dropping a new single Sunday May 17

    • Trash Talk

      Trash Talk Thursday, May 14, 2026

      Where we answer your most asked questions from the new WRWM NL App! Got questions about recycling? Download the app!

    • NL Summer Games 2026

      NL Summer Games Update 2026

      Len Moores is Chair of the 2026 NL Summer Games committer