John Alexander Porteous was a Canadian columnist, journalist, and broadcaster, known for his humorous character Ernie Freshet on CBC Radio. Born on July 22, 1932, in Saint John, New Brunswick, he started in the recording industry, signing Anne Murray to her first record contract. He returned to New Brunswick in 1974, where he became a CBC commentator and published numerous articles and books. Porteous established a bursary for young journalists in 1980, and after his passing on May 10, 1995, his work was recognized in the Penguin Anthology of Canadian Humour.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Alexander Porteous belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Saint John, New Brunswick
Place of Death: Moncton, New Brunswick
Occupation: journalist
Employers: CBC Radio | Arc Records | Maple Leaf Records
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Ephemeris for July 22, 1932
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 22, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Cancer 38 | 0 Leo 22 | 29 Libra 5 |
| Moon | 28 Pisces 2 | 17 Aquarius 32 | 28 Cancer 55 |
| Mercury | 26 Leo 25 | 27 Leo 17 | 13 Scorpio 59 |
| Venus | 28 Gemini 59 | 13 Leo 33 | 17 Virgo 41 |
| Mars | 21 Gemini 9 | 1 Gemini 17 | 18 Leo 28 |
| Jupiter | 25 Leo 40 | 12 Gemini 40 | 14 Virgo 54 |
| Saturn | 1 Aquarius 48 | 18 Pisces 54 | 28 Capricorn 40 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 21 | 26 Taurus 36 | 21 Aries 3 |
| Neptune | 6 Virgo 20 | 29 Pisces 49 | 9 Virgo 29 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 55 | 0 Aquarius 52 | 23 Cancer 27 |
| Rahu | 19 Pisces 29 | 10 Aries 5 | 14 Pisces 37 |
| Ketu | 19 Virgo 29 | 10 Libra 5 | 14 Virgo 37 |
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