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Herald’s Pet Profile: Biggy

Posted on March 1, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Local, Pet Profile, Web Exclusives

Biggy is a six year old that loves to hang out on the couch wearing his signed Detroit jersey!!!
– Joanne McGrath, Owner

Herald’s Pet Profile: Guinness

Posted on February 28, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Local, Pet Profile, Web Exclusives

Guinness is a brindled Boxer puppy who is almost two years old. He is full of energy, affectionate, playful, and is everyone’s best friend. He loves long walks, a powerful game of tug, cuddles, and of course his favourite homemade peanut butter biscuits. He has a few tricks up his

Herald Reviews: The Lego Batman Movie

Posted on February 22, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

The Lego Batman Movie dazzles, thrills and even manges to surprise, in what could arguably be called the most complete and entertaining big-screen adaptation of ‘The Dark Knight’ to date.
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I’ve been told once before I have a childlike disposition when it comes to my entertainment, or rather what

Music Spotlight: The Sadies

Posted on February 22, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Q&A, Web Exclusives

Indie rock icons of the Canadian music world, The Sadies forge ahead in the wake of their new album and tour alongside friends and fellow greats Blue Rodeo. Before the start of the tour founding member Travis Good caught up with The Herald for a candid instalment of our Q&A series.

Music Spotlight: Earle and Coffin

Posted on February 17, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Q&A

What a difference a year makes. In the time spent since The Herald last clocked in with adolescent blues maestros Earle and Coffin, the duo have successfully released an acclaimed live album, banked their first ever Canadian Folk Music Award and uncorked their debut studio effort Wood Wire Blood &

Music Spotlight: Lion Bear Fox

Posted on February 10, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Q&A

Three distinct yet collective voices, B.C.’s Lion Bear Fox make their Newfoundland debut ahead of their awaited debut LP. Ryan ‘Fox’ McMahon catches up with The Herald for our latest Q&A.
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Q: You guys will be hitting Newfoundland at length this February. I know you’ve played on the east coast

Valentine’s Days Gone By

Posted on February 7, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Have you ever noticed how every Christmas season, you inevitably start reminiscing about past holidays? About the old Christmas ornaments that you made in Beavers, or how when your grandmother used to stay with you she’d always have these funny sayings, about how much things have changed but it’s nice

The Herald Reviews: Gold

Posted on February 6, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives

“All that glitters is not gold,” is an eerily apt adage for this woefully underwhelming tale of greed and desperation.
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In accessing my thoughts on the based-on-a-somewhat-true, inspired-by-shady-happenings drama, I couldn’t help but pause for thought at the hefty gorge Matthew McConaughey has carved out between his current acting

Music Spotlight: Heather Bambrick

Posted on February 3, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music

Multi-versed jazz singer Heather Bambrick uncorks another vintage work with her highly anticipated album You’ll Never Know.
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The opening line in Heather Bambrick’s official website bio sums up the career of the transplanted Newfoundland jazz powerhouse quite magnificently. “Heather Bambrick has been wearing many hats for many years –

Music Spotlight: India

Posted on January 31, 2017
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music

Rising at a rapid rate, indie rockers India thrill on their anticipated self-titled debut, answering the noticeable amount of hype they have built since their inception.
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The name India has been whispered in corners of downtown St. John’s this past year, and no, we’re not referring to the beer.

Author: Dillon Collins