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2019 | November 18-23 Toni-Marie Wiseman

Posted on November 17, 2019
By Margaret
on November | Fourth Week

Jim Furlong: So, Now What?

Posted on November 15, 2019
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Politics, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

“Ye know not the day nor the hour.”
The quote is from the Bible and refers, not to the nights of political long knives but rather, the Second Coming. All that as introduction to the idea that for three of the national leaders of Canada’s political parties the future is

Punk Rock Fans Gather for a Christmas Cause at Kids Fest!

Posted on November 14, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, for Christmas fans and those who want to let their emo flag fly for a night!
The fine folks at No Sleep Promotions are ringing in the holidays on December, FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!, with their seventh annual Kids Fest.
This annual series

The Likes of Jeff Pittman – History and Mystery

Posted on November 14, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Dedicated to the art of entertaining audiences here and abroad, Marystown’s The Likes of Jeff Pittman delivers on his long awaited full-length debut History and Mystery
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Much is made about first impressions. It’s that one shot to impress, to say or do in many or little words or deeds

Remembering Carl LeGrow

Posted on November 13, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

The family of the late Carl LeGrow fondly remember the man who gave so much to others
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Sharon LeGrow will proudly tell anyone that Carl LeGrow was her brother. The youngest of 13 in the LeGrow family, Sharon shares that Carl was the fourth oldest so she always looked

Lt. Colonel Barry Leonard

Posted on November 13, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland native Lieutenant Colonel Barry Leonard’s life is coming full circle
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Leonard was an active member of the 510 Lions Air Cadet branch in St. John’s from the age of twelve.
Following his time as a cadet he served for 27 years in the Canadian Airforce. After serving his

Remembering a good man

Posted on November 12, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Gone, but not forgotten. Commemorating the life of Val Careen (Feb. 18, 1955 – August 21, 2019)
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Lena Careen-Codner sometimes still can’t believe her brother, Val Careen, is gone. “I miss him. Sometimes you take for granted that the ones you love will always be there. You get busy,

A Quartermaster Remembers

Posted on November 12, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

Merrill Reid, 89, of Buchans shares memories of his proud but tumultuous time at sea aboard the HMCS Cayuga during the Korean War
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Merrill Reid may have spent his working career underground in mines in his hometown of Buchans and beyond, but before that, Reid spent time as sea.

Where Once They Stood

Posted on November 11, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Master Corporal Andrew Cox may be a proud member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, but the title he treasures most is simply dad
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MCpl. Andrew Cox of the First Battalion Royal Newfoundland Regiment, A-Coy, 2nd Platoon, three section Commander, might be a very important title in some circles, but

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Thank You For Your Service

Posted on November 11, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

I met an old friend the other day while taking a lunch time stroll along the trail that runs alongside Rennie’s River. While I hadn’t laid eyes on Owen Myers in about seven years, I instantly recognized his smile. We hugged, chatted, got caught up and talked old times. Owen,