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2019 | October 20-26

Posted on October 20, 2019
By Margaret
on October | Fourth Week

ZOMBIES IN CLEVELAND?

Posted on October 20, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Comedy, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

While the hit Broadway musical Come From Away put the hospitality of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians on the map, our distinctive dialect and our unique turn of phrase usage has long made us stand out in any crowd.
When the Toronto Maple Leafs headed to the island last month for their

MUSIC | Great To Be Here with Shanneyganock’s Chris Andrews

Posted on October 19, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

Celebrating 25 years of Shanneyganock success, frontman Chris Andrews reflects on happenstance and hard work

Could musical success be thanks to divine intervention? Maybe that’s too far a dramatic stretch, however, there’s a cute yarn that happened in the fall of ’84 that’s too cool to go unspun.

Tags: Chris Andrews, Shanneyganock

Join the Hackathon!

Posted on October 18, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

By: Nick Travis
From November 1-3, the Reid Community Centre plays host to the first ever Hackathon in the City of Mount Pearl, an event that inspires creativity and innovation
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Hacking Mount Pearl is taking place from November 1 to 3 at the Reid Community Centre in Mount Pearl.

Writing World: Michael Crummey

Posted on October 17, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Books, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Q&A, Web Exclusives

Award-winning author Michael Crummey tackles isolation and the ruggedness of our island in his Giller Prize short-listed new work, ‘The Innocents’
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Hot on the heels of a Giller Prize short-listing for his gripping and emotional new novel The Innocents, acclaimed local author Michael Crummey dives into Newfoundland’s beauty and

Authentically Abigale

Posted on October 16, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

One young and talented Hodge’s Cove native is pursuing her country music dreams
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Just call Hayley Peddle of Hodge’s Cove Abigale. Confused? The talented performer laughs. “I want to be fully dedicated to the artist I’m trying to become, and at this moment that artist is Abigale. So, whenever

Maureen Dwyer: Striking a Pose

Posted on October 16, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

Yoga instructor Maureen Dwyer embraces the fun side of fitness with her fun and popular classes
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It’s been over four decades since Corey and Trina released their song “Cover of The Newfoundland Herald.”
Just beautiful
In the same comedic style as the legendary Newfoundland musical icons, yoga instructor Maureen Dwyer

Music Spotlight: The Chieftains

Posted on October 15, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

Pioneering Irish musicians The Chieftains celebrate 57 years of music and memories with their Irish Goodbye tour in St. John’s this October
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There are certain buzz words we writers use to boost profile or inflate importance, particularly when it comes to the world of entertainment. Icon, legend, maverick, trailblazer, pioneer.

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Trash talkin’ ‘The Rock’

Posted on October 15, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, News, Politics, Web Exclusives

“Do. Or do not. There is no try.”
– Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back
When it comes to the environment, many Newfoundlanders should probably hang their heads in shame, myself included. Truth be told, few among us have been good stewards of this planet of ours. Blame isolation, access and

Jim Furlong: It is getting better

Posted on October 14, 2019
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Politics, Web Exclusives

I am not easily inspired by public marches and demonstrations. Too much time has passed. Too many things have happened. Too much water has gone under the bridge and after a time you think that nothing changes and that, while there are political changes and elections and promises, everything gets