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2019 | July 7-13

Posted on July 7, 2019
By Herald Staff
on July | Second Week

Writing World: Sheilah Lukins on Flying Ace

Posted on July 5, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Books, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Flying Ace, the newest adventure of Errol the Mouse, is the backdrop of the adorable children’s series by writer Sheilah Lukins that inspires the kid in us all
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Even the smallest creatures can find themselves on the biggest adventures. That is the backdrop of Flying Ace: Errol’s Gander Adventure,

Nick Earle: Breaking New Ground

Posted on July 4, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Award-winning singer-songwriter Nick Earle isn’t singin’ the blues on his new album, a strong and confident debut solo effort, Breaking New Ground
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At 19, Nick Earle has his entire life and career in-front of him. The sky’s the limit, as they say, and with talent and drive to spare,

Jim Furlong: No Screech for Me

Posted on July 4, 2019
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

It’s déjà vu all over again as Yogi Berra used to say. Here I am hunched over a keyboard in the middle of the night venting about the Screech-in ceremony although to me ‘ceremony’ is too strong a word.
I am glad that plans for the silly idea of a

Spirit of Newfoundland: It’s Yesterday Once More

Posted on July 3, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Theatre, Web Exclusives

By: Nick Travis
Spirit of Newfoundland Productions sits down with The Herald to discuss their new show based off ’70s pop giants, The Carpenters
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Spirit of Newfoundland Productions is back with another new show. Their newest production, It’s Yesterday Once More, goes over the career of The Carpenters. Comprised

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Land of the Free to Meme

Posted on July 3, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

While Canada Day means school is out and summer’s here, it also reminds me of the politics of this country we call home. Memorial Day is part of that, so we never forget.
Many a politicians, along with a few wannabes, have gathered on Signal Hill to honour the dual

Newfoundland Bronze Foundry

Posted on July 2, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Web Exclusives

Tied to the history of Newfoundland, artist Morgan MacDonald seeks to portray the province’s rich and sometimes tragic history through art
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This July first marks 103 years since the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel. That fateful day on the battlefields of France nearly wiped out the Newfoundland Regiment as they fought

George Street Festival 35th Anniversary Lineup Revealed

Posted on July 2, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

The lineup has been unveiled for the landmark 35th anniversary of the George Street Festival, which will celebrate 35 years with 35 bands!
Known for its support of local, national and international artists – this year will continue to reflect on the vision to provide a variety of entertainment for

Trip of a Lifetime

Posted on July 1, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

Three NL Cadets embark on a historic trip just in time to commemorate Memorial Day
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Three students from Frank Roberts Junior High School in Conception Bay South are among 19 youth from across the province who have been awarded a trip to Beaumont-Hamel for the annual July 1st ceremony.

Saluting May Furlong

Posted on July 1, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Books, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Nick Travis
May Furlong was a veterans’ activist, a business owner and one of Newfoundland’s most influential women of her day. Despite all this, her name was largely forgotten
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Just in time for Memorial Day, The Herald caught up with author Susan Chalker Browne to discuss her new