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2019 | June 30 – July 6

Posted on June 30, 2019
By Herald Staff
on July | First Week

This Week in The Newfoundland Herald

Posted on June 29, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Video, Web Exclusives

This week in The Newfoundland Herald a look at the cosmic origins of Captain Canada.
Plus, we look ahead to missing persons cases across the island, including an exclusive interview with the family of Cortney Lake.

Change Your Story, Change Your Life

Posted on June 29, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

By: Tamara Dodgson
When it comes to creating your own personal story, it really is true that knowledge is power
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Have you ever noticed how quickly your attitude can change when you suddenly find yourself seeing something in a whole new way? How is it that everything can change

Jim Furlong: Smiles & Headstones

Posted on June 28, 2019
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

I don’t think I’ll ever understand what the world is about. Somebody I know well died last week. Still the Raptors were on and so was the Blues-Bruins series. I had to watch. I think.
Intellectually there seems something “off” about just going on with the world but the world

Piff the Magic Dragon hits NL

Posted on June 28, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Comedy, Entertainment, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Early this July, Newfoundland will be invaded by a magical dragon. Not quite the fire-breathing, knight slaying kind, but the kind that can do card tricks
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Magician and comedian Piff the Magic Dragon, known for his appearances on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, along with

Between the Lines: Once Upon a Renovation…

Posted on June 28, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Did you hear the story about Jack and the Leaky Dishwasher? That’s a classic.
Jack and his bride were best of friends, living in apartment after apartment with landlords that varied in niceties, manners and braincells before purchasing their ‘dream home’ on a beautiful spring day one week before a

Inspirational: Stephen Thistle

Posted on June 27, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

At 99 and counting, sensational senior Stephen Thistle reflects on his life, his beloved family and what’s yet to come
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Stephen Thistle looks at his 100th year as a blessing – somewhat. “I’ll be 100 in January. That’s too long for anyone to live,” he opens with a chuckle.

Herald’s Q&A: Arkells

Posted on June 26, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Q&A, Web Exclusives

Juno winning rockers Arkells return to St. John’s to ring in Canada Day festivities on June 30th on George Street. Frontman Max Kerman talks band growth, getting political and the privilege of performance
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You guys are coming back here on June 30th to celebrate Canada Day on George Street.

Katarina Roxon: NL’s Golden Girl

Posted on June 25, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

Katarina Roxon proves she’s a champion both inside and outside the pool in this touching, inspirational one-on-one

There’s a unique glow to Katarina Roxon that’s difficult to ignore. While the paralympic swimming champion is a gold medalist, which earns her every right to beam from ear-to-ear on any given

Tags: Katarina Roxon, Paralympics, sports, Swimming

2019 | June 23-29

Posted on June 23, 2019
By Herald Staff
on June | Fourth Week