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2019 | March 3 – 9

Posted on March 3, 2019
By Herald Staff
on March | First Week

Jim Furlong: Rule Britannia?

Posted on March 2, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

It is with great interest I watch Britain as it twists in the wind trying to deal with the Brexit vote. They are very much between a rock and a hard place.
You may remember that after the original Brexit vote I wrote in the Herald that I would believe

Pam Pardy-Ghent: A Royal Rumble

Posted on March 1, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Sports, Web Exclusives

Few families can claim to be the Waltons. For most of us real folk, if we heard “Goodnight, John Boy,” from one of our kin – even on a so-called good day for most families – we’d be wise to duck and run like the dickens for cover because someone

Ryan Dillon – Violently Nice

Posted on February 27, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Comedy, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

While so many comics take the low-road, Newfoundland’s own Ryan Dillon ‘punches up’ on his new album Violently Nice
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We begin our conversation with comedian Ryan Dillon as any honest Newfoundlander does with one of their brethren at home or abroad. You talk weather b’y. It is old testament

Inspirational: Bonds of Sport

Posted on February 26, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

Brothers Daniel and David Horne bond over sports, competition and friendship
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As Special Olympics athletes, Daniel and David Horne of St. John’s have found their niche in various sports – while continuing to encourage each other and their teammates.
Having Fun
David works at Island Furniture in St. John’s. Daniel

Writing World: Megan Gail Coles

Posted on February 25, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Books, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Web Exclusives

Author Megan Gail Coles releases Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club
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Local author Megan Gail Coles launched her most recent work, Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club at Eastern Edge on February 7.
Coles sat down with The Herald just one day before

Ice Fishing Derby

Posted on February 22, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

The temps might be frigid, but that’s no reason to be gloomy! Put your best wool socks on nan gave ya, haul on those rubbers and get out on the pond for a laugh ‘cause it’s
fishing derby time!
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Melanie Sullivan grew up in Pouch Cove, and part of

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Sea of Heartbreak

Posted on February 22, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

“We are the OCEDO Ocean Ranger KRTB loc 46.43.33 N 48.50.13W and are experiencing a severe list of about 10-15 degrees and are in the middle of a severe storm at the time 12 degrees and progressing. Request asst ASAP. We are an offshore drilling platform.”
— From the distress

Newfoundland Jackpot Bingo

Posted on February 21, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, TV, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland and Labrador’s first province-wide live TV Bingo event starts February 17th and every Sunday at 4:30PM, on Canada’s Superstation NTV
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Raise your hand if you grew up in Newfoundland and Labrador with some attachment to the game of bingo? We doubt there are many of your digits pointed

‘It Never Goes Away’

Posted on February 21, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

St. John’s Mayor Danny Breen reflects on loss and learnings
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The mayor of St. John’s admits his views on search and rescue are impacted by his own personal experience. March 12 will mark the tenth anniversary of the crash of Cougar Flight 491, a tragedy that impacted not only