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2019 | February 10 – 16

Posted on February 10, 2019
By Herald Staff
on February | Second Week

Jim Furlong: The Real Jellybean Row?

Posted on February 10, 2019
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

It is always good to “go home.” It awakens you and reminds you of who you are. I was down for a walk through my old neighbourhood last week.
I walked down through what used to be a warren of little St. John’s streets that led down to New Gower

Mark Dwyer: The Game of Life

Posted on February 9, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Sports, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Sport defines me. It’s captured my imagination since I’ve been old enough to swing a bat, shoot a puck and kick a ball – teaching me life’s most important principles. It’s helped me deal with adversity, how to connect with people, the importance of taking ownership for a mistake and,

Rock Stars on Ice

Posted on February 8, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

By: NTV’s Mark Dwyer
The Herald hits the ice with some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s top young hockey stars
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There was a time, not too long ago, when it was rare to see a player from this province playing major junior or college hockey – let alone skating in the

Newfoundland’s Great Escape

Posted on February 7, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Web Exclusives

Inspired by The Herald’s own creator, four friends follow their passion for gaming and create family-friendly hands-in brains-on fun with one spin-chilling twist – you must escape … or else!
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Darkness. Grab a flashlight. The thin ray of light cast before us is more ominous than comforting. Freaked out

Jason Cyrus: Gatekeeper of the Mind

Posted on February 6, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Theatre, Web Exclusives

Hypnotist Jason Cyrus prepares to delight NL audiences with his one-of-a-kind family-friendly show that makes those who believe stars of the show as they release their inner rock star
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Even emails sent by hypnotist Jason Cyrus ooze enthusiasm with his smiley faces, exclamation marks and his ‘Be Great’ sign

Teaching the Gift of Life

Posted on February 5, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

St. John’s area teachers pass information on to their students on a weekly basis, but now they can also share a skill that can save a life
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To the up-beat, energizing soundtrack of Staying Alive, St. John’s area teachers practiced their life saving skills on ‘dummies’, skills they’ll

NTV’s Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 4, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, TV, Web Exclusives

Whether it’s out and about enjoying the great Newfoundland outdoors, or inside in the always bustling NTV newsroom, these three ladies say that life just couldn’t possibly get any sweeter; unless co-worker Eddie Sheerr could rustle up more snow days, that is!
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NTV’s Jodi Cooke, Leila Beaudoin and Kelly-Anne

2019 | February 3 – 9

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

Jim Furlong: A Winter’s Tale

Posted on February 2, 2019
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

These are the times that try men’s souls. These are the days where winter sets in with the grip of Grim Death.
The Christmas guests and visitors have all gone and the ornaments put away. The last note from the final playing of The Little Drummer Boy has mercifully faded