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2019 | January 6 – 12

Posted on January 6, 2019
By Herald Staff
on January | First Week

A Hard Thing to Do

Posted on January 5, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog

By Erin Woodrow
“Regardless of how far I travelled or how long I stayed away, the friendly shores of Newfoundland always welcome me back with wide and open arms…”
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In a humid, overcast and foggy Friday night I threw my line into the ocean. We were situated just off the

Choices For Youth

Posted on January 4, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Web Exclusives

Twenty-five-year old Brittany Jenkins credits one particular non-profit, charitable organization for being there for her through the good times and the bad
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Choices for Youth (CFY) provides housing and lifestyle development support to at-risk and homeless youth in the province.
The community-based organization offers innovative programs and social enterprises

Music Spotlight: Land of the Lakes

Posted on January 3, 2019
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Products

Husband and wife duo Land of the Lakes talk inspiring kids in the ways of music, balancing art and family and the evolving creative process
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Danielle Hamel and Matthew Thomson are daring to be different in a time where all too many artists are content to play it safe.

Gary Collins – The Crackie

Posted on January 2, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Books, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Award-winning writer Gary Collins gets candid on everything from his often gut-wrenching writing process to why his latest novel, The Crackie, just might be his best yet
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Gary Collins is used to hearing from readers, though he shares – almost hesitantly – sometimes he’s overwhelmed by the sentiments. “This

Feast of Cohen

Posted on January 1, 2019
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Nearing its 20th installment, Feast of Cohen continues to immortalize the music and memory of the iconic Leonard Cohen with an intimate and profound production
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For the 19th time, Newfoundland artists of all disciplines and experiences will toast Canada’s greatest songwriter.
It is a holiday tradition around these parts,

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Alleluia, Baby Jesus!

Posted on December 29, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Back in my day (cue eye roll) there was no such thing as day care. When mudder was stuck for a sitter while pa was out at sea, grandma, or many times in our case, one of our many aunts took over to see that we didn’t die without proper

The Spirit Behind the Season

Posted on December 28, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

A newly released compilation of poems underscores the true reason for the season, detailing the Nativity story in a collection 25 years in the making
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The holiday season brings with it anticipation for many things. Family get gatherings filled with food, drink, music and song, for starters.
Kids young

Gathering A Reason to Smile

Posted on December 26, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Local non-profit community service centre The Gathering Place is adding another service to their growing list of available resources and amenities
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The Gathering Place’s dental clinic will be taking its first patients in early December, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early November, to mark the completion of this new

Fretboard Journey – Christmas Picks

Posted on December 25, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Four of the island’s premiere guitarists unite in Fretboard Journey, crafting a timely holiday album sure to cause merry feelings with Christmas Picks
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What do you get when you combine four of the very best guitarists to ever call Newfoundland and Labrador home with tried and true holiday tunes?