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2018 | October 28 – November 3

Posted on October 28, 2018
By Margaret Harvey
on November | First Week

Trust Skipper’s Bad Knee

Posted on October 26, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, News, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

I have a somewhat guilty admission, and it’s this; my television habits are a bit out there. Unlike friends of mine who are wrapped up in some weekly medical or crime drama as they wait for their much needed fix from some show or another, I can be found perched

Brewing the Best of Home

Posted on October 25, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Company, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

There’s an old-fashion kitchen party held every Friday night at Quidi Vidi Brewery Co. It’s a spot where all ages – including the family dog – can come and celebrate everything grand about this place we call home. From music and friends to locally brewed beer and even a delightful

Jim Furlong: The New World Order

Posted on October 25, 2018
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, News, Politics, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

You know he fact that Brett Kavanaugh is now sitting as a Justice of the Supreme Court should come as no surprise to anyone. In the final analysis the case against him on sexual assault allegations was not strong. In fact you could drive a truck through the holes in

NFLD’ers – Reach for the Top

Posted on October 24, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Books, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Staff Blog, TV, Web Exclusives

’74 was a time in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador that can best be described as one of transition. Confederation was only 25 years old. As such, we Newfoundlanders were still becoming accustomed to the idea of being Canadians, something so many of us still grapple with to this

Carolina East

Posted on October 24, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Music, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

We meet a lot of artists here at The Newfoundland Herald. Our island is thsnkfully full of them, so there’s no shortage of folks filled with creativity and drive coming in and out of our doors looking to sell their stuff, so to speak. Some are good, some are excellent,

The Once on Home Turf

Posted on October 23, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Music, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Local folk trio The Once are hitting the road again this month, as the band embarks on province-wide Arts and Culture Centre tour. Their provincial tour is swiftly followed by a cross-country Canadian tour, creating a jam-packed autumn for the band.
By some small miracle, all three members of The

Tags: @theonceband

The Man Behind the Forecast

Posted on October 22, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, News, Staff Blog, TV, Web Exclusives

It’s impressive, perhaps even incredible, what Eddie Sheerr has accomplished in just five short years – both personally and professionally. One of the province’s most identifiable faces, he’s endeared himself to an entire province and – with his aw-shucks charm – has been adopted and embraced as one of our own.

2018 | October 21-27

Posted on October 21, 2018
By Margaret Harvey
on October | Fifth Week

Going for (4x) Gold

Posted on October 21, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Art, From The Archives, Sports, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Megan Hounsell, after winning five medals at the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in August, showed the true meaning of sportsmanship and what the Special Olympics is all about, after making a remarkable gesture of kindness towards another member of Team NL.
Gold Medal Winner
Competing in rhythmic gymnastics,