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JIM FURLONG | Down a Memory Rabbit Hole

Posted on September 2, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, History, Local, Opinion, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our August 28-September 3, 2022 issue
I was down to Argentia last week. It’s completely different now and I had not been there since the naval base closed. In fact I have only been there a couple of times before.
Memory is a funny thing. When I

Tags: Aregentia, column, history, Jim Furlong, memory, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, opinion, staff blog, vessel, Witless Bay

Tourism Takes A Bow

Posted on September 1, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Business, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Health, Local, Photography, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

Those dedicated to the tourism industry in NL tirelessly showcase the best this province has to offer, and all are worthy of one enthusiastic standing ovation
The Newfoundland Herald has hit the road this summer and we’ve visited some incredible locations. From Salvage, Tickle Cove and Keels to Steady Brook,

Tags: Chance Cove, hospitality, Newfoundland and Labrador, Plate Cove West, Rising Tide Theatre, rural, Staycation, summer, Tourism, Travel, Trinity

25 Years Later: Still The People’s Princess

Posted on August 31, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives, History, Inspirational, TV, Web Exclusives

Twenty-five years removed from her tragic passing, and the masses are still enamoured with the heartbreaking loss, and glowing legacy of Diana, The People’s Princess
On the evening of August 30th, 1997, Princess Diana – known far and wide as The People’s Princess for her kindness, generosity and unshakable connection

Tags: 25 Years, anniversary, Britain, death, monarchy, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, royal, sad

Posted on August 30, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, History, Inspirational, Music, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

How family and reunion 45 years in the making with a long-lost magic guitar continue to inspire legendary Canadian rocker Randy Bachman
Legendary guitarist and instrumental musician in Canada’s rock culture, Randy Bachman is animated in recounting the story of how he was reunited with his long-lost Gretsch guitar after

Tags: Bachman-Turner-Overdrive, BTO, Gretsch, guitar, history, Japan, music, Randy Bachman, reunited, Takeshi, Tal Bachman, The Guess Who

Scott Pynn: Addict to Artist

Posted on August 30, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Art, Arts & Culture, From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Jason Sheppard
A celebrated Labrador artist shares his story of losing everything because of alcohol and drug addictions ?– finding his way back to sobriety by creating art
Scott Pynn, born and raised in Labrador City, began painting and drawing at a young age under the guidance of his grandfather,

Tags: addiction, art, drugs, inspirational, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, Painting, recovery, Scott Pynn

Owen Mac Returns to The Rock

Posted on August 29, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

All the way from Northern Ireland, Owen Mac returns to NL with his soulful hybrid of Irish music
The incredibly gifted performer, Owen Mac, returns to Newfoundland with special guest Desi Mac and the Keltic Storm Band.
Proudly presented by Vaughnco Entertainment, Mac can be seen onstage at Arts and

Tags: concert, Holy Heart Theatre, Irish, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Owen Mac, tour

PAM PARDY | Oh! The Places You’ll Go

Posted on August 29, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, From The Archives, Health, Local, Opinion, Staff Blog, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our August 28-September 3, 2022 issue
It’s been an interesting summer, and there’s certainly been much to celebrate. My daughter turned 14 for one thing, and we have had the pleasure of spending many a day together touring the province.
We’ve had some wild mother/daughter adventures. In

Tags: column, daughter, family, memories, mother, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, staff blog, Staycation, summer

2022 | August 28 – September 3

Posted on August 28, 2022
By Margaret Harvey
on September | First Week

Posted on August 26, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, News, Opinion, Politics, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Originally published on our August 21-27, 2022 issue
I was driving out the Kenmount Road the other week and my car dropped into a pothole in the road under construction. It was of Olympic proportions. Is it my imagination, or has that road been under construction for a couple of

Tags: Africa, Calais, column, Dover, op-ed, oppressed, refugees, staff blog

Gin Blossoms: 30 Years of New Miserable Experience

Posted on August 25, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

Frontman of rock charttoopers Gin Blossoms, Robin Wilson sat down with The Herald for his thoughts on NL, touring and the 30th anniversary of New Miserable Experience
Gin Blossoms frontman Robin Wilson has just returned from the road, touring North America alongside Canadian gems Barenaked Ladies. He’s deep in a remodel for

Tags: 90s, Doug Hopkins, Gin Blossoms, music, New Miserable Experience, Robin Wilson, rock, singer-songwriter