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2018 | October 14-20

Posted on October 14, 2018
By Margaret
on October | Fourth Week

Jim Furlong: Yes to Ches

Posted on October 13, 2018
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

I loved the byelection in the district of Windsor Lake and followed it poll by poll online. Halfway through the campaign I thought Paul Antle and the Liberals would scrape out a win. Closer to election day I moved in the other direction and thought Ches Crosbie would eke it

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Leaving His Mark

Posted on October 12, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

When I was a kid our parents took us to a Carroll Baker concert at The Arts and Culture Centre. During the intermission, the country legend signed autographs for fans. Beyond her incredible talent – and at that age my musical influences were whatever my parents played around the house

The Many Faces of Sheila Williams

Posted on October 11, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Theatre, Web Exclusives

As the one, the only, Sheila Williams prepared to storm the stage with her much anticipated show An Evening with Sheila Williams: How Sensible! she takes a moment to chat with The Herald about her roots and her passion for performing
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Sheila Williams can make you chuckle just by

Fighting For Change

Posted on October 11, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Bonnie Morgan and Alana Walsh-Giovannini work tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to combat ovarian cancer through their groups OCRE and BWB-NL
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The end of September does not only signify the beginning of autumn – it also marks the end of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
In the capital city

Ken Tizzard – A Good Dog Is Lost

Posted on October 10, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Musician Ken Tizzard pays tribute to his idol Ron Hynes in a touching musical celebration and things appropriately begin right here at home
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While Ken Tizzard makes his home in Ontario these days, his heart is still always linked to this province and its music. It’s little wonder considering

Music Spotlight: The Tenors

Posted on October 9, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

With Newfoundland connections sewn deep into their roots, platinum selling trio The Tenors return to Newfoundland with passion and creativity planned on Oct. 11
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Music buffs will undoubtedly be familiar with classical pop trio The Tenors. It’s unlikely to have missed their meteoric rise, one complete with multiple Juno

Deanne Foley Doubles Down at SJIWFF

Posted on October 9, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Web Exclusives

Local filmmaker Deanne Foley doubles down at the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival with a pair of high profile features
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You don’t hear of this very often. A local filmmaker opening AND closing a festival. It’s rare, like unicorns and sasquatches, but when you’re good you’re good, and

Son of A Critch: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir

Posted on October 8, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Pam Pardy speaks with the legendary Mark Critch about his new book, Son of A Critch

Mark Critch is what many would consider a big deal. Days before our Herald get together Critch (imitating Donald Trump) appeared on CNN. But then Critch has been famous – or

Tags: comedy, Mark Critch, NL Authors

2018 | October 7-13

Posted on October 7, 2018
By Margaret
on October | Third Week