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2018 | September 2-8

Posted on September 2, 2018
By Margaret
on September | Second Week

Jim Furlong: Painted Memories

Posted on September 1, 2018
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

A couple of weeks ago I finally got around to a long postponed summer chore. We all have our own list of chores and someone to remind us of it. On my list was painting the deck on my little shed. During the winter I had purchased eight single litre

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Tears for Nevaeh

Posted on August 31, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

My daughter and I were in Ontario visiting family when I got the call that Nevaeh had died. My sister, her 11 year-old and my ten year-old daughter and I were out at a magic show at the time of the call and without thinking I leaned ahead – speaking

Herald’s Q&A: Nick Wall

Posted on August 30, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives, Q&A, TV, Web Exclusives

By: Jason Sheppard
Internationally renowned photographer Nick Wall shares details on his passion and process.
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You could say that international photographer Nick Wall has quite the eye. During his distinguished career as a celebrity portrait photographer, Wall has also become one of the entertainment industry’s most talented behind-the-scenes stills photographers.

You Are Here: A Come From Away Story heading to HBO on September 11

Posted on August 30, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Film, From The Archives, TV, Web Exclusives

HBO Canada will present the world television premiere of YOU ARE HERE: A COME FROM AWAY STORY on the 17thanniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Tuesday, September 11, at 9 p.m. ET, it was announced today. The poignant new 84-minute Bell Media Original Documentary tells the story of how a

Wrestling Icon Mick Foley Brings Tour to St. John’s

Posted on August 30, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Comedy, Entertainment, From The Archives, Sports, Web Exclusives

Beloved wrestling icon Mick Foley is bringing his Twenty Years of Hell Tour to St. John’s at the Knights of Columbus on September 20th, marking the end of his extensive cross-Canada tour.
Climb on board the TWENTY YEARS OF HELL tour for a thrill ride TWENTY YEARS in the making-

Music Spotlight: Hillsburn

Posted on August 29, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

Dynamic Atlantic Canadian folk rockers Hillsburn return to Newfoundland for a trio of
performances in the wake of their new album, The Wilder Beyond
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Few Atlantic Canadian bands have had quite the surge in momentum these past years as Halifax’s Hillsburn.
Comprised of Paul Aarntzen, Rosanna Burrill, Clayton Burrill,

Inspirational: Zoe Baker

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

When a child loses her beloved grandfather to cancer, she finds a way to honour him and help others on a very special day of the year; his birthday
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Zoe Baker, 14, is mature beyond her years. The Harbour Mille teen says she knew she wanted to help the

Artist Spotlight: Emma Burry’s Longing Expanse

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

Newfoundland’s Emma Burry uses our island as a template for her award-winning piece, Longing Expanse, selected for the annual BMO 1st Art! Competition
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For 16 years, BMO Financial Group’s 1st Art! Competition has honoured visual arts excellence for post-secondary institutions from coast to coast. That includes right here in

Remembering Nevaeh Denine

Posted on August 27, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Nine year-old Nevaeh Denine left a legacy of hope and giving behind when she died. But to those who knew and loved her best, she left behind so much more
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Nevaeh may have been a nine year-old child when she died after a battle with neuroblastoma, but this tiny