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2018 | July 8-14

Posted on July 8, 2018
By Herald Staff
on July | Second Week

The Black and White Photographer of the Avalon

Posted on July 7, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Art, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

By Amy Cleary
Most people consider photography a science, but according to Neville Webb, it is an art form that continually captures the beauty of the Avalon Peninsula.
“Each photo is an instant in time. Finding photographs is like fishing, you have to see what others might not see,” said

Hey Rocco: Friend From Home

Posted on July 6, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Books, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Jason Sheppard
Newfoundland’s Jason Oakley is the creator behind a new character aimed at capturing children’s hearts
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Jason Oakley, originally from Newfoundland, moved to Toronto five years ago away from his nephews. When it came time to get them a gift for special occasions, Oakley never knew what

George Street Announces Free Summer Concert Series

Posted on July 6, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

The George Street Association has announced a free all ages summer concert series every Wednesday night from July 11 to September 12th (the only exception being August 1st, the final day of the George Street Festival).
The diverse lineup of local performers includes Janet Cull Band, Denis Parker, Carolina East,

Writing World: Seamus Heffernan – Napalm Hearts

Posted on July 5, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Books, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Newfoundlander pens debut thriller paying homage to the people in his life who’ve influenced and inspired him along the way.
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Seamus Heffernan has lived a busy and exciting life thus far. While he’s hung his hat in both Ottawa and England, the expat Newfoundlander – who now calls Abbotsford,

St. John’s Edge Announce New Head Coach

Posted on July 5, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

The St. John’s Edge Interim General Manager Carl English announced today that Doug Plumb has been named the club’s new head coach. Steven Marcus will continue his role as Associate Head Coach while Stu Julius will take on the role of assistant. Doug Partridge will join the team as a consultant to

Angel Paws

Posted on July 5, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Web Exclusives

By: Jason Sheppard
It will be the hardest time a pet-lover will face, however a new business is here to make the process a little bit easier
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It is the most heartbreaking time a pet lover will face – saying goodbye to their beloved companion who has been a

Rock The Block Voting Open

Posted on July 4, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Online voting for #RocktheBlock has now begun, and ends Friday July 20, 2018!
Winner will be notified and announced after voting closes.
This year’s contenders (in alphabetical order):
BROTHER DOWN • DISPOSITION • THE HELLFIRE CLUB • MANTRA • RED CITY • TREND
The winning group will earn an opening

Newfoundlander Doug Hawco To Release “Follow” On August 1st

Posted on July 4, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

Blending passion with elegance and sophistication, Doug Hawco presents his new album Follow, acollection of nine original songs plus two covers. This album is a follow-up to 2017’s Life On The Water, which saw Doug evolve from a small town rocker, into a professional, mature musician bringing value to his

Kellie Loder Kicks off NL Tour

Posted on July 4, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Juno-Nominated folk/pop artist Kellie Loder will be touring Newfoundland and Ontario in July and August in support of the digital & national release of her album, “Benefit of the Doubt”.
The 8-date tour kicks off July 4th and will take Kellie and her band to Norris Point, Clarenville, St John’s, Grand Falls-Windsor (Salmon