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2018 | April 22 – 28

Posted on April 22, 2018
By Herald Staff
on April | Fourth Week

Putting Stoner Stereotypes in the Puff-Puff-Past

Posted on April 20, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Arts & Culture, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

A nurse, a dental hygienist, a hairstylist, a journalist, a mechanic, a fisherperson, a social worker, and an electrician walk into a dispensary. They’re joined by a software developer, a graphic designer, an author, an early childhood educator, a tradesperson, and a cook, all checking out the varying strains of

Tags: Cannabis, Pot, Propaganda

NEW’s Republic Rumble hits St. John’s tonight!

Posted on April 20, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

Wrestling fans in Newfoundland and Labrador, tonight is the night.
New Evolution Wrestling is bringing its Republic Rumble to the CLB Armoury in St. John’s.
Don’t miss out on all the action from all your favourite NEW superstars such as NEW Heavyweight Champion, “Dynamite” Dylan Davis, “Hellraiser” Justin Lock, NEW

Open Stage For The Underage

Posted on April 20, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Art, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Made Right Here, Music, Web Exclusives

Capitalizing on the void for young performers in Western NL, Paul Heppleston has carved out a foothold in the music scene with his Open Stage for the Underage
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The island of Newfoundland and Labrador is brimming with talent. That’s about as factual a statement as one could make without

Mutank Returns to Melt St. John’s this Saturday with Emblem and more!

Posted on April 20, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

There’s a big time, grade-A metal show coming our way this Saturday night, and it’s more metal den’ nans kettle!
Montreal cross-over thrash artists Mutank return to St. John’s for the first time in several years, wrapping up their lengthy Eastern Canadian tour with our very own Emblem, our resident

Medical Cannabis: Fact vs. Myth

Posted on April 20, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Health, Web Exclusives

The Newfoundland Herald breaks down the most acknowledged stigmas and misconceptions surrounding marijuana, debunking them and providing the facts

For decades, cannabis has been under the microscope with its reputation cultivated and controlled. This has led to powerful stigmas against the popular plant, flooding the general population with an

Tags: Cannabis, CannaConnect

Derm Holwell: Going the Distance

Posted on April 19, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

St. John’s native Derm Holwell has been running in marathons since his 20s, overcoming adversities, with the 2018 Boston Marathon being his 28th consecutive
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If I asked you to name the most popular, and prestigious marathon you could think of, chances are you’d say the Boston Marathon. An annual

Bridges to Release New Album This Friday

Posted on April 19, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Looking for a bit of musical reprieve from the onslaught that is 4/20 this Friday? Like your music a little hard and heavy? Well you’re completely in luck.
Local post-hardcore shred-heads Bridges are releasing their sophomore album, aptly titled Bridges II, this Friday night April 20th at The Fat Cat

The Child Remains – Starring Allan Hawco – Hits St. John’s May 18

Posted on April 19, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Supernatural horror film The Child Remains, starring our very own Allan Hawco, is set to premiere in St. John’s on May 18th.
The film follows an expectant couple’s intimate weekend, which turns to terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where unwanted infants and

Music Spotlight: Centrefold

Posted on April 18, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Breaking the mold on your standard Newfoundland band, St. John’s rockers Centrefold aim to impress on their debut full-length album.
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When setting out to start a band, there are usually a few things to consider, certainly if one aims to make a dent in the local music landscape. Has