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2018 | January 14 – 20

Posted on January 14, 2018
By Herald Staff
on January | Second Week

Confessions of an NL Vegan Guru

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

By: Krystyn Decker
Newfoundland born food blogger and proud vegan Amanda Tracey shares the benefits of veganism and debunks common myths and misconceptions
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Going on a meat-free diet has been rapidly gaining popularity over the past few decades. However, vegans – those who eschew dairy, eggs and honey, in

Artist Spotlight: Derek Seguin

Posted on January 11, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Award-winning comic Derek Seguin talks Newfoundland love, paying his dues and putting a twist on the everyday-man ahead of his double-duty at the LSPU Hall
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Few comedians outside of Newfoundland and Labrador have struck comedy paydirt with material directly pertaining to our own. Almost none, in fact – and

Music Spotlight: Kellie Loder

Posted on January 11, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Q&A, Web Exclusives

The Herald talks Benefit Of The Doubt, immersive songwriting and stepping outside of
comfort zones with singer-songwriter Kellie Loder in our latest Q&A
Kellie, the last time we spoke, you were heading to Los Angeles to work with producer Justin Gray. Now you have this fantastic record, Benefit Of The

Writing World: Rock Paper Sex

Posted on January 11, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Books, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Krystyn Decker
Often looked down upon and stigmatized, sex workers have to overcome the negative labels placed on them by society, which has been continuously wrongly justified over the years
Sex work is an umbrella term for the exchange of sexual services, performances, and products; it is not to

Music Spotlight: Stephen B. Lawrence

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

By: Krystyn Decker
There’s definitely no shortage of talent here in Newfoundland and Labrador. With an abundance of artists, especially musicians, it’s amazing to see that the talent coming out of the province won’t be nearing an end any time soon.
With the release of his debut solo EP in

Music Spotlight: Peter Welsh

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

The talented 17-year-old Lewisporte native Peter Welsh kicks off his career in style with his infectious lead single, Shutter N’ Shake
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What was your greatest accomplishment at 17 years of age? Did you win the math decathlon? Post the highest score on Pacman? Maybe started your own small business?

2018 | January 7 – 13

Posted on January 7, 2018
By Herald Staff
on January | First Week

Herald’s Q&A: The Swinging Belles

Posted on December 28, 2017
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Q&A, Web Exclusives

This Christmas, treat your tiny tots to some holiday tunes in the best way possible. Juno and Canadian Folk Award winners The Swinging Belles have fast become a local hallmark when it comes to lively performances and entertaining antics – and it’s not just kiddos enjoying the show!
Laura Winter,

The Gathering Place

Posted on December 19, 2017
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Krystyn Decker
Another year has passed and Christmas is just around the corner. For a lot of us, Christmas brings joy. We’ll be busy celebrating and spending time with loved ones, cooking up traditional holiday recipes, exchanging gifts and having an excuse to eat as much chocolate as we