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Northern Cod Moratorium: Confederation’s Greatest Shame

Posted on July 1, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Business, From The Archives, History, News, Politics, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

By: Ryan Cleary
Thirty years after northern cod moratorium stock remains on its knees
Some stories stick with a journalist. The killing of a little girl in outport Newfoundland, the fall of a cabinet minister, our place in Canada. My list is long, but near the top is the day almost

Tags: anniversary, catastrophe, cod moratorium, DFO, Faroe Islands, Fishing, Grand Banks, John Crosbie, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northern cod moratorium, offshore, Ryan Cleary

PAM PARDY | My oh my, oh Canada!

Posted on July 1, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Column, From The Archives, Opinion, Staff Blog, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our July 3-9, 2022 issue
From B.C. fires and Alberta floods to tornadoes in Ontario and ol’ blow hard hurricanes like Larry ‘round here, Canada has had it’s share of problematic weather.
Residential schools, the freedom convoy, gas prices, and the fact that our Prime Minister has

Tags: Canada Day, column, culture, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, Pam Pardy, scenery, staff blog, Tourism

JIM FURLONG | Common Sense & Emotion

Posted on July 1, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, Health, History, Local, News, Politics, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

As we waited for a decision on the sale of The Basilica, St. Bonaventure’s School and the St. Bon’s Forum, last I told everybody that I didn’t really care what happened to the properties.
That’s because, despite being an old St. Bon’s boy and a member of the Catholic Church

Tags: abuse, Basilica, column, court, Jim Furlong, lawsuit, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, religion, religious abuse, staff blog

Marianas Trench & Neon Dreams to open the 2022 George Street Festival

Posted on July 1, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

We’re weeks away from the 37th annual George Street Festival. And now we know which acts will kick off the festivities.
The 2022 instalment of the biggest party of the summer, the 37th annual George Street Festival, will kick off on Thursday July 28th with Juno winning pop-rockers Marianas Trench

Tags: bars, concert, festival, George Street Festival, Marianas Trench, music, Neon Dreams, Newfoundland and Labrador, Party, St. John's

NL’s Got Skills

Posted on June 30, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Company, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Jason Sheppard
Students from across the province competed in the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition
This past May, students from Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador competed in the Skills Canada National Competition 2022, which was held in the Vancouver Convention Centre. Out of 27 categories, these local students won

Tags: competition, national, Skills Canada, Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador, students, trades

Thane Dunn Returns to the Stage

Posted on June 30, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

The two-time world champion Elvis tribute artist returns to Newfoundland for one highly anticipated show August 14th in St. John’s!
It’s been a struggle not coming to Newfoundland, admits Thane Dunn. “I fell in love with the people and with the place, so I can’t wait to bring the show back,”

Tags: Arts and Culture Centre, cover, Elvis, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Thane Dunn, tour, tribute

Bryan Adams Brings The Bare Bones Show to St. John’s

Posted on June 29, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Press Release: Platinum-selling and Grammy Award winning musician Bryan Adams returns to St. John’s on September 5 for an intimate, acoustic “Bare Bones” show. Critics have called it an outstanding tour de force.
Widely considered one of the most iconic rock musicians in the world, Bryan Adams has countless accolades and awards

Tags: Acoustic, Arts and Culture Centre, Bryan Adams, concert, guitar, live, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, performance, singer-songwriter, St. John's

The Taste of Ink | St. John’s Tattoo Convention

Posted on June 29, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Art, Arts & Culture, Business, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

The sixth annual St. John’s Tattoo Convention makes its long-awaited return this July, serving as a touch-point for the boom of ink-enthusiasts across the province
At long last, the sixth annual St. John’s Tattoo Convention returns amidst multiple pandemic delays this July 1-3 at the RE/MAX Centre in St. John’s.

Tags: art, convention, Dave Munro, Newfoundland and Labrador, pandemic, St. John's, St. John's Tattoo Convention, tattoos, Trouble Bound Studio

A ‘Ray’ of Hope

Posted on June 29, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Arts & Culture, Business, Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Ray Johnson of Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers fame, shares how continuing the musical traditions is what keeps him musically motivated
Sitting in a room above Route 66 Diner & Pub, one can feel the pressure – and the pleasure – music can bring to life. As accordions play,

Tags: accordion, Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, Ray Johnson

Take a Wander ‘Round Trinity Bay

Posted on June 28, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Arts & Culture, Business, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Local, Photography, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

From adventures with sea glass and a sail on the sea, to fine ol’ scoffs and a few scuff worthy jigs, a jaunt ‘round Trinity Bay is good for the soul
Route 66 Diner & pub
Pauline Yetman can bring the energy level up multiple notches with just a smile. Her

Tags: arts, Come home year, crafts, food, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ray Johnson, rural, scenery, sweets, Tourism, Trinity Bay