’74 was a time in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador that can best be described as one of transition. Confederation was only 25 years old. As such, we Newfoundlanders were still becoming accustomed to the idea of being Canadians, something so many of us still grapple with to this
It’s impressive, perhaps even incredible, what Eddie Sheerr has accomplished in just five short years – both personally and professionally. One of the province’s most identifiable faces, he’s endeared himself to an entire province and – with his aw-shucks charm – has been adopted and embraced as one of our own.
For Sofia Banzhaf, who has called many places home over the course of a life well travelled – the east coast holds a special magic. No more is that so than with Banzhaf’s ties to Newfoundland and Labrador, where she spent her formative adolescent years.“It was definitely my home for
What is a Jeopardy! first? Having a contestant introduced as being from Newfoundland. Kirsten Morry of St. John’s is lucky – and smart enough – to wear that honour.
A lawyer, currently associate counsel to the Commission of Inquiry Respecting the Muskrat Falls Project, the 27 year-old says tuning
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.
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
By: Jason Sheppard
Columbian born actor Victor Turpin is making waves for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Shades of Blue
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In just a very short amount of time, Colombian-born Victor Turpin has been living his lifelong dream of being a professional actor. Within the last year,
Fans of the iconic king of rock ‘n’ roll Elvis Presley will no doubt be fired up this summer for the 50th anniversary of his landmark ‘68 comeback special
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We’re all shook up over the latest Elvis news! ‘The King’ is returning to the big screen for an anniversary
Showrunner and executive producer, Perry Chafe is among the more influential figures in the massive growth in our homegrown film and television industry
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Folks like Perry Chafe rarely have time to stop and smell the roses – though catching up with The Newfoundland Herald, the showrunner and executive producer
By: Jason Sheppard
I’m not sure if it’s a cosmic coincidence or not that as the 20th season of NTV’s Big Brother is about to begin, I’ve landed here at The Newfoundland Herald after two years of studying journalism.
Now of course, you dear Herald reader (Hi, I’m Jason!) may