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Newfoundlanders Comment on Passing of The Chieftains Legend Paddy Moloney

Posted on October 12, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

Founder of legendary Irish traditional outfit The Chieftains, Paddy Moloney has passed away at the age of 83.
A frequent visitor to the island on tours over the decades, Moloney and The Chieftains were a trailblazing attraction in their respective genre, influencing many of our finest.
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Tags: Alan Doyle, Bob Hallett, Mark Critch, Paddy Moloney, Rest in Peace, Seamus O'Regan, The Chieftains, Tom Power

COMEDY | Ryan Dillon Announces Newfoundland Return Tour ‘Tales From the Mainland’

Posted on October 12, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on Comedy, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland and Labrador’s own Ryan Dillon will be making his return to The Rock with a fall tour that sees the rising comic burn through the east coast of the island to the west this November.
“I’ve been waiting to make this announcement for a long, long, time,” Dillon announced.

Tags: comedy, Just For Laughs, Newfoundland, Ryan Dillon, tour

NL SPORTS | Mercer, Newhook Crack Opening-Night NHL Lineups

Posted on October 12, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

Dawson Mercer and Alex Newhook both crack opening-night NHL rosters this week
A pair of hot hockey prospects from Newfoundland and Labrador are cracking the opening night rosters for their respective National Hockey League clubs for the 2021-22 season.
Dawson Mercer and Alex Newhook, both teammates of Team Canada’s World

Tags: Alex Newhook, Colorado Avalanche, Dawson Mercer, hockey, New Jersey Devils, NHL

TV | Catching Up With ‘Making it Home’ Co-Star, Kenny Brain

Posted on October 3, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on FILM & TV, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

We chat with former Big Brother Canada Housemate, Kenny Brain about his new home renovation show on HGTV Canada

It’s easy to fan-girl over Kenny Brain. Famed first for his houseguest skills from season 2 of NTV’s Big Brother Canada, Brain has that genuine ol’ small-town Newfoundland

Tags: Big Brother, Canada, Courtney Wilson, Grand Falls, HGTV Canada, Home Improvement, Home Reno, Kenny Brian, Kortney Wilson, Making it Home, Making it Home with Kortney & Dave, NTV Shows, Primetimer

ENTERTAINMENT | Wonderbolt Productions

Posted on October 2, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Ringmaster and clown about town, Beni Malone is known for his entertaining antics, but with his daughter Anahareo Dölle at his side, the duo takes fun to fabulous

As Wonderbolt Productions prepare for their 4th annual St. John’s International CircusFest (SJICF) from Sept. 23-26, the excitement builds.

Tags: ACC St. John's, Atlantic Circus, Barnum and Bailey Clown College, CCFA Montreal, Circus Camp, Circus Festival, Circus School, Downtown St John's, Memorial University of Newfoundland, National Circus School of Montreal, Newfoundland Travelling Theatre Company, Ringling Brothers, Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College, SJIF, St John's International Circus Festival, The Space, Wonderbolt Circus, Wonderbolt Productions

COMEDY | Right Saucy with Lisa Baker and John Sheehan

Posted on October 1, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Comedy, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Lisa Baker and John Sheehan come out of the pandemic with funny bones intact, ready to storm the stage sharing their unique and hilarious take on the world

It’s always a pleasure to have comedian John Sheehan in the house. One of those naturally funny guys, just

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LOCAL | One Small Step for Charlie

Posted on September 30, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Stephanie O’Brien’s daughter Charlie is a big girl now, starting her very first day of school

When OZFM’s Stephanie O’Brien first found out she was expecting, she went to the powers that be and booked a day off – six years into the future.
“I said, ‘look,

Tags: Back to School, NTV, ozfm, Stephanie O'Brien

ARTS NL | Skin City Tattoo’s Kayla Gilkinson

Posted on September 28, 2021
By Krystyn Decker
on Arts & Culture, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

The Newfoundland Herald talks about equality and the effects of COVID-19 in the tattoo industry with prominent local artist Kayla Gilkinson

When you think about different occupations, does a specific gender come to mind? Society has ingrained a standard way of thinking into us, causing an automatic

Tags: Couples Tattoos, Piercing Parlour, Tattoo, Tattoo Artist, Tattoo Parlour

SPECIAL FEATURE | Life Changing encounters

Posted on September 25, 2021
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

On the 20th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 crash, a Canadian Red Cross volunteer reflects on her time helping the stranded passengers
by Kyle Curtis

The events on 9/11 forced 38 planes carrying 6,700 passengers to land at Gander International Airport. Residents of Gander were able to

Tags: Kyle Collins, September 11th, The Canadian Red Cross, The Knights of Columbus, The Royal Canadian Legion, The Salvation Army

NL OUTDOORS | Tale of The Whale

Posted on September 24, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Darrell Duke’s friendly encounter with a beluga whale inspires the soul and stirs the heart, reminding us all that true bonds are possible no matter the species

Scrolling through Facebook can usually present opportunities for a few look-at-that pauses as posts by others capture our attention for

Tags: Boating, Darrell Duke, NL Authors, Whales, wildlife