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Gemma Hickey: In Their Own Words

Posted on July 18, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, News, Politics, Q&A, Web Exclusives

Tireless and brave local activist Gemma Hickey reflects on the rocky road against prejudice and equality for those in the LGBTQQIP2SAA community
On November 29, 2021, Bill C-4, a bill to amend the criminal code making it illegal to practice conversion therapy in Canada, was tabled.
NL’s own Gemma Hickey

Tags: Activism, Bill C-4, Gemma Hickey, inspirational, LGBTQQIP2SAA, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ottawa

NTV: First with the News

Posted on July 14, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, FILM & TV, From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, News, Opinion, Politics, Sports, Travel & Leisure, TV, Web Exclusives

The province’s news leader continues to share the important stories that shape the province, country and world
Jodi Cooke is one of NTV’s most seasoned journalists and perhaps the province’s most dynamic.
She embodies the spirit of NTV News, where versatility and professionalism are paramount. Cooke, who’s been with NTV

Tags: Amanda Mews, Bailey Howard, Ben Cleary, Beth Penney, Colleen Power, David Salter, Don Bradshaw, Eddie Sheerr, Jodi Cooke, Journalism, Mark Dwyer, Marykate O'Neill, Michael Connors, Newfoundland and Labrador, News, NTV, reporting, Rosie Mullaley, Toni Marie Wiseman

JIM FURLONG | The Tyranny of the Minority

Posted on July 11, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, Health, News, Opinion, Politics, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our July 10-16, 2022 issue
Just as I thought the damage was done and the much-repudiated Donald Trump had exited the stage we find his ghost still haunts the halls, at least for a little while longer.
The democratic process in the United States said a

Tags: abortion, babies, body, column, controvery, Donald Trump, headlines, Jim Furlong, News, op-ed, Politics, rights, Roe v. Wade, staff blog, Supreme Court, United States, Women

Gordon Snow’s Fishery Tales

Posted on July 6, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Books, Entertainment, From The Archives, Health, Local, Politics, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland’s own Gordon Snow spent a lifetime in the fisheries.
A graduate of Memorial University in Biology and Geography, Snow spent over 35 years in the fisheries sector with the Canadian government and private industry in resource management and harvesting through the market, consulting those in government and industry and

Tags: author, fiction, fishery, Gordon Snow, literature, Newfoundland and Labrador, non-fiction, Northern cod moratorium, Ottawa, writer

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

Remembering Tommy Sexton

Posted on June 27, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, Music, TV, Web Exclusives

The late Sara Sexton was always an advocate for her son Tommy, recalls Tommy’s sister Mary Sexton.
“Mom was 97 when she died, and she always loved everyone – it didn’t matter their sexuality or their colour or religion. Love was love as far as mom was concerned,” she

Tags: CODCO, comedy, inspirational, LGBTQ, Newfoundland and Labrador, Tommy Sexton

A Little Cup of Sea

Posted on June 16, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Business, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Health, Local, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

A visit to a quaint beach hut called A Little Cup of Sea in Colliers soothes the soul and calms the mind
The day was dreary, but the sight was delightful: an adorable beach hut tucked away on the edge of the ocean. We had arrived at A Little Cup

Tags: A Little Cup of the Sea, Business, Colliers, Newfoundland and Labrador, rural, sight-seeing, Staycation, Vacation

A Champion’s Story

Posted on May 30, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, TV, Web Exclusives

Many children pass through the Janeway each and every year. The Herald takes pride in highlighting the story of one brave and resilient champion child
Taking place from June 4-5 the Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon is a yearly benchmark to help highlight stories of bravery and perseverance over illness

Tags: fundraiser, hospital, Janeway Hospital, Janeway Miracle Network Telethon, Janeway Telethon, NTV, sick kids

PAM PARDY | ‘Goodnight, My Love’

Posted on May 16, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, From The Archives, Health, Music, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Column originally appeared in our May 15-21, 2022 issue
Word that country superstar Naomi Judd had passed at the age of 76 wasn’t shocking – at least not at first. While being 76 isn’t necessarily old by today’s standards, Judd ‘being of a certain age,’ was what I quickly attributed

Tags: Ashley Judd, column, country, family, music, Naomi Judd, op-ed, prevention, sad, suicide, Wyonna Judd

‘Thank You’ – National Nursing Week

Posted on May 9, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

May 9-15 marks National Nursing Week across Canada. And for our nursing workforce across the province, there are never enough thank yous
I knew what I was getting into when I married a nurse, or at least I thought I did.
I shacked up – proudly I might add –

Tags: appreciation, frontline workers, healthcare, hospital, illness, National Nursing Week, Newfoundland and Labrador, nurses, stress, thank you