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*Originally published in our July 3-9, 2022 issue
Part of the reality of writing “op-ed” as opposed to straight journalism is you can’t just take popular positions and write to the crowd. 
Why is that? Well, it won’t be any good for one thing. That’s the caution and opening paragraph

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Beloved local arts festival institution Ochre Fest celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022, boasting a stacked lineup of artists and authors
A decade of influencing the local arts community serves as the backdrop for the 10th annual Ochre Fest, which will emulate from the Ochre House Retreat in Ochre Pit

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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,

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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

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Kellie’s Got Talent, and so much more. The Herald goes one-on-one with the undeniable rising star that has the nation talking, Kellie Loder 
“Has life changed?,” opens our sitdown with Kellie Loder, the resident pride of Newfoundland and Labrador. “Change” could be the understatement of the century. Loder, who’s graduated from

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