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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 Pam Pardy-Ghent
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 Dillon Collins
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 Dillon Collins
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 Pam Pardy-Ghent
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 Pam Pardy-Ghent
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

Kellie Loder | Walk in Your Truth

Posted on June 28, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

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

Tags: Canada's Got Talent, inspirational, Kellie Loder, LGBTQ, Newfoundland and Labrador, representation, singer-songwriter

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

Between the Lines| Knocking on the Door

Posted on June 27, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Column, Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Sometimes good things happen to good people. It’s a fringe statement, as rare as a unicorn, but when these mythical chupacabras rise from the ether, they always hit close to the heart.
Kellie Loder is such a person deserving of all the praise, accolades and legacy-building moments they deserve.
Loder,

Tags: Canada's Got Talent, column, inspirational, Kellie Loder, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, singer-songwriter, staff blog

Fortunate Ones – That Was You and Me

Posted on June 24, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Hope, healing and truths of place and purpose are at the heart of the emotional third studio album of award-winning duo Fortunate Ones
Who are we? What is our purpose? What do we do when that purpose is gone?
Those were looming questions Catherine Allan and Andrew James O’Brien –

Tags: album, Andrew James O'Brien, Catherine Allan, English Harbour, Fortunate Ones, inspirational, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, pandemic, rural