We Newfoundlanders know hard times more than most. Indeed, it seems to be the recurring groundhog day narrative that is being a Newfoundlander. We struggle, fall, rise and persevere, only to struggle again. Rinse, repeat, hope.
Strife & Struggle
We know plenty of strife and struggle and how to overcome, which
The movers and shakers of the music world will descend upon the Burin Peninsula this fall. From October 10-13, Burin, Marystown and Grand Bank will play host to Live At Heart Newfoundland. The global music business conference is the sister company to the highly successful Live At Heart out of
Q: You’re returning to St. John’s on October 19th with Fat Tony and Hua Li. Any impressions of Newfoundland and the east coast from previous visits?
I’ve been there a few times now. I really like it, it’s really beautiful. I feel like it’s one of the most underrated parts of
The annual OrangeTheory Fitness Cape to Cabot 20 km running race in St. John’s is considered the most gruelling road race in eastern Canada with 550 metres of overall elevation gain. Imagine running to the top of Temperance Street at the end of an intense 18 km race, only to
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
I loved the byelection in the district of Windsor Lake and followed it poll by poll online. Halfway through the campaign I thought Paul Antle and the Liberals would scrape out a win. Closer to election day I moved in the other direction and thought Ches Crosbie would eke it
When I was a kid our parents took us to a Carroll Baker concert at The Arts and Culture Centre. During the intermission, the country legend signed autographs for fans. Beyond her incredible talent – and at that age my musical influences were whatever my parents played around the house
As the one, the only, Sheila Williams prepared to storm the stage with her much anticipated show An Evening with Sheila Williams: How Sensible! she takes a moment to chat with The Herald about her roots and her passion for performing
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Sheila Williams can make you chuckle just by
Bonnie Morgan and Alana Walsh-Giovannini work tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to combat ovarian cancer through their groups OCRE and BWB-NL
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The end of September does not only signify the beginning of autumn – it also marks the end of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
In the capital city
Musician Ken Tizzard pays tribute to his idol Ron Hynes in a touching musical celebration and things appropriately begin right here at home
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While Ken Tizzard makes his home in Ontario these days, his heart is still always linked to this province and its music. It’s little wonder considering