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25 Years Later: Still The People’s Princess

Posted on August 31, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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Twenty-five years removed from her tragic passing, and the masses are still enamoured with the heartbreaking loss, and glowing legacy of Diana, The People’s Princess
On the evening of August 30th, 1997, Princess Diana – known far and wide as The People’s Princess for her kindness, generosity and unshakable connection

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Sharon Snow: It Was Meant to Be

Posted on August 23, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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NTV’s Sharon Snow reflects on 30 years with NTV and 22 with Places to Go
Sharon Snow finds it incredible when she reflects on her career at NTV. “22 years with Places to Go and 30 with NTV. It’s been quite a ride, and it’s not over yet,” she said

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When The President Met The King

Posted on August 16, 2022
By Herald Staff
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By: Russell Bowers
It was an image that became iconic to a decade. But the story of how the picture happened is more bizarre than the photo itself
It was December of 1970, most Americans were in holiday mode, heading to malls and shops for presents. Comedian Red Skelton, variety

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PAM PARDY | The Years Fast Did Roll

Posted on August 15, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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*Originally published in our August 14-20, 2022 issue
There’s moments in life that just stand out in each generation. For folks in their 50s and up, the moon landing in 1969 was one of the bigger events, but the passing of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, on

Tags: 45 years, anniversary, column, death, Elvis, Elvis Presley, legend, music, op-ed, rock n roll, staff blog

A Decade of Ochre Fest

Posted on July 4, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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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

Tags: anniversary, artists, Authors, Breakwater Books, Carolina East, food and drink, George Murray, Gerard Collins, Megan Gail Coles, musicians, Ochre Fest, Ochre Pit Cove, Olivia Robinson, wine, Zay Nova

Northern Cod Moratorium: Confederation’s Greatest Shame

Posted on July 1, 2022
By Herald Staff
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By: Ryan Cleary
Thirty years after northern cod moratorium stock remains on its knees
Some stories stick with a journalist. The killing of a little girl in outport Newfoundland, the fall of a cabinet minister, our place in Canada. My list is long, but near the top is the day almost

Tags: anniversary, catastrophe, cod moratorium, DFO, Faroe Islands, Fishing, Grand Banks, John Crosbie, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northern cod moratorium, offshore, Ryan Cleary

On We Go | 25 Years of The Ennis Sisters

Posted on May 18, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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Maureen, Karen and Teresa Ennis, in their own words, reflect on 25 years of The Ennis Sisters, delving into early days, industry changes, life lessons and new material
From Ennis Road to venues across the globe, Maureen, Karen and Teresa Ennis, lovingly known as The Ennis Sisters, have lived their

Tags: 25 Years, Alan Doyle, anniversary, folk, Junos, Karen Ennis, Maureen Ennis, MusicNL, Newfoundland and Labrador, On We Go, singer-songwriter, sisters, Teresa Ennis, The Ennis Sisters, traditional

Danny Williams: Goal Man

Posted on April 26, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Former NL Premier Danny Williams has been recognized for outstanding contributions to many things, but his dedication to the sport of hockey is perhaps one of his crowning achievements
Danny Williams still plays hockey regularly when he’s in town. While many know Williams as a powerhouse of a former premier,

Tags: anniversary, Buddy The Puffin, Danny Williams, Glenn Stanford, hockey, John's Maple Leafs, local, Mary Brown's Centre, Newfoundland and Labrador, Politics, Premier, St, St. John's IceCaps

But What About the Iceberg?

Posted on March 31, 2022
By Herald Staff
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By Russell Bowers
While much has been written about the unsinkable Titanic, less is said about the object that eventually did sink the iconic ship on her maiden voyage
According to a report in a 2012 issue of Wired magazine, the only known photo of the iceberg that caused the

Tags: anniversary, captain, catastrophe, history, Iceberg, James Cameron, Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Titanic

The Town that Went Down with the Titanic

Posted on March 30, 2022
By Herald Staff
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By: Russell Bowers
A small coastal town in British Columbia suffered a powerful loss when The Titanic sank to the bottom of the sea, taking hopes and dreams with it
If anyone from this province happened to find themselves in the coastal city of Prince Rupert in British Columbia, they

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