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James Taylor: American Standard

Posted on April 18, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

As the legendary James Taylor – along with special guest Jackson Browne – prepares to return to St. John’s to perform at the Mary Brown’s Centre on April 21st, he takes a moment to chat with The Herald about a previous visit, his next more extended stay, and, of course,

Tags: American Standard, bands, Fire and Rain, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Mary Brown's Centre, music, Newfoundland, Sweet Baby James

Local Film & Television Legend Paul Pope Passes Away

Posted on April 14, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, FILM & TV, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, TV, Web Exclusives

A trailblazer in the world of television in Newfoundland and Labrador has left us. The family of Paul Pope has confirmed his passing in a social media post today, April 14th, 2022.
“We are devastated to announce that we have lost our dear husband, father, and brother Paul,” the family

Tags: film, Hudson & Rex, In memoriam, Newfoundland and Labrador, Paul Pope, Rare Birds, television, trailblazer

PAM PARDY | To Those Who Tell Our Stories

Posted on April 14, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, FILM & TV, From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

I caught a glimpse of the CTV news as anchor Lisa LaFlamme was sharing the word that she and others had been recognized at the Canadian Screen Awards. The news cycle world we live in has become very competitive, she shared, but with everything those who report the news have

Tags: column, Geoff Stirling, John Lennon, Journalism, News, NTV, op-ed, Pam Pardy, reporting, Scott Stirling, television, Yoko One

Reilly Fitzgerald | Out of the Rabbit Hole

Posted on April 13, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Art, Arts & Culture, Business, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

Artist Reilly Fitzgerald defies the odds stacked against him to create spectacular & significant works of art
His early artistic endeavours were with watercolour and oil paints and were strongly based in what would be called a realistic style, artist Reilly Fitzgerald of Clarenville began.
“In the late 1990s and

Tags: artist, colour, health, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, Painting, Reilly Fitzgerald

A Time For Renewal

Posted on April 13, 2022
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

With COVID restrictions lifting for many of our social gatherings, places like churches wonder, will people return? We go to the source to pose that very question
By: Russell Bowers
Over the last two years, the pandemic has disrupted daily lives and rituals that many never thought possible. Most have

Tags: Church, covid, Easter, faith, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, pandemic, pastor, reverend, St. John's

JIM FURLONG | A Standing Ovation

Posted on April 12, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, Entertainment, FILM & TV, From The Archives, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Column published in our April 10-16, 2022 issue
You know I do not usually watch the Oscars. I have not in years. They have been to me an example of wretched excess and were something to be avoided. There was always someone crying about something or other, or trying to

Tags: Academy Awards, assault, Chris Rock, column, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jim Furlong, joke, local, op-ed, Oscars, slap, Will Smith

Newfoundland Cracks the Big Food Bucket List

Posted on April 12, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Business, Entertainment, FILM & TV, Food & Drink, From The Archives, TV, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland and Labrador’s culinary greats are spotlighted on the latest season of Food Network Canada’s Big Food Bucket List
The binding power of food is beyond dispute or compare. Families gather in communal culinary bliss, old wounds can be healed while breaking bread. It’s the answer and the cure, to

Tags: Big Food Bucket List, eatery, Food Network Canada, John Catucci, local, Mallard Cottage, Newfoundland and Labrador, Restaurants, Todd Perrin, TV

The Washboard Heirloom

Posted on April 12, 2022
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, History, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

A mother and her devotion to learning the history of antiques
By: Griffen Stuckless
My mother loves heirloom and antique items. She loves the stories behind them and what each piece tells. Naturally, this means she’s in possession of a few items passed down through the family – one of

Tags: antique, heirloom, heritage, history, Newfoundland and Labrador, washboard

PAM PARDY | The Cost Runs High

Posted on April 12, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Column appeared in the April 10-16, 2022 issue
As some prepare to celebrate Easter with family and friends this year, others won’t be gathered about tables piled high with food and sweets.
Facing a variety of mental health challenges, addictions and life’s circumstances, many of our fellow Newfoundlanders and Labradorians

Tags: abuse, Church, Easter, faith, Mount Cashel, Newfoundland and Labrador, religion, scandal, worship

Easter Traditions: New & Old

Posted on April 7, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, History, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Russell Bowers
Unlike it’s December counterpart, the seasonal traditions of Easter aren’t nearly as universal as Christmas. The Herald celebrates some of the customs these Newfoundlanders hold dear
Easter has long had associations that fall outside of the religious observance, many of which hearken back to traditions and customs

Tags: Amy House, Berni Stapleton, Bill Gregory, Easter, holiday, Jesse Stirling, Kellie Cullihall, Selina Boland, traditions

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