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Scott Pynn: Addict to Artist

Posted on August 30, 2022
By Herald Staff
on Art, Arts & Culture, From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

By: Jason Sheppard
A celebrated Labrador artist shares his story of losing everything because of alcohol and drug addictions ?– finding his way back to sobriety by creating art
Scott Pynn, born and raised in Labrador City, began painting and drawing at a young age under the guidance of his grandfather,

Tags: addiction, art, drugs, inspirational, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, Painting, recovery, Scott Pynn

Owen Mac Returns to The Rock

Posted on August 29, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

All the way from Northern Ireland, Owen Mac returns to NL with his soulful hybrid of Irish music
The incredibly gifted performer, Owen Mac, returns to Newfoundland with special guest Desi Mac and the Keltic Storm Band.
Proudly presented by Vaughnco Entertainment, Mac can be seen onstage at Arts and

Tags: concert, Holy Heart Theatre, Irish, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Owen Mac, tour

PAM PARDY | Oh! The Places You’ll Go

Posted on August 29, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Column, From The Archives, Health, Local, Opinion, Staff Blog, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our August 28-September 3, 2022 issue
It’s been an interesting summer, and there’s certainly been much to celebrate. My daughter turned 14 for one thing, and we have had the pleasure of spending many a day together touring the province.
We’ve had some wild mother/daughter adventures. In

Tags: column, daughter, family, memories, mother, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, staff blog, Staycation, summer

Posted on August 26, 2022
By Jim Furlong
on Column, From The Archives, News, Opinion, Politics, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

*Originally published on our August 21-27, 2022 issue
I was driving out the Kenmount Road the other week and my car dropped into a pothole in the road under construction. It was of Olympic proportions. Is it my imagination, or has that road been under construction for a couple of

Tags: Africa, Calais, column, Dover, op-ed, oppressed, refugees, staff blog

Gin Blossoms: 30 Years of New Miserable Experience

Posted on August 25, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Web Exclusives

Frontman of rock charttoopers Gin Blossoms, Robin Wilson sat down with The Herald for his thoughts on NL, touring and the 30th anniversary of New Miserable Experience
Gin Blossoms frontman Robin Wilson has just returned from the road, touring North America alongside Canadian gems Barenaked Ladies. He’s deep in a remodel for

Tags: 90s, Doug Hopkins, Gin Blossoms, music, New Miserable Experience, Robin Wilson, rock, singer-songwriter

Across the Province: The Brave & the Beautiful

Posted on August 25, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Business, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Local, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland & Labrador is jam-packed with some incredible people filled with light and love. Folks who are following their passion while sharing their light with others along their journey
I knew we were onto something that very first adventure of 2022. Meeting Courtney and Terrence of Grates Cove Studios and

Tags: Business, Grates Cove Studios, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, rural, Tourism

Staycation: NL is Some Shockin’ Good

Posted on August 24, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Business, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Local, Photography, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

Newfoundlanders can boast about having the most amazing scenery plus we’re known for being some of the friendliest people on the planet explaining why tourists shout from the rooftops: ‘It’s ‘some shockin’ good’ in NL!’
The Newfoundland Herald has been out and about this summer talking to some amazing folks in

Tags: Dildo, drink, food, hospitality, leisure, Markland, Newfoundland and Labrador, rural, scenery, Staycation, Travel, wine

Sharon Snow: It Was Meant to Be

Posted on August 23, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, FILM & TV, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Travel & Leisure, TV, Web Exclusives

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

Tags: anniversary, Newfoundland and Labrador, NTV, Places To Go, rural, Sharon Snow, television, Travel

PAM PARDY | Movie Stars One & All

Posted on August 22, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Business, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

*Originally published in our August 21-27, 2022 issue
The movie-star-like personality that was the late Geoff Stirling often philosophized that we are stars and producers of our own movie: life.
That we get a staring role and have the privilege of dictating the direction of our own destiny is a

Tags: Business, column, leisure, Newfoundland and Labrador, op-ed, rural, staff blog, Staycation, Travel

Celebrating The Trinity Market

Posted on August 22, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, Business, Food & Drink, From The Archives, Local, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

Combining the joys of downtown St. John’s with the thrills of incredible market finds, the Trinity Market offers a little something for the entire family
Gillian Phillips is the director of The Trinity Market – George Street’s only local market. The Trinity Market happens every second Sunday afternoon from 12-5pm

Tags: Business, crafts, Downtown, drink, food, Gillian Phillips, local, rural, St. John's, The Trinity Market

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