The Overcast

News, People, & Perspectives

There is a Museum in Our Province Devoted to Flat Earth Lore & It’s Attracting Amazing Artists and Events

Chris DonaldsonAugust 16, 2018

Somehow, with all the high-profile buzz around Fogo Island Inn, media has failed to tell the story of something just as magnificent, weird, ... Read More

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This Dam is Your Dam, This Dam Is My Dam, Part 5: Courting Catastrophe at North Spur

Greg HewlettAugust 15, 2018

"Nothing short of proof will suffice any longer. The choice is between the burden of proof and the burden of a potential catastrophe, and so the choice could not be clearer."... Read More

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A Breakdown of the Brand New $760,000 Investment in St. John’s Transit

TheOvercastAugust 14, 2018

The money comes from the Federal Government’s “Transit Infrastructure Improvement Fund,” so it is just that: improvements to infrastructure, not the sorts of operational improvements many folks are longing for.... Read More

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Food, Drink, & Retail

Meet the Beers: Dildo Brewing Banging Out Quality Beer in Stunning Space

Chad PelleyAugust 13, 2018

"We have had line ups for hours in the tap room, tables overflowing with people, and yet they all beam with a smile when they get their pint or their growler filled ... the people are amazing, we are so grateful."... Read More

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Squared Away: Churchill Square is Making a Comeback

Lauren PowerAugust 10, 2018

Churchill Square has had some hard luck over the past decade or so. This summer it's going all in on a resurgence. ... Read More

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Can I Get a Ramen? Noodle Nami Open in Churchill Square

Lauren PowerAugust 6, 2018

With Bad Bones Ramen (152 Water Street) entering its second year of operation with no signs of slowing down, Noodle Nami is looking to help meet the city’s craving for ramen.... Read More

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Arts, Culture, & Entertainment

Water Witching with Hold Fast Artist in Residence Alana Bartol

Eva CrockerAugust 8, 2018

Eastern Edge Gallery’s Hold Fast Contemporary Art Festival runs from August 8-12 in St. John’s.... Read More

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Quiz of the Month: Test Your Newfoundland Music Knowledge

TheOvercastAugust 3, 2018

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Album Review: George Morgan’s Not Set In Stone

Sandy MayJuly 29, 2018

George Morgan is a dynamic and diverse composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from St. John’s, who if you’re unfamiliar with, is something akin to this city’s own David Byrne.... Read More

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Event & Restaurant Listings

Random Blast-from-the-Past Reads

From our Archives ...

Matt Wright Stand-up Video, “Resumes are Ridiculous”

TheOvercastMay 21, 2014

A quick, funny stand-up video from Overcast columnist Matt Wright... Read More

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Jake Nicoll Takes the 2016 Borealis Music Prize

Sandy MayJanuary 3, 2017

Read all about the album NL's Music community crowned "Album of the Year."... Read More

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Local Bath Bomb Business Blowing Up

Eva CrockerOctober 4, 2016

“I said 'what if I don't sell any?’ and he said 'Sure by, you're not selling any now' so I launched my Facebook page and have gotten a good response so far!”... Read More

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