The Overcast - Newfoundland's Alternative Newspaper
  • About
    • About The Overcast
    • Contact
    • Awards & Grants
    • Overcast Policies
  • Advertise with Us
  • Print Issues
  • Our Awards & Grants
  • St. John’s Eats
Eva Crocker

Eva Crocker

Eva Crocker is a writer from St. John's, her short story collection, Barrelling Forward, was published by House of Anansi Press in 2017.

    Latest Posts:, Music January 10, 2017 January 8, 2017

    Battle of The Bands is Back

    Shake off your slushy boots at the door and use your vote to throw a little love at some emerging musicians.

    Read More
    Books, Latest Posts:, The Arts January 5, 2017 January 4, 2017

    Untangling the Truth in Robert Chafe’s Two Man Tent

    Robert Chafe’s new book Two Man Tent isn’t a short story collection, a novel, or a work of non-fiction, but it borrows from all of these genres.

    Read More
    Archives, Latest Posts:, The Arts January 3, 2017 February 15, 2018

    New Voices and Venues: An Exciting Year For Local Comedy

    2016 was a transformative year for the St. John’s comedy scene. In the aftermath of Yuk Yuk’s closing, local comedians began running their own shows.

    Read More
    Latest Posts:, News December 20, 2016 December 21, 2016

    Why Naloxone Kits Aren’t Enough: NL Facing Fentanyl Crisis

    “Today we’re finding that everything is being laced with fentanyl … opioid overdose is now a risk for people who are not even using opioids; cocaine users are overdosing with opioids,” says Walsh.

    Read More
    Latest Posts:, The Arts December 15, 2016 December 14, 2016

    Jordan Canning’s Suck It Up to Premiere at Slamdance Film Fest

    “By the time we started shooting we knew the script so well and we knew the characters so well, we could just focus on bringing it to life,” Canning said.

    Read More
    Latest Posts:, Music December 14, 2016 December 13, 2016

    Ribbon Tied’s Contribution to St. John’s Fresh Riot

    Ribbon Tied are part of the explosion of new women-fronted bands that have formed in St. John’s over the past year.

    Read More
    Latest Posts:, Music December 13, 2016 December 12, 2016

    Planning Your Christmas Party Playlist? A Lawnya Vawnya Christmas’s Musicians Tell Us their Favourite Holiday Tunes

    Lawnya Vawnya is teaming up with Mallard Cottage to send everyone home after the show with a warm cup of hot chocolate, and will be accepting non-perishable food donations for the food bank.

    Read More
    Archives, Latest Posts:, News December 9, 2016 February 16, 2018

    City Councillor Blames Provincial Government For Fee Increases In New City Budget

    The city budget that will be released Monday, December 12th will include increases to fees and fines for parking and public transportation, as well as inspection services, public recreation programs, and room rentals.

    Read More
    Latest Posts:, The Arts December 8, 2016 December 7, 2016

    Perfect Wedding, A Farce with Heart, Running Tonight ‘Til Sunday at the Arts & Culture Centre

    Perfect Wedding opens with a groom-to-be waking up next to a stranger on the morning of his wedding just moments before his fiancé is supposed to arrive. In typical farcical fashion, his attempts to cover up the situation and save the big day lead to further chaos and confusion.

    Read More
    Archives, Latest Posts:, Retail December 7, 2016 February 16, 2018

    New Local Clothing Line Raises Awareness About Violence Against Women in NL

    “A lot of men don’t see domestic abuse as a men’s issue. They see it as a women’s issue alone when in fact it’s an issue that has to be addressed by all sexes and genders. We have to all work together to get people to see that.”

    Read More
    Latest Posts:, News December 5, 2016 December 1, 2016

    Seniors Suffering: MHA Says Provincial Long Term-Care Program Inconsistent & Inadequate

    Community Services Critic Lorraine Michael says the provincial government’s long term-care services are failing seniors.

    Read More
    Latest Posts:, The Arts December 2, 2016 December 1, 2016

    “Best Local Artist” Mike Gough on “How We Get There,” Opening Tonight at Christina Parker Gallery

    Mike Gough is this year’s Peoples Choice Award winner for Best Local Visual Artist. His new exhibit launches tonight.

    Read More

    Posts navigation

    1 … 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

    Looking for Something?

    About the Paper

    The Overcast is a multi-award-winning media body in St. John’s, NL.

    Best known for its monthly print magazine, its website, TheOvercast.ca, also posts 1-2 articles a day, hoststhe St. John’s Eats dinning and review directory, and administers the $12,500 Albedo Grant to help entrepreneurs get their big idea off the ground, as well as Newfoundland’s richest award for a local album of the year: The Borealis Music Prize.

    Editor's Picks

    News

    The Overcast Is Over

    Food & Drink

    Overcast Burger Battle 2019: The Critic’s Pick Crowns a 3-Peat Burger Battle Legend

    Food & Drink

    #Overcast Burger Battle: The Final Round

    People

    Annie McEwen: Where Is She Now? (Radiolab in New York, Atop the Podcasting World!)

    Back to top