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N.L. parties agree we need more say on fisheries — but what about climate change? – The Independent What three party leaders said about provincial fisheries and ocean priorities—and what they didn’t say

#Seasplainer: What three party leaders said about provincial fisheries and ocean priorities—and what they didn’t say
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The silence of Mark Carney’s Liberal government is deafening – The Independent Three Newfoundlanders and hundreds of others, including more Canadians, are risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal and genocidal siege of Gaza. Has the Carney government abandoned its commitmen...

Three Newfoundlanders and 100s of others, including Canadians, are risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal and genocidal siege of Gaza. Has the Carney government abandoned its commitment to international law and its obligation to protect Canadians? #cdnpoli
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How N.L. became the life (and death) of the party – The Independent We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up

for part 2/2 of my "NL Politics 101" series, I survey the breadth of newfoundland history to show that the reason all the problems keep repeating is because the party system hasn't changed since the last time it broke our democracy.

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How N.L. became the life (and death) of the party – The Independent We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up

We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up

Read Part 2 of Drew Brown's analysis of N.L.'s political system ahead of the 2025 provincial election on Oct. 14.
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The business case for public transit in St. John's – The Independent Expanding public transit in the St. John’s Metro region may seem unrealistic, but when you look at the facts and figures, it’s both reasonable and doable

Expanding public transit in the St. John’s Metro region may seem unrealistic, but when you look at the facts and figures, it’s both reasonable and doable, writes Grant Horwood
#publictransit #yyt #MakingConnections
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Carney government silent as Newfoundland activists headed for Gaza face likely interception by Israel – The Independent A growing chorus of voices say it's Canada's duty to protect its own citizens, especially when they are not breaking the law

In a video posted to social media after the Conscience launched on Sept. 30, Mees says she has “a duty to take action” against Israel’s genocide since the Government of Canada has made Canadians complicit #cdnpoli #Palestine #Israel
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Where N.L. parties stand on fisheries and ocean priorities – The Independent Ahead of the provincial election, all parties agree the province needs a stronger voice with Ottawa, but they diverge on priority areas

Ahead of the provincial election, all parties agree Newfoundland & Labrador needs a stronger voice with Ottawa, but they diverge on priority areas #nlpoli
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N.L. Election 2025 – The Independent Let’s talk about the provincial election. For many, elections are the linchpin of democracy, the moment when residents of a free and democratic society collectively choose the representatives and part...

Our N.L. Election 2025 coverage is here!

We'll be adding more issues and stories to this page ahead of the Oct. 14 provincial election. #nlpoli

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Students march to legislature, protest rising cost of post-secondary education – The Independent Ahead of the provincial election, they praise NDP policy, note PCs have ‘caved a little,’ and say the Liberals need to do a lot more to earn the student vote

Writing @independentnl.bsky.social Yumna Iftikhar reports on last week's student march to the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature protesting the rising cost of post-secondary education.

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Safer Communities: election promises and a bleak Liberal track record – The Independent Will the Liberals’ plan to address crime actually make communities safer?

Will the N.L. Liberals’ plan to address crime actually make communities safer?

Read Anton Oleinik's analysis at The Independent DOT ca
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Students march to legislature, protest rising cost of post-secondary education – The Independent Ahead of the provincial election, they praise NDP policy, note PCs have ‘caved a little,’ and say the Liberals need to do a lot more to earn the student vote

Ahead of Newfoundland and Labrador's Oct. 14 provincial election, university students praise NDP policy, note PCs have ‘caved a little,’ and say the Liberals need to do a lot more to earn their vote #nlpoli
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Revolving Door: The problematic relationship between politics and business in N.L. – The Independent The merchants are very much still here, and they’re making terrible decisions for the rest of us

The merchants are very much still here, and they’re making terrible decisions for the rest of us, writes Lori Lee Oates
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Not Just Your Backyard: Housing in N.L. municipal elections – The Independent Mayors and councils have tools at their disposal to radically improve accessible, affordable housing in their communities

Mayors and councils have tools at their disposal to radically improve accessible, affordable housing in their communities, writes Hope Jamieson.

Read Hope's analysis ahead of the N.L. municipal elections happening this week and next. #nlpoli #housing
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I gathered #opinions #concerns and #attitudes about #climate change in #Newfoundland. We are not immune.

Memorial University students can’t afford silence – The Independent Why we’re taking action on Oct. 1

"We will rally, march to the Confederation Building, and send a clear message to our government: students can’t wait any longer for meaningful change," writes Rana Abuidris.

Read the latest in our 'State of the University' series at The Independent DOT ca
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MUNL faculty, students call on Carney to protect students, alum en route to Gaza  – The Independent 'We are deeply concerned that our students could be subject to illegal detention, violence, or worse.'

‘We are deeply concerned that our students […] could be subject to illegal detention, violence, or worse,' say 150+ Memorial University students, faculty & alum who signed an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
#Gaza #cdnpoli #Palestine
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From Black Excellence to Black Flourishing at Memorial University – The Independent Excellence on its own will never keep us safe

"Flourishing moves beyond the lone individual who beats the odds," writes Khadeja Raven Anderson. "It is about building communities of care, accountability, and opportunity that allow all of us to thrive." #MUN #StateOfTheUniversity
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Where is gender on the agenda in the N.L. provincial election? – The Independent As party policies and platforms trickle out, community groups are watching for commitments on poverty, gender and equity issues

Rhea Rollmann looks at PC, Liberal and NDP commitments on policies that would impact gender equity and speaks with advocates about what they're looking for in Newfoundland & Labrador's 2025 provincial election #nlpoli
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No one, including Premier John Hogan, can or will say why a gynecologist in Labrador continues seeing patients while under investigation following complaints from at least 20 women. #nlpoli

‘Close to panic level’: Survey respondents chime in on climate crisis – The Independent More than 100 readers responded to The Indy’s first climate survey, and almost all share deep concerns

Results from The Indy's #climate crisis reader survey are in!
In her latest #EnergyFutures column, Angela Antle shares responses from some of the more than 100 readers who responded. #nlpoli
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Defining Newfoundland and Labrador’s political system in 2025 – The Independent Can standard dichotomies like ‘left and right’, ‘nationalist and federalist’, or ‘populist and technocratic’ help us understand politics in the province?

Can standard dichotomies like ‘left and right’, ‘nationalist and federalist’, or ‘populist and technocratic’ help us understand politics in the province? #nlpoli

Read Part 1 of Drew Brown's new 2-part analysis of Newfoundland and Labrador's political system.
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Let’s make housing and mental health an election issue – The Independent It’s time to ask all municipal and provincial candidates what they would do to address the intersecting crises

It’s time to ask all municipal and provincial candidates what they would do to address the intersecting crises, writes 'Sick & Tired' columnist Kari Brown #nlpoli
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Premier says he can’t do anything about Labrador gynecologist under investigation – The Independent At least 20 women have filed complaints with the provincial health authority and N.L. College of Physicians and Surgeons against Dr. Adolf Hamann

"I asked the receptionist if he was the doctor I was scheduled to see, and she confirmed he was,” Tracy Martin told The Independent. “At that point, I told her I would be refusing the appointment."

Dr. Adolf Hamann is facing complaints from 20 patients. #nlpoli
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Only Province in the Dark: Inside N.L.'s broken ethics system – The Independent The NDP has vowed to overhaul the conflict-of-interest disclosure system if the party forms government

Every Canadian province has readily-available public disclosures, a transparency resource commonly used by journalists and the public to monitor politicians’ potential conflicts of interest — except Newfoundland and Labrador.

Read the full story👇
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Memorial’s Geography of Neglect: From Decay to Transformation – The Independent Decades of austerity have left Memorial’s buildings crumbling and its people sick, but beneath the mould and rats is a deeper story of land and labour — and a chance to transform the university from a...

Decades of austerity have left Memorial’s buildings crumbling and its people sick, but beneath the mould and rats is a deeper story of land and labour...

Read MUN Assoc. Professor Dean Bavington's new piece for The Indy's State of the University series #nlpoli

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‘Honest storytelling’: N.L. drag icon set to unveil new show – The Independent Barbra Bardot brings her personal journey to the public stage in new St. John’s production ‘Becoming Barbra’

Barbra Bardot brings her personal journey to the public stage in new St. John’s production ‘Becoming Barbra’

Read Rhea Rollmann's interview with Bardot 👇
#NLarts
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Decolonizing climate action – The Independent Inuit governance and knowledge are at the core of Nunatsiavut's climate change strategy

Inuit governance and knowledge are at the core of Nunatsiavut’s climate change strategy

Read Part 2 of Frey Blake-Pijogge's feature on how Inuit are responding to the impacts of climate change in #Nunatsiavut
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We’re heading toward another Churchill Falls disaster, and we’ve been warned – The Independent Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are being bombarded with contradictory messaging around MOU with Quebec; but the latest person to speak out was an insider tasked with independent oversight

ANALYSIS: Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are being bombarded with contradictory messaging around MOU with Québec; but the latest person to speak out was an insider tasked with independent oversight #nlpoli #qcpoli
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Kamutik W crew unionizes with Seafarers' International Union of Canada – The Independent Two of Labrador Marine Inc.’s three ferries have now unionized

Workers on the Kamutik W ferry in #Labrador have unanimously agreed to join the Seafarers’ International Union of Canada, joining the crew of the Qajaq W and becoming the second Labrador Marine Inc. vessel to unionize. #canlab
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