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After multiple horrific cases of violence against Muslim women in NL, Muslim women and gender-diverse people are gathering in St. John’s to share their stories, learn about available services and create strategies for safety, empowerment, and collective healing.
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Gender-based violence workshop aims to provide safe space for Muslim women and gender-diverse people – The Independent
Overwhelming interest in the event is indicative of the scale of the issues, says organizer
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December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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April Allen has exhibited her work in Paris, Milan, Osaka and Vancouver — but Happy Valley-Goose Bay, #Labrador tops them all for one reason.

Read the story from Frey Blake-Pijogge 👇
#InuitArt #nlArts #Nunatsiavut
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Inuk designer brings renowned creations home for Labrador fashion show – The Independent
April Allen has exhibited her work in Paris, Milan, Osaka and Vancouver -- but Happy Valley-Goose Bay tops them all for one reason
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December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The PCs won’t say if Health Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham discussed #pharmacare during Nov. 26 meeting with federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel in Ottawa. #nlpoli
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No movement on pharmacare amid diabetes epidemic as N.L. waits to resume talks with Ottawa – The Independent
PCs won't say if Health Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham discussed pharmacare during Nov. 26 meeting with federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel
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December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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“We know there’s so many capable people who could run and do a really excellent job, but the system’s not necessarily designed for them to want to,” said 22-year-old St. John's City Councillor Kate Cadigan. #nlpoli

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Politicians, candidates reflect on busy election year – The Independent
First-time candidates say lack of financial resources and support result in fewer people getting into politics
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December 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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A former N.L. Liberal cabinet minister says government was close to introducing legislation around the internal use of #AI but ran out of time before governments changed after the Progressive Conservatives won the fall general election. #nlpoli #deloitte
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Liberals were close to tabling A.I. legislation, says former N.L. cabinet minister – The Independent
Sarah Stoodley says legislation is needed; Minister Mike Goosney says he's consulting with Chief Information Officer
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December 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Written by theatre newcomer Sobia Shaikh, 'Braiding Peonies' was inspired by incidents of racism in Newfoundland and Labrador.

🎭 It runs Nov. 27-30 at The Lantern in St. John's.
#nlarts

Read the full story from Yumna Iftikhar 👇

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‘A play for everyone’: Braiding Peonies brings immigrant voices to the stage – The Independent
Written by theatre newcomer Sobia Shaikh, the play was inspired by incidents of racism in Newfoundland and Labrador
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November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Education is hinting at the government’s own culpability for more than a dozen AI-generated errors @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social found in the province’s Education Accord.
#nlpoli #AI #NLeducation

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PCs suggest A.I. errors in Education Accord originated within government – The Independent
Government says updated report now coming 'in new year'
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November 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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A recent visit home by a Ukrainian refugee living in St. John’s underscores the joys of her homeland amid the harsh reality of the ongoing war

Read the story of Katerina Gavrilyuk and her family, from Rhea Rollmann 👇
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Returning home brings mixed feelings for Ukrainians living in Newfoundland – The Independent
A recent visit home by a Ukrainian refugee living in St. John’s underscores the joys of her homeland amid the harsh reality of the ongoing war
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November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Deloitte breaks silence on Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare report

Consulting firm says it is “fully responsible for the quality of our work."
Deloitte breaks silence on N.L. healthcare report – The Independent
Consulting firm says it is "fully responsible for the quality of our work"
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November 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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On ep93 of the💫HARBINGER SHOWCASE💫 radio show

➡️ @bcgreens.bsky.social's @emilylowan.bsky.social on BUBBLE POP
➡️ @youcaughtscott.com buries CANADALAND on THE NORTH STATE
➡️ Atlantic Canada's lobster crisis on @independentnl.bsky.social's BERRYGROUNDS
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November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Pattern Energy executive Frank Davis says the company is ‘fully committed’ to Argentia Renewables, which will take the form of a wind-only project — for now
#nlpoli #wind #energy
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Company behind proposed wind-hydrogen project withdraws from environmental assessment, returning with ‘phased approach’ – The Independent
Pattern Energy executive says company is 'fully committed' to Argentia Renewables, which will take the form of a wind-only project — for now
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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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NDP calls for A.I. regulations after The Independent found errors in $1.6 million government-commissioned healthcare report from #Deloitte
#nlpoli #AI
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NDP calls for artificial intelligence regulations after errors found in Deloitte healthcare report – The Independent
Party Leader Jim Dinn says government must be "proactive" with A.I. regulations to "instill trust" that government is doing work "based in real consultation and human interactions, not made up sources...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Great piece from @justinbrake.bsky.social here:
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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UPDATE: The provincial gov. says it has "directed Deloitte to confirm the accuracy of the citations and literature review” and that Deloitte "stands by its conclusions and findings” in the Health Human Resources Report, which cost the province $1.6 million. #nlpoli
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Provincial government responds to Deloitte report found to contain false citations likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
Health and Community Services (HCS) Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham. On Saturday HCS said it had asked Deloitte to review the entire Health
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November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
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Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Seniors’ Advocate Susan Walsh says Newfoundland and Labrador has the “oldest, poorest and most unhealthy seniors in Canada,” in report that paints a grim picture of what life is like for many residents 65 and older
#nlpoli
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N.L. continues to fail its seniors, province's advocate concludes in annual report  – The Independent
Seniors’ Advocate Susan Walsh says Newfoundland and Labrador has the “oldest, poorest and most unhealthy seniors in Canada,” in report that paints a grim picture of what life is like for many resident...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Finding and keeping workers for 24-hour snow clearing could be difficult, says union leader

NAPE President Jerry Earle says the province needs to offer competitive pay and better job security
#nlpoli #canlab
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Finding and keeping workers for 24-hour snow clearing could be difficult, says union leader – The Independent
NAPE President Jerry Earle says the province needs to offer competitive pay and better job security
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November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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In October I noticed NL's Commissioner for Legislative Standards had not published annual reports for 2023 and 2024.

Her reason?

"There wasn’t a whole lot to report and it was, you know—it’s a skimpy report. There was nothing earth shattering in there."

#nlpoli
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‘No excuse’: N.L. commissioner for legislative standards neglected to file annual reports since 2022 appointment – The Independent
Political scientist says case is an example of both 'professional negligence' and 'institutional corruption'
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November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Excellent piece by @howrhearolls.bsky.social in The Independent.
November 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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NL’s Department of Health and Community Services did not confirm if it will use a core staffing review launched by Liberals to implement system-wide improvements #nlpoli #healthcare
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Nurses' union, PCs offer different interpretations of government's core staffing review commitments – The Independent
The province's Department of Health and Community Services did not confirm if it will use review launched by Liberals to implement system-wide staffing improvements
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November 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Tools are never neutral, and #artificialintelligence has no place in social justice work, writes Rhea Rollmann.

🍞🌷 Read Rhea's latest Toast & Tulips column 👇
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It’s time for equity consultants and community organizers to ditch AI – The Independent
Tools are never neutral, and artificial intelligence has no place in social justice work
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November 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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On ep15 of @independentnl.bsky.social's 🍇berrygrounds🍇 Seasplainer authors Leila Beaudoin and @jennthornhillverma.bsky.social speak w/ @theglobeandmail.com's Greg Mercer about his new book 'The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the Brink'.

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The Lobster Trap (Ep. 15) – The Independent
It's a fishery buzzword — a lifeline for many coastal communities and a luxurious menu item driving a global seafood craze. Lobster—one time once
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November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🫐 NEW episode of #berrygrounds!

#Seasplainer authors @jennthornhillverma.bsky.social & Leila Beaudoin speak with @theglobeandmail.com reporter Greg Mercer about his new book 'The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the Brink'.

🎧 LISTEN NOW 👇
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The Lobster Trap (Ep. 15) – The Independent
It's a fishery buzzword — a lifeline for many coastal communities and a luxurious menu item driving a global seafood craze. Lobster—one time once
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November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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In the wake of a scandal involving NL’s new Education Accord, which contained fabricated sources and has led many to believe #AI was involved, a spokesperson from the Premier's Office says the PC government is “not prioritizing” a review of its AI policies. #nlpoli
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PCs ‘not prioritizing’ review of AI policies following Education Accord scandal – The Independent
The province’s new 10-year policy document will guide changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s education system, but reports of falsified materials have cast a shadow over its credibility
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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@independentnl.bsky.social: Many Newfoundland and Labrador MHAs stand to benefit from the province's inadequate housing policies and legislation
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Seismic shift needed to address N.L. housing crisis, experts say – The Independent
Housing is a human right in Canada, yet unchecked rent hikes, Airbnb pressure, and landlord-lawmakers have left thousands in Newfoundland and Labrador one paycheck away from homelessness
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November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM