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Abby Cole
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What information should I request next?

abby.cole@cbc.ca
February 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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I filed access-to-information requests to see what’s up at the youth detention centre in Whitbourne, NL.

Here is what I found

#nlpoli #justicesystem #newfoundlandandlabrador #localjournalism #cdnlaw #cdnpoli

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N.L. youth centre grappling with crumbling infrastructure, rodents and mould, documents reveal | CBC News
Recently obtained documents reveal longstanding disrepair at the N.L. Youth Centre in Whitbourne. Recent emails show concerns about youth and staff safety, as the centre struggles with capacity issues...
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February 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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#nlpoli #cadpoli #trump #poilievre
February 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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As U.S. President Donald Trump makes sweeping legislative changes, limiting rights and support for transgender people, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community north of the border also fear for their future. 

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2SLGBTQ+ community worries about Trump's anti-trans rhetoric coming to Canada | CBC News
Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies rallied on Sunday in solidarity against U.S. President Donald Trump's anti-transgender legislation. Organizers fear his rhetoric will trickle over in...
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February 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Well. If you’re one of the ppl that likes hickory bbq, magic masala or … chicken and tomato?? You’re in luck! #stormchips #nltraffic
February 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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Gov NL is on Blue Sky now! I asked Premier Andrew Furey last week if he was considering leaving X. He said he was going to keep his personal opinions about X to himself but said "I think we all as responsible citizens and leaders, have to be aware of anyone who tries to..." (1/4)
govnl.bsky.social Government of Newfoundland and Labrador @govnl.bsky.social · Feb 5
A new initiative is here to encourage everyone to support local by purchasing products made or grown right here in NL and across Canada❤️

With so many incredible local businesses in our communities, every purchase helps keep money and jobs here at home.

🔗Learn more: buynlcan.ca

#BuyNLCan
February 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Ask stardew valley players about buying local #tariffs
February 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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The five-day trial is atypically long for a trespass charge, said Rees as it's on the lower end of seriousness. But in this case, he said five days might be needed. 

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MUN students charged with trespassing prepare for 5-day trial | CBC News
Three MUN students were arrested and charged with trespassing in July after occupying the university's Arts and Administration building during a protest. Now they're preparing for a five-day trial whe...
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February 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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What we won’t be able to get at the NLC starting Tuesday #nlpoli
February 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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It was a “hurry up and wait” kind of day in the newsroom, but we finally know what’s up with trump’s tariffs #nlpoli

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'A historic existential threat': Furey wants Canada to stand up against Trump's tariffs | CBC News
Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on goods from Canada. Premier Andrew Furey says that the fisheries are likely to be impacted first, and that Canada must retaliate and keep a strong unite...
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February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Apparently some people call posts on this app “skeets” (sky tweets) how are we Newfies feeling about that?
January 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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AI art is cheugy
January 31, 2025 at 1:39 AM