2020 - Page 6 of 16

Favouring quality over cheap clothing

November 5, 2020 Thandi O'Grady 0

In an industry filled with fast fashion, some St. John’s brands are choosing to become more sustainable.

Photo depicts a group of Queen's students waiting in line to get lunch on Saturday Oct. 31st.

New sustainability app fills gap in carbon tracking

November 3, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

A new sustainability app will help Queen’s students track their carbon footprints, filling a significant gap in previous carbon tracking efforts.

https://youtu.be/UaQeZSqMaAs Patrick Newhook Kicker News Despite being diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Lorna Budgell hasn’t given up hope. Lorna has been hosting the Polka Dot Trot for years to help raise money for patients undergoing […]

The chain of consistent services for people with Down syndrome across the province is broken. More consistency is needed, says Rob Harvey from the NLDSS. Photo illustration by Henrike Wilhelm

More consistency needed

October 29, 2020 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Support for people with Down syndrome in NL has improved, but more can be done.

Hunting for more than moose

October 29, 2020 Griffen Stuckless 0

For some, it’s an outdoor activity that puts food on the table. For others, the benefits reach further.

Food insecurity continues to impact Postville residents

October 28, 2020 Natalie Haire 0

With food prices soaring, the people of Postville, Labrador, are disheartened as grocery store shelves sit empty and as produce rots before it arrives.

Downtown Kingston street and storefronts

Local charity to launch new thrift shop downtown Kingston

October 26, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

A Kingston-based charity is opening a new thrift shop downtown with the help of a generous grant from a Queen’s student club.

Hot summer created challenges for west coast farmers

October 15, 2020 Kyle Brookings 0

An unusually hot mid-summer proved difficult for farmers in Newfoundland. But the province eventually reported higher than average vegetable yields.