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Jessica Melvin, a manger at the Civic Laboratory for Environmental Action Research, wearing white lab coat and laboratory goggles talking about microplastic study.
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Beyond bans: Rethinking microplastic solutions

October 19, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

Plastic is part of people’s lives and their environment.

A tent city resident, in a black jacket searches for personal items from a huge pile of debris. The pile has many blankets, clothes as well as tent equipment.
Featured

Tent city taken by storm

October 19, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

On Oct. 17, St. John’s homeless encampment across from Confederation building saw a heavy police presence which sparked confusion among the public.

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Upcoming debate puts generation Z at centre of municipal politics

October 19, 2023 Madison Ryan 0

The Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament is hosting a municipal debate simulation at the St. John’s city council chambers on Oct. 26.

Boxes sit on a dark shelf.
Featured

A haunting in the vaults

October 19, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

Megan Webb says she experienced paranormal activity while working in the Memorial University folklore and language archive. 

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Online pet scams have long-term effects in city

October 12, 2023 Madison Ryan 0

Whether it’s a fake advertisement for a dog or a call for fundraising, pet-related scams are on the rise.

Paula Nunez Ortiz, left, and Maria Paz Bohorquez, sit together outside. They are in Newfoundland as part of an exchange program from Bogota, Colombia.
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A taste of Newfoundland for international students

October 12, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

Jiggs’ dinner is a family favourite during the holidays, and this year, an international student from Colombia got her first taste of the traditional meal.

Featured

Wage increase welcomed, but not enough

October 4, 2023 Jeff 0

The provincial government raised the minimum hourly rate by 50 cents to $15 per hour on Oct. 1. It’s the second increase this year. Kicker’s Madison Ryan went to Water Street in St. John’s to […]

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