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Month: October 2023

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.
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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.
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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.

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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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