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Year: 2023

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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Lack of affordable housing and rising cost of living challenge Ukrainian newcomers

September 28, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

They say apartments are available but finding affordable housing has been a challenge.

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Words of reconciliation: Author sees power in children’s stories

September 28, 2023 Madison Ryan 0

The focus on Indigenous books is on the rise at libraries, and a local author is celebrating that. She thinks when children have access to these stories, things can change for the better.

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828 Days

September 28, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

When their daughter fell ill, the parents of Abigale Latoszek were filled with fear and uncertainty, but they never expected cancer.

Emma Craig(left) and Sarah Bartlett (right), both wearing black, stand in front of a blue banner that says "Books and Beyond"
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CBS public library moving toward greater accessibility and inclusion

April 7, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

The CBS public library provides accessible reading services in a modern space and soon there will be more additions to its non-English collection.

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