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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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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.

Rachael Hammond stands holding a poster board filled with text and photos of her project titled "tooth decay"
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Students practice hands-on science

April 6, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

The Eastern Newfoundland Science and Technology Fair prepares students each year for a future in science. The hands-on approach has greater benefits than just good grades.

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The transformative power of a haircut

April 6, 2023 Sakib Ibn Rashid Rhivu 0

For many non-binary and gender non-conforming people, simple things most take for granted can be the first step towards self-expression and identity affirmation.

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One man’s journey to Islam strengthens his sense of belonging

March 30, 2023 Sakib Ibn Rashid Rhivu 0

As Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, Vikentiy Pashuk’s conversion to Islam offers a unique perspective on how this holy month can inspire personal growth and transformation.

A trail of brightly coloured eggs lead to the Easter Bunny sitting in a basket.
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Fun-filled Easter Sunday traditions for families

March 23, 2023 April Peach 0

From one family to another, holidays are celebrated differently. There are some traditions, however, on Easter specifically, that remain consistent, whether that’s a scavenger hunt or capturing the Easter bunny.

Heidi Murphy, a registered dietitian with Dominion, talking about a cooking class for kids with a poster of it on her laptop screen, with a smile on her face.
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St. John’s dietitians host spring cooking class for children

March 23, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

Your Dominion Dietitians Team is hosting a spring cooking class to let children to get hands-on experience in baking.

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Snow-day traditions: Superstition or ‘sympathetic magic’?

March 2, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

Snow-day traditions are fun ways to conjure a day off from school. For a folklorist, the complexity of tradition goes much further than an act of fun.

John Pike, guitar instructor with the library, sit down in front of a wall and holding his guitar
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New program makes learning guitar more accessible

March 2, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

The A.C. Hunter Public Library is providing free four-week beginner guitar lessons that are open to everyone.

An East Coast Trail sign lists seven different locations this trailhead leads to, with trees and the ocean in the background, and an island far off behind the trees.
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Maintaining the path to the coast

February 23, 2023 April Peach 0

Newfoundland is famous for its captivating landscapes and breathtaking views. Better yet, a hike along the coastline gives a first-person chance to see it. April Peach takes us into the world of the East Coast […]

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