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Beauty without compromise: New hijab-friendly salon opens in St. John’s
Balkees Flhair Salon offers a safe and inclusive space for women with hijab-friendly services.
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Tremors in Turkey felt emotionally in St. John’s
A local student and a business owner mourn the loss of friends and relatives to recent earthquakes in Turkey
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Retail employees affected by seasonal layoffs
After the Christmas season ends, employers let go of seasonal workers, causing stress for the remaining retail employees.
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Living with strangers
With little room for manoeuvre in the St. John’s housing market, more and more people are turning to renting single rooms in shared homes as an affordable solution.
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People with disabilities still struggling through the snow
Despite an increased snow-clearing budget, advocates say St. John’s still has a long way to go
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Report shows gay soldiers were persecuted during First World War
Court martial documents reveal charges of ‘gross indecency’ levelled against gay soldiers.
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St. John’s Jewish community commemorates the Holocaust
“Saying never again in a time of rising anti-Semitism is important,” says Steve Wolinetz, president of the St. John’s Jewish community’s Havura. The community recently marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Violence on George Street
According to Statistics Canada, there has been a 20 per cent increase in violent crime across the province.
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‘We don’t turn anybody down’- Volunteer group helps children with special needs build social skills
Friendship Circle NL arranges free yoga, games and music therapy for children with special needs to help them belong in an inclusive environment.
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‘What goes around comes around’
The three R’s- reduce, reuse and recycle – are far from priority for post-secondary schools.