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Retail employees affected by seasonal layoffs

February 23, 2023 Shannon Jones 0

After the Christmas season ends, employers let go of seasonal workers, causing stress for the remaining retail employees.

Living with strangers

February 9, 2023 Arlette Lazarenko-Segal 0

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.

People with disabilities still struggling through the snow

February 9, 2023 Chad Feehan 0

Despite an increased snow-clearing budget, advocates say St. John’s still has a long way to go

Ross Hamilton is pictured in stage makeup in 1939. He is wearing dark lipstick and thin, drawn on eyebrows. One dangly diamond earring can be seen, and he is wearing a puffy, black lace dress. The photo is in black and white.

Report shows gay soldiers were persecuted during First World War

February 9, 2023 Madison Ryan 0

Court martial documents reveal charges of ‘gross indecency’ levelled against gay soldiers.

Steve Wolinetz, president of the St. John's Jewish community's Havura, speaks about Holocaust Remembrance Day. He is seated in front of a painting of yellow flowers.

St. John’s Jewish community commemorates the Holocaust

January 27, 2023 Arlette Lazarenko-Segal 0

“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.