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Indie bookstores in St. John’s are the ‘backbone’ of the bookselling trade

September 19, 2025 Mahalia Ardis 0

A local bookseller has noticed a rise in local interest since Covid Mahalia Ardis/ Kicker News

Featured

A post-pandemic St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2022 Josh Hodder 0

With Covid restrictions being lifted, bars and pubs are anticipating St. Patrick’s Day to be the busiest since the pandemic started.

Arts

George Street bar staff welcome reopening of dance floors

March 3, 2022 Kyle Mooney 0

The province’s health authority gives dancing an official thumbs up, as long as masks are worn.

News

Is the Emergencies Act called for? St. John’s residents weigh in

February 17, 2022 Kyle Mooney 0

Some question whether extraordinary measures are warranted.

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Omicron wanes the little income musicians across the province make.

January 27, 2022 Arlette Lazarenko-Segal 0

Newfoundland artists Carolina East and Justin Fancy share their frustration over Covid and what the public can do to help in the upcoming Mind the Music fundraiser. By Arlette Lazarenko.

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Newfoundland and Labrador
Featured

No time to let guard down

March 1, 2021 Marykate ONeill 0

Newfoundland and Labrador has no plans to vaccinate people under the age of 16. But Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says there are other things that can be done to stop COVID-19 from spreading among young people.

wedding during pandemic
Lifestyles

COVID-19 hasn’t stopped love

February 25, 2021 Marykate ONeill 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way of celebrating big events such as weddings, but two Newfoundland couples didn’t let the virus ruin their special day.

Featured

A smile a day keeps the virus blues away

February 4, 2021 Marykate ONeill 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on everyone’s life, but the employees at a Witless Bay seniors centre remain vigilant in lifting their residents’ spirits during these uncertain times.

Audio Stories

St. John’s Junior Hockey League gears up for the new season

January 28, 2021 Marykate ONeill 0

The St. John’s Junior Hockey League is ready for a new season after the global pandemic shut the league down abruptly last March, but will the Covid-19 regulations change the game?

Lifestyles

Anxiety and burnout: The life of musicians during COVID-19

November 26, 2020 Nick Travis 0

The life of a gig musician was never a financially stable one to begin with, and COVID-19 has only made it harder.

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