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What Black History Month really means

February 23, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

Strength and Perseverance: Celebrating Black History Month, an event that takes place in the Rooms this Friday, Feb. 24, aims to promote cultural understanding.

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.

Alla Melnychuk and Maria Cherwick sit in their music studio surrounded by piano, violin and drums practicing before their Ukrainian music concert next week.

Artists fight a battle to keep culture alive

February 9, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

While many became soldiers during the war, two musicians are employing music as a means to keep Ukraine in the hearts and minds of people in the province.

Is there hope for cursive writing?

February 9, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

A once-praised skill is now almost obsolete. But one woman hasn’t given up the fight to save cursive writing.

A numbers of birds gather at Quidi Vidi Lake on a blanket of snow in a winter evening.

Birdwatching – a way to connect with nature

February 9, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

Birdwatching is a popular activity in Newfoundland and Labrador. Now there’s a project to complete an atlas showing the distribution and number of breeding birds throughout the entire province.

‘We don’t turn anybody down’- Volunteer group helps children with special needs build social skills

January 27, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

Friendship Circle NL arranges free yoga, games and music therapy for children with special needs to help them belong in an inclusive environment.

International students ask for more financial support

January 26, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

With the increasing cost of living, some international students say they can’t cover their expenses with their current support from Memorial University

Giving elderly cats a second chance at a happy life

January 26, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

Too often, elderly cats spend excessive amounts of time in St. John’s animal shelters, while they watch their younger feline friends come and go. Why is this?

Expert says banning foreign home buyers doesn’t help much for Canadians

January 19, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

As of Jan. 1, there is a restriction on foreign home buyers, except for temporary visa holders meeting certain requirements.

NTV Chief Meteorologist Eddie Sheerr shrugs and smirks in front of the camera. There is a green screen in the background and one large camera on both sides of him.

‘We are better than this’ — St. John’s meteorologist faces online backlash . . . again

January 19, 2023 Abigail Butler 8

When a forecast doesn’t live up to its predictions, online bullies are quick to take to social media and target meteorologists.