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‘It affects us monthly’: Veterinarians address mental health

March 22, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Causes and solutions for vets’ mental health problems and high suicide rates still being researched.

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The negative effects of social media

March 22, 2021 Thandi O'Grady 0

 Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. But, constantly seeing people’s best versions of themselves can affect one’s mental health. Thandi O’Grady/Kicker

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Getting creative: from social distancing to social media

February 22, 2021 Bailey Howard 0

Local artists have been getting creative throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and say social media played a big role in sharing their work from a social distance.  Bailey Howard Kicker

Most journalist who face online harassment are women. A new UNESCO study found that almost 75 per cent of female reporters have faced threats. Photo illustration by Henrike Wilhelm
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Social media and the problem of online harassment

November 26, 2020 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Online bullying isn’t new, but it still feels overwhelming.

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Selfies Don’t Always Equal Self-Love

March 13, 2020 Chantel Murrin 0

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Ernestine’s Dream

February 7, 2019 Amy Cleary 0

71 Newfoundlanders live with Cystic Fibrosis. Ernestine Murphy is someone who is looking for help. This is her story.

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Social Media is Trending in Newfoundland

February 1, 2019 Nick Hanlon-Wadman 0

With social media on the rise, Newfoundland is gaining some more on-line characters.

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The anatomy of a threat

October 4, 2018 Andrew Waterman 0

‘We wouldn’t consider people’s perception of it as an overreaction. I think that it’s a human thing to react.‘  

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Running the Rock: Virtual fitness motivating people across the Rock

February 22, 2018 Rebecca Blake 0

Virtual running clubs on Facebook are creating a fitness community across Newfoundland.

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The danger is not talking about it

November 9, 2017 Jessica Dobbin 0

The #MeToo movement empowered women all around the globe, and has shone light into a dark corner.

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