St. John's Archives - Page 11 of 27

Beauty without compromise: New hijab-friendly salon opens in St. John’s

March 2, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

Balkees Flhair Salon offers a safe and inclusive space for women with hijab-friendly services.

John Pike, guitar instructor with the library, sit down in front of a wall and holding his guitar

New program makes learning guitar more accessible

March 2, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

The A.C. Hunter Public Library is providing free four-week beginner guitar lessons that are open to everyone.

A punk rock bands performs in the Gower Street United Church. The wall is grey and there is a white arch in the middle of it. A silver microphone on a black stand is seen in the foreground. The singer yells into an upraised microphone. She has bright red hair. There are two guitarists, one of which, who is standing on the right, has his blonde hair covering his face. There is a man sitting at a drum kit behind the other three band members.

Punk rock finds new life in church basement

March 2, 2023 Madison Ryan 0

Performance spaces such as the Gower Street United Church create inclusive environments for the province’s most emotive music.

An East Coast Trail sign lists seven different locations this trailhead leads to, with trees and the ocean in the background, and an island far off behind the trees.

Maintaining the path to the coast

February 23, 2023 April Peach 0

Newfoundland is famous for its captivating landscapes and breathtaking views. Better yet, a hike along the coastline gives a first-person chance to see it. April Peach takes us into the world of the East Coast […]

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.

two women are smiling as they are standing in the streets in St. John's

Walking for a cause

February 23, 2023 Arlette Lazarenko-Segal 0

On the Coldest Night of the Year, Choices for Youth is hosting a charity walk this Saturday.

Hanif Hosseini stands infront of a red, patterned rug from his collections.

Tremors in Turkey felt emotionally in St. John’s

February 23, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

A local student and a business owner mourn the loss of friends and relatives to recent earthquakes in Turkey

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.

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.