St. John's Archives - Page 13 of 29

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.

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.

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.