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Student federation calls for investigation into racism at Memorial University following head of E.D.I. and anti-racism’s departure
The Canadian Federation of Students wants an investigation of MUNL’s ‘upper administration with regards to all forms of racism within the institution, specifically as it relates to anti-black racism.’
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National housing report misses the mark on real human impacts in N.L.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s B+ on its progress to increase housing supply doesn’t paint an accurate picture of residents’ lived realities in the province
Labrador town building 40 more homes for seniors amid housing crisis
Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Housing and Homelessness Coalition launched 32 seniors apartments last summer; now it’s building more
Muslim youth donate 600 pounds of food to Avalon food bank
As the province continues to see high rates of food insecurity, communities are coming together this holiday season to make sure households have food on the table
Head of Memorial University’s EDI office leaving role
In an interview with The Independent, Delores Mullings spoke candidly about challenges with the equity, diversity and anti-racism position
Labrador woman calls for nursing reform following husband’s death
Susanna Rumbolt says her husband Tim, who was battling cancer, should not have died following appointments with an oncology nurse in St. Anthony
Health authority responds to ‘crisis of trust’ in Labrador, says it’s improving patient relations
N.L. Health Services can’t—or won’t—say how a doctor barred from practicing in a Newfoundland hospital is allowed to practice in Labrador, where he is facing serious allegations from multiple women
Library advocates say federal bill could make postal costs untenable
If passed, the Liberals’ budget bill would give Canada Post the authority to cancel special postage rates for libraries and free mailing services for the blind and visually impaired
Premier Wakeham non-committal to improving labour conditions for foreign workers
N.L. depends on migrant workers for economic growth, but advocates say policymakers are ignoring the human rights violations some workers face
Wakeham says PCs will implement promises not in party platform
The premier’s statement comes days after Wakeham mandated his cabinet to prioritize commitments in election platform
What would it mean to build a city for kids?
An interview with St. John’s active transportation advocate Ryan Green