Features


Photo of the Day

Photos from our contributors, aspiring photographers, real photographers, or just regular people who happened to take a decent photograph. Send in YOUR photograph to us!

The 50 Most Influential Newfoundlanders of All Time

Your suggestions have helped our panel of judges produce a definitive list of the most influential Newfoundlanders of all time.

Animal Hall

Legendary local cartoonist Wallace Ryan’s take on politics – featuring bears, lions, ducks, and owls who may or may not bear resemblance to the powers that be.

Our Print Archives

A link to our past: view all of The Independent’s print archives from 2003-2007 through a unique new technology – making online reading more interactive than ever.

The Daily Indygestion

We’ve made Indygestion a daily treat – a summary of what The Indy sees as the most important stories in Newfoundland & Labrador delivered right to your email each day.

Independent Artists

Each month in Independent Artists we take the time to get to know a local artist and browse through the best of their portfolio. Who’s the Independent Artist this month?

The Most Interesting People in Newfoundland

A series of video profiles from Martin Connelly that ask fascinating people to define themselves as individuals and as Newfoundlanders.

nlNEWSwire

Tired of going from website to website to get all of your news? Check out the nlNEWSwire, which conveniently gives you the latest news from a number of media sources on one page.

The INDY Crossword

Our interactive online crosswords will range from extremely difficult to fairly quirky. Either way you’re guaranteed a refuge from your cubicle.

Question Period

Have a nagging question for our government that has yet to be answered? PQP asks YOU what you want to hear from our politicians – and then we’ll go get your answer.

The Newfoundland Free Press

If you’re looking for satire, wacky-ness, and just plain gibberish, check out The Newfoundland Free Press – an entirely fictional news media site.

Gardening 101

From planting to caring to picking, Bruce Bourque takes you through the trials and tribulations of gardening on the Rock – one step at a time.

NL Election 2011

Keep tabs on our coverage of the 2011 provincial election. Our feature page includes helpful links and resources to help to make your decision and get out to vote.

Election 2011

The Independent’s comprehensive coverage of the 2011 federal election.

Just for Fun

New (or maybe even old) ways to randomly waste your time, thanks to The Independent staff’s aimless web-surfing.