| Appreciating complexity
As the Kony 2012 viral media sensation stokes debate, one Newfoundlander’s project seeks to challenge quick-fix attitudes By: Hans Rollmann | March 14, 2012 As debate swirls around the Kony 2012 viral media and fundraising event initiative – and whether it’s a praise-worthy effort to bring a war criminal to justice or a messy, opportunistic scheme characterized by white privilege – one Newfoundlander isn’t surprised at how complicated the issue ha… 
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Magine-ing OpportunityBy: TheIndependent.ca | January 29, 2012
There’s something interesting happening on the west coast of the province: local boarders riding snowboards made from lo… read more
VIDEO: The 709 Derby GirlsBy: Stephen Norman | December 16, 2011
The 709 Derby Girls are Newfoundland’s first & only roller derby league. Founded by Terri Jane Maxwell in 2009, the burg… read more
VIDEO: The most interesting people in Newfoundland | Raymond SimonBy: Martin Connelly | November 29, 2011
Born and raised in Cape St. George, Raymond Simon worked hard in the woods and on the water since he was a teenager. He… read more
3 Websites to check out to help you RememberBy: TheIndependent.ca | November 11, 2011
We have dedicated today’s Indygestion to three excellent websites which can help you learn about and remember the sacrif… read more
Companies gearing up for the fitness challengeBy: TheIndependent.ca | October 14, 2011
Managing your personal time, energy, and finances to leave room to do good in your community and be a good citizen is ha… read more
The forgotten IrishBy: TheIndependent.ca | September 16, 2011
Yesterday marked the first day of a week-and-a-half trip for 54 Irishmen and women – but this will be no ordinary vaca… read more
The importance of after school activitiesBy: TheIndependent.ca | August 30, 2011
Back to school
It’s almost that time of year again – back to school. And while the race is on to get children rea… read more
Queer support line in the works for provinceBy: Hans Rollmann | August 26, 2011
In 2009, a national gay and lesbian newspaper reported on Egale Canada activist Susan Rose’s tour of this province’s… read more
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Gardening 101.10
By: Bruce Bourque | August 17, 2011
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The Newfoundlander who builds robots
By: Hans Rollmann | August 8, 2011
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What Should I Order? Matching Food and Wine
By: Greg Winter | July 29, 2011
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Fighting for pride (…and a national title)
By: Stephanie Guzzwell | July 22, 2011
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Gardening 101.9
By: Bruce Bourque | July 22, 2011
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Why do we drink the wine we drink?
By: Greg Winter | July 21, 2011
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Gardening 101.8
By: Bruce Bourque | July 8, 2011
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Whale-watching in Toronto
By: Hans Rollmann | July 7, 2011
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The 50 Most Influential Newfoundlanders of All Time
By: Kieran Hanley | July 5, 2011
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New Newfoundlanders: Three profiles
By: Hans Rollmann | July 4, 2011
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