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Abby Cole

Abby Cole (she/her) is from St. John’s NL and holds an IBA in Political Science from Memorial University. She is currently in Montreal pursuing her MA in Digital innovations in Journalism at Concordia University. Abby previously wrote for MUN’s student publication, The Muse, and hosted her radio show “The Indie Hour” on MUN’s campus radio station 93.5 CHMR-FM.

Abby's Latest Articles

Long May Your Big Wind Farm Draw: How will the Proposed West Coast Wind Farm Impact the Environment?

A proposed wind farm on the west coast of Newfoundland promises green energy and good fortune, but there is a potential environmental toll.

The Kids are Alright, But Mount Pearl’s Municipal Workers are Not

Parents complain that striking workers have ruined summer for their kids, while the union claims Mount Pearl's refusal to bargain is to blame.

Come Home Where? A look at Airbnb’s impacts on housing in St. John’s

In St. John’s long-term rentals are scarce but short-term rentals are abundant. It's time to look at Airbnb's impacts on rental housing.

Performers receive a standing ovation at the PerSIStence Theatre production of Jane Cawthorne's Abortion Monologues in St. John's on 2 July 2022.
Abortion Monologues Spark Dialogue About Bodies and Choice

At times funny, touching, and uncomfortable, PerSIStence Theatre's production underscores the need to protect—and expand—reproductive rights.

Period Priority Project Refuses to Go With the Flow

Through the Period Priority Project, MUNL student Leisha Toory is aiming to change the conversation around menstrual health in this province.

A projector screen with a presentation title slide that reads "The Income Security Challenge of Owner-Operator Fisheries."
Casting A Safety Net: Exploring Basic Income for Fisheries

During the 4th World Small-Scale Fisheries Congress in St. John's, one panel explored the promise—and pitfalls—of a basic income for fishers.