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Derek Montague

Derek Montague was born and raised in North West River, Labrador. He graduated from St. Thomas University in 2011 with a degree in journalism and human rights. In addition to his time reporting from Atlantic Canada, he has also served as Mayor of North West River and served briefly in the Nunatsiavut Government. He currently resides in Halifax.

Derek's Latest Articles

Arson suspected following series of fires in Happy Valley-Goose Bay overnight Friday

Four fires spanning just over six hours resulted in what the community’s fire chief called the ‘busiest night’ of his career

Labrador MP calls for urgent review following Wabush Airport fiasco

Flights in and out of the Lab West airport were suspended earlier this week, then restored, without explanation from authorities

Why Nutrition North is failing Labradorians 

Despite a $145-million price tag, healthy food is still unaffordable in the north

Inside a mother’s fight to get her son out of prison and into a hospital

Beverley Murphy says her 32-year-old son Mitchell may never recover if he remains incarcerated at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary

UPDATED: Unhoused people displaced following fire at Labrador Inn

MHA Perry Trimper says around two dozen Inn tenants should be able to return within a few days

Labrador doctor under scrutiny after patients go public with allegations

Multiple women are speaking out about their experiences with OBGYN Dr. Adolf Hamann, who is facing formal complaints

Shunned by Premier, Perry Trimper Strikes Out on His Own

Not only was Trimper not invited to join Premier Furey in his own district, but he wasn't even informed that Furey would be visiting at all.