Heidi Janes

Heidi Janes is a grad student in MUN's Political Science department thinking, researching, and writing about food. Based on the west coast of the island, she'd much rather be outdoors.

Analysis

Liberals, NDP Debate Oil, Food, and Work in Long Range Mountains

Liberal Gudie Hutchings and NDP Kaila Mintz debated oil and gas, agriculture, and workers' rights in Long Range Mountains last week.

Heidi Janes

September 16, 2021

Arts & Culture

“To anyone starting over”: A review of Last Fish, First Boat

The film draws parallels between the 1992 cod moratorium and the realities of modern-day Newfoundland and Labrador.

Heidi Janes

February 23, 2021

Investigation Longread

Hands That Feed, Pt. 2: the Paradox of Essential Food Charity

Food charity is putting a band-aid on a deadly and insidious gangrene—which corporate power and government inaction allows to fester in our communities.

Heidi Janes

December 8, 2020

Analysis Longread

The Hands that Feed, Part 1: Faces of the Grocery Frontlines

Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve their lives.

Heidi Janes

June 17, 2020

Analysis Investigation Longread News

Living Well Amid Waste: Wealth, Wages, and Food Insecurity

Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage. These two things are connected.

Heidi Janes

December 7, 2019