Corner Brook Artist Confronts Colonialism’s Im/Permanency
In “Fire Creates its Own Wind,” Melissa Tremblett moves beyond reclamation and creates a space for hard discussions.
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Corner Brook’s Handling of Crematorium Protest Triggers Human Rights Complaint
Residents vow to fight the municipality over a proposed crematorium—and allege the City is violating their right to free expression.
Faculty, students fight to hold post-secondary privatization at bay
Australian company Navitas doubled its footprint in Canada during the COVID pandemic.
Student Taking MUNL to Court Over Punishment for Protest
Former provost and vice president speaks out, calls Memorial’s actions against activist Matthew Barter a “real overreach.”
Activists Launch Court Challenge Against Bay du Nord
Application for judicial review of project’s approval coincides with protests in Norway and St. John’s around Equinor’s May 11 shareholder meeting.
NL Budget 2022: “This Province Will be Stranded”
The federal greenlight for Bay du Nord and the province’s 2022 budget come amid growing concerns around declining transparency and accountability under Premier Andrew Furey and the Liberals.
Banned Student Threatens Legal Action Against MUNL
Matthew Barter says that he may take MUNL to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador over their partial lifting of restrictions against him.
MUNL to Retract Ban on Student Protester, says Lawyer
University’s disciplinary actions against Matt Barter may still violate the activist’s charter rights, says freedom of expression expert.
Sugar Tax Could Trigger Black Market, Job Losses, Furey and Coady Warned
Department of Finance attempted to conceal industry warning that a black market for sugar-sweetened beverages could emerge in the province.
Health Officials Surprised by Liberals’ Sugar Tax, Emails Reveal
Despite claims of “significant consultation” with Minister John Haggie and Health officials, internal communications show Provincial Nutritionist scrambling to justify controversial SSB tax following budget speech
