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Justin Brake

Justin Brake (settler, he/him) is a reporter and editor at The Independent, a role in which he previously served from 2012 to 2017. In recent years, he has worked as a contributing editor at The Breach and as a reporter and executive producer with APTN News. Justin was born in Gander and raised in Saskatchewan and Ontario. He returned home in 2007 to study at Memorial University and now lives with his partner and children in Benoit’s Cove, Bay of Islands. In addition to the channels below, you can also follow Justin on BlueSky.

Justin's Latest Articles

Save your nickels for The Nickel
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Arts & Culture
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June 19, 2012

The 12th Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival begins Tuesday evening at The LSPU Hall.

Photo by Ariel Sharratt
St. John’s band to attempt world record
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Arts & Culture
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June 14, 2012

Whilst on tour in Europe, The Burning Hell are endeavouring to play 10 shows in 10 countries in 24 hours...kids you not!

‘Pop’ goes the art show
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Arts & Culture
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June 9, 2012

Bill Rose defects from the gallery system, embraces ‘Artocracy’, and celebrates his 60th by giving the integrity of local art a shot in the arm.

Time, memory and the things that matter most
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Arts & Culture
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June 5, 2012

Newfoundland filmmaker Jordan Canning’s latest short film 'Seconds' makes the top five in the Toronto International Film Festival’s Emerging Filmmaker’s Competition.

St. John’s Farmers’ Market enters fifth season
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News
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June 3, 2012

Organizers, farmers optimistic about growth and sustainability as the co-operative looks to develop its 'five-year plan'.

“We’re Rebuilding a Nation”
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News
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October 5, 2011

Island’s First Nations movement strengthens with establishment of populated but landless Mi’kmaq band.