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A dark hallway filled with doors—a liminal space—and illuminated by an eerie green light.
LETTER: Women and the Liminal Space of the Pandemic

Women have always been the caregivers in our society. And women have seen us through all of the liminal spaces of our lives.

LETTER: NL MPs Should Reject Bay du Nord

Now is the time to invest aggressively and equitably in jobs that can make our communities more sustainable and resilient.

Gas flare at Shell Oil refinery in Hemmingstedt, Dithmarschen, Germany in summer.
LETTER: Blue Hydrogen—A Dangerous Distraction?

Blue hydrogen depends on carbon capture and storage (CCS). CCS is about the fossil fuel industry saving itself rather than saving the planet. 

LETTER: Renewable Energy Strategy Must Avoid Past Mistakes

NL needs to make the right decisions now to build a truly renewable future. Deadline for public feedback on the strategy is Thursday, Nov 4.

The Coat of Arms of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The NL Coat of Arms Remains a Relic of Colonialism

The Newfoundland and Labrador Coat of Arms is a relic of colonialism, and removing the word “savages” won’t change that.

Bike lanes on Canada Drive in St. John's, circa 2015.
LETTER: We Need to Talk About Bike Lanes

Separated bike lanes are the safest and best way to encourage cycling in a city. We need leadership on this from the new city council.

Apothecary Hall foregrounding the Fortis Building during nighttime in downtown St. John's
LETTER: Prospects for a Progressive City Council

The long term success of progressive politics in St. John's hinges on challenging the established view of how the city itself should govern.

A vibrant illustration of a downtown neighbourhood. Lisa is depicted strolling along an accessible sidewalk in her wheelchair and behind her is a line of colourful row houses. Illustration by Vanessa Iddon.
What Would an Accessible St. John’s Look Like?

Indulge me for a moment so I can share a dream that I have: that we live in a city—a province—that has already considered our access needs.

The Newfoundland Nine and the Labrador None

What it means to send healthcare help to other provinces—while ignoring the worsening state within our own.

A house of cards.
Andrew Furey’s Liberals Have a Legitimacy Problem

It’s hard to imagine what sort of election investigation will be undertaken by a government that won’t question the legitimacy of its win.