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In addition to Paris, what about those in Beirut and Baghdad?
"Every person, no matter where they are, deserves to be heard."
Lest we forget, let’s put an end to war
We are right to remember those we have lost to war. But we owe it to them, to ourselves, and to future generations to abolish warfare once and for all.
Trudeau showed up “dressed in a suit of armour”
During the federal election campaign the Liberals were patient and stayed out of the gutter, and delivered a positive message — which is what Canadians wanted.
Racism alive and well in St. John’s
"I'm going on my third year living in St. John's, and I've never been so hesitant to let people I meet know where and who I come from."
If we want change, we must become it
"As they come looking for your vote, I beg you to please engage, ask questions, demand answers and stick around for the accountability!"
Tories and Liberals are out of chances
"Canada can move toward a 'brave new world' in the 21st century with the election of an NDP Government, one that I believe will be more caring, that will look after the vulnerable in our society and protect Canada’s stature internationally."
Failed negotiations on residential schools lawsuit “slap in the face”: survivor
Government's failure to negotiate a settlement with residential school survivors from this province is discriminatory, says Labrador residential school survivor William Flowers.
Pollution in China, therefore Fracking. Wait… what?
N.L. fracking review panelist Maurice Dusseault gave a funny --- and awkward --- speech at Memorial University recently.
Emergency response needed at Shoal Point
Environment and Conservation Minister Dan Crummell is downplaying oil pollution in Port au Port Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
In addition to Paris, what about those in Beirut and Baghdad?
"Every person, no matter where they are, deserves to be heard."
Lest we forget, let’s put an end to war
We are right to remember those we have lost to war. But we owe it to them, to ourselves, and to future generations to abolish warfare once and for all.
Trudeau showed up “dressed in a suit of armour”
During the federal election campaign the Liberals were patient and stayed out of the gutter, and delivered a positive message — which is what Canadians wanted.
Racism alive and well in St. John’s
"I'm going on my third year living in St. John's, and I've never been so hesitant to let people I meet know where and who I come from."
If we want change, we must become it
"As they come looking for your vote, I beg you to please engage, ask questions, demand answers and stick around for the accountability!"
Tories and Liberals are out of chances
"Canada can move toward a 'brave new world' in the 21st century with the election of an NDP Government, one that I believe will be more caring, that will look after the vulnerable in our society and protect Canada’s stature internationally."
Failed negotiations on residential schools lawsuit “slap in the face”: survivor
Government's failure to negotiate a settlement with residential school survivors from this province is discriminatory, says Labrador residential school survivor William Flowers.
Pollution in China, therefore Fracking. Wait… what?
N.L. fracking review panelist Maurice Dusseault gave a funny --- and awkward --- speech at Memorial University recently.
Emergency response needed at Shoal Point
Environment and Conservation Minister Dan Crummell is downplaying oil pollution in Port au Port Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.