Two-tiered level of services for people living with autism spectrum disorder
Unfortunately, for parents with children on the spectrum, in Newfoundland and Labrador your child's development and future hinge on your ability to foot the bill for help.
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On sexual violence, gender oppression and mental health
"People feel that they can't safely disclose to anyone the violence that they have experienced and repress it, try to live with it, internalize it, blame themselves for it, and learn that it's how the world is and it's what they deserve, until that kind of internal toxicity becomes too much to bear."
What If? Who Will?
What if the decision to allow “fracking” is made for Newfoundland and Labrador, and the scientists, the people who have already been adversely affected, the cities, provinces/states and countries that have banned it, were right?
“I have a wish”: Labrador land defender Dennis Burden
"I am not the model citizen and do not profess to be. But I do know we cannot continue down this path of destruction..."
Dept. of Natural Resources in conflict of interest on fracking
If health, safety and environmental protection are main considerations on the issue of hydraulic fracturing, as stated by the Department of Natural Resources and the provincial government, then why is it we so rarely, if at all, see media releases pertaining to hydraulic fracturing from the premier, the environment minister, and the health minister?
Why did he go alone?
Government cuts in the 90s forced the RNC Association to choose between job cuts or reducing two-person patrols to one-person patrols.
Social license, more than public consultation
Private interests wanting to develop natural resources need to do more than "consult" with local residents --- they need locals' consent and approval
What we should know about B.C.’s carbon tax
If we're looking to BC for carbon tax ideas, we should consider that province's tax is revenue neutral and phased in over time
Thank you, Lorraine Michael
"When it comes to politics, we need more Lorraine Michaels, in the House of Assembly and on Parliament Hill in Ottawa."
Destruction of Muskrat Falls shortsighted, irresponsible: Labrador elder
"We have to stop believing that the way to make a living is through mega projects."
On sexual violence, gender oppression and mental health
"People feel that they can't safely disclose to anyone the violence that they have experienced and repress it, try to live with it, internalize it, blame themselves for it, and learn that it's how the world is and it's what they deserve, until that kind of internal toxicity becomes too much to bear."
What If? Who Will?
What if the decision to allow “fracking” is made for Newfoundland and Labrador, and the scientists, the people who have already been adversely affected, the cities, provinces/states and countries that have banned it, were right?
“I have a wish”: Labrador land defender Dennis Burden
"I am not the model citizen and do not profess to be. But I do know we cannot continue down this path of destruction..."
Dept. of Natural Resources in conflict of interest on fracking
If health, safety and environmental protection are main considerations on the issue of hydraulic fracturing, as stated by the Department of Natural Resources and the provincial government, then why is it we so rarely, if at all, see media releases pertaining to hydraulic fracturing from the premier, the environment minister, and the health minister?
Why did he go alone?
Government cuts in the 90s forced the RNC Association to choose between job cuts or reducing two-person patrols to one-person patrols.
Social license, more than public consultation
Private interests wanting to develop natural resources need to do more than "consult" with local residents --- they need locals' consent and approval
What we should know about B.C.’s carbon tax
If we're looking to BC for carbon tax ideas, we should consider that province's tax is revenue neutral and phased in over time
Thank you, Lorraine Michael
"When it comes to politics, we need more Lorraine Michaels, in the House of Assembly and on Parliament Hill in Ottawa."
Destruction of Muskrat Falls shortsighted, irresponsible: Labrador elder
"We have to stop believing that the way to make a living is through mega projects."