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Bound for something honest

Local singer-songwriter Maggie Meyer shares honest observations on relationships, love, life and death with her debut album 'Bound', which she will release Tuesday evening at The Ship Pub in St. John's.

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Let’s eat!

The Independent's new food issues columnist muses on the challenges - and rewards - of food in this province

What Happens in Newfoundland and Labrador, Stays in Newfoundland and Labrador

Province passes amendment that limits access to information and protects the privacy of its government

Music, God and a world called ‘Amoria’ – Pt. 1

Prairie songwriter Matt Epp returns to Newfoundland with a new album on hand, or two.

The great exhale

Toronto's Great Lake Swimmers are breathing fresh air into an old craft. They return to Newfoundland this weekend to share songs from "New Wild Everywhere," yet another work signaling artistic substantiation and probable longevity.

“If there wasn’t violence (against women) we wouldn’t be here tonight.”

Women, men and children come together for the annual 'Take Back The Night' event to strengthen the struggle against sexual violence. With files from Justine Cottingham-Leblanc...

Might this be their year?

With five Music NL nominations and a new EP out today, St. John's pop trio Repartee's letting the good times roll.

Islanders protest federal government’s austerity plans

The Sept. 15 nation-wide protests were held 48 hours before Parliament resumed. It is expected the Harper administration will push through further cuts to social services and public sector jobs in another omnibus budget bill.

Kathleen Edwards: The Ultimate Voyageur

Against many odds, including a few trips to the ER earlier this week, one of Canada's favourite darling songwriters will make her return to St. John's after all.

Séan McCann’s long road home

Great Big Sea’s shanty man talks about songwriting, truth, and tropical storms