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Songwriter protests Dunphy investigation delays with new song

Colleen Power says the public needs to continue demanding answers and accountability.

November 7, 2016

# civil liberties

Are RCMP highway checkpoints infringing on the rights of Labradorians?

No clear statement of legal justification has been offered for the checkpoints

October 24, 2016

How much do we really know about the Canadian intelligence community?

The Trudeau government is set to review the activities of Canada’s spy agencies at a time when it appears Bill C-51 has empowered many of…

Victoria H. F. Scott

August 16, 2016

Harper’s “anti-terror” law one step closer to reality

Against nationwide opposition, the Conservative Government’s impending “anti-terror” legislation passed its third reading in Parliament last week with the support of most Newfoundland and Labrador…

May 12, 2015

“Casseroles Night in Canada” now playing in St. John’s

The Québec government took drastic measures last month to quash a student uprising against proposed tuition fee hikes in the province. In turn, "les casseroles"…

TheIndependent.ca

June 15, 2012