Journalism Longread

Is Hindsight 20/20? Breaking Down the 2021 NL Election Saga

We break down how the provincial election has been unfolding, how other Canadian jurisdictions approached pandemic elections, and where we go from here.

February 26, 2021

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Journalism Longread

Election Chaos Latest Barrier for Indigenous People in Labrador

In Labrador, the election fiasco adds another layer to the inequities imposed by a government founded on the denial of Indigenous peoples’ rights.

February 25, 2021

NL Election 2021: Political Science Fiction

Newfoundland and Labrador may have just fumbled its way into an ultra vires election; game over on a technical foul.

February 14, 2021

2021 NL Election in Chaos as Covid Cases Rise

"Emergency powers are still constrained by the constitution and the rule of law. It’s really hard to predict what happens next."

February 11, 2021

Chief Electoral Officer Bruce Chaulk Responds to Covid Concerns

“[There] would have to be an increase in the alert level before we would consider significantly delaying an election,” Chaulk tod the Independent.

February 8, 2021

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Here’s How to Vote in the 2021 NL Election

Voting in the 2021 provincial election is easier—and more important—than you might think. So the Independent is here to tell you how.

January 29, 2021