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The Indy is a non-profit media outlet that produces reader-supported journalism about Newfoundland & Labrador.
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Justin Brake @justinbrake.bsky.social · 2h
It's election day in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Still undecided who to vote for?

Check out The Independent's NL Election 2025 page, where we've compiled summaries of some of the biggest issues facing the province and articles and analysis around those issues 👇
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N.L. Election 2025 – The Independent
Let’s talk about the provincial election. For many, elections are the linchpin of democracy, the moment when residents of a free and democratic society collectively choose the representatives and part...
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 3h
Labrador candidates talk Indigenous rights, food insecurity, climate change, and establishing a Search and Rescue station in the region
#nlpoli #Labrador
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Labrador priorities in the 2025 N.L. election – The Independent
Labrador candidates talk Indigenous rights, food insecurity, climate change, and establishing a Search and Rescue station in the region
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 1d
As election day in Newfoundland & Labrador approaches, labour leaders say provincial candidates aren’t addressing people’s “everyday troubles”
#nlpoli #canlab
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Workers’ issues sidelined by parties, say labour groups – The Independent
As election day approaches, labour leaders say provincial candidates aren’t addressing people's “everyday troubles”
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 2d
“Together we will rebuild what was lost and move forward towards the goals that people voted for, a better and stronger community," said newly elected Mushuau Chief Patricia Andrew. "Let us respect one another."

Read the full story from Heidi Atter...
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Natuashish band council office, cultural stage burn down hours after election  – The Independent
Mushuau Innu elected Chief Patricia Andrew, who won a close race against incumbent Chief John Nui
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 2d
We need to challenge the public safety discourse in the provincial election, Rhea Rollmann writes in her latest column.
#nlpoli
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More police is not the solution – The Independent
We need to challenge the public safety discourse in the provincial election
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 3d
As election day in Newfoundland and Labrador approaches, a migrant rights advocate and a Memorial University researcher say political parties have yet to offer concrete plans to protect temporary foreign workers from exploitation and abuse in the province. #nlpoli
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Where N.L. parties stand on migrant workers – The Independent
People coming to the province as Temporary Foreign Workers must be treated as human beings first, says researcher
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 3d
ANALYSIS: "Only the NDP’s approach promises to engage with both the union and the research on nurse-to-patient ratios."

Read Lori Lee Oates' full analysis of the three major parties' commitments when it comes to improving long-term care.
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N.L. long-term care needs more nurses, who need more time with residents – The Independent
Only the NDP and PCs are committed to improving nurse-to-patient ratios
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 4d
NL Premier John Hogan said he “reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office early [Wednesday] morning,” and that he “had a conversation” with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand just before Wednesday evening's leaders' debate in St. John's.
#cdnpoli #nlpoli #Gaza
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Hogan says Carney government 'doing everything they can' to get Newfoundland activists abducted by Israel home – The Independent
Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton and Devoney Ellis are reportedly being held in Israel's largest prison
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 5d
Who in the N.L. provincial election is talking about #climate change and a #JustTransiton? Community and youth groups are, but not the candidates in any meaningful way
#nlpoli
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Ignoring climate change in the provincial election will have ‘devastating consequences’, say youth and labour leaders – The Independent
Who in this election is talking about climate change and a just transition? Community and youth groups are, but not the candidates in any meaningful way
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Justin Brake @justinbrake.bsky.social · 5d
Here's the latest on Canadians aboard Freedom Flotilla vessel the Conscience, who were taken by Israeli forces early this morning.

So far, political leaders have been silent. I also reached out to Canada's ambassador to Israel, who has not yet responded.
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 5d
“If you are seeing this video we’ve been attacked at sea & abducted by Israeli forces or forces of another country complicit in genocide of the Palestinian people," Sadie Mees of St. John's says in a video posted Wednesday. #cdnpoli #nlpoli #Gaza
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6 Canadians, including 3 from N.L., taken by Israeli forces – The Independent
: Nimâ Machouf, Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton, Mskwaasin Agnew, Devoney Ellis and Khurram Musti Khan were the six Canadians aboard the Conscience vessel
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 5d
Introducing 'The Home Stretch', our new housing column from housing advocate Hope Jamieson.

"Housing is, in fact, a human right. Whether or not you care about human rights and dignity, though, there’s also a financial case to be made for ending homelessness."
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The case for affordable housing – The Independent
Whether you're concerned with human rights or simply with dollars, investing in affordable housing makes sense
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 5d
“If you are seeing this video we’ve been attacked at sea & abducted by Israeli forces or forces of another country complicit in genocide of the Palestinian people," Sadie Mees of St. John's says in a video posted Wednesday. #cdnpoli #nlpoli #Gaza
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6 Canadians, including 3 from N.L., taken by Israeli forces – The Independent
: Nimâ Machouf, Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton, Mskwaasin Agnew, Devoney Ellis and Khurram Musti Khan were the six Canadians aboard the Conscience vessel
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 6d
“I have spent two years watching mothers in Gaza grieving their dead children. If I don’t speak out about it today I think I’ll regret it for the rest of my life.

“We are watching children die that should affect us. Please do not get used to children’s deaths.”
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St. John’s city council passes resolution in support of Palestinians – The Independent
Coun. Maggie Burton put forward the motion calling on the City to write to PM Carney expressing the City’s support for a two-way arms embargo and calling for improvements to the Gaza Temporary Residen...
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 6d
Twelve out of 40 MHAs elected since 2021 are landlords, a higher percentage than most provinces and an unknown fact to most Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. #nlpoli #Election2025

Read the story from Isaac Peltz 👇
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Seismic shift needed to address N.L. housing crisis, experts say – The Independent
Housing is a human right in Canada, yet unchecked rent hikes, Airbnb pressure, and landlord-lawmakers have left thousands in Newfoundland and Labrador one paycheck away from homelessness
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 7d
#Seasplainer: What three party leaders said about provincial fisheries and ocean priorities—and what they didn’t say
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N.L. parties agree we need more say on fisheries — but what about climate change? – The Independent
What three party leaders said about provincial fisheries and ocean priorities—and what they didn’t say
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 7d
Three Newfoundlanders and 100s of others, including Canadians, are risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal and genocidal siege of Gaza. Has the Carney government abandoned its commitment to international law and its obligation to protect Canadians? #cdnpoli
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The silence of Mark Carney’s Liberal government is deafening – The Independent
Three Newfoundlanders and hundreds of others, including more Canadians, are risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal and genocidal siege of Gaza. Has the Carney government abandoned its commitmen...
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drew brown @drewfoundland.bsky.social · 7d
for part 2/2 of my "NL Politics 101" series, I survey the breadth of newfoundland history to show that the reason all the problems keep repeating is because the party system hasn't changed since the last time it broke our democracy.

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How N.L. became the life (and death) of the party – The Independent
We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 7d
We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up

Read Part 2 of Drew Brown's analysis of N.L.'s political system ahead of the 2025 provincial election on Oct. 14.
#nlpoli
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How N.L. became the life (and death) of the party – The Independent
We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 8d
Expanding public transit in the St. John’s Metro region may seem unrealistic, but when you look at the facts and figures, it’s both reasonable and doable, writes Grant Horwood
#publictransit #yyt #MakingConnections
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The business case for public transit in St. John's – The Independent
Expanding public transit in the St. John’s Metro region may seem unrealistic, but when you look at the facts and figures, it’s both reasonable and doable
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 9d
In a video posted to social media after the Conscience launched on Sept. 30, Mees says she has “a duty to take action” against Israel’s genocide since the Government of Canada has made Canadians complicit #cdnpoli #Palestine #Israel
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Carney government silent as Newfoundland activists headed for Gaza face likely interception by Israel – The Independent
A growing chorus of voices say it's Canada's duty to protect its own citizens, especially when they are not breaking the law
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 10d
Ahead of the provincial election, all parties agree Newfoundland & Labrador needs a stronger voice with Ottawa, but they diverge on priority areas #nlpoli
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Where N.L. parties stand on fisheries and ocean priorities – The Independent
Ahead of the provincial election, all parties agree the province needs a stronger voice with Ottawa, but they diverge on priority areas
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 10d
Our N.L. Election 2025 coverage is here!

We'll be adding more issues and stories to this page ahead of the Oct. 14 provincial election. #nlpoli

If you're not already getting our free newsletter, sign up on our website.

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N.L. Election 2025 – The Independent
Let’s talk about the provincial election. For many, elections are the linchpin of democracy, the moment when residents of a free and democratic society collectively choose the representatives and part...
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Unrigged @unrigged.bsky.social · 11d
Writing @independentnl.bsky.social Yumna Iftikhar reports on last week's student march to the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature protesting the rising cost of post-secondary education.

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Students march to legislature, protest rising cost of post-secondary education – The Independent
Ahead of the provincial election, they praise NDP policy, note PCs have ‘caved a little,’ and say the Liberals need to do a lot more to earn the student vote
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 11d
Will the N.L. Liberals’ plan to address crime actually make communities safer?

Read Anton Oleinik's analysis at The Independent DOT ca
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Safer Communities: election promises and a bleak Liberal track record – The Independent
Will the Liberals’ plan to address crime actually make communities safer?
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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 12d
Ahead of Newfoundland and Labrador's Oct. 14 provincial election, university students praise NDP policy, note PCs have ‘caved a little,’ and say the Liberals need to do a lot more to earn their vote #nlpoli
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Students march to legislature, protest rising cost of post-secondary education – The Independent
Ahead of the provincial election, they praise NDP policy, note PCs have ‘caved a little,’ and say the Liberals need to do a lot more to earn the student vote
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