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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 22h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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.

The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 2d

“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 · 1d

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 · 2d

“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 · 2d

“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 · 2d

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 · 3d

#Seasplainer: What three party leaders said about provincial fisheries and ocean priorities—and what they didn’t say
#nlpoli
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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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

Will the N.L. Liberals’ plan to address crime actually make communities safer?

Read Anton Oleinik's analysis at The Independent DOT ca
#nlpoli
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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 · 8d

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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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 8d

The merchants are very much still here, and they’re making terrible decisions for the rest of us, writes Lori Lee Oates
#nlpoli
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Revolving Door: The problematic relationship between politics and business in N.L. – The Independent

The merchants are very much still here, and they’re making terrible decisions for the rest of us

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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 9d

Mayors and councils have tools at their disposal to radically improve accessible, affordable housing in their communities, writes Hope Jamieson.

Read Hope's analysis ahead of the N.L. municipal elections happening this week and next. #nlpoli #housing
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Not Just Your Backyard: Housing in N.L. municipal elections – The Independent

Mayors and councils have tools at their disposal to radically improve accessible, affordable housing in their communities

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Angela Antle @acantle.bsky.social · 9d

I gathered #opinions #concerns and #attitudes about #climate change in #Newfoundland. We are not immune.

The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 13d

Results from The Indy's #climate crisis reader survey are in!
In her latest #EnergyFutures column, Angela Antle shares responses from some of the more than 100 readers who responded. #nlpoli
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‘Close to panic level’: Survey respondents chime in on climate crisis – The Independent

More than 100 readers responded to The Indy’s first climate survey, and almost all share deep concerns

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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 9d

"We will rally, march to the Confederation Building, and send a clear message to our government: students can’t wait any longer for meaningful change," writes Rana Abuidris.

Read the latest in our 'State of the University' series at The Independent DOT ca
#nlpoli
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Memorial University students can’t afford silence – The Independent

Why we’re taking action on Oct. 1

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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 10d

‘We are deeply concerned that our students […] could be subject to illegal detention, violence, or worse,' say 150+ Memorial University students, faculty & alum who signed an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
#Gaza #cdnpoli #Palestine
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MUNL faculty, students call on Carney to protect students, alum en route to Gaza – The Independent

'We are deeply concerned that our students could be subject to illegal detention, violence, or worse.'

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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 11d

"Flourishing moves beyond the lone individual who beats the odds," writes Khadeja Raven Anderson. "It is about building communities of care, accountability, and opportunity that allow all of us to thrive." #MUN #StateOfTheUniversity
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From Black Excellence to Black Flourishing at Memorial University – The Independent

Excellence on its own will never keep us safe

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The Independent @independentnl.bsky.social · 13d

Rhea Rollmann looks at PC, Liberal and NDP commitments on policies that would impact gender equity and speaks with advocates about what they're looking for in Newfoundland & Labrador's 2025 provincial election #nlpoli
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Where is gender on the agenda in the N.L. provincial election? – The Independent

As party policies and platforms trickle out, community groups are watching for commitments on poverty, gender and equity issues

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