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The Indy is a non-profit media outlet that produces reader-supported journalism about Newfoundland & Labrador.
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Dianne Keeping says if Canada Post's library book rate is increased or cancelled, “the impact on our ability to share resources efficiently and affordably will be significant, especially given the budget challenges we are already facing.”

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Library advocates say federal bill could make postal costs untenable – The Independent
If passed, the Liberals’ budget bill would give Canada Post the authority to cancel special postage rates for libraries and free mailing services for the blind and visually impaired
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December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Journalist Rhea Rollmann reflects on The Independent's origins and growth.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Journalist Rhea Rollmann reflects on The Independent's origins and growth.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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With rural areas prone to exploitation of foreign workers, who number in the thousands here, advocates say the province needs to legislate specific protections.

It’s a reality the province’s new premier, Tony Wakeham, doesn’t appear prepared to confront.
#nlpoli
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Premier Wakeham non-committal to improving labour conditions for foreign workers – The Independent
N.L. depends on migrant workers for economic growth, but advocates say policymakers are ignoring the human rights violations some workers face
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December 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Latest instalment of Making Connections, the @independentnl.bsky.social transportation column, in which @ryangreen.bsky.social shares his thoughts on what it would mean to make our city a city for kids. @elizabethyeoman.bsky.social

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What would it mean to build a city for kids? – The Independent
An interview with St. John’s active transportation advocate Ryan Green
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December 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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NL Premier Tony Wakeham says in addition to promises made in the PC's platform, his cabinet will implement promises made to unions and others outside the platform.

On Monday Wakeham issued a mandate letter instructing his cabinet to prioritize the platform #nlpoli
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Wakeham says PCs will implement promises not in party platform – The Independent
The premier's statement comes days after Wakeham mandated his cabinet to prioritize commitments in election platform
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December 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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What would it mean to build a city for kids?

Robin Whitaker interviews St. John’s active transportation advocate Ryan Green 🚴‍♂️

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What would it mean to build a city for kids? – The Independent
An interview with St. John’s active transportation advocate Ryan Green
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December 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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On Monday N.L. Premier Tony Wakeham took a page out of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s playbook when he released a single mandate letter by which he expects his 13 cabinet ministers to abide by. #nlpoli #cdnpoli
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Wakeham releases one mandate letter for all PC cabinet ministers – The Independent
The mandate is the PC election platform, premier tells cabinet
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December 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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UPDATE: Medical licence renewed for Labrador doctor under investigation following complaints from at least 20 patients

Health Minister Lela Evans vows to ‘get to the bottom’ of what she says is a ‘crisis of trust’ in reproductive healthcare in Labrador #nlpoli
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Medical licence renewed for Labrador doctor under investigation following complaints from at least 20 patients – The Independent
Health Minister Lela Evans vows to 'get to the bottom' of what she says is a ‘crisis of trust’ in reproductive healthcare in Labrador
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December 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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After multiple horrific cases of violence against Muslim women in NL, Muslim women and gender-diverse people are gathering in St. John’s to share their stories, learn about available services and create strategies for safety, empowerment, and collective healing.
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Gender-based violence workshop aims to provide safe space for Muslim women and gender-diverse people – The Independent
Overwhelming interest in the event is indicative of the scale of the issues, says organizer
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December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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April Allen has exhibited her work in Paris, Milan, Osaka and Vancouver — but Happy Valley-Goose Bay, #Labrador tops them all for one reason.

Read the story from Frey Blake-Pijogge 👇
#InuitArt #nlArts #Nunatsiavut
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Inuk designer brings renowned creations home for Labrador fashion show – The Independent
April Allen has exhibited her work in Paris, Milan, Osaka and Vancouver -- but Happy Valley-Goose Bay tops them all for one reason
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December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The PCs won’t say if Health Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham discussed #pharmacare during Nov. 26 meeting with federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel in Ottawa. #nlpoli
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No movement on pharmacare amid diabetes epidemic as N.L. waits to resume talks with Ottawa – The Independent
PCs won't say if Health Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham discussed pharmacare during Nov. 26 meeting with federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel
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December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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“We know there’s so many capable people who could run and do a really excellent job, but the system’s not necessarily designed for them to want to,” said 22-year-old St. John's City Councillor Kate Cadigan. #nlpoli

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Politicians, candidates reflect on busy election year – The Independent
First-time candidates say lack of financial resources and support result in fewer people getting into politics
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December 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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A former N.L. Liberal cabinet minister says government was close to introducing legislation around the internal use of #AI but ran out of time before governments changed after the Progressive Conservatives won the fall general election. #nlpoli #deloitte
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Liberals were close to tabling A.I. legislation, says former N.L. cabinet minister – The Independent
Sarah Stoodley says legislation is needed; Minister Mike Goosney says he's consulting with Chief Information Officer
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December 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Written by theatre newcomer Sobia Shaikh, 'Braiding Peonies' was inspired by incidents of racism in Newfoundland and Labrador.

🎭 It runs Nov. 27-30 at The Lantern in St. John's.
#nlarts

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‘A play for everyone’: Braiding Peonies brings immigrant voices to the stage – The Independent
Written by theatre newcomer Sobia Shaikh, the play was inspired by incidents of racism in Newfoundland and Labrador
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November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Education is hinting at the government’s own culpability for more than a dozen AI-generated errors @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social found in the province’s Education Accord.
#nlpoli #AI #NLeducation

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PCs suggest A.I. errors in Education Accord originated within government – The Independent
Government says updated report now coming 'in new year'
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November 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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A recent visit home by a Ukrainian refugee living in St. John’s underscores the joys of her homeland amid the harsh reality of the ongoing war

Read the story of Katerina Gavrilyuk and her family, from Rhea Rollmann 👇
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Returning home brings mixed feelings for Ukrainians living in Newfoundland – The Independent
A recent visit home by a Ukrainian refugee living in St. John’s underscores the joys of her homeland amid the harsh reality of the ongoing war
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November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Deloitte breaks silence on Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare report

Consulting firm says it is “fully responsible for the quality of our work."
Deloitte breaks silence on N.L. healthcare report – The Independent
Consulting firm says it is "fully responsible for the quality of our work"
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November 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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On ep93 of the💫HARBINGER SHOWCASE💫 radio show

➡️ @bcgreens.bsky.social's @emilylowan.bsky.social on BUBBLE POP
➡️ @youcaughtscott.com buries CANADALAND on THE NORTH STATE
➡️ Atlantic Canada's lobster crisis on @independentnl.bsky.social's BERRYGROUNDS
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November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Pattern Energy executive Frank Davis says the company is ‘fully committed’ to Argentia Renewables, which will take the form of a wind-only project — for now
#nlpoli #wind #energy
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Company behind proposed wind-hydrogen project withdraws from environmental assessment, returning with ‘phased approach’ – The Independent
Pattern Energy executive says company is 'fully committed' to Argentia Renewables, which will take the form of a wind-only project — for now
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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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NDP calls for A.I. regulations after The Independent found errors in $1.6 million government-commissioned healthcare report from #Deloitte
#nlpoli #AI
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NDP calls for artificial intelligence regulations after errors found in Deloitte healthcare report – The Independent
Party Leader Jim Dinn says government must be "proactive" with A.I. regulations to "instill trust" that government is doing work "based in real consultation and human interactions, not made up sources...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Great piece from @justinbrake.bsky.social here:
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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UPDATE: The provincial gov. says it has "directed Deloitte to confirm the accuracy of the citations and literature review” and that Deloitte "stands by its conclusions and findings” in the Health Human Resources Report, which cost the province $1.6 million. #nlpoli
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Provincial government responds to Deloitte report found to contain false citations likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
Health and Community Services (HCS) Minister Lela Evans and Premier Tony Wakeham. On Saturday HCS said it had asked Deloitte to review the entire Health
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November 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
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Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Seniors’ Advocate Susan Walsh says Newfoundland and Labrador has the “oldest, poorest and most unhealthy seniors in Canada,” in report that paints a grim picture of what life is like for many residents 65 and older
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N.L. continues to fail its seniors, province's advocate concludes in annual report  – The Independent
Seniors’ Advocate Susan Walsh says Newfoundland and Labrador has the “oldest, poorest and most unhealthy seniors in Canada,” in report that paints a grim picture of what life is like for many resident...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM