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Introducing ‘Making Connections’, The Independent’s new series on transportation in Newfoundland & Labrador

"We see Making Connections as an opportunity to bring a variety of people and ideas together," write co-editors @rgwhitaker and @sidewalkcontact
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NEW: Women in Labrador are speaking out about their experiences with OBGYN Dr. Adolf Hamann, who is facing formal complaints

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NEW: Women in Labrador are speaking out about their experiences with OBGYN Dr. Adolf Hamann, who is facing formal complaints

Read the full story from @derekmontague1 👇
https://t.co/PSsPsGY94u

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Writing @IndependentNL @Yumnaifti reports on the Inquiry Regarding the Treatment, Experiences, and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System which wraps in 2025 as Innu in Labrador try to reclaim jurisdiction from the province over child ‘welfare’.

https://t.co/BaMfjfLKoo

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The ���focal point’ of Spotted Island is gone

Locals are picking up the pieces of the community’s beloved and colourful fishing stage

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https://t.co/MKSrQNJj1b

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This is a great opportunity (meaningful, paid work) for Indigenous youth in NL.

Deadline to apply is Jan. 20!
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“When are you going to stop taking our children and start building programs for the people here in the community?”

Read @Yumnaifti's new story on the Innu's efforts to reclaim jurisdiction of child welfare 👇
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https://t.co/pHp3PyrFVt

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‘This house needs to be torn down’: Sheshatshiu families hope for new homes in 2025

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https://t.co/Mo07cU8Nlc

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“When are you going to stop taking our children and start building programs for the people here in the community?”

Read @Yumnaifti's new story on the Innu's efforts to reclaim jurisdiction of child welfare 👇
#nlpoli
https://t.co/pHp3PyrFVt

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Revisiting some of the Indy's top stories of 2024, we look at @Yumnaifti's feature story on the Kasken sisters' efforts to get their younger brothers out of Gaza to safety in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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EIC @berrygrounds is recapping some of our most impactful stories of 2024.

First up, GovNL attempted to withhold public submissions on World Energy GH2's controversial wind-to-hydrogen project.

So we got them through a FOI request and reviewed all 1,400 pages... #nlpoli

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Newfoundlanders & Labradorians will go to the polls THREE times in 2025. Local independent journalism will be vital to understanding the big issues.

We need 68 new monthly supporters by Dec. 31 to meet our year-end fundraising goal.

Please support us: https://t.co/I1qG4UoQ2i

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Just two days left to help @IndependentNL meet our year-end fundraising goal! Your contribution will help us all start the new year right and ready scrutinize "business-as-usual" in NL with critical reporting that is freely available to all. https://t.co/0wV8PEzrtR