Former #NLNDP candidates say it’s a steep hill to climb, but there are ways. Read the new story from Kenny Sharpe 👇 theindependent.ca/news/as-ndp-...

As NDP convention gets underway in St. John’s, will N.L.'s third party prioritize growing rural support? – The Independent

Former party candidates say it's a steep hill to climb, but there are ways

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OPINION: Instead of handing Quebec another half-century of profits from N.L. resources, maybe we should consider merging the two provinces, writes 'Energy Futures' columnist Angela Antle. #nlpoli #ChurchillFalls theindependent.ca/commentary/e...

Churchill Falls MOU2: Hold your nose for a tiny sliver of Hydro Quebec’s 7500% profits – The Independent

Rather than lock ourselves into another half-century deal, maybe N.L. should consider merging with Quebec instead

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@independentnl.bsky.social asked Premier Tony Wakeham to address news Grand Chief Jodie Ashini has said the Innu Nation cannot support the new Churchill Falls deal until major tensions are resolved. + read the new story 👇 theindependent.ca/news/skeptic...

Grand Chief Jodie Ashini says Innu Nation won’t support proposed #ChurchillFalls deal ‘while fundamental issues with the Innu remain unresolved’ #Labrador #Innu #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/skeptic...

‘Skepticism and cynicism’ marring public view of Churchill Falls and Gull Island, says researcher – The Independent

Grand Chief Jodie Ashini says Innu Nation won’t support proposed deal ‘while fundamental issues with the Innu remain unresolved'

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There were no protests when Pete Hoekstra appeared at Gander's 25th anniversary commemoration of 9/11. But Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, with a little help from Jean Chrétien, reminded America that Canada will not bow to anyone. Full story 👇 theindependent.ca/news/lji/gan...

Gander didn’t protest U.S. ambassador during 9/11 visit, but still sent a clear message to Trump – The Independent

There were no boos when Pete Hoekstra appeared at the 25th anniversary commemoration. Instead, Newfoundlanders kept their focus on the nearly 3,000 lives lost — and reminded America that Canada will n...

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Sullivan calling for the MOU to be scrapped. saying Wakeham is pushing "liberation day" from 2041 to 2077. "If Quebec wants to walk away from the table, let them!"

Des Sullivan aka Uncle Gnarly is now speaking, said Premier Wakeham did not plan for success, and that Wakeham should have walked away from the negotiating table asking for 75 per cent of all benefits. "Not even close to what he agreed to." People chanting "Phony Tony."

150 people here with a few RNC officers protesting: concerns ive heard about include not wanting 50 year deal, should be shorter; their should be more immediate money for reducing people's power bills; and protesters saying its hard to access and find documents and info on whats being proposed.

Noah Davis Power has revealed himself as the creator of the NL Proud Facebook page, which has amassed 100k followers, he's one or the organizers of the protest today -- people chanting "Liar" to Premier Wakeham asking that he comes out.

Liberal leader John Hogan criticizing Wakeham and his government calling them hypocrites, and saying theyve given no clear answer why he backed out of holding a promised referendum on the new energy agreement.

Wakeham says they have long conversations ahead with the Innu Nation and Grand Chief Jodie Ashini, and that building a dam at Gull Island will be transformational for "her people" Says final choice will rest with the Innu. "I hope they partner with us on this deal."

Wakeham opening remarks now says he knows people are disappointed with his choice not to hold a referendum. But says he is confident the debate will provide people with the clarity they need on the new energy agreement with Quebec & future resource development in Labrador.

We are proud to launch #FeministSpotlight, a collaboration with the St. Johns Status of Women Council profiling unsung heroes of Newfoundland & Labrador's feminist movement. Today, an in-depth Q&A between Anna Swain and trans and sex work advocate Daze Jefferies 👇 theindependent.ca/news/feminis...

Daze Jefferies: an overflown chorus – The Independent

On International Sex Worker Pride Day, the Newfoundland artist and academic explains why there is 'no feminist future without sex worker justice'

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Incredible scene playing out just 15 mins into the Churchill Falls debate, Russell crossed the floor to sit as independent so they are literally moving his desk and reconnecting wiring -- he is now set to sit next to Eddie Joyce & behind the NDP. @independentnl.bsky.social

@independentnl.bsky.social is at Confederation Building where a 4 day debate begins on a new electricity MOU negotiated under Tony Wakeham, Quebec's Priemier Fréchette & Ottawa. A next step in what could lead to the construction of a new hydro dam at Gull Island on the Churchill River in Labrador.

A major development moments into the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's special sitting on the #ChurchillFalls MOU with Quebec and Canada. Follow @sharpeindependent.bsky.social for regular updates! #nlpoli

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MHA Keith Russell from Labrador just left the PCs and is crossing the floor to sit as an independent MHA. House is now recessed just 15 mins into debate starting. Citing a duty to his constituents.

“To say I am upset is an understatement,” Lesa Winsor tells the RNC officer in the video. “With all the crime that goes on in this city. They are wasting taxpayer’s money.” Read the new story from Kenny Sharpe 👇 theindependent.ca/news/police-...

Police should not have fined them over their dog, Quigley, say St. John’s B&B owners – The Independent

Lesa and Gery Winsor say their 6-year-old Border Collie-Retriever is trained to sit at the end of his driveway; officer told couple RNC gets ‘a lot of complaints about dogs being off leash'

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EDITORIAL: Workers deserve allyship, not lip service Some Labour Day advice for N.L. Labour Minister Lloyd Parrott theindependent.ca/commentary/e...

Workers deserve allyship, not lip service – The Independent

On Labour Day 2026, some tips for Labour Minister Lloyd Parrott

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A trove of emails released through FOIs reveal #MUNL admins considered head of Harlow campus' departure a reason to divest of the the UK campus. Meanwhile, VP reported finances were improving. Read the new investigation from @sharpeindependent.bsky.social 👇 theindependent.ca/news/harlow-...

Harlow operating within budget before Memorial decided to sell it: former head of U.K. campus – The Independent

Emails show President Janet Morrison ‘inundated’ with messages over sale of Harlow Campus, while documents suggest former campus head was making progress at reducing costs

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#NorthOfNorth is back. Season 2 premieres Sept. 1 on APTN, Sept. 8 on CBC, and this fall on Netflix. Last winter Nunatsiavummiut shared their thoughts on the hit show with Indy reporter Frey Blake-Pijogge. Read the full story 👇 theindependent.ca/news/lji/hit...

Hit comedy series North of North makes Nunatsiavummiut ‘feel seen’ – The Independent

‘I was completely obsessed with it from the very beginning,’ says Makkovik artist

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NEW: Last fall we broke the story about Deloitte's use of #AI in a $1.6M government report which contained hallucinated academic citations. Internal emails show #Deloitte helped craft, and then approved, the government's response to our investigation. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/wat...

Watchdog says it can’t investigate Deloitte over use of AI in $1.6M government report – The Independent

Internal emails reveal Deloitte helped craft government's response to The Independent's investigation

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NEW: Last fall we broke the story about Deloitte's use of #AI in a $1.6M government report which contained hallucinated academic citations. Internal emails show #Deloitte helped craft, and then approved, the government's response to our investigation. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/wat...

Watchdog says it can’t investigate Deloitte over use of AI in $1.6M government report – The Independent

Internal emails reveal Deloitte helped craft government's response to The Independent's investigation

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Three provinces in Atlantic Canada have declared gender-based violence an epidemic. But is that enough to quell violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people? Read the full story from @justinbrake.bsky.social 👇 theindependent.ca/news/lji/wil...

Will declaring an epidemic help end gender-based violence? – The Independent

Three provinces in Atlantic Canada have made formal declarations — but is that enough to quell violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people?

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“I’m a parent and I know that my son needs accountability for his choices and his actions. But at the end of the day he needs help with his addiction and mental health – what got him in jail in the first place.” Read @sharpeindependent.bsky.social's full story 👇 theindependent.ca/news/mother-...

Mother of incarcerated youth calls for dedicated addiction care at new St. John’s prison – The Independent

Government scant on specifics but health authority says new prison will have two new mental health units and larger clinical space for psychiatry and opioid dependency

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With poverty skyrocketing in St. John’s, frontline workers plea for stable funding, better income supports and adequate housing theindependent.ca/news/people-...

People dying in the streets, advocates say, as PCs draft new poverty reduction strategy – The Independent

With poverty skyrocketing in St. John’s, frontline workers plea for stable funding, better income supports and adequate housing

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During a public town hall Wednesday in St. John's, residents challenged Mayor Danny Breen on safety, development, council fights. One resident even threatened a class-action lawsuit over a local music festival. Full story from Kenny Sharpe 👇 #YYT theindependent.ca/news/residen...

Residents confront St. John’s mayor, who says city is ‘in pretty good shape’ – The Independent

During public event, Danny Breen acknowledged issues as residents challenged him on safety, development, council fights, and even the threat of a class-action lawsuit

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JHR’s BIPOC Youth Journalism Training Fellowship is back for its fourth year! The 2026 partner newsrooms include @breachmedia.ca, @cabinradio.ca, @independentnl.bsky.social, @indiginews.bsky.social , @theresolvenews.bsky.social, and @therovermedia.bsky.social: jhr.ca/jhrs-bipoc-y...

Organizer Shaylin Smith says the July 16 #DykeMarch will mark a ‘return to grassroots protest’ Read the full story from Rhea Rollmann 👇 theindependent.ca/news/st-john...

St. John’s to host first Dyke March – The Independent

Organizer Shaylin Smith says the July 16 event will mark a ‘return to grassroots protest’

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Equinor says the controversial #BayduNord offshore oil project still on track despite BP's exit. Meanwhile, concerned residents ask oil execs tough questions during public meetings this week. Read the latest from Kenny Sharpe & Justin Brake 👇 theindependent.ca/news/bp-with...

BP withdrawal from Bay du Nord a ‘win’: climate advocates – The Independent

Equinor says controversial project still on track, as concerned residents ask oil execs tough questions during public meetings this week

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“If there’s hate and discrimination, bigotry in your heart, you will read that into scripture. If you come from a place of love and inclusion, you read that into scripture,” said Memorial University Dean of Theology Robert Cooke. Read the full story 👇 theindependent.ca/news/in-hist...

In historic first, St. John’s Anglican Cathedral set to host Pride service in 2027 – The Independent

Congregants gasped in support when they heard the announcement, made during a special queer-inclusive worship at St. Mark’s Church

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