Affordable Housing in St. John’s: We Have a Problem & The City Released a Plan
A full time minimum wage worker in St. John’s is unable to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom apartment. So we know a problem exists.
Newfoundlandia: How The Death of Henry Hall Caused The Banking Crisis Of 1894
Was the fall of Newfoundland’s banks the fall of an independent Newfoundland?
The Thoughtful Conversation: Ring in the New Carbon Tax
As of January 1st 2019, a carbon tax was enacted nationwide.
Newfoundlandia: The Cat-O-Nine Tails Incident That Changed Social Order in NL
Two English judges tortured Newfoundland Fishermen as debt repayment in 1819
Follow Up: Are Food Banks Willing And Able To Distribute Wild Game?
Minster Byrne has implied that food banks in NL are not interested in or able to donate wild game. So we asked around to test his claim.
Newfoundlandia: We Were Years Ahead of the World in Tackling The Cholera Epidemic
While the great cities of Europe and North America still focused on noxious vapours as the primary mechanism of transmission, we here in St. John’s were focused on drinking water. At least 6 years ahead of the rest of the world
Newfoundland Growlers And Mile One Centre: Will Local Ownership Be The Difference?
The Newfoundland Growlers are the fifth hockey franchise to call Mile One home in 18 years. That’s more hockey teams than provincial elections in the same time period.
Win Win: Social Housing is the Moral & Cost-Effective Solution for Homelessness in NL
Cost associated with public systems used to temporarily house people who are experiencing homelessness. Hospital: $10,900; Jail: $4,333; Shelter bed: $1,932; Social housing: $200.
Newfoundlandia: Bloody Monday, The Election Of 1861
As a direct result of Bloody Monday, denominational schools were enacted in Newfoundland. All in all, 23 civilians were shot.
Labra-doorway: Labrador Could Be the Future Trade Route of Global Commerce
The northwest passage is poised to be the future trade route of global commerce.
Wild Game Isn’t Fair Game for Food Banks in Our Province?
A provincial regulation meant to protect wildlife also stubbornly forbids food banks from stocking wild game.
Protecting The Taste Of An Island Summer
Newfoundland is one very few places on earth safe from the blueberry maggot. An overwhelmed Canadian Food Inspection Agency jeopardized our access to wild blueberries this summer.