Recent Vital Signs Findings Reveal What Work Needs to be Done for a Healthier NL
bySeems the only thing healthy about us is our sense of home!
People
Everyday Power: A Stock Photo Contest
byThrough the stock photo contest, and an exhibit of submissions, we will turn the process of building the Coalition’s stock photo library into something that will help change way we think about “disabilities” and those in our community living with them.
People’s Choice Awards 2015: People & Culture
byWhat’s the best thing about living here, and the worst? What media personality couldn’t you live without, and who’s the best politician on the island? Let us know below …
Meet 2015’s Media Personality of the Year: Tom Cochrane
byIf something’s happening on the west coast, it’s probably happening in Gros Morne. And if it’s happening there, one man, Tom Cochrane, has got it covered.
Big Brother is Watching … Or Wants to, at Their Audition in St. John’s This Saturday
byMeghan had a chat with the shows casting director on how to stand out at Saturday’s open audition …
The Selected Tweets of Local 7 Year Old Twitter Sensation @henryquotes
byIf you’re on Twitter, you’ll want to add seven-year-old Henry Devereaux and read his thoughts on life, predictions of the future, and even the occasional re-write of history and scientific fact:
Who Are You … SPAAT (Smash Patriarchy: An Action Team)
byAs of September, there’s a new feminist action group in town, and they’ve been making waves. Get to know SPAAT a bit more below.
Hearing Waterford Voices, Part 1 of 3: Chloe, Elle, and the Need for Community Support Outside of St. John’s
byA 3-part series exploring Geoff’s time working at the Waterford in the early 80s.
CBC 2015 Massey Lecture with Margaret MacMillan Happening Sept. 25th
byThe CBC Massey Lectures are a prestigious, annual public lecture series, meant to share thoughts from the greatest minds of modern times.
Why SPAAT is Spitting Venom This Month
byA pretty lenghty piece exploring the impact SPAAT has already made on its province.
Russell Simms of Fortune Wins the 2015 “Council of the Federation Literacy Award”
byThese Canada-wide awards were created in 2005 by Canada’s premiers to recognize the valuable contributions of Canadians in the field of literacy
Who Are You … Gemma Hickey?
byThis month’s round of Who Are You? is with local activist, and recent cross-island trekker, Gemma Hickey