UpAlong: How Kaila Mintz Has Been Changing the World Since Leaving Newfoundland
byBoogie nights, early rides, and fighting sexual abuse on an international scale. Corner Brook’s Kaila Mintz does it all.
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The Apocalypse is Waiting: Local Live-action Role Play Group Brings LARP Close to Home
byArticle by College of the North Atlantic student, Jessie Dobbin In live-action role playing, also know as LARP, people dress up in costume and act…
On the Job with Kiley: A Sex Worker
byI am not a sex worker who prowls the streets. From what I know, most of us aren’t. I use websites where men can browse for a sex worker that matches what they’re looking for. It’s a lot like online dating. If I don’t like it, if I am wigged out, I won’t meet him. If it seems like we’re kicking it off, we meet.
The Overcast’s Overachiever of the Month: Sarah Jackson
by2 of Her 25 Years Spent a-Walkin’ Record-Breaking Journey Ends in Cape Spear
Upalong: How Amanda Moss Found her Stride in the Montreal Fashion Industry
byNewfoundlanders have talent, there’s no question. However, with our small population, stumbling economy, and limited educational opportunities, industry, and infrastructure, only so much of that talent finds its niche on our home isle.
Canada’s First Space Walker To Touch Down in St. John’s
byChris Hadfield is wrapping up his cross-country tour at Holy Heart Theatre in St. John’s on March 3rd.
Joey Smallwood’s Niece, Samora, is Becoming a Big Deal on the Big Screen
byNewfoundland’s legendary political figure Joey Smallwood might be done making history and headlines, but his niece Samora is only getting started with her time in the limelight.
This Local Company Can Power Your Phone with Wind and Water
byWho needs batteries in a world booming with potential energy?
ICYMI: Merb’ys Break The Bank, Inspire Tears of Joy
byKudos for the bearded b’ys and their terrific tails.
Mayoral Candidate Turned Talk Show Host: “The Renee Sharpe Show” Is Streaming Live All Winter Long
by“The show is just a fun way to hang out, make new friends, and celebrate all the talent in St. John’s and beyond,” Sharpe said, “It’s also a way to make it through the winter without feeling isolated.”
Alternative Pre-School Opening in January: Musician Katie Baggs On Launching “Little Nest”
byPart of what makes Little Nest Children’s Community different from other daycares is their commitment to strengthening kids’ relationship to nature. “Kids approach the world with a sense of awe and wonder anyway, so we want build on that.”
Best of NL 2017: People & Culture
byThe results are in …