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At age 69, Inuk artist Shirley Moorhouse is having a moment
With a nod on the prestigious Sobey Art Award long list — and an upcoming exhibition at The Rooms — Happy Valley-Goose Bay artist Shirley Moorhouse's career is in full bloom, after Moorhouse went back to school in her 60s.
Putting a face on the fight for search and rescue in Labrador
After her son Marc Russell was lost at sea in 2021, Jeanette Russell became a fierce advocate for marine search and rescue in Labrador. Now, she's launching a "Faces of Fish Harvesters" campaign to help bolster support for primary search and rescue in the region.
Province 'didn't understand who Innu people were,' says inquiry commissioner
The inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care continued this week in Sheshatshiu, as former government employees shared testimony.
The Sheshatshiu Innu School expansion includes a new Innu culture and language classroom
With two new extensions, Sheshatshiu Innu School is offering more space for cultural programming, and helping classrooms feel less crowded.
Air Borealis passengers angered by airline's treatment after plane fills with smoke during takeoff
An Air Borealis flight was grounded during takeoff in early May after smoke filled the cockpit. Two women from Labrador's north coast say the airline failed to take care of the six passengers aboard the plane.
Media coverage of N.L. correctional officers missing the mark, says study
Correctional officers at HMP feel misunderstood by the public, according to a recent study published by Memorial University researchers.
Conception Bay South man creating 1st known squash program for people with vision loss
Eric Hart's inclusive squash programs in C.B.S. are breaking ground in the world of international squash. His latest initiative — a squash program for players with partial vision — is likely the first of its kind, according to Squash Canada.
Meet a family of farmers growing edible mushrooms year-round in Portugal Cove
When it comes to the potential of mushrooms, "we're just learning the tip of the tip of the tip of the iceberg," says Anita Walsh of Windy Heights Farm.
Dark times and bouncing between shelters: Meet 2 people who know what it's like to be homeless
As St. John's shelters struggle with unprecedented demand, two Gathering Place guests open up about experiencing homelessness.
Through gardening and upcycling furniture, this group is sowing the seeds of wellness
After seeing high demand for her group counselling sessions in 2010, social worker Brenda Halley thought there had to be more to wellness. Now — 12 years later — the Wellness Group she co-runs is flourishing with a community garden, a furniture upcycling program and more.