
Abby Cole
Abby Cole is a journalist with CBC News in St. John's. She can be reached at abby.cole@cbc.ca.
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Memorial University won't recognize NunatuKavut in new Indigenous verification policy
The NunatuKavut community council says it willing to fight against Memorial University for leaving the group out of its draft Indigenous verification policy.
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Federal leaders need to prioritize climate change in election, says St. John's deputy mayor
While tariffs and sovereignty are top of mind across federal election campaigns, St. John's Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary is urging political leaders to remember the fight against climate change.
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'Save our Festival': Folk Arts Society works toward $140k fundraising goal
Quidi Vidi Brewery was packed full of folk fans on April 19, for a benefit concert to save the folk festival. After facing financial strife, the folk arts society needs to raise $140k to keep the iconic festival alive. The benefit concert brought them closer to the initial phase of their fundraising goal.
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MHAs push federal government to clean up grounded cargo vessel, as pollution concern grows
Two months after a cargo shop ran aground on Newfoundland's west coast, politicians are voicing fears of environmental damage and a lack of action, as tar balls are washing up on nearby beaches.
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MUN student protester wins against university in Supreme Court decision
Years after being sanctioned, a student who was punished over protesting at Memorial University was vindicated by the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Fresh spring snow and furry friends in this week's audience gallery
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With ongoing trade war, Newfoundland fashion designer takes rain check on U.S. expansion
Tariffs are pouring down on one Newfoundland-based raincoat company's plans to break into the United States market. Instead, the owner is focusing on a new market across the Atlantic Ocean.
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45 years later, Terry Fox's brother retraces the first steps of the Marathon of Hope
Fred Fox ran from Mile 0 to St. John's city hall on Saturday to commemorate his brother's marathon of hope on its 45 anniversary. People who were there in 1980 spoke about their memories, while cancer researchers talked about the importance of fundraising.
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'It's a positive budget for us': MUN, students and faculty weigh in on provincial budget
This year's provincial budget sees $400 million allocated to Memorial University. MUN president Jennifer Lokash is happy about the increase in funds and says it will be used to address deteriorating infrastructure. But, students and faculty say more work and money is needed.
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Judge rules in favour of ASP in crab price deadline challenge, minister says he'll change legislation
The Association of Seafood Producers won its court challenge on Wednesday, arguing that Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne acted outside his authority by moving the snow crab price setting deadline, contrary to the Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act.
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