Latest from Caroline Hillier
The last student: McCallum faces an uncertain future
The school will soon sit empty, and the ferry will continue to cost millions. But for the 20 people that live in McCallum, N.L. the cost of staying — and leaving — runs deeper than dollars.
Family of Titan victims funds new mosque in St. John's
He lost his son and grandson in the Titan tragedy. Then he quietly paid for a new mosque in St. John's.
Feeling forgotten, aging fishermen in northern Newfoundland are looking to lobster for economic salvation
Barely scraping together a paycheque this season, fishermen on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula fear for their future, too. They say lobster, driven their way due to warming waters caused by climate change, could sustain their small communities — if politics and mismanagement do not get in the way.
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This Halifax mother's birthing experience inspired her to create a community quilt
After her own birth trauma, Carole Rankin was inspired to compile personal stories and bits of meaningful fabric to create a community quilt that brings awareness to perinatal mental health.
Are N.L. accents dying? No, b'y — but they are changing
While some features of Newfoundland and Labrador English may be in decline, linguist Paul De Decker says younger generations who don't have a Newfoundland accent when they speak often use one when imitating others, and that's an act of preserving the distinct language.
N.L. farmers say they're fighting food insecurity in backyards — but municipal bylaws aren't on their side
Researchers and farmers say municipal farming and homesteading could provide one of the answers to Newfoundland and Labrador's food insecurity problems, but outdated legislation around keeping livestock in residential areas is working against their goals.
Six months after Fiona, residents in N.L. coastal communities face tough decisions
After post-tropical storm Fiona ripped through the southwest coast of Newfoundland half a year ago, residents there are edging forward, and some are making tough decisions about their future in the coastal community.
People lost a lot in post-tropical storm Fiona, but Norm Hinks lost the most
Norm Hinks, 73, lost his partner, home and many possessions to Fiona. Six months later, he's still living in temporary accommodations and waiting on the government's promised financial compensation.
Burnout is high, sick leave is low: Can changes in workplaces help parents?
Relentless rounds of illnesses lead to missed time at school and daycare, and subsequent absences from work. Some suggest the answer to parental burnout may not be at home, but in the workplace.
Chartered flights, free hotels and Google Translate: How N.L. is helping Ukrainians — and itself
In 2022, N.L. spent $7 million on a plan to help Ukrainians — and in turn, itself. Some 1,500 Ukrainians moved into local homes and hotels. Unlike many immigrants who landed before them, it looks like they may actually stay.