NEW: N.L.’s offshore oil could help bankroll a company linked to Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine
#cdnpoli #nlpoli #Israel #Palestine
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@independentnl.bsky.social@independentnl.bsky.socialAna Maria Alcantara: I’m currently talking with men across NL for an upcoming podcast exploring what it means to be a man here today and the experiences that shape men’s lives. If you’d like to chat, I’d love to hear from you. Please reach out by Oct. 25. Email: [email protected]
@independentnl.bsky.socialHere's the 2021 story from CBC/Radio-Canada:
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@independentnl.bsky.socialIn 2021 Radio-Canada reported Jean Chretien was part of a secretive plan to bury nuclear waste from other countries in #Labrador.
Former Premier Andrew Furey said he told Chretien, "It's not on."
Has the group lobbied NL's new PC government? Here's what Premier Tony Wakeham said on Sept. 11.
@independentnl.bsky.socialEVENT: Join us in Corner Brook (Oct. 5) and St. John's (Oct. 7) with award-winning journalist and author Rob Csernyik about his new book, A Losing Hand, and his investgiation into gambling-related suicides in NL and Canada.
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@independentnl.bsky.socialInnu Nation Grand Chief Jodie Ashini says it’s disappointing to open the Innu Pakassiun exhibit without the provincial government’s participation, but #Innu know their history and who they are
#nlpoli #Labrador
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@independentnl.bsky.socialInnu Nation Grand Chief Jodie Ashini says it’s disappointing to open the Innu Pakassiun exhibit without the provincial government’s participation, but Innu know their history and who they are.
Read the full story from Heidi Atter 👇
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@independentnl.bsky.socialANALYSIS: With the separatist Parti Québécois leading in the polls and 29 per cent of Quebecers undecided on who to vote for, anything could happen in next week's provincial election
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@justinbrake.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.socialEDITORIAL: The Wakeham government doesn’t care about Indigenous Peoples
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@justinbrake.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.socialPrime Minister Mark Carney is using his majority government to push through a suite of legislative changes Liberal voters did not give him a mandate for, ones that would “make Stephen Harper blush,” federal NDP leader @avilewis.ca said in St. John’s Saturday.
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@independentnl.bsky.socialFormer #NLNDP candidates say it’s a steep hill to climb, but there are ways.
Read the new story from Kenny Sharpe 👇
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@independentnl.bsky.socialOPINION: Instead of handing Quebec another half-century of profits from N.L. resources, maybe we should consider merging the two provinces, writes 'Energy Futures' columnist Angela Antle. #nlpoli #ChurchillFalls
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@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.social@independentnl.bsky.social asked Premier Tony Wakeham to address news Grand Chief Jodie Ashini has said the Innu Nation cannot support the new Churchill Falls deal until major tensions are resolved.
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@independentnl.bsky.socialGrand Chief Jodie Ashini says Innu Nation won’t support proposed #ChurchillFalls deal ‘while fundamental issues with the Innu remain unresolved’ #Labrador #Innu #nlpoli
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@independentnl.bsky.socialThere were no protests when Pete Hoekstra appeared at Gander's 25th anniversary commemoration of 9/11.
But Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, with a little help from Jean Chrétien, reminded America that Canada will not bow to anyone.
Full story 👇
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@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.socialSullivan calling for the MOU to be scrapped. saying Wakeham is pushing "liberation day" from 2041 to 2077. "If Quebec wants to walk away from the table, let them!"
@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.socialDes Sullivan aka Uncle Gnarly is now speaking, said Premier Wakeham did not plan for success, and that Wakeham should have walked away from the negotiating table asking for 75 per cent of all benefits. "Not even close to what he agreed to." People chanting "Phony Tony."
@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.social150 people here with a few RNC officers protesting: concerns ive heard about include not wanting 50 year deal, should be shorter; their should be more immediate money for reducing people's power bills; and protesters saying its hard to access and find documents and info on whats being proposed.
@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.socialNoah Davis Power has revealed himself as the creator of the NL Proud Facebook page, which has amassed 100k followers, he's one or the organizers of the protest today -- people chanting "Liar" to Premier Wakeham asking that he comes out.
@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @independentnl.bsky.socialLiberal leader John Hogan criticizing Wakeham and his government calling them hypocrites, and saying theyve given no clear answer why he backed out of holding a promised referendum on the new energy agreement.
