Abby Cole
Abby Cole is a reporter with CBC News in St. John's and is pursuing a master's in digital innovation in journalism studies at Concordia University.
Latest from Abby Cole
Pro-Palestine rallies continue in St. John's as protestors worry conflict will continue
Supporters of Palestine gathered in downtown St. John's on Saturday to celebrate the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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The drag queens are alright: St. John's drag adapts after performance venue closes
Comments made by Drag Queen Tara Nova on Canada's Drag Race spurred controversy surrounding popular drag performance venue Velvet Nightclub in St. John's. Now, the club is closing shop and rebranding, but Tara Nova says the community will be alright.
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Toby McDonald, N.L. curling legend and Olympic gold medal coach, dies at 75
Curling legend Toby McDonald, who won N.L.'s first Brier championship in 1976 and led Team Gushue to win an Olympic gold medal in 2007, has died.
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Snowmaggedon gave him FOMO, so he wrote a play about it
Five years after the unforgettable snowstorm that trapped townies indoors, audiences can remember what it was like, by watching the play 76 Centimeters at LSPU Hall. The play tells the story of couple Abe and Samson, who are trapped in their basement apartment during the storm.
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One of the only stops for gas and snacks along the Trans-Labrador Highway is now closed
The town of Red Bay will now be without gas and groceries after its only convenience store closed, leaving residents — and drivers — hopeful a new business will open before summer.
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Labrador Inn catches fire in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, pushing out homeless residents
The Labrador Inn in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, which is used to house people in need of shelter, caught fire early Wednesday morning. While residents wait at the Salvation Army, inn management are doing repairs and cleaning up, hoping to have people back in by tomorrow evening.
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'We are not mini-Americans,' says Furey after Trump inauguration appearance
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is defending his attendance at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. He said Wednesday it was essential to represent Canada’s role in the U.S. economy as a natural resource provider.
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N.L. earmarking $4.5M for sports funding — on top of $50M Canada Games price tag
Minister Steve Crocker announced government will be spending hundreds of thousands on sports and recreation programs as part of its "year of sport." This is on top of the $50 million spent on Canada Games preparation, including renovations to the Aquarena.
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Ceasefire deal leaves N.L. Palestinian and Jewish communities feeling grief and hope
After 15 months of war, a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has finally been reached. Activists, and members of the Jewish and Palestinian communities, are still grieving the war's losses, but are hoping for peace.
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N.L. Folk Arts Society temporarily cuts staff despite festival success
After a successful summer, the N.L. Folk Arts Society says it still faces financial constraint, leading to five temporary layoffs. Diana Daly says more funding is needed, and hopes to rehire staff to prepare for the festival's 50th anniversary.
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