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Yumna Iftikhar

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Reporter with The Independent . Bylines in The Globe and Mail, CBC, Ottawa Citizen and Capital Current. Reach me at [email protected]

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I'm telling the stories of newcomers and their experiences settling in N.L. If you have felt confused and anxious and your mental health has been affected when visiting hospitals, schools or while accessing mental health services, please email Yumna.Iftikhar@TheIndependent.ca


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The @CityofStJohns is threatening an 83-year-old resident with a $5,000 fine over a mural on her property that reads #ArmsEmbargoNow, in reference to Canada's supply of military goods to Israel amid Israel's massacre in Gaza. #Palestine Full story here: theindependent.ca/news/following…

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Even as early signs indicate a gradual rebound in spending may be on the way, Canadian consumer sentiment remains “the lowest we’ve seen in a long time,” the president and CEO of Canadian Tire said on Thursday. theglobeandmail.com/business/artic… #retail


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Spoke w/ @FranceskAlbs UN Special Rapporteur on Occupied Palestinian Territories @JSchooL_CU in Ottawa.Asked re: rapporteur's role;why she says #Israel has demonstrated genocidal intent in #Gaza; its justification for bombing hospitals;charges she's an AntiSemite. Interview soon

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Researchers hope holistic view of Innu health and well-being will reach non-Indigenous health practitioners Read the story from @evancareen 👇 #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/report-hi…


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On Thursday Sheshatshiu residents demanded the return of Innu children in provincial custody. Chief Eugene Hart said he will request a meeting with @PremierofNL & CSSD Minister @PaulPikeMHA Full story from @Yumnaifti 👇 theindependent.ca/news/bring-our…


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Only 1% of the high seas is effectively protected — and just 14/196 countries are protecting >30% of their waters (🇨🇦 is halfway there). In the race to ratify the High Seas Treaty by June 2025, & reach ‘30x30,’ we dive into 🌊 protections #COP16 theglobeandmail.com/canada/article… @Ocean_ORN


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Guess who's back? In this weekend's #Indygestion newsletter, we unveil @drewfoundland's new Indy column. Sign up for our free newsletter to be the first to read it: theindependent.ca/newsletter/

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RCMP statement on violent criminal activity occurring in Canada with connections to the Government of India | Royal Canadian Mounted Police rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2024/r…


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Just a small part of my reflections as a journalist on the anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023:

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The RCMP says it has no evidence to back up recent claims made by a Newfoundland politician. Story from @berrygrounds coming in Sunday's Indygestion newsletter. 🗞️ Sign up, it's free 🔻 theindependent.ca/newsletter/


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"Did anyone in government not realize how the campaign would make the province’s vast newcomer communities feel?" @MbaLaurabel reflects on the provincial government's ad campaign encouraging NL businesses to hire Ukrainian workers. #nlpoli #antiracism theindependent.ca/commentary/yes…


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A red life preserver recovered in Channel-Port aux Basques after #Fiona is part of a pop-up exhibit in Manhattan that reminds political leaders at the U.N. that fossil fuel production must be curtailed to minimize the impacts of #climate change. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/fiona-sur…


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Writing @IndependentNL @Yumnaifti + @berrygrounds reveal that the province has botched an air quality monitoring plan for Labrador ahead of a harrowing wildfire season. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ theindependent.ca/news/province-…


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