The Independent (Newfoundland)
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| Type | Online newspaper |
|---|---|
| Editor | Drew Brown |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Political alignment | Left-Wing |
| Headquarters | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| Website | theindependent.ca |
The Independent is an online newspaper covering news, opinions and local events, trends, and issues in Newfoundland and Labrador. The original weekly (paper) version of The Independent was founded in 2001. The online version was launched in February 2011.
Organization and perception
[edit]The Independent is edited by Drew Brown;[1] it was previously operated by Justin Brake.[2]
In 2012, author and academic Maura Hanrahan published a paper in Native Studies Review that stated "The Independent is considered the most progressive newspaper in the province [of Newfoundland and Labrador]"[2]
History
[edit]The Independent was a weekly print newspaper that switched to online.[2]
Reporter and editor Justin Brake was arrested while covering the Muskrat Falls protests in 2016,[3] prompting condemnation from the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression and the Canadian Association of Journalists in 2017.[4] Brake's reporting won a press freedom award in 2018.[5] All charges were dismissed in 2019.[3][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Husband and wife solve their own theft case, but say RNC dropped the ball". CBC. 2 Jan 2020.
- ^ a b c Hanrahan, Maura. "A Story of Invisibility: The Reaction of the Print Media to the Formation of Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation". Source: Native Studies Review. . 2012, Vol. 21 Issue 1: 61–82.
- ^ a b "All charges dismissed against reporter who covered 2016 Muskrat Falls protests". CBC. 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Press freedom groups condemn charges against N.L. journalist over Muskrat Falls protest". CBC. 10 March 2017.
- ^ "Journalist Justin Brake, charged over Muskrat Falls reporting, wins Press Freedom Award". Globe and Mail. May 3, 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ^ "Legal battle ends for journalist charged after covering Muskrat Falls protest | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2022-08-14.