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Abby Cole

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St. John's
As seen in: CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, MSN Canada, CBC Sports, Flipboard, PressReader, Cape Breton Post, SaltWire Network, The Telegram (St. John's, NL), The Link, The Independent (Newfoundland and Labrador), iCrowdNewswire and
Covers:  Protests, Environment, Politics, Investigation, Social Issues, Lifestyle
Reporter @CBCNL // Concordia Journalism MA Student | abby.cole@cbc.ca

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Abby Cole’s Biography

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Hi, I'm Abby Cole, a journalist working on my Master's degree in Digital Innovation in Journalism at Concordia University, originally from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. I have a background in political science from Memorial University of Newfoundland. My journey in journalism began with hosting "The Indie Hour" on CHMR-FM, where I showcased indie music artists. You can find my contributions in publications like The Independent and The Link Newspaper. I'm a versatile storyteller, explor…

Abby Cole’s Journalist Portfolio

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Basic income the answer to food insecurity - The Independent

Basic income the answer to food insecurity - The Independent

Budget 2024 doesn't go far enough, says food security advocate

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Making time for volunteering: Finding support and personal fulfillment

Making time for volunteering: Finding support and personal fulfillment

'Volunteering was like a stepping stone after stepping stone that led me to the most amazing dream job,' says…

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'Everybody is struggling': Newfoundlanders use bulk-buying to tackle food insecurity

'Everybody is struggling': Newfoundlanders use bulk-buying to tackle food insecurity

As Newfoundlanders face increasing financial strain due to the rising cost of living, bulk-buying is a common…

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St. John's Indigenous community shares a meal - and ideas for the future of downtown St. John's |...

St. John's Indigenous community shares a meal - and ideas for the future of downtown St. John's |...

A few dozen members of the Indigenous community in St. John's and city officials gathered recently for a comm…

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Cuts to MUN spending will be offset by higher student debt, leaders say | CBC News

Cuts to MUN spending will be offset by higher student debt, leaders say | CBC News

A new cut to to the tuition offset grant to Memorial University will be a tougher burden for people enrolled …

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Unions stand with fish harvesters as protests continue in St. John's - The Independent

Unions stand with fish harvesters as protests continue in St. John's - The Independent

"It's our duty to show solidarity," CUPE President Sherry Hillier says as protests set to continue Thursday a…

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Articles

'I'm living my dreams:' Iranian woman in St. John's finds freedom in running

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By Abby Cole
| CBC Newfoundland and Labrador Verified
Nfld. & Labrador·New For Ladan Jahankha, participating in her local running group is more than a fun pastime — it’s a dream come true. That's because before she moved to St. John’s in 2022, she lived in Iran, a country where women’s participation in sports is severely restricted.
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One year after devastating wildfires, Conception Bay North firefighters look towards the future

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By Abby Cole
| CBC Newfoundland and Labrador Verified
Nfld. & Labrador·New A year after losing 200 structures to the Kingston wildfire, a community gathers, not to dwell on the fires, but to look at the good that came out of it. The town of Small Point-Adam’s Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove held 'Gratitude Gathering' on Sunday Abby Cole · CBC News · Posted: Aug 02, 2026 5:35 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
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'A historic moment' draws crowd to downtown for new kind of pride parade for St. John's

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By Abby Cole
| CBC Newfoundland and Labrador Verified
Nfld. & Labrador·New On the 10th day of the St. John's Pride Festival, dozens flocked to Water Street for a new kind parade for the city. St. John’s Pride Festival wraps on Sunday with the Pride Parade Abby Cole · CBC News · Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:30 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was with Memorial University's student newspaper - the Muse. I was a staff writer for my final year.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

I can't pick one! Here are some of my favourite journalists: Pacinthe Mattar, Desmond Cole, Elle Reeve, Duncan McCue. Jodi Kantor

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I'm most proud of my Airbnb investigation for The Independent! Early in my career, I started a conversation about Airbnb in my hometown.