A new school year is prompting concern in Newfoundland and Labrador as parents and students discover a classroom staple missing from a line of Hilroy exercise books: Newfoundland and Cape Breton are not depicted on the new design, leaving residents puzzled and seeking explanation.
The controversy centers on Hilroy Canada’s latest exercise book design, which features a glossy green cover and a map image but excludes the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The visual, described in accompanying material as showing a Canadian map, has sparked questions about why the province does not appear on the map. Photos accompanying the report show the cover design, highlighting the absence that has drawn public attention.
Officials or representatives from Hilroy are not quoted in the available content, and no statements clarifying the decision are included in the source material provided. The article notes that, as students prepare to return to classes, families are actively purchasing school supplies, with the missing Newfoundland and Labrador representation becoming a focal point of discussion. The image accompanying the report is titled to reflect the concern: the new design for Hilroy Canada’s exercise books does not include Newfoundland or Cape Breton.
The piece framed the issue as a contemporary dispute over representation in a common educational tool, rather than a broader corporate policy. The focus remains on Newfoundland and Labrador residents voicing their demand for clarity about why the province was omitted from the visual design.
No additional context from Hilroy about production dates, regional availability, or anticipated revisions is provided in the available material. The report emphasizes the immediacy of the concern as families shop for back-to-school supplies, turning a routine purchase into a matter of regional identity and visibility in a widely used classroom item.
