The provincial government has dropped a legal challenge of the equalization formula. The news drew applause today from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, but the opposition was not impressed.
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Prime Minsiter Justin Trudeau took questions on Premier Andrew Furey’s letter asking for a pause in the looming increase to the carbon tax. Trudeau accused Furey of bowing to political pressure.
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The St. John’s Telegram faces an uncertain future as its owner, Halifax-based Saltwire, seeks protection from its creditors. Local union president Keith Gosse spoke about the situation Wednesday.
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Premier Andrew Furey has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeay, asking that he pause the scheduled increase to the carbon tax April 1. Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is sharing a similar message as he begins another tour of Newfoundland.
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When it comes to health care, delays have been a troubling consequence of a system under strain. CTV’s Garrett Barry spoke to one St. John’s woman who waited almost two years to get an MRI.
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