FFAW calls on Ottawa for help with Chinese tariffs
The fisheries union is calling on support from Ottawa for sea cucumber harvesters who’ve been hit hard by Chinese tariffs. The FFAW also weighed in one the new PC government appointing a standalone fisheries minister this week. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
Read moreTaxpayers’ Federation applauds Premier Wakeham’s slimmed down cabinet
The decision by Premier Tony Wakeham to reduce his cabinet is receiving praise from the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, which says the change will save money. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
Read moreParties respond after premier releases resignation letter from Churchill Falls panel member
Premier Tony Wakeham has released the full resignation letter of Michael Wilson, an accountant who quit the Churchill Falls oversight panel. Today, Wakeham is talking about what the letter means moving forward. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report.
Read moreIndependent MHA-elect Paul Lane only candidate nominated for Speaker of the House
Independent MHA-elect Paul Lane is the only candidate in the running to be the next Speaker of the House of Assembly. The Speaker will be formally elected on Monday. Once Lane is confirmed, and if all seats subject to recounts remain the same, that would effectively increase the Tory majority by one.
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