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2 years ago

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney dies

Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney has died at the age of 84. His daughter, Ontario provincial cabinet minister Caroline Mulroney, made the announcement on social media. Brian Mulroney served as the 18th prime minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993. His nine-year tenure as prime minister featured an ambitious agenda that included signing a […]

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2 years ago

Labrador MP Yvonne Jones says she’s cancer free

Labrador MP Yvonne Jones has been in her district the past few days attending a conference on the future of Labrador West. While she was there, she gave a positive update on her journey with cancer treatment.

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2 years ago

Housing advocate welcomes standalone portfolio for housing

Housing and homelessness continues to be a major issue across the country. Now, one housing advocate is applauding the provinces decision to make housing a stand alone portfolio.  The availability and affordability of housing has been a high area of concern across the country, and here in Newfoundland and Labrador.  As of today, the housing […]

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2 years ago

Fred Hutton sworn into cabinet as minister of housing

Newly elected MHA Fred Hutton was sworn into the provincial cabinet as minister of housing on Thursday morning. Responsibility for housing had previously been held by Children and Seniors Minister Paul Pike. Hutton, a former journalist and advisor to Premier Andrew Furey, recently won a by-election in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Pike wasn’t present at […]

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