The Churchill Falls debate began with unexpected drama Monday as PC MHA Keith Russell announced in the House of Assembly that he is crossing the floor. Government House Leader Lloyd Parrott had just finished reading the proposed rules for the debate and was looking for a seconder when Russell rose on a point of personal […]
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On Thursday Hockey NL announced the end of post-game handshakes after the Christmas break. Now, Premier Andrew Furey is weighing in, and has sent a letter to Hockey NL President Jared Butler asking the group to reconsider. “Ensuring the well-being of our young athletes is of course paramount, and I recognize that Hockey NL has […]
Read moreIt’s back to the drawing board for government in its quest to replace the aging Her Majesty’s Penitentiary. Skyrocketing construction costs have forced the province to look for a new design. NTV’S David Salter has tonight’s top story.
Read moreNewfoundland and Labrador will receive an equalization payment from Ottawa, for the first time in more than 15 years, totalling about $218 million dollars. While we are “Have Not” once again, the Federal Equalization Program is meant to address fiscal disparities among provinces. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says total major transfers to this province from […]
Read moreNo date has been set for the provincial by-election in Conception Bay East-Bell Island, but that hasn’t stopped the three major political parties from naming their candidates. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
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