8 months ago
5 Wing Goose Bay upgrades part of Ottawa’s northern defence plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an ambitious new plan to defend and transform Canada’s North on Thursday, which involves investing $35 billion in infrastructure for its military air bases and two northern airports. 5 Wing Goose Bay will receive infrastructure upgrades as part of Ottawa’s plan to defend and transform Canada’s North. The money will […]
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8 months ago
Province unveils $250-million roads plan
The provincial government unveiled a $250-million roads plan for this year’s construction season, but the opposition is concerned that it’s been cut from $340 million. NTV’s Ben Cleary reports.
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8 months ago
Taxpayers Federation call on Furey to release Rothschild report
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on former premier Andrew Furey to consent to releasing the Rothschild and Company report on provincial government assets that cost taxpayers $5.4 million. “Taxpayers paid more than $5 million for this report and they deserve to see it,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. “Why would Furey […]
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8 months ago
Province needs more long-term care beds to free up hospital beds, health minister says
Health care was under scrutiny in the House of Assembly Wednesday, with the province needing to free up more space in hospitals. Health Minister Lela Evans released new numbers on the severity of the problem.
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