NDP calls for intimate partner violence to be labeled epidemic
The provincial NDP is calling for answers, asking questions they would be raising directly if the House of Assembly were currently in session. MHA for St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi, Sheilagh O’Leary says Premier Tony Wakeham has refused to open the House of Assembly for the fall sitting. While the NL NDP understands the current administration […]
Read moreFederal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson campaigning in St. John’s
The federal NDP is currently in the midst of a leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh, who lost his seat in the last federal election. One of the candidates is Heather McPherson, who is the MP for Edmonton-Strathcona. She is in St. John’s today, campaigning for support, and spoke to NTV News about issues facing […]
Read moreOpposition questions provincial court cuts
Last week, we told you about changes being made to the provincial courts, including the suspensions of two court circuits in Baie Verte and Port aux Basques. Today, the justice minister’s office is looking into the changes, but the opposition is raising questions. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
Read morePremier promises to launch review of Churchill Falls MOU by Christmas, open House this winter
Premier Tony Wakeham released a statement Monday saying the independent review of the Churchill Falls MOU will be launched by Christmas. He also said the House of Assembly will open this winter with a Speech from the Throne and a provincial budget.
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