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2 years ago

Election Writ Issued for Fogo Island-Cape Freels By-Election

The by-election for the district of Fogo Island-Cape Freels will be held on April 15. Acting Chief Electoral Officer Travis Wooley issued an election writ to the Returning Officer on Sunday. The advance poll will take place on April 8. The deadline for candidate nominations is March 25 at 2:00 p.m.

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2 years ago

Expect big focus on health care in provincial budget, finance minister says

Finance Minister Siobhan Coady will deliver the provincial budget on Wednesday. She’s not giving away too many details, but says to expect a big focus on health care.

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2 years ago

By-election in Fogo Island-Cape Freels called for April 15

The provincial by-election in Fogo-Island Cape Freels has been set for April 15. The seat became vacant after the death of cabinet minister Derrick Bragg. Dana Blackmore is running for the Liberals, Jim McKenna is running for the Tories, and Jim Gill is running for the NDP. The following key dates apply to this election: […]

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2 years ago

Trudeau takes questions on Furey’s carbon tax letter

Prime Minsiter Justin Trudeau took questions on Premier Andrew Furey’s letter asking for a pause in the looming increase to the carbon tax. Trudeau accused Furey of bowing to political pressure.

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