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2 years ago

Opposition leader calls for quick action to support dairy industry following Central Dairies fire

Following Tuesday’s sitting at the House of Assembly, PC leader Tony Wakeham called for government to assess the situation and to act quickly to support farmers and workers in the dairy industry following a fire at Central Dairies on Monday night:

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2 years ago

Speaker of the House of Assembly Issues Statement Regarding the Public Galleries

The Speaker of the House of Assembly Derek Bennett has issued a statement regarding the public galleries of the House of Assembly. Bennett is reminding visitors to remain seated at all times during proceedings unless standing to exit. Visitors are also reminded to not engage in demonstrations, including the display of signs, banners, buttons, clothing […]

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2 years ago

St. John’s Ward 4 residents elect Tom Davis as new councillor 

The results are in for the City of St. John’s’ Ward 4 by-election. Residents have elected Tom Davis. The polls closed at 8:00 p.m. tonight and the results were shared online just after 9:00. Here is the unofficial vote count: Tom Davis 1,211 Nicholas Hillier 272 Myles Russell 657 Greg Smith 650 By-election results will […]

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2 years ago

Furey asks Trudeau to pause carbon tax hike as Poilievre begins N.L. tour

Premier Andrew Furey has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeay, asking that he pause the scheduled increase to the carbon tax April 1. Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is sharing a similar message as he begins another tour of Newfoundland.

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