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Politics

2 years ago

Fred Hutton sworn into cabinet as minister of housing

Newly elected MHA Fred Hutton was sworn into the provincial cabinet as minister of housing on Thursday morning. Responsibility for housing had previously been held by Children and Seniors Minister Paul Pike. Hutton, a former journalist and advisor to Premier Andrew Furey, recently won a by-election in Conception Bay East-Bell Island. Pike wasn’t present at […]

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2 years ago

Ottawa announces $128-million loan for World Energy GH2 project

The federal government has announced support for the nations first commercial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facility. NTV’s Ben Cleary has more on what that means for the province’s west coast, and World Energy

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2 years ago

Minister raises concerns about changes to federal employment funding

More than $15 million in federal funding for employment programs in the province is in question because of proposed changes in Ottawa. Immigration and Skills Minister Gerry Byrne says the federal government has served notice they plan to implement the funding themselves.

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2 years ago

Resumption of the House of Assembly for the Spring Sitting

On Monday, March 4, the House of Assembly will resume for the Spring Setting. There are some changes to members in the House, Fred Hutton will sit for the first time as an MHA. Additionally, two seats are now vacant after MHA Brian Warr resigned and cabinet minister Derrick Bragg passed away. The House will […]

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