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5 months ago

James Cadigan joins Premier Wakeham’s team

The Premier’s Office has hired a familiar face to join its communications team. Former RNC communications officer James Cadigan announced on social media that he has joined the Tory team, and will now serve as the Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations. Cadigan was a member of the Royal Newfoundland Constablury for over 16 years. […]

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5 months ago

Province to close Newfoundland and Labrador’s Boston office

The provincial government is proceeding with the closure of its Boston Office as “part of its commitment to responsible fiscal management and a renewed, globally focused economic development strategy.” The closure will save the province approximately $1 million annually. “Closing our Boston Office is about making sure every public dollar is working as hard as […]

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5 months ago

Province withdraws from federal ‘assault-style’ firearms program

The provincial government has announced it will not be participating in a highly contentious federal government program aimed at buying back assault rifles. In a statement, the government raised concerns about the program’s practicality and the strain it says, would be placed on police resources. The province added it isn’t convinced the program would deliver […]

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5 months ago

Premier discusses what First Ministers’ meeting might mean for energy development

Premier Tony Wakeham has wrapped up his time in Ottawa, where he met with other Canadian premiers, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. NTV’s Ben Cleary has the breakdown of the first minister’s meeting, and what it might mean for energy development. 

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