A growing debate over the future of canada’s public health care system has reached this province. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, union leaders, and some politicians are calling on government to protect publicly funded care.
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The Liberal Party held its Biennial General Meeting and Convention this weekend which included the election of a new party president. The virtual meeting was an afternoon of bylaw and policy updates, awards and an election of a new board executive. John Whelan won the presidential role by acclamation. Whelan was the Liberal Party’s candidate […]
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The province is modernizing and expanding the Accessible Taxi Grant Program to provide more options for people who require accessible transportation. The program will be renamed the Accessible Taxi and Busing Grant. Eligibility is being expanded so that more people and organizations can apply. This now includes individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, […]
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The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to reject any move to hike politicians’ salaries before the House of Assembly reopens on March 2. “Wakeham needs to show leadership while families are struggling with the cost of living and reject politician pay raises,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director and General Counsel. […]
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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Fish, Food and Allied Workers-Unifor union is welcoming a major provincial step toward restoring competition and fairness in Newfoundland and Labrador’s fish processing sector. Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Loyola O’Driscoll has confirmed the changes. Breaking down barriers to new processing licencesNew fish processing licence applications will now be received and […]
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