PC Leader Tony Wakeham was in Carbonear today for a campaign-style announcement. In the wake of the recent evacuations, he’s promising a tory government will strengthen wildfire preparedness. He estimates the cost of his plan at $7 million, not including the cost of the water bomber. NTV’s Kyle Brookings was there.
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Meanwhile, the New Democrats are rolled out more of their platform today. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, they’re putting campaign donations under the microscope, and are promising an investigation into power rates.
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Mowi Canada East is reporting a die-off of about 400,000 farmed salmon on the south coast of Newfoundland. The Atlantic Salmon Federation believes the information should have been released sooner and with more details. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
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Many critics have argued that it doesn’t make sense to believe that Hydro-Quebec would go elsewhere to develop power if it can’t get a deal on Churchill Falls now. N.L. Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams responds to that argument.
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NTV’S Amanda Mews dropped by Pleasantview Towers where residents and visitors are invited to step back in time with a classic car show.
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It has been a tough summer here in the province as wildfires tore through communities, and threatened others. Everyone wants to lend a helping hand, including the new hockey team in town. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill has this inspiring story.
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