A former provincial cabinet minister in the Peckford era has passed away.
Jim Hodder, who was a teacher before entering politics, won five elections in the Stephenville area. Hodder was first elected in 1975 and served as Opposition House Leader, and Minister of Cultural Affairs, Tourism.
Hodder founded the Georgian newspaper which serves Bay St. George and was vice-chairman of the Flag Committee which brought us our Newfoundland and Labrador Flag.
Jim Hodder was 80.