There was a different tone in the House of Assembly today in comparison to Tuesday’s raucous session.

The heckling and chirping back and forth was rolled back a bit today.

Question Period began again with a back and forth between PC Leader Ches Crosbie and Natural Resources Minister Siobhan Coady on the costly hiring of consultant Gordon McIntosh.

Coady became a bit flustered when Crosbie asked if she was ordering the review of the contract to cover up embarrassment for not knowing about the hiring. Coady was having none of it, responding with a firm no.

Sparks began to fly when Transportation Minister Steve Crocker was grilled by PC Barry Petten for more patronage with the hiring of former Liberal MHA Neil King to a 13-week maternity leave position under Crocker’s Department.

Crocker claims its standard practice and has been done for years by both parties and its within the rights of collective bargaining.

Health Minister John Haggie fielded questions on the Coronavirus and says the risk here is low. However, he says the province is as prepared as any other, if not more than some.