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Liberal Minority May Not Shake Party From Its Path, say Political Scientists
A Memorial University political scientist says some interesting outcomes may derive from the new minority government in Ottawa. Kelly Blidook expects the Liberals to carry on as they have, just as a m...
Oct 22, 2019
Crosbie Accuses Premier of Being Absent During Federal Campaign
Provincial Opposition Leader Ches Crosbie says the Premier was "missing in action" during the federal election campaign. Crosbie says the Premier should have held the various party leaders' feet to th...
Oct 22, 2019
St. John's Shifts Donation Model for Community Food Sharing Association
The City of St. John's will no longer be accepting donations for the Community Food Sharing Association at the door. In years past, food was collected by staff at the door on garbage day as part of a ...
Oct 22, 2019
Divisive Airport Heights Development Moves Another Step Forward
The City of St. John's is moving ahead on a proposed business in Airport Heights that has the neighbourhood divided. Council has voted to approve, in principle, the rezoning of land at 75 Airport Heig...
Oct 22, 2019
Search Teams Converge on Port Blandford for Rescue Training
Volunteers who dedicate their time to finding and helping people who run into trouble in difficult conditions had a chance to hone their skills over the weekend. Representatives from 16 Newfoundland a...
Oct 22, 2019
Good Arguments For and Against Keeping Scheer as Top Tory Following Election, says Powers
With a secure Liberal minority heading back to the House of Commons the political future of Tory leader Andrew Scheer is up in the air. The Conservatives gained 26 seats and won the popular vote, but ...
Oct 22, 2019
Angus Reid Crunches Numbers on Mixed Bag Election
Electoral reform is one of the issues being discussed this morning as the dust settles from yesterday's federal election. The Liberal Party won the most seats in parliament, but the Conservatives won ...
Oct 22, 2019
Mercer Mourns the Days of Political "Giants", says Election was a Disaster for Trudeau
Newfoundland comedian and political satirist Rick Mercer says the federal election will provide some fodder for his Just for Laughs comedy tour which launches tomorrow in the capital city. Mercer, who...
Oct 22, 2019
Harris Gears Up for Electoral Reform Fight, says People 'Disgusted' by Election Campaign
The newly-elected MP for St. John's East says his party being the only one to respond to Premier Dwight Ball with positive responses on issues facing the province shows why a different voice was neede...
Oct 22, 2019
From Cancer to Candidate, Anonsen Feels Like a Winner Even Without Taking the Seat
Nine months ago she was battling breast cancer, and today she feels like she's been re-born. NDP candidate for St. John's South - Mount Pearl, Anne Marie Anonsen lost to Liberal incumbent Seamus O'Reg...
Oct 22, 2019
