Liberals promise democratic reforms
With the glee of frontrunners — at least according to the latest polls — Liberals gathered at the Glynmill Inn in Corner Brook this morning,...
Getting the vote out
Student representatives of each candidate — Yvonne Jones (liberal); Peter Penashue (Conservative); and Edward Rudkowski (NDP) — spoke to the student body at an assembly...
Minister's partisan St. John's event paid for by taxpayers
It had the feel of a campaign-style, bitterly partisan speech, except that it took place in a federal government office, and National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne...
Labrador MP says Rompkey should receive award, despite RCMP investigation ...
Labrador MP Yvonne Jones says it's too early to say whether former Sen. Bill Rompkey should be excluded ... Jones announced the new s of...
A celebration for Selam
Liberal MHA Tom Osborne heard of Measho's story as he has kids going to the same school as Abraham's. He was asked if he could...
'Hasty cancellation'
Labrador MP Yvonne Jones said s have been telling government for years what they need in a new ferry service. “They've heard from people ...
Labrador MP says federal budget failed to address serious issues
Liberal MP Gerry Byrne, meanwhile, took issue with the way the government set its $1.4-billion surplus, using a reduced federal contingency fund. He also highlighted...
Few big targets for NL in 'election budget'
Liberal MP Gerry Byrne, meanwhile, took issue with the way the government set its $1.4-billion surplus, using a reduced federal contingency fund. He also highlighted...
Remembering Nancy Riche
... who benefited from her presence. Barb Byers, secretary-treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress, will moderate a discussion featuring Lana Payne, Atlantic Director of Unifor,...
Population growth vital to meeting labour needs: minister
He said he has also discussed the province's labour market issues with Chris Alexander, the federal minister of Citizenship and Immigration. He said he wants...
Byrne sees advantages to running provincially
Liberal incumbents Scott Andrews, Yvonne Jones and Scott Simms will all be on the ballot — Andrews in the new riding of Avalon, Jones in...
National defense critic denounces 5 Wing downgrade
St. John's East MP and NDP defence critic Jack Harris is calling out the federal government for downgrades to 5 Wing Goose Bay. Beginning April...