Category Archives: National
QuickSketch: N.L. Liberal Leader Andrew Furey is a surgeon and political rookie
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A look at Andrew Furey, leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal party. Age: 45. Early years: Born in St. John's, Furey was involved in Liberal politics from a young age. His father, George Furey, is the current
A look at other Canadian elections that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic
Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador learned today they will be heading to the polls on Feb. 13. They're not the first to be asked to choose their next government in the middle of a global pandemic. A handful of other
A look at other Canadian elections that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic
Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador learned today they will be heading to the polls on Feb. 13. They're not the first to be asked to choose their next government in the middle of a global pandemic. A handful of other
Five key takeaways from Canada’s latest COVID-19 projections
OTTAWA — The federal government's latest COVID-19 projections show fast, strong and sustained measures are required to interrupt rapid growth cases and deaths. Here are five things to know from federal modelling data released Friday: Rising Deaths The ...
Canada’s top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options
OTTAWA — British Columbia's decision to seek legal advice on limiting travel reinforces the message that it isn't the time to go on vacation across the country, Canada's chief medical officer of health said Friday. Dr. Theresa Tam said stopping non-ess...
Canadian Press NewsAlert: N.L. premier dissolves legislature, campaign set to begin
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey's office has confirmed he will make an official election announcement this evening at the provincial legislature. He asked Newfoundland and Labrador Chief Justice Deborah Fry, who was ac...
Newfoundland and Labrador to vote in winter, pandemic election on Feb. 13
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador will become the fourth province to go to the polls during the COVID-19 pandemic after Premier Andrew Furey called an election for Feb. 13. The governing minority Liberal leader announced the election Friday ...
In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends
OTTAWA — Emergency spending to deal with the COVID-19 crisis must not outlast the pain it's meant to salve, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a newly released mandate letter. The letter has Trudeau tell ...
Canada says first COVID-19 vaccine for refugees in Jordan offers glimmer of hope
OTTAWA — Canada's international development minister says the world's first inoculation of a refugee against COVID-19 this week is an important milestone in ending the pandemic everywhere. Karina Gould told The Canadian Press in a statement that it was...
Picturesque lighthouse at Nova Scotia’s Peggys Cove to get viewing platform
HALIFAX — Easily one of Canada's most recognizable landmarks, the rugged point of land surrounding the postcard-perfect lighthouse at Peggys Cove, N.S., will be getting a much-needed facelift this summer. Plans were unveiled Friday to build a large vie...
