What caused the deficit?
Two words: Danny Williams.
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Turmoil and the politics of journalism [BOOK REVIEW]
James McLeod’s account of the past two years of provincial politics is both irreverent and thoughtful. And that’s precisely the problem with it.
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When the party’s over
In an era of never before seen wealth, they mismanaged our coffers and squandered our nest egg of oil revenues. Now the PC Government is deferring needed social infrastructure because, they say, we have no money.
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A Time to Remember and Stand
Remembering The Waterford, those we have lost, and the tired explanations of the past.
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The politics and timing of the ATIPPA review
Is a commitment to openness and transparency with access to information this government’s real motivation for accepting an effective quashing of its infamous Bill 29?
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CETA: Cheated Enough Time (and) Again
Why would former Premier Kathy Dunderdale announce that there was an agreement if it was not a done deal? And how on earth does the current Premier expect people to rally behind the overdone “Ottawa is evil” political tactic?
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Public sector jobs down 20 per cent over last two years
In less than two years, the Newfoundland and Labrador public sector has shrunk by more than a fifth its size in late 2012. Where did all the jobs go?
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Nothing to see here
Why we’ve got the Nick McGrath-Humber Valley Paving scandal all wrong
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Cleanup in Aisle 12
Frank Coleman’s sudden departure is a hot mess for the Tories
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When little means a lot
Tom Marshall’s first and last speech from the throne is as remarkable for what it does not say as for what it does
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Dunderdale joins Liberals, red tsunami continues to grow
Former premier joins party she feels best reflects her values
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Watching Dunderdale resign: Media at work
PHOTO ESSAY: The NL Media and Kathy Dunderdale’s Jan. 24 resignation as the 10th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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4 simple ways #PCNL can save face
The Progressive Conservatives have only one year left in power. Here is how they can avoid spending the next decade in the political wilderness.
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times (all over again)
Kathy Dunderdale’s legacy is a complex one, but one thing is clear: the PC government must dramatically shift course
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“All spectacle and no substance”
Beyond the colourful media coverage and incriminatory political punditry that have turned Kathy Dunderdale’s resignation into the biggest story of the year, is that other story that isn’t going anywhere: reality
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She’s gone b’ys, she’s gone
#DarkNL did Kathy Dunderdale in, but the lights are still out in the House of Assembly
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Message from the Premier
A Labour Day message from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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CETA: taking stock(s)
The Canada-European Union free trade agreement is coming. Labrador and Newfoundland are both part of Canada. Sadly, but ultimately, Canada controls our fisheries.
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CETA on our doorstep
As the enormously controversial Canada-European Union free trade deal looms, details of the negotiations are being kept secret by the federal and provincial governments. At risk are our natural resources and livelihoods.
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Face[book]ing the music
Is ‘governing through silly’ the new order of the day?
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