Politically Speaking

Hoping they mean it

Given the federal and provincial elections upon us, politicians’ appearances at community events like the St. John’s Pride Parade are inevitable. But is it sincere, and not just for good public relations and votes?

Shannon Reardon

July 31, 2015

# Steve Kent

Politically Speaking

When politicians cross the social media line

Our elected politicians' behaviour online demands scrutiny.

Shannon Reardon

July 17, 2015

Vigil remembers Waterford victims and survivors, calls for new hospital

Amid urgent calls for new mental health facilities and implementation of the 'recovery model' of mental healthcare in N.L., people and groups continue to explain…

July 2, 2015

It Takes All Kinds

A Time to Remember and Stand

Remembering The Waterford, those we have lost, and the tired explanations of the past.

June 28, 2015

To Each Their Own

Masters of mediocrity

Why is our government so determined to hide out in the middle of the pack?

June 23, 2015

Politically Speaking

A plague on both sides of the House

A preoccupation with political point-scoring seems to rule our politicians' better judgment when it comes to governing and to offering an effective opposition in this…

Shannon Reardon

June 19, 2015

Waterford Hospital: Closing since 1971

"The lunatics of 2015...will be digging no more trenches because those who are responsible for the health and well-being of the people of this province…

May 7, 2015

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?

Shannon Reardon

March 5, 2015

Grassroots movement lays path for mental health justice

The House of Assembly proceedings of Jan. 21 weren’t only a win for democracy, they were a victory for the thousands province wide who don’t…

February 2, 2015

Fixing NL’s “broken” mental healthcare system

Groups launch Community Coalition for Mental Health in St. John's, call for government action and a strategy to deal with province's mental health crisis

October 18, 2014

Statement from health minister and Deputy Premier on mental health and mental illness in NL

Steve Kent responds to launch of Community Coalition for Mental Health Newfoundland and Labrador

October 18, 2014

Provincial government raises Pride flag for first time in NL history

As the 2014 Winter Olympics get underway in Sochi, communities across Canada and the world speak out against Russia's anti-gay laws

February 7, 2014