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Steve Kent's lawyer slams union over 'repugnant' call for job termination
As ongoing HR probe approaches nine months, Steve Kent’s lawyer says his client "is not to be blamed for the time this investigation has taken or to be penalized for its progress or lack thereof.”
If online classrooms return, school district wants more structure, and more tech
Virtual learning would be a "different animal" if it becomes necessary this fall, and could carry a big cost for new technology.
Concern, surprise after economic update paints grim picture for province
The Conference Board of Canada says COVID-19 appears to have had a startling impact on Newfoundland and Labrador in the last fiscal year, and bigger issues may lie ahead.
N.L.'s financial situation deteriorated further in just-ended fiscal year
The Newfoundland and Labrador government saw revenues drop further in the last few months of the 2019-20 fiscal year, as the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep the globe and a price war ravaged the oil industry.
Changing Course
Here's why Alberta's economic angst could have a deep, echoing impact in N.L.
Thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have made the trek out west to work. But with the pandemic and oil crash sapping the economic lifeblood of Alberta, the ripple effects are being felt at home.
With a $50M price tag, Team Gushue Highway completion unlikely to happen soon
The Department of Transportation and Works estimates it will cost $40 million to $50 million to finish the Team Gushue Highway extension in St. John’s, with a more direct route and modern interchanges to connect to other roadways.
Seamus O'Regan says 'exploration is key' to federal help for N.L. offshore oil industry
The federal natural resources minister says Ottawa is focusing on incentives based on exploration to help the Newfoundland offshore oil industry, as it deals with the crippling fallout of COVID-19.
Eddie Joyce suing Dwight Ball, former colleagues and commissioner for defamation
Independent MHA Eddie Joyce is suing four people, including the premier, for defamation over the handling of a harassment complaint that saw him turfed from the Liberal cabinet and caucus in 2018.
Mount Pearl councillor says she'll contact province about Steve Kent investigation
A Mount Pearl councillor says she's going to the province’s Department of Municipal Affairs in relation to an investigation that involves the city’s top bureaucrat.
Environment commissioner planned to scrutinize handling of marine oil spills
A federal watchdog has launched work to put the management of marine oil spills under the microscope, but the environment commissioner's audit plan predates the COVID-19 pandemic, and the current status of the work is unclear.
Alderon implodes after failing to repay $14M loan, losing control of Labrador project
Alderon Iron Ore Inc. has run out of options to repay a $14-million loan, and says it has been told its creditor will seize Labrador’s Kami project and all related assets.
Court dismisses former NLESD manager's appeal of corruption convictions
Derek Newhook, a former school district manager who was convicted of fraud and breach of trust, has lost his appeal.
Dwight Ball says new Bank of Canada program could 'help and support' N.L.
The Bank of Canada has launched a new initiative to aid provinces struggling with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID Economy
'Unprecedented times' could mean unprecedented options on the table to aid provinces
There is an emerging consensus among academics and economic think-tanks that the federal government and the central bank may need to consider unprecedented options to save provincial balance sheets.
N.L. privacy commissioner 'deeply concerned' about Facebook's response to health info breach
Privacy watchdog Michael Harvey has written Facebook about the social media giant’s handling of a personal health information breach by someone posting on the site.