Province unveils new poverty reduction plan
The province announced a complete overhaul of its income support system Wednesday in an effort to lift low-income families out of poverty. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
Read moreN.L. and B.C. sign clean energy agreement
Premier Andrew Furey and the premier of British Columbia, David Eby, held a joint news conference in St. John’s today, a day after meetings of Canada’s Premiers concluded in Nova Scotia. NTV’s David Salter has more in this report.
Read moreNumerous issues on table as Canada’s premiers meet at Health Care Summit
Canada’s Premiers have been in Halifax for the last two days for a Health Care Summit. However, the focus quickly spread to carbon pricing, inflation and what it could mean for all provinces if Alberta pulls out of the Canada Pension Plan. NTV’s Jodi Cooke has this report.
Read moreNDP convention wraps up
The Provincial NDP Party held its policy convention over the weekend in St. John’s. A number of amendments were put forward and discussed at the convention and a new executive was elected. Jim Dinn received the support of 95.7 per cent of delegates. As a result, there will be no leadership review. Jagmeet Singh addressed […]
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