Barry Petten says "No department is larger, spends more money, impacts people's lives more profoundly, or faces a greater crisis than Health. It simply cannot function – even for a few weeks – without a full-time minister's constant, undivided attention.”
The opposition’s shadow Health Minister is demanding government appoint a full time health Minister. Barry Petten says “it was shocking to see Premier Furey tag the Justice and Public Safety Minister with overseeing it in his spare time. He says "No department is larger, spends more money, impacts people's lives more profoundly, or faces a greater crisis than Health. It simply cannot function – even for a few weeks – without a full-time minister's constant, undivided attention.” Petten also noted that the Justice and Public Safety portfolio is exceptionally demanding, covering areas such as corrections, the planned new penitentiary, policing amidst rising crime rates, public safety, and the significant impacts of untreated addictions. This leaves little time for the acting Minister to get up to speed on critical health files.
NL Hydro extends power purchase agreement with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper for one year
Noise bylaw lifted to allow drumming during the annual Elmastukwek Mawio'mi in Corner Brook next month
July 31st is the deadline to nominate for Business Excellence Awards from the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade
Home Hardware truck stolen from Grand Bank spotted near Stephenville this morning
TCH near Steady Brook is open again after a cement spill led to poor visibility
