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.
Xplore's $300M project will bring fibre to the home to 280 rural communities or 25,000 residents
Corner Brook Garbage Bylaw to be amended at next public meeting for rollout of new automated collection
Submissions are being accepted for the Arts and Letters Awards Program until November 19th
Woman found dead inside submerged vehicle in the ocean near the New World island causeway last night
47 year old man clocked doing 164 km/hr in a 100 zone on the TCH near Gallants
