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December 2010  Return to Top of Page 30 Santa wasn’t the only fellow in and out as quick as a wink on the Great Northern Peninsula over Christmas 30 Not a good start for aspiring premier 29 Dean calls on province to effect storm repairs on Northern peninsula 17 Little to show for small fortune spent on Poverty Reduction Strategy 16 Muskrat deal would mean double whammy for residents of this province 16 Short legislative session reveals a government running on fumes 16 Kennedy should lift cloud of uncertainty on MS liability issue, Dean says 16 Doctors’ deal welcome, but unnecessarily delayed 15 Dunderdale content to subsidize New England customers with Muskrat power 15 PC government plays the Grinch on long term care 14 Minister Burke’s department still scrambling to deal with children at risk 14 Premier mum on Muskrat financing, other key details 13 Health Minister bewildered about how to deal with growing dialysis demand 13 Bridge still out on information highway 9 Government ignores NunatuKavut concerns 9 Tab still running on expropriation blunder 9 Power bills to jump at least 114 per cent with Muskrat deal 8 Can someone get Minister Hedderson a math tutor? 8 Fisheries Minister avoids input, calls for blind support on MOU 8 Don’t ask, don’t tell, good motto for Minister Skinner 8 Government members display their hypocrisy in Burin deal 8 Minister Collins finally sees the light on responsibility for new Pen 7 Health Minister refuses to set an example for Ms. Kaminski 7 Victims still in grip of Hurricane Igor Opposition calls on minister to speed up claims process 7 Where’s Premier Dunderdale’s missing homework? 6 Interim premier dodges central issue holding up deal with doctors 6 New Premier, same old vagueness on Muskrat Falls 6 Answers on Fisheries MOU still missing in action 1 Opposition welcomes resumption of talks with doctors 1 Opposition calls on PC MHAs to show leadership on Burin strike November 2010 Return to Top of Page 30 Liberal Opposition urges Minister Kennedy to accept olive branch 29 Minister’s silence on crisis in blood cancer treatment unacceptable 26 Why the delay in Community Enhancement funding? Dean asks 25 Opposition leader Yvonne Jones extends best wishes to Premier Danny Williams 24 Parsons wants answers on C-NLOPB’s silence during White Rose incident 24 When will the rubber hit the road on tire storage problem, Butler asks 24 Staff the dialysis machines, says Marshall Dean 24 Dean calls for more social housing in rural areas 23 Sweet deal for Emera spells high energy costs for NL consumers 22 How much more will electricity cost? 20 Don’t tell me your problems, says Minister Hedderson 18 Crucial details missing from costly power deal 18 Liberal Opposition supports stronger safety regime for offshore 17 Premier Williams picks a new target at NLMA 17 Creating diversions won’t solve the doctors’ dispute 12 Does the Williams government have Clyde Jackman’s back? 12 Minister King going through the motions 12 Williams government abdicating management of Labrador caribou herd 10 Eastern Health’s explanation about firings is lacking, says Parsons 10 Painting the lines in the parking lot doesn’t cut it 10 Remembering our Veterans and victims of war 10 Dean endorses firefighters’ petition 10 Minister should apologize immediately, says Liberal Opposition 9 Environment Minister slow to act to save caribou herd, says Opposition 9 Dean urges O’Brien to keep pressing Hurricane repairs 9 Can’t the minister see that personal attacks on the doctors don’t work? 9 More debt and high electricity bills to finance Muskrat Falls? 5 Remove fear factor for substitute teachers, Opposition tells Darin King 5 Opposition calls for binding arbitration for doctors 5 Jones inviting Health Minister to join her campaign to expand breast cancer screening program 5 Jones thanks donors coming to aid of Black Tickle Calls on Minister for emergency job funding 5 Premier Williams’ $15 million broadband line still silent  Will we ever get a clear line on the government’s broadband policy? 4 Opposition calls for report on Hurricane Igor 4 So it is dead in the water Opposition disappointed MOU placed on government’s back burner 4 Jones cites evidence to support early screening for breast cancer 4 So it’s hands off for Darin King 3 MHA Dean welcomes health care investments, but says more is needed 3 Media Advisory Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones holding press conference 3 Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones leading national campaign encouraging women in their 40s to get tested for breast cancer 2 How much is the province putting in? 2 Who is telling the truth? 2 One down, how many to go? 1 Plant workers in Black Tickle in desperate need Help must be provided Jones says 1 MHA Dean urges Education Minister to look into teachers’ complaints 1 Just build it already October 2010 Return to Top of Page 29 Doctors talks on the verge of collapse 29 Why is the Health Minister ignoring interests of mental health clients? 29 The cheque is in the mail?  We’ve heard that one before 29 What towns will lose their plants as a result of MOU? 28 How much is Hibernia worth? 28 Opposition hopeful MOU will be vetted through government’s rural lens 28 What happened to the province’s cancer control strategy? 26 Mixed messages Government inconsistent on removing barriers for people with disabilities 26 Pointing the finger again won’t solve doctors’ impasse, says Opposition 26 Failure to take off Government’s Taking Flight program leaves future of Stephenville Airport grounded 25 Enough secrecy on Lower Churchill Show us the money Premier! 25 Settle Marystown strike or call for an inquiry says Opposition 21 Opposition Office bolsters its research and communications team 19 Inadequate government support for Port Union plant workers: Opposition 14 Premier’s attack on municipal leader counterproductive: Opposition 13 Opposition questions one-size-fits-all education policy 13 Opposition welcomes extensions to EI programs 12 Opposition calls on government to share revenues with municipalities 8 Government’s involvement in Vale strike long overdue: Opposition 7 Chronic care bed shortages hitting seniors hard says MHA Dean 6 Third anniversary without whistleblower legislation: Opposition 4 Radiologists Association revelation reaffirms need for inquiry: Opposition 4 Court escape incident requires full disclosure says Opposition 4 Opposition expresses condolences to family of Honourable Dianne Whalen 1 Error rate protocols and radiologist suspension necessitate inquiry September 2010 Return to Top of Page 28 MHA Dean calls on government to reset oil tank code for residents 28 Court escape highlights need for corrected security system and new facility 28 Urology chief resigned his position, but remains a physician 28 Opposition calls for public debate on MOU recommendations 27 Urology chief resignation not disclosed Opposition questions Eastern Health’s don’t ask, don’t tell policy 23 Opposition offers support for those affected by hurricane impact 17 No more give-aways! Opposition says both governments negligent in boosting cod recovery rates 17 CYF Strategic Plan hopeful but hindered by unclear objectives 15 Crushed stone for southern end of TLH welcome but long overdue 14 Changes to EI program worrisome: Opposition 9 Opposition joins in honouring FASD Awareness Day 9 Opposition calls for update on MOU 3 Opposition calls on government to release school air quality reports 3 Government’s patient overstay fee cruel and absurd: Opposition 2 Outside concerns with School for the Deaf closure not reassuring Opposition calls for independent monitoring committee 1 Opposition calls for timelines and action on neo-natal care improvements 1 Opposition Leader offers prayers and support to soldiers’ families August 2010 Return to Top of Page 31 Opposition calls for independent inquiry and minister’s resignation on air ambulance issue 31 Media Advisory:  Official Opposition holding press conference 27 Opposition calls for essential service designation for Port of Montreal  27 Pleased to see Child and Youth Advocate position filled: Opposition 27 Opposition urges government to do the right thing and settle Burin strike 27 Opposition concerned with fish licence request and bigger rural picture 25 Opposition hopeful no fall-out from Abitibi settlement 24 MS alternative treatment deserves government leadership and support: Opposition 24 Government fails to keep public in loop preferring secret Lower Churchill deal: Opposition 18 Opposition Leader welcomes Governor General to the District of Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair 18 Premier must follow through on comments to reject online casino gambling 17 Media Statement: Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones 13 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader available to the media 9 Parsons pleased with funding for new fire truck in Burnt Islands 2 Closure of school for the deaf shows government again misleading people July 2010 Return to Top of Page 20 Opposition Leader expresses condolences to families and friends of Twillingate victims 16 Health minister’s air ambulance comments misleading: MHA Dean 15 Opposition questions timing of Lower Churchill Benefits Strategy 14 MOU progress appears less than encouraging: Opposition 13 Government’s promised ATV regulations long overdue says Opposition 9 Opposition leader speaks at Women Parliamentarians Conference 6 Fisheries minister’s admission troubling says Opposition 2 Investment in fisheries science positive and long overdue says Opposition June 2010 Return to Top of Page 30 Government trying to save face on mill mishap says Opposition 30 Government’s silence on Marine Atlantic unacceptable: Opposition 28 Government’s handling of mill file with Germany company careless 28 Federal fisheries minister visit to district positive: MHA Jones 24 Opposition Leader to meet with municipal officials and plant workers in Jackson’s Arm 24 House session exposes major government weaknesses: Opposition 24 Funding approval for new town hall in Isle aux Morts good news for the community 23 Government’s decision to reject changes to legislature rules shows they prefer dysfunctional House of Assembly 23 Opposition says fishery quota cuts and government inaction worrisome 22 Greater investment needed in senior’s resource centre 22 Long medical waitlists need corrective action, not rhetoric says Opposition 22 Environment Minister confirms once again that she is not doing her job 17 Municipal sector burdened by too many costs says Opposition 16 Better system needed for Early Childhood Educators 16 Government insensitive to relocated Air Ambulance staff says MHA Dean 15 Opposition encourages governments to rebuild fishery stocks 15 More action needed to address concerns of personal care home operators 15 Changes to Fatal Accidents Act could have been more effective if Opposition amendment was accepted 10 Government not doing enough to mitigate moose accidents: Opposition 10 Road between Red Bay and Mary’s Harbour in desperate need of major repair work 10 Diluted fishery motion shows government out of touch on fishery issues 10 Air ambulance problems starting already 9 Gulf Turbot fishery not accommodating our fishermen: Opposition 8 Opposition introduces four amendments to the Care and Protection of Children and Youth Act 8 Placentia Bay issues prove once again the Minister of Environment not doing her job 8 Jackson’s Arm plant workers deserve meaningful government support: Opposition 7 Will government support a graving dock for Marystown? 7 Opposition Private Members Motion addresses major fishery gap 3 Follow New Brunswick’s lead and get moving on fishery issues: Opposition 2 Ramp up Bell Island ferry service with new vessel urges Opposition 2 Documents show air ambulance decision made well before Drodge Report 1 Opposition warns government not to hang everything on MOU May 2010 Return to Top of Page 31 Anti-replacement worker legislation: yes or no? 31 Lower Churchill project years away from sanction and development 27 MOU puzzle needs a more proactive approach says Opposition 26 Opposition encourages government to reject ALC online casino gambling 25 MHA Dean urges reinstatement of processing protection for Northern Peninsula shrimp plants 21 Opposition Leader offers prayers and support to Labrador families 20 All-party HOA committee needed to pressure feds on shrimp quota: Opposition 20 Expropriation blunder costs will continue to add up 19 Government admits taxpayers on the hook for hundreds of millions in clean-up costs 19 Fishery minister’s approach to advocating for the fishery wrong: Opposition 18 Loss of appeal of EPA case could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions 18 Dumped government motion proves members are blindly fed and led 17 Major road repairs needed between Red Bay and the L’Anse au Clair 17 Minister violates own Environmental Protection Act: Opposition 17 Government must provide English version of Regie decision before debate can take place 13 Government’s Broadband Initiative gone underground says Opposition 13 Williams Government anything but open and accountable! 13 Government should have released environmental assessment documents instead of hiding the information 12 Government’s amendment of Oil Spill Task Force motion dilutes its intent 11 Williams Harbour wharf another casualty in the budgetary process 10 Government again shows air ambulance report nothing but a farce! 10 Opposition calls upon government to protect OCI fish plant workers 10 Task force should be formed to evaluate offshore environmental regulations 6 Government fails to disclose reports on all Abitibi contamination sites, charges Opposition 5 Mayor’s email exposes health minister’s threatening and bullying behaviour 4 Psychologist suspension raises more questions about youth mental health 3 Opposition concerned government-appointed voice for children is silent? 3 As equity partners, are we prepared for any potential offshore environmental disaster? April 2010 Return to Top of Page 30 Do the right thing and pay Abitibi cleanup contractors! Opposition urges Government 30 Just the facts: Abitibi expropriation blunder 29 Release the former college president from her gag order 29 Time to scrap the Ottawa Ambassador office 29 Premier’s comments on fishery the heights of hypocrisy says Opposition 29 Dean questions MHA Young’s commitment to his constituents 29 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader to speak at College of the North Atlantic Graduation 28 Air Ambulance Private Members Motion callously defeated by government: MHA Dean 27 Opposition fisheries critic challenges Williams’ government on urban-rural divide 27 Where’s the openness and accountability on the cancellation of the Labrador detention centre? 27 Where’s the openness and accountability on the Abitibi expropriation blunder? 26 Air Ambulance decision still not flying with region or Opposition 26 Government refusal to assist crab industry is nothing short of abandonment says Opposition 25 Media Advisory: Demonstration at Confederation Building 21 Opposition questions value of Rural Secretariat in light of  Air Ambulance decision 21 Time is NOW for government to invest in the fishery says Opposition 21 Take it or leave it approach will do little to reach a settlement with doctors 20 Fishing industry caught in government’s net of inaction says Opposition 20 Why isn’t government using Nalcor plane for third air ambulance? March 2010 Return to Top of Page 30 Government misses the mark on Labrador budget initiatives 30 Neglect of fishing industry is the hallmark of the Williams Government 29 Persistence paid off as dialysis approved in budget says MHA Parsons 29 Butler says kick start of Long-Term Care facility at Carbonear a budget positive, but urges fast-tracking 29 Budgetary spending not keeping pace with current and future revenues 29 Jones pleased medical transportation motion passes in House of Assembly 26 Dean encourages government to re-evaluate air ambulance decision; allow hospital employees to speak out 25 Media Advisory: Public demonstration and meetings in St. Anthony 25 Ministers ineffective; time for the premier to take lead on 5-Wing Goose Bay 25 Air Ambulance Review and relocation decision both flawed, says Opposition 23 Government’s efforts to revitalize 5-Wing Goose Bay remain ineffective 19 Opposition agrees leadership in the fishery begins with the Premier 19 Government’s irresponsible behaviour must stop 18 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader available to the media 18 Premier and Minister inciting doctors to take further action 12 Seafood Report 2009 a wake-up call for government says Opposition 12 Statement on one year anniversary of Cougar Helicopter tragedy 8 Jones celebrating International Women’s Week and urging a bolder agenda for  rural women 5 Jones hopes for court success for fishers affected by license buy-back program 5 Opposition Leader to attend Labrador Winter Games 3 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader available to the media 3 Cyclosporine errors much more serious than being conveyed by government February 2010 Return to Top of Page 25 Opposition supports Fish Price-Setting Panel as legitimate process 25 Opposition urging interim financing for Stephenville Airport 22 Government must do more to protect Red Wine caribou herd 22 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader available to the media 19 Situation in Isolated Communities in Labrador becoming desperate and Government failing to act 18 What is the status of the new animal protection legislation? 15 Minister out of touch with Labrador issues 9 Coastal Labrador challenges highlight Jones’ pre-budget submission 5 Opposition Leader attending Combined Councils of Labrador meetings 3 Assessment needed to address growing chronic care concerns on northern peninsula 2 Jones wishes Premier well in his surgery and recovery 1 Seal products fashion show a huge success and opportunity for the province 1 Opposition urging immediate involvement of the Feds in fisheries MOU process January 2010 Return to Top of Page 29 Butler still receiving complaints about residential oil tank replacement program grants 28 Government continues to ignore message of mismanagement outlined in AG report 28 Parsons challenges Prime Minister to update people of the province on possible missile launch 26 Jones to give presentation at Northern Lights 2010 Conference 22 2010 should be Year of the Fisheries for the Williams Government 19 Possible changes to NB Power deal will hopefully identify new opportunities for Lower Churchill 15 Jones encourages settlement on Voisey’s Bay strike 15 Premier’s attacks on Grenfell administrators deflecting from real issue 14 Home inspector standards needed to protect consumers: Opposition 13 Home care policies negatively impacting rural residents 12 Worker’s Compensation excessively burdensome on small business 6 Jones calls for permanent travel subsidy for Williams Harbour and Black Tickle 6 Apollo service should be extended 6 What is the true status of the Conception Bay North long-term care facility?