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December 2011  Return to Top of Page 21 Opposition Transportation and Works Critic seeks answers on government construction projects 20 Yet another deadline to be missed by Nalcor on Muskrat Falls 19 Chronic Disease Prevention Framework welcomed but more work needed: Ball 14 Opposition Leader pleased with decision to lift uranium mining moratorium 14 Government has no regard for offshore safety: Jones 13 Minister McGrath promoting double standard: Edmunds 7 Premier Dunderdale to blame for plant closure: Bennett 6 Opposition Calls for AG Investigation into Government Spending 2 Bring out regulatory arsenal to prevent fishery giveaways: Opposition 2 Minister Kennedy clearly doesn’t understand his files 2 Winter ferry run should stay in St. Barbe: Opposition November 2011  Return to Top of Page 30 Government snow clearing policy putting lives at risk: Joyce 30 Time for a Comprehensive Review of Education says Parsons 30 Rural Firefighters will have problems meeting 200-hour threshold: Parsons 29 Fisheries critic demands answers from ACOA on OCI 28 More questions surround Muskrat Falls as term sheet set to expire 28 Residents should not be responsible for extra costs: Edmunds 28 Fisheries Minister needs to get in the game: Opposition Critic 25 Government’s hands-off approach hurting the fishery 24 Where is the Report? 23 Labrador Liberal MHAs frustrated with lack of commitment on transportation 23 Dunderdale Government Ranks Lowest in Canada on Early Childhood Education 22 Liberal Fisheries Critic requests Board of Trade Speaking Engagement 22 Breast Cancer Task Force Recommendation Troubling, Jones 21 Where’s the Wastewater Treatment Plan? 21 Immediate Action Needed on Northern Shipping, Edmunds 21 Stop Processing our Fish in New Brunswick, Joyce 18 Lobster Plan long-time coming but laudable says Opposition Fisheries Critic 18 Bed Blockage Crippling Health Care System 17 Jones calls for release of winter ferry schedule 17 Lobster Buy-Back proposal long over-due for approval says Opposition 16 Fall Financial Update proves government has no control over budget 16 New Fisheries Minister misses the boat at International Fisheries Exhibition 14 Ball participates in World Diabetes Day 13 APEC Confirms Worst Fears and Best Hopes for the Fishery 10 Members of the Liberal Opposition honour Veterans 8 Liberal MHA-Elect Jim Bennett to be sworn in on Wednesday, November 9th 8 Parsons calls for full public disclosure on escaped prisoner 7 MHA Bennett presses government for Search and Rescue action plan 4 Opposition Leader attending Mineral Resources Review 2011 1 Members of Liberal Opposition Caucus to take part in Movember 1 Liberal Opposition reveals critic roles and committee appointments October 2011   Return to Top of Page 28 Labrador should be a priority for government, Jones 28 Jones welcomes reduced size of conservative cabinet: Questions omission of St. John’s Minister 21 Liberal Caucus calls for opening of the House of Assembly 21 Media Advisory: Official Opposition Caucus to make a statement regarding the House of Assembly 20 Edmunds calls for action on northern freight service 19 Harper Cuts to ACOA Illustrate Disturbing Trend; Parsons September 2011   Return to Top of Page 9 Opposition Leader and MHA Yvonne Jones welcomes the official opening of the Labrador Straits Academy August 2011   Return to Top of Page 23 Liberal Leader, Opposition Leader express condolences to families of crash victims 22 Liberal Leader, Opposition Leader express condolences upon the death of Jack Layton 9 Yvonne Jones to discuss her future in politics 2 Media Advisory: Liberal Leader Yvonne Jones attending Regatta 2011 1 Liberals unveil major policy on seniors’ care July 2011  Return to Top of Page 29 Opposition Leader visiting Pasadena and L'Anse au Loup 28 Opposition Leader attending events in Twillingate and Gambo 27 Use of Manitoba Hydro in Muskrat review mere window dressing, says Jones 26 Kennedy playing the heavy again, this time with pharmacists 26 Jones extends best wishes to Jack Layton 25 Nalcor’s use as a political arm of government is inappropriate, Jones warns 22 Replacement of culverts shows government still hasn’t learned lessons from Hurricane Igor, says Dean 22 Dunderdale refusing to stand up to Harper again, says Jones 21 Jones responds to reports that Harper Government planning to privatize search and rescue 21 Jones calls on Dunderdale to stop ignoring Burin Peninsula workers 21 Jones demands answers on deterioration of coastal boat service 20 Jones attending events in Clarenville, the Burin Peninsula and Port de Grave 18 Jackman’s seafood marketing plan all talk, no action, says Jones 14 Stop Muskrat Falls now, Jones says 14 Jones congratulates CAP – NL on achieving cosmetic pesticides ban 14 Prompt action needed to help Northern Peninsula forestry industry: Dean 13 Labour Market Outlook raises grave issues, says Opposition 7 Jones congratulates Salmon Festival organizers 7 Jones welcomes funding for L’Anse au Loup 7 Jones expresses faith in people working in province’s ER/PR lab 6 Jones welcomes moose management measures:Dunderdale government should have moved on the issue sooner 5 Susan Sullivan makes ludicrous claim about government’s broadband strategy June 2011 Return to Top of Page 30 Jones encourages everyone to mark July 1 events 30 Jones focuses on needs of Labrador West during two day visit 30 Jones asks Dunderdale to come clean on cost increases after Muskrat is built 30 Port Union plant package discriminatory says Opposition 29 MHA Jones attending events in Labrador 29 Jones skeptical of government’s sudden broadband conversion 24 Jones urges everyone to show their support at SAR rally 24 Opposition calls for comprehensive fisheries allocation review for province 23 Jones recognizes contributions of outgoing Auditor General 22 Jones raps Dunderdale ministers for not paying attention to Kiewit file 20 Jones buoyed by SAR rally plans: Disappointed Dunderdale was a no show 20 Jones calls for update on money spent to date on Muskrat Falls project 17 Dunderdale trying to avoid Muskrat as election issue with partial PUB review 16 Photo ops ahead of Igor storm response unacceptable says MHA 16 Shrimp cuts signal another devastating 'win' for Dunderdale - Harper alliance 16 Government mismanaged crisis response: Jones 16 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones available to media 16 Opposition Leader releases letters to premier and prime minister 16 Yvonne Jones attending important events in Central area 15 Roadwork for Southern Labrador is a start, says Jones, but more needed 15 Jones steps up campaign to save Search and Rescue Center 13 Yvonne Jones thanks Kelvin Parsons for years of exceptional service 13 News report highlights serious holes in Muskrat Falls project 13 Who is protecting Marystown?: Opposition calls for government action to save plant 9 Dunderdale mismanaging provinces finances, Jones 9 Does Premier Dunderdale have buyer’s remorse? 7 Jones optimistic about fall election success following CRA poll numbers 3 Where is the Premier in fishery dispute? May 2011 Return to Top of Page 31 Dunderdale dodges Muskrat questions to the last 31 Health Minister fesses up to delays in dialysis under questioning by Dean 31 MHA Dean appointed to Chair of Public Accounts Committee 30 Jones calls for Minister to intervene now to prevent frustration on Strait of Belle Isle ferry service 26 Dunderdale keeps industrial users in the dark about Muskrat Falls rates 25 Clyde Jackman: a real man of letters 25 Jones says Senators should be chosen by the people of this province 21 Dunderdale not being straight about PUB exemption for Muskrat, says Jones 20 Dean slams Dunderdale government for bureaucratizing conservation 18 The cheque is in the mail (we hope) 18 Dean salutes municipal volunteers 17 Only full disclosure at PUB will do, says Jones 16 Who is fisheries minister protecting – plant workers or plant owner? 13 Yvonne Jones salutes Bill Rompkey on a career of distinction 13 Dean tries to put Fisheries Minister in the picture on New Ferolle situation 12 Nalcor’s paper profit to come from pockets of Newfoundland ratepayers 12 Jones pressing Government to help Black Tickle 10 Minister Kennedy has some explaining to do 9 Muskrat overruns would be devastating to electricity consumers, public debt 9 Dean presses Fisheries Minister on situation in New Ferolle 6 Get off your high horse and talk, Dean advises Jackman 6 Two wrongs don’t make a right 3 Is Jackman taking lobsters with him to Brussels? 3 Jones congratulates all candidates for their efforts April 2011 Return to Top of Page 29 Province’s representation to feds on shrimp quota cuts not cutting it says Opposition 21 Premier learns her talking points 21 Opposition will hold Dunderdale to her promise to Port Union 20 Government rejects its election platform on fisheries 20 Fisheries thrown overboard in another provincial Budget: Opposition 18 Government non-committal on cosmetic pesticides ban 18 Jones advises government to temper level of spending 18 Government disconnected on high-speed internet issue says MHA Dean 18 Muskrat Falls deal designed to benefit Nalcor, not the province, says Jones 13 Black Tickle Residents Stranded Once Again 13 Government rejects financial test proviso in Muskrat Falls debate 12 Dunderdale exaggerates Holyrood’s usage… again 12 Dunderdale government drops the ball on defence contract 12 When did Williams Government make the call? 11 Strait of Belle Isle Ferry Service in Shambles and No Long-Term Plan in Place 8 Parsons calls on government to re-consider depot closures 7 Different day, different story from Kathy Dunderdale on Muskrat 7 Jackman dodging chance to restructure lobster fishery 6 Government Rejects Whistleblower Legislation 5 Money from excess power sales won’t lower rates at home, Nalcor confirms 4 Dunderdale’s silence on shrimp says it all, says Liberal Fisheries Critic 4 Desperation driving Dunderdale to promote unviable project, says Jones 4 Who is the mystery candidate lined up for Ottawa rep’s job? March 2011 Return to Top of Page 31 Skinner lets C-NLOPB away with shoddy reporting again 31 Environment Minister offers startling view of moose problem 31 Jones expresses concerns over Coombs case 31 Government admits problems with disaster relief, lets claimants slip through cracks anyway 30 Veto of Muskrat amendments show Dunderdale will proceed at any cost 30 Muskrat Falls deal will hurt fish plants, says Dean 29 Dean calls on premier to keep promise to Englee 29 Jones punches holes in government’s energy numbers 28 Parsons urges Justice Minister to deal with serious problem at jail 24 Jones glad Sen. Rompkey’s effort to save lighthouses paid off 24 Jones says Dunderdale not vigilant about Old Harry 24 Dean urges minister to give Igor relief one last push 23 Premier Dunderdale sits out fishery questions 22 Jones worried about federal budget cuts to DFO, Marine Atlantic 21 Jones labels Throne Speech lacklustre 21 Jones congratulates Innu Nation on land claim progress 17 Jones says Twillingate hospital announcement a PR charade 16 Dunderdale government losing opportunity to blaze trails in winter tourism 16 Parsons calling for more details on penitentiary lockdown 15 Skinner’s ‘miscommunication’ explanation needs clarification 15 Opposition Salutes Team Gushue 14 Jones relieved Matthews won’t be taking senior position at C-NLOPB 11 Dunderdale snuck Matthews appointment past the public, Jones discovers 10 Yet another call for Dunderdale to come clean on Muskrat costs 10 Yvonne Jones to speak at Shave for the Brave event today 8  100th Anniversary of International Women’s Week  Jones joins in celebrations and urges a stronger  agenda for change 7 Media Advisory Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones Supporting Community Pancake Breakfast Event 7 Media Advisory Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones Speaking at Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon 4 Who is pulling Kathy Dunderdale’s strings? 3 Resignations reaffirm concerns with Dunderdale's waste management plan 3 Appointment of former premier’s spin doctor shows contempt for offshore safety 1 Maybe defibrillators issue will put some spark in Health Minister 1 Dean not surprised Health Minister hitting more turbulence over Air Ambulance 1 Where’s the moose management plan? February 2011 Return to Top of Page 25 More guts in a caplin Jackman should be fired as Fisheries Minister 24 Where’s the report? Opposition calls on minister to release impact analysis of shrimp quota cuts 23 Future appointments to C-NLOPB should be based on merit, not patronage, says Jones 22 ‘I told you so,’ says Jones 17 Opposition consultations head to Labrador 11 Government not so open and transparent on Muskrat Falls, says Parsons 9 Parsons demands Dunderdale assert government’s right to set rules for offshore safety 9 Parsons raises questions for ministers involved in Rodgers’ child custody case 7 Dean’s call for better Debt Reduction Grants finds warm reception with students 3 Parsons makes case for saving rural Service Canada offices 3 Johnson should drop attack on media and concentrate on her department 2 Parsons raises questions about Dunderdale’s Ottawa trip 1 Shawn Skinner’s absence from city schools debate duly noted 1 When did Hedderson decide on Bell Island ferry cuts? 1 Nalcor’s stonewalling on Muskrat continues January 2011 Return to Top of Page 31 Opposition decries further weakening of Access to Information Act 31 Opposition consultations to take in Burin peninsula, isthmus communities 28 Environment critic shares AG’s concern about contaminated sites 27 Parsons says government should improve our labour relations climate 27 Parsons pleased with motion to save Holy Heart ‘Let’s keep our trustees and MHAs accountable’ 26 Where was the PC government when the Internet went out? In the dark 24 By-election buries tire burning proposal 24 Opposition consultations move to west coast 21 Parsons encourages city residents to save Holy Heart 18 PC government finds way to ground MOU for another year 18 Placentia and Holyrood next stops for Opposition consultations 13 Cabinet shuffle highlights holes in government’s performance, says Parsons 12 Better ferry for Williams Harbour – Norman Bay badly needed, says Jones 11 Muskrat at any cost? 11 Prominent municipal leader to lead Opposition Office consultations 7 Here we go again - More whining, but no real action to protect endangered caribou herd 5 Another new year and MOU is still missing in action 5 A sweet deal, but not for the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador