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CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Liberal Paul Connors wins Avalon seat, says election was about ‘unifying Canada'
Paul Connors held the riding previously represented by Ken McDonald, beating Conservative candidate Steve Kent. Connors spoke to supporters Monday night, saying 'everyone was so nice' while he was knocking on doors and that it was an election about keeping Canada strong.
CBC
27-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Want to learn more about candidates in your N.L. federal election riding? We visited them all
Newfoundland and Labrador has seven federal ridings, and with just two incumbents seeking reelection, many of those headed to Ottawa will be new faces. Ahead of election day on April 28, CBC News has profiled each riding. You can find each video profile below. CBC N.L. will also have extensive coverage throughout election day online, on radio and on CBC Television. Avalon The Avalon riding will send a new face to Ottawa this election 1 day ago Duration 2:43 Newfoundland and Labrador's Avalon riding has four candidates running to replace Liberal MP Ken McDonald, who has stepped away after a decade. Here and Now's Heather Gillis reports. Newfoundland and Labrador's Avalon riding has four candidates running to replace Liberal MP Ken McDonald, who has stepped away after a decade. Cape Spear Meet the candidates running for the Cape Spear riding this election 4 days ago Duration 3:47 The former riding of St. John's South-Mount Pearl takes on a new name: Cape Spear. CBC's Julia Israel speaks with Conservative candidate Corey Curtis, Liberal candidate Tom Osborne and NDP candidate Brenda Walsh to hear what is driving their campaigns. Formerly known as St. John's South-Mount Pearl and represented by outgoing Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan, the newly renamed riding of Cape Spear is home to some 80,000 residents. Central Newfoundland Two candidates are trying to unseat incumbent Conservative MP in Central N.L. riding 7 days ago Duration 3:12 The federal riding of Central Newfoundland has a new name and at least two people working hard to become its new Member of Parliament. Formerly known as Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, it's currently represented by the Conservative party and incumbent Clifford Small is running again. Troy Turner has the story. Three candidates are vying for office in Central Newfoundland, including the only incumbent Conservative, in a vast riding that makes up the bulk of the island's interior. Labrador Vast, rural Labrador riding will send political newcomer to Ottawa 3 days ago Duration 3:45 Since 2013, Yvonne Jones has represented the Labrador riding. But earlier this year, Jones decided to not seek re-election. Now, whoever succeeds her will head to Ottawa as a political rookie. The CBC's Regan Burden reports. Three people are in the running to represent Labrador, a vast riding — and Canada's most sparsely populated — that stretches from the mining communities of Labrador West to the remote Torngat Mountains in the far north. Long Range Mountains Long Range Mountains candidates are vying to become the west coast's new MP 10 days ago Duration 3:12 The federal election is less than two weeks away, and candidates on the west coast of Newfoundland have a lot of ground to cover. With Liberal MP Gudie Hutchings not seeking re-election, it means the district will have a first-time member of parliament. The CBC's Colleen Connors met up with the Liberal and NDP candidates, while the Conservative hopeful spoke with CBC Radio. Five candidates are in the running along Newfoundland's west coast, a riding that stretches from the northern tip of the island to its southern shoreline. Terra Nova-The Peninsulas New name, new faces: Candidates share their platforms for Terra Nova-The Peninsulas 6 days ago Duration 3:44 It's a riding that covers a large chunk of Newfoundland. Liberal Churence Rogers has held the seat since 2017, but he's stepping away from politics and that means the riding will be sending a new representative to Ottawa. The CBC's Terry Roberts spoke with Liberal candidate Anthony Germain and NDP candidate Liam Ryan, while Conservative candidate Jonathan Rowe wasn't available for an interview. There are over 76,000 votes to earn in Terra Nova-The Peninsulas, a riding that includes Bonavista, Clarenville and Marystown. St. John's East The tightest MP race in N.L. is in St. John's East 2 days ago Duration 3:07 The NDP and Conservatives both believe they have a shot at taking St. John's East from the Liberals. And as Here and Now's Peter Cowan reports, each has a very different message to convince voters. One of the most densely populated ridings in Newfoundland and Labrador is home to an array of contenders for the job in Ottawa.
CBC
24-02-2025
- Business
- CBC
More money for more homes: Federal government, N.L. announce $44M in construction funding
The latest in a string of funding announcements made by Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial government since January took place at a construction site in Clarke's Beach on Monday. A $44-million commitment was made between the provincial and federal government's to help build over 280 new homes in the province. The location of the announcement is the where six affordable rental units will be built, using $300,000 from the province's Affordable Housing Fund. That fund provides money through low-interest and forgivable loans or contributions to partner organizations. "A lot of these units that you see here will probably be for seniors," said Avalon MP Ken McDonald, who isn't seeking re-election federally but is "leaning toward running provincially." But Monday's announcement includes 26 projects total. The province previously contributed 17.9 million. On Monday, the federal government added $26 million. McDonald said as the population ages, more homes will become available for rent or redevelopment to accommodate cheaper apartments for those struggling to find a place to live. Avalon MP Ken McDonald and Harbour Grace-Port de Grave MHA Pam Parsons announced the funding on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, adding that McDonald is "leaning toward running provincially" in the upcoming election. Area MHA Pam Parsons told reporters two more projects are already being planned for Bay Roberts. "We'll see a significant number of homes as well," she said. "It's good news all around." Access to housing is a problem in the province. Emergency shelters like the Salvation Army's Wiseman Centre and The Gathering Place in St. John's are constantly at capacity. Kim Grant, associate executive director of The Gathering Place, said their shelter has 40 beds, but they hope to have more with the opening of 53 transitional and supportive housing rooms within the next two months. Pam Goodyear at the Salvation Army shelter in St. John's says the shelter's 21 beds fill up every night, but it needs more money to keep up with demand. The units announced by the government on Monday are projected to cost between $665 and $880 a month.
