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Liberals win decisive majority in Newfoundland and Labrador | Dec 1 2015 | Cory Collins | On Monday Nov. 30, the Liberal victory ended 12 years of PC power under four premiers in Newfoundland and Labrador. What's next for the province?
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Rising tuition fees across Canada highlights need for Newfoundland-style grants program | Sep 10 2015 | Cory Collins | Students headed back to school in Newfoundland and Labrador this year will be the first to fully benefit from the province's new student aid provisions. Wouldn't that be nice for all of Canada?
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Newfoundland NDP leadership up for grabs as election looms | Jan 22 2015 | Cory Collins | Newfoundland NDP leader Lorraine Michael is stepping down. Who will the new N.L. NDP leader be for the federal election this year?
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Setback for worker rights in Newfoundland and Labrador | Jun 23 2014 | Hans Rollman | Surprise legislation tabled by Progressive Conservatives revokes recent improvements to labour relations in Newfoundland and Labrador by making it more difficult for workers to form a union. Why?
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A number is never just a number: Voter turnout -- how low can we go? | Jun 13 2014 | Hennessy's Index | At 52.1 per cent, the percentage of voters who cast a ballot in the 2014 Ontario election is up from the province's 2011 historic low of 48 per cent. How does it fit into voter turnout across Canada?
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Fracking and CETA may be issues in looming Newfoundland election | Jan 31 2014 | Brent Patterson | With a provincial election required in Newfoundland and Labrador within about a year, fracking and a 'free trade' deal with Europe could be increasingly on the political agenda in the province.
A case of Orange crush, Newfoundland style? | Oct 10 2011 | Joan Sullivan | The race in Newfoundland and Labrador looks to be for the Official Opposition spot in the province, with the NDP threatening its best-ever showing at the expense of the Liberals.
Provincial Elections -- everything you wanted to know on babble.ca | Oct 3 2011 | Meg Borthwick | With five provincial elections taking place today and over the coming weeks, it's hard to keep track of them all. Here's a few links to elections discussions on babble.
Introducing rabble's Activist Toolkit | Sep 16 2011 | Paula Millar | Our wiki-style Toolkit aims to be a space for activist collaboration. Home to a wealth of resources, the content is organized according to 'tooltype' -- each unique in its contribution.
Canada's real electoral map: A surge for the left | May 10 2011 | Jesse McLaren | There has been a shift in consciousness. Looking at the NDP and the combined Tory/Liberal vote, a picture emerges of an eroding but concentrated corporate vote, and a surging NDP vote.
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Tallying the Conservative win in 14 ridings: 6,201 reasons to be frustrated | May 9 2011 | Matt Peters and Ryan Boldt | So what made this Harper majority? Two intrepid men with calculators decided to add up the win margins in 14 ridings. They were appalled to discover the results.
Ten ridings to watch: Avalon, another good Newfoundland yarn | Apr 29 2011 | Michelle Porter | The Conservatives in Avalon are trying to win back the seat from the incumbent Liberals, but Newfoundlanders have long memories and the NDP candidate is hopeful.
Stephen Harper's frost welcome in NFLD
Stephen Harper's frosty welcome in NFLD | Apr 3 2011 | rabbleTV | Sounds and images from Harper's stop in St. John's, March 31, 2011.

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Newfoundland and Labrador general election, November 30, 2015 | bekayne said... robbie_dee wrote: This probably deserves its own thread now that it's only a month away. Not a good...
Labrador By-Election | NorthReport said... Quote:Cleary said he was aware of the housing crisis, and understands that more needs to be done in...
Electoral Maps 5 | Wilf Day said... The new Quebec provincial map for the coming election has one important difference from the federal...
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