Why comics and cartoonists love, love, love N.L. politics
An election held in the dead of winter and in the middle of a pandemic may not be great fodder for comedy. But as Andie Bulman writes, people who make you laugh for a living are rolling with it.
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Alison Coffin, Siobhan Coady and Ches Crosbie prepare ahead of the Federation of Labour election forum on Tuesday night. (Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour/Twitter)
The Liberals, Progressive Conservatives and New Democrats revealed a little more about positions on social issues at a Federation of Labour forum Tuesday night, even though the parties have yet to release full platforms 10 days before the Newfoundland and Labrador election.
The forum the second of three consecutive debates this week covered a wide range of topics, including strains on the health-care system, the vulnerable, transitioning the economy from oil, the minimum wage, sick leave and privatization.
N.L. provincial election campaign kicks off with parties promising growth
Liberal Leader Andrew Furey and NDP Leader Alison Coffin visited the St. John’s Farmers’ Market, while Progressive Conservative Leader Ches Crosbie knocked on doors and stood two metres back.
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Posted: Jan 16, 2021 5:27 PM NT | Last Updated: January 16
Liberal Leader Andrew Furey began his campaign at the St. John s Farmers Market on Saturday.(Heather Gillis/CBC)