Politics

Political news and stories from Newfoundland and Labrador

Tony Wakehan and Conservatives win 2025 NL election

ST JOHN’S, NL – Tony Wakeham and his Progressive Conservative Party pulled off a surprise win over Premier John Hogan and the Liberals in the provincial election last night. Wakeham won the

October 15, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan at NewDock Shipyard in St John's, Newfoundland. Photo By Greg Locke

First polling for NL provincial election

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The first polling information for the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election has surfaced. Narrative Research, a Halifax based polling and market research company has released polling results for

October 1, 2025

NL Election set of October 14

ST JOHN’S, NL – Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan waited until the last possible day to call a provincial general election giving people a twenty-eight day campaign, going to the polls

September 15, 2025

What happened to the government’s Big Reset?

ST JOHN’S, NL – When Dr. Andrew Furey became the Leader of the provincial Liberal Party in August 2020, he inherited a public debt he described as “crushing.” The

September 9, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with NL Premier John Hogan and MP Joanne Thompson at the NewDock shipyard in St John's, Newfoundland September 9, 2025. Photo by Greg Locke

Carney visits NL first time since election

ST JOHN’S, NL – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Newfoundland for the first time since the election to make an announcement at the NewDock shipyard . The announcement was about $80

September 9, 2025