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Dave Bartlett
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All articles of Dave Bartlett
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Orlova adrift off Cape Race
A Russian cruise ship, stranded in St. John’s for more than two years, was drifting towards the open sea Thursday evening after its tow line ... -
MNL continues to press government for help
A spontaneous wave of laughter followed the initial answer when reporters asked the president of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) a ... -
Political newbie frank in debate
An all candidates forum in the district of Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi Tuesday evening was a lopsided affair. NDP Leader Lorraine Michael, the ... -
NDP would review health system
NDP Leader Lorraine Michael says she doesn’t believe Premier Kathy Dunderdale has shown the leadership needed to renegotiate health transfers to ... -
NDP expects a breakthrough
NDP Leader Lorraine Michael opened the provincial election campaign with a bold prediction Monday. “I don’t think I am exaggerating when I say ... -
Andrews holds Avalon
For the second time in two elections, Fabian Manning failed to win over the voters of Avalon. It was a closer race than in 2008, but incumbent ... -
Ignatieff calls for co-operation
Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says it’s better to create a green energy future together than replay old feuds between provinces. ... -
Appointee promises comprehensive review of...
Mark Turner says he'll keep an open mind when reviewing the province's ability to prevent oil spills and to deal with them should they occur. ... -
Tax cuts despite the deficit
It's traditional for a finance minister to buy a new pair of shoes for budget day. This year, the footwear Tom Marshall bought wasn't for ... -
Tax cuts despite the deficit
It's traditional for a finance minister to buy a new pair of shoes for budget day. This year, the footwear Tom Marshall bought wasn't for wearing ... -
Dunville man not allowed in to hear budget
Jeremiah Perry drove in from Dunville, Placentia Bay on Monday to hear Finance Minister Tom Marshall deliver his budget speech. Perry has done ... -
My heart, my health, my choice
Premier Danny Williams says he feels better everyday, as he recovers from heart surgery, performed in Florida earlier this month. In a phone ... -
Marine Atlantic a toll road, says MP
The Liberal MP for Humber-St. Barbe-Baie Verte says recent comments by Federal Transportation Minister John Baird amounts to a promise from ... -
Rebuilding party, 'plight' of rural N.L. on Jones'...
Yvonne Jones says 2009 was a good year for both the province and the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party as it rebuilds its finances and ... -
Leader considers party the social conscience of House
If one thing stands out for Lorraine Michael about 2009, it's the Cougar Helicopter crash that claimed the lives of 17 people in March. In a ... -
Williams touts economic plan; says good year marred...
Though the clouds of recession forecasted a difficult year at the beginning of 2009, Premier Danny Williams said another event marred the year ... -
Where's Ottawa?
Placentia Mayor Bill Hogan is commending the province for investing a further $330,000 this week into the Smart Bay project but he says the ... -
Where's Ottawa?
Placentia Mayor Bill Hogan is commending the province for investing a further $330,000 this week into the Smart Bay project but he says the ... -
Strike averted
The province's nurses' union might have had to compromise on one of its key points to get a contract with the provincial government, but union ... -
Strike averted
The province's nurses' union might have had to compromise on one of its key points to get a contract with the provincial government, but union ... -
Getting federal cash flowing
A Liberal MP from Ontario was in the province Tuesday, to talk about the Stephen Harper government's failure to get infrastructure money flowing. ... -
Getting federal cash flowing
A Liberal MP from Ontario was in the province Tuesday, to talk about the Stephen Harper government's failure to get infrastructure money flowing. ... -
'We are at the top of the heap'
Premier Danny Williams sits in a large, dark brown leather chair in his office on the eighth floor of Confederation Building and reflects on ... -
'We are at the top of the heap'
Premier Danny Williams sits in a large, dark brown leather chair in his office on the eighth floor of Confederation Building and reflects on ...




