Muskrat Falls Plot Points #nlpoli
On the week the memorandum of understanding between Nalcor Energy and Emera on the electricity transmission link between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and labrador is due to expire, take a…
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Habeas corpus for kids #nlpoli
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40, Authorised Version Open line show host Randy…
Traffic before the Santa Claus Parade #nlpoli
The Zazzy Substitution, political version Suck it up, buttercup A chance. A choice. Bedtime for Bozo… err, Bonzo… errr, Rob Court docket now online Inadvertent fiscal black humour The Origin…
The Origin of Information Species #nlpoli
The Globe and Mail has decided to launch a new website that will give subscribers financial news and opinion and analysis pieces that aren’t available to other readers. The Globe…
Hebron benefits less than touted #nlpoli
The companies developing the Hebron oil field offshore Newfoundland and Labrador won’t be doing as much of the construction work in the province as some people might have believed. According…
Suck it up, buttercup #nlpoli
Ocean Choice international is a local fishing company. The key players in the company are from the Sullivan family. You will recall one member of the family - Loyola –…
Hebron Development Public Review – quick thoughts #nlpoli
The commission appointed to review the Hebron development application to the offshore regulatory started public hearings in St. John’s this week. Most of the submissions are available on line. They…
A chance. A choice. #nlpoli #cdnpoli
Original idea comparing a Canadian political party to a hockey team, but Andrew Coyne’s metaphor for the problems confronting the federal Liberal Party works. The Liberals think of themselves like…
The Zazzy Substitution, political version #nlpoli
There’s the American presidential way: President Josiah Bartlet: You got a best friend? Agriculture Secretary: Yes, sir. President Josiah Bartlet: Is he smarter than you? AS: Yes, sir. President Josiah…
Inadvertent fiscal black humour
There’s something truly frightening listening to politicians and former politicians discussing the provincial government’s supposed plans to apply a surplus in the current fiscal year to the provincial debt. They…
Traffic for the New Dawn #nlpoli
Nalcor’s own studies back NG as Muskrat alternative Quebec adds 300 MW of wind Free advice Court docket now online One statement, three stories The Truth Deficit Typical Economy to…
Fooled him, too, did they? #nlpoli
Celebrity economist Wade Locke thinks it’s just great that the provincial government is going to use any surplus on its current budget to pay down debt. As he told the…
Pick an answer, any answer. #nlpoli
Tom Marshall can’t seem to make up his mind whether oil prices are easy to forecast or tough to figure out. On Thursday, he seemed to tell the St. John’s…
The Truth Deficit #nlpoli
Tom Marshall made the rounds on Thursday talking up his latest financial update. But after a call to Randy Simms on Open Line, Marshall likely felt likely he’d gone a…
Unseen wounds are no less real
Two new studies of Canadian soldiers who served in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2008 shows the prevalence of psychological casualties in modern combat operations. The Globe and Mail reported that:…
One statement, three stories #nlpoli
Finance minister Tom Marshall delivered his fall financial update on Wednesday. Thankfully they no longer wind up being called mid-year updates since they appear long after the middle part of…
Offshore board announces exploration bid results on three parcels
From the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board: Call for Bids NL11-01 (Western Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Region) The following bids, based upon the work commitments bid, have been accepted:…
Nalcor’s own studies back NG as Muskrat alternative #nlpoli
According to Nalcor’s final submission to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency review panel, the company dismissed natural gas as an alternative source of electricity instead of Muskrat Falls. This alternative…
Vote SRBP as Best Political Blog in Canada 2011 #nlpoli
Voting for the Canadian Blog Awards 2011 is underway. There’s the usual wide range of categories and the usual wide range of blogs from across the country. Before you vote…