Featured Local Perspectives
JOCELYNE LLOYD: Journalism has value to all generations
Growing up, I was surrounded by newspapers. My parents had subscriptions to two daily and one weekly newspaper. My grandparents on both sides of the family were also long-time subscribers. So, it’s probably no wonder I ended up in the career I ...
LETTER: When Canada joined Newfoundland and Labrador
A few years ago, 1949 to be exact, Canada joined us, and we became part of the federation of Provinces known as Canada. That was 75 years ago this year, and there are still people in this province who question the wisdom of that decision –– and no ...
Fraser Institute: Furey government must balance budget to tackle massive debt
By Grady Munro and Alex Whalen Newfoundland and Labrador faces the largest provincial government debt burden in the country, serving as a stark reminder of the costs of runaway government spending. To address this issue, in its upcoming budget the ...
MARTHA MUZYCHKA: We're failing women who are victims of violence
Last week, a woman died. She was killed. It’s shocking news. Her children face the future without their mother. But the truly enraging fact about this news is not how she died but the fact the man accused of murdering her had twice been released from ...
EDITORIAL: The legacy of 1949 –– How Newfoundland's vote reshaped history
Around 75 years ago this week, many Newfoundlanders were feeling pretty nervous as the days and hours ticked down to March 31, 1949. Their world was about to change, thanks to a vote that had happened about seven months before to join Canada. But it ...
LETTER: Tax time ponderings of government
One sure signs of spring is the tax return. As I once more get ready to 'do' my taxes, I am faced with the same two questions: What is a fair tax? How wisely are our taxes spent? There seems to be a general consensus that our taxation system is not ...
LETTER: Adding contraceptives and diabetic meds to Pharmacare program great step, now N.L. needs to follow up with ostomy supplies coverage
Re: Mary Shortall's letter to the editor, "Pharmacare Announcement Good News for Everyone," The Telegram, March 9, 2024. I am quite happy to see that the Federal NDP and Liberals have signed a Pharmacre agreement with contraceptive medications and ...
LETTER: Two Quebecers in love with Newfoundland
"Hi my dear, you want to stop for a sandwich in Tim Hortons before heading to Rocky Harbour? I can wait for you, or you can eat it in the car. Don’t worry, take your time." The taxi driver's greeting upon arrival at the small airport in Deer Lake, ...
LETTER: Burin Peninsula residents deserve better health care
There are so many stories surrounding health care in our province –– so many dismal stories that question the intent and integrity of government and health boards to deliver quality health care to everyone in our province. Always a never-ending story ...
PAUL SMITH: The life of a winter trapper on the hunt for beaver
Wow, that was a whopper of a snowstorm last week. That’s by far the most snow we have had since the big one, Snowmageddon. When 80 centimetres of snow accumulates in 24 hours, what else can one say? That’s a lot of snow. And it's a lot of snow to ...