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NDP President, John Whelan commented on the results from the Topsail By-Election last night saying he is very pleased with Brian Nolan’s results. Nolan attracted just over 11% of the popular vote with 374 of the 3349 votes cast.

“Brian Nolan's results are indicative of both his strength as a candidate and of the party as a whole,” said Whelan. “The voters of Topsail District have clearly shown which Party they feel is the more effective opposition in the face of a popular government.”

NDP Leader, Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) is calling on the Premier to prove that the lessons of the Cameron Inquiry have been learned by him, his ministers and health authorities.

Michael commented on the recent flap at Eastern Health today repeating that the lessons of the Cameron Report have not been learned in more areas than just the laboratories.

NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) is recognizing the one year anniversary of the crash of Cougar Flight 491.

“It is hard to imagine that a full year has passed since this unspeakable tragedy,” says Michael. “A year later the memories of that fateful day are still fresh in the minds of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”

NDP Leader, Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) says the recent lab errors at Eastern Health indicate the work culture in some areas of the laboratories has seen no significant changes since the ER/PR testing errors that sparked the Cameron Inquiry.

Eastern Health CEO, Vicki Kaminski said yesterday that she was informed of cyclosporine testing errors in the biochemistry labs too late and an occurrence report was not filed in a timely manner.

On the heels of an open forum on housing hosted in her district last week, NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) says her office is still receiving a large number of calls from people who cannot find affordable housing despite the apparent availability of units.

“It is frustrating for people who are in dire need of housing to drive though the city and see units that appear, from the outside, to be free,” says Michael. “The fact of the matter is that some units have been vacant for months awaiting repairs; it is taking far too long.”

NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) is marking International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8, by highlighting some of the challenges that continue to exist for women in our province and across Canada.

“There is no doubt that women in Newfoundland and Labrador have made some strides in the last couple of years, however, sadly, significant challenges still exist.”

Dear Friend,

I’m sure you’ve heard. Brian Nolan, long time party member, is off and running to spread the NDP message to the people of Topsail district for the March 16 By-election.

But it’s not going to be easy – especially with the Conservatives flush with cash.

That’s why I’m asking for your support today to help elect Brian who will bring the change we need to the House of Assembly.

NDP Leader, Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) says she is pleased to hear that Premier Danny Willliams’ surgery was a success and that he is healing well. However, his explanation of his personal choice raises questions about how people of this province can access what might be the preferred option for their health care whether or not that option exists in the province.

“I was very happy to see the Premier in good health on the NTV Evening News and to learn that he is healing well,” says Michael. “It is good for the people of the province to finally have an explanation as to why the Premier decided to travel outside the country to have his heart surgery and put an end to the ongoing questioning in the media.”

Are you feeling the housing crunch? Do you know people who have had trouble finding decent, affordable housing?

Come share your concerns with Lorraine Michael, M.H.A., Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi. She’s hosting a public meeting on this issue on Wednesday, March 3rd, 7-9 pm, at Canon Wood Hall, St. Thomas’ Church on Military Road.

Bring your stories about the scarcity of affordable housing and what should be done about it. Refreshments provided. For more information, phone 729-0270 or e-mail info@nl.ndp.ca.

New Democratic Party President John Whelan is pleased to announce that Brian Nolan is the NDP candidate in the electoral district of Topsail

"I am happy to announce that Brian Nolan will be the NDP candidate in the Topsail district. Brian is a long time resident of the district and a well known human rights activist. He will certainly be a strong representative for the residents of Topsail in the House of Assembly,” said Whelan.