By JORDAN PARKERSpecial to the Appalachian ST. GEORGE’S – A nomination process error has delayed the municipal election in St. George’s and Mayor Danny Conway says the waiting has left the council unable to form a new budget or hire any new staff. “All we’re required to do is askContinue Reading
By COLINE TISSERAND Courtesy of Le Gaboteur – translated by Gerald J. Roy Among the 13 candidates running for Council for the Qalipu Nation on Oct. 22, two are campaigning in the Port au Port area, an area of both Mi’kmaq and Francophone heritage. Le Gaboteur spoke with both JeffreyContinue Reading
By JAYMIE L. WHITESpecial to The Appalachian CAPE ST. GEORGE – Municipal elections are scheduled across the province for Tuesday, Sept. 28. These are the candidates vying for a council seat in Cape St. George. Jasen Benwah Jasen Benwah has been on town council for the last two terms andContinue Reading
By MATT MURLEYSpecial to The Appalachian PORT AU PORT EAST – Municipal elections across the province will take place on Sept. 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The following are some of the confirmed candidates seeking election. Not all candidates responded to inquiries before press deadline. James Cashin Jr.Continue Reading
By JAYMIE L. WHITESpecial to The Appalachian STEPHENVILLE – Here are the mayoral and council candidates seeking election to Stephenville’s Town Council on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Tom O’Brien (Mayoral candidate) Tom O’Brien is no stranger to politics, having served previously as mayor of Stephenville for 12 years. O’Brien believes inContinue Reading
By RYAN KING Residents across the province will choose their next Town councillors on Tuesday, Sept. 28. In Rose Blanche – Harbour Le Cou there are eight candidates on the ballot. Gary Bateman, Craig Savoury and Frank Touchings did not respond to inquiries by press deadline. Fred Billard Fred BillardContinue Reading
By RYAN KING – with files from Jaymie L. White and Rosalyn Roy Residents across the province will choose their next Town councillors on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Channel-Port aux Basques has eleven candidates vying for six seats. Candidate Terry Ingram declined to be interviewed for this article. Mark Andrews MarkContinue Reading
By JAYMIE L. WHITESpecial to The Appalachian STEPHENVILLE — The Stephenville Municipal election will take place on Tuesday, September 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Two candidates, Tom O’Brien and Tom Rose (incumbent) are vying for the Mayor’s chair. There are a total of 13 candidates running for aContinue Reading
By RYAN KING– with files from Jaymie L. White Note: This story has been updated. SOUTHWEST COAST – Municipal elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28. In Port aux Basques there are a total of 11 candidates vying for only 6 council seats. Leading them will beContinue Reading