More than 100 homes have been condemned in Port aux Basques and surrounding areas in southwestern Newfoundland after Fiona tore through the region. Three months on, some families say they are still not sure if they will be able to rebuild.
Often described as one of the hardest-working royals, there is a sense that Princess Anne's profile is rising as King Charles shapes the monarchy going forward from the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, in September.
The CBC's Chris O'Neill-Yates reports from Port aux Basques, N.L., a town grappling with widespread devastation from post-tropical storm Fiona and the death of a resident who was washed out to sea.
Elections NL failing to provide promised support for Indigenous voters, candidates say
Despite a previous commitment, Elections NL says election materials will not be translated into Indigenous languages during this campaign. That is not sitting well with at least two candidates in Labrador.
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A couple of candidates in the upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador election are concerned about the fact that not all election materials are available in the necessary Indigenous languages.(CBC)
Two candidates in Labrador are disappointed that Elections NL has reneged on a commitment to distribute materials in Indigenous languages for voters who need them.
Tories, NDP baffled that chief electoral officer is refusing meeting to hear election worries
The province s largest political parties are voicing their concerns over the election, including perceived problems with mail-in voting and the CEO of Elections NL s apparent unwillingness to meet with leaders.
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Some politicians in the Newfoundland and Labrador election are worried that special ballots will not be available in time for citizens who now must vote by mail. (Heather Gillis/CBC)
Bruce Chaulk, Newfoundland and Labrador s chief electoral officer, is refusing to meet with parties and candidates, citing a need to maintain its institutional independence.