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Memorial University political scientist Amanda Bittner writes about trust in our politicians, and what it means to be a good leader.

The premier says he didn't speak with John Risley about wind farms and hydrogen plants during his stay at Risley's posh resort.

Newfoundland and Labradors premier says he was not in a conflict of interest when he vacationed last year at a luxury fishing lodge owned by a billionaire with significant energy interests in the province.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A luxury fishing trip has prompted questions about the deep connections between Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier and the company hoping to kick-start a hydrogen energy sector in the province.

The PC opposition house leader called for the establishment of an ethics commissioner to examine potential conflicts of interest involving members of the House of Assembly. It follows Premier Andrew Furey's trip to a luxury lodge owned by billionaire John Risley.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says he was not in a conflict of interest when he vacationed last year at a luxury fishing lodge owned by a billionaire with significant energy interests in the province.

The company behind a large wind farm project proposed for the Port au Port Peninsula is gaining support after offering up $10 million for communities in the area in the form of a "community vibrancy fund."

Interest in wind energy ramped up after the N.L. government lifted a ban on onshore wind projects this past spring. But the province's energy minister says government will dictate the process and timeline.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made high-profile visits to Canada at the end of last month.

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