Barry Petten says "No department is larger, spends more money, impacts people's lives more profoundly, or faces a greater crisis than Health. It simply cannot function – even for a few weeks – without a full-time minister's constant, undivided attention.”
The opposition’s shadow Health Minister is demanding government appoint a full time health Minister. Barry Petten says “it was shocking to see Premier Furey tag the Justice and Public Safety Minister with overseeing it in his spare time. He says "No department is larger, spends more money, impacts people's lives more profoundly, or faces a greater crisis than Health. It simply cannot function – even for a few weeks – without a full-time minister's constant, undivided attention.” Petten also noted that the Justice and Public Safety portfolio is exceptionally demanding, covering areas such as corrections, the planned new penitentiary, policing amidst rising crime rates, public safety, and the significant impacts of untreated addictions. This leaves little time for the acting Minister to get up to speed on critical health files.
Corner Brook RNC looking for Jason Benoit, missing since yesterday afternoon
8-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was struck by a vehicle in Corner Brook on Wednesday
Petition circulating after Kruger spilling water at Grand Lake blocks traffic on the T'railway near Howley
Bay du Nord public information session coming to Corner Brook next week
Police stress safety in light of expected increased traffic on the water with the food fishery and warmer weather
