St. John’s, NL - Shane Kennedy, Liberal Party candidate in the Topsail by-election is challenging the provincial / Read More

St. John’s, NL – Shane Kennedy, Liberal Party candidate in the Topsail by-election is challenging the provincial government to recognize the need for junior high and high school facilities in the Town of Paradise and address the needs of the many young families in the community.

“Government is currently building two elementary schools in Paradise, yet there are no immediate plans to construct junior high or high schools,” said Kennedy. “There are hundreds of children in Paradise that will require educational facilities as they get older and it is unreasonable to send these students to Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South and overcrowd already existing facilities.

“Paradise is the fastest growing community in Atlantic Canada with young families moving to the area on a daily basis and there is a significant need for these educational facilities for children as they grow. The status quo is not acceptable and the major planning gap that appears to exist must be addressed by the Department of Education to ensure this problem is fixed.

“Elementary schools are a good start, however, we cannot ignore the needs of our grade 7 to grade 12 students. The planning process must start now to ensure these facilities are in place to accommodate the hundreds of adolescents that require an education in our community.”

Media Contact:

Simon Lono

689.0809

info@shanekennedy.ca

HQ Telephone: 782.4224

1676A Topsail Road (next to Marie’s Mini mart)

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Shane Kennedy, Liberal Candidate in the Topsail by-election, will / Read More

Shane Kennedy, Liberal Candidate in the Topsail by-election, will officially open his headquarters on Thursday, March 4 at 7:00pm. Shane will be joined by his team of supporters including Liberal Leader Yvonne Jones and Party President Judy Morrow. The headquarters is located at 1676 Topsail Road at the corner of Glendarek Drive across from Octagon Pond. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 Media Contact: Shane Kennedy 728-6348, Liberal Party of NL 754-1813

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St. John’s, NL - With the close of nominations at 12pm today, the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that Shane Kennedy will represent the party in / Read More

St. John’s, NL – With the close of nominations at 12pm today, the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that Shane Kennedy will represent the party in the Topsail by-election scheduled for March 16^, 2010.

“It is very encouraging that young, educated, articulate candidates are coming forward to run for our party,” said Liberal Party President Judy Morrow. “Shane’s commitment to the people of Topsail district is evident in his desire to improve infrastructure and services and strengthen the community in which he lives. I look forward to working with Shane as our candidate, and hopefully as the newest MHA in our caucus.”

“I have spoken with Shane and I am very excited that we have attracted such a strong candidate who wants to stand up and be heard on issues that are important to the people of Paradise, Mount Pearl and Conception Bay South,” said Yvonne Jones, Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. “Shane’s campaign team is ready to go and I look forward to a good campaign that will provide people with a solid Liberal voice to represent their issues.” 

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Media Contacts:

 Liberal Party of Newfoundland & Labrador

T: (709) 754-1813

Shane Kennedy

T: (709) 728-6348 

SHANE KENNEDY

Shane Kennedy lives in Paradise and believes more services and infrastructure are needed to address the challenges facing the people of Topsail District. While the region is one of the fastest growing in Atlantic Canada, the level of government investment is not allowing the necessary facilities to be established. 

Shane graduated from Memorial University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and currently works as an account executive with Triware Technologies and has significant experience in the sales and customer service industry.

When not at work, Shane enjoys spending time with family and friends participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, gardening and snowshoeing. He is also passionate about his community and improving the level of government investment in the region, especially to address the lack of recreational facilities, fire services, junior and high schools in Paradise and increased traffic congestion. Shane also feels that an Opposition member will have a stronger voice and serve the district much better than a silent government backbencher. He has always prided himself on serving the needs of people and hopes to extend this commitment to the people of Topsail District as their Member of the House of Assembly.

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St. John’s, NL - Judy Morrow, President of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, is pleased to announce that nominations for the district of Topsail are open to the / Read More

St. John’s, NL – Judy Morrow, President of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, is pleased to announce that nominations for the district of Topsail are open to the public and will close on Friday, February 26th, at 12:00pm. All nomination forms should be submitted to:

The Liberal Party of Newfoundland & Labrador

Suite 205, Beothuck Building

20 Crosbie Place

St. John’s, NL    A1B 3Y8

Should more than one person file nomination papers in this district, nomination meetings will take place on Saturday, February 27th.                                                                          

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Media Contact:

Liberal Party of NL Headquarters

St. John’s, NL  

W: (709) 754-1813

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“It is with great regret that I am today announcing my withdrawal as the Liberal candidate for the upcoming by-election in the District of Topsail. Due to a medical condition, I have decided that my primary concern should now be focused on my health and recovery process. I thank the Liberal Party and the many people who have supported me in my shortened run to become the MHA for the District of Topsail.”

The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that it has accepted the withdrawal of Peter Dawe as the Liberal candidate in the upcoming by-election in the District of Topsail. Liberal Party Leader Yvonne Jones and Liberal Party President Judy Morrow expressed their regret at these developments and say their thoughts and prayers, along with all those in the party, are with Peter as he deals with his medical condition.

A new nomination call in the District of Topsail will be announced in the coming days.

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Media Contact:

Liberal Party of NL Headquarters

W: (709) 754-1813

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St. John’s, NL - The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Dawe will represent the Party in the / Read More

St. John’s, NL – The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Dawe will represent the Party in the upcoming by-election in the District of Topsail.

Nominations for the position closed today at 5pm and Mr. Dawe was not contested in his bid for the nomination.

Liberal Party President Judy Morrow says she is very pleased to have such a strong and well-respected candidate as Peter Dawe representing the Party in the Topail by-election and is looking forward to the opportunity to elect another Liberal member to the House of Assembly.

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Media Contacts:

Liberal Party of Newfoundland & Labrador T: (709) 754-1813

President Judy Morrow T: (709) 727-3773

Mr. Peter Dawe T: (709) 727-6737

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Judy Morrow, President of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, is pleased to announce that nominations for the district of Topsail are open to the public and will close / Read More

Judy Morrow, President of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, is pleased to announce that nominations for the district of Topsail are open to the public and will close on Friday, February 19th, at 5:00pm. All nomination forms should be submitted to:

The Liberal Party of Newfoundland & Labrador

Suite 205, Beothuck Building

20 Crosbie Place

St. John’s, NL    A1B 3Y8

Should more than one person file nomination papers in this district, nomination meetings will take place on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 from 4pm to 8pm. Voting stations will be located in Topsail, NL.

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Media Contact:

 Liberal Party of NL Headquarters

St. John’s, NL  

W: (709) 754-1813

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The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Announces the Leadership Convention & Annual General Meeting

The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Announces the Leadership Convention & Annual General Meeting

St. John’s, NL – Following a meeting of the Executive Board, President Judy Morrow is pleased to announce that the 2010 Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Leadership Convention and Annual General Meeting shall take place November 19-21, 2010 at the St. John’s Convention Centre. Voting results are anticipated for both the Leader and certain Executive Board positions the evening of November 20.

“This is an exciting time of renewal,” said Morrow. “The leadership selection process will be one that encourages public participation, and our convention will bring Liberals together from across the province, not only to choose a Leader, but also to discuss new initiatives and policy directions.”
Morrow also announced the Party’s selection of Jody Fancey and Mark Watton to serve as Convention Co-Chairs.

“Jody and Mark bring a wealth of experience to these roles. Aided by a dedicated group of volunteers and staff, they will ensure that all aspects of delegate selection and voting are conducted openly and fairly.”

Additional information about the 2010 Liberal Party of Newfoundland & Labrador Leadership Convention  and Annual General Meeting will be made available in the weeks ahead. Interested members of the public can stay informed by visiting www.liberal2010.com to register for convention updates and information bulletins.

Media Contacts:

Judy Morrow, President                 Jody Fancey, Co-Chair
C: (709) 727-3773                            H: (709) 258-5338
judymorrow@nf.aibn.com             jfancey@telus.blackberry.net

Mark Watton, Co-Chair                    Liberal Party Office
C: 647-330-9131                                T: (709) 754-1813
markwatton@rogers.com              libnl@nf.aibn.com

Mark Watton is a native of Corner Brook and a life-long Liberal activist. He worked as National Director of the Young Liberals of Canada in the mid-1990s and spent several years staffing ministerial offices in multiple federal government departments including Fisheries and Oceans, Finance, and most recently as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Social Development.

Mark was a long time advisor to the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin and served as a senior staff member in the Prime Minister’s Office.

Mark played a lead role in the development of several key federal government initiatives in the Martin administration, including the negotiation of federal-provincial agreements on funding Early Learning and Child Care, and the re-invigoration of Canada’s maritime enforcement and surveillance capacity off the East Coast.

He previously worked as a Policy Analyst with the Liberal Caucus Research Bureau and has volunteered extensively on political campaigns throughout Canada. In 2006, he was National Director of Ken Dryden’s campaign for the Leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. He has led and participated in seminars on youth and political involvement overseas, and is a frequent contributor of commentary on policy issues and political events in Newfoundland and Labrador, and throughout Atlantic Canada.

Mark has an LL.B. with specializations in Maritime Law and Business Law from Dalhousie University (2008) and holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Political Science from the University of Ottawa (1996).

He currently practices law as a litigator in the Toronto office of one of Canada’s leading law firms, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin.

Jody Fancey (nee Canning) was born and raised in Bishop’s Falls.  Shortly after completing her high school education at Leo Burke Academy in Bishop’s Falls, Jody went on to pursue a degree in psychology from Memorial University and later a Business degree from the University of Athabasca.

In 2005 Jody was elected Mayor of Bishop’s Falls and since that time she has demonstrated strong leadership. Jody was a member of the Council’s Finance, Economic Development, and Labour Relations Committees. She was also the proponent of the Town’s Community Development Task Force (a group comprised of residents and other stakeholders) that was mandated to prepare a strategic community development plan.

On a regional level Jody served as Chair of the Exploits Valley Joint Council, a political organization comprised of municipal officials from the region. On top of her municipal and regional responsibilities, in 2007 she was elected as Small Towns Director to the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors.  During her 2-year term, Jody Chaired the Economic Development Committee and was a member of the Community Cooperation Resource Committee.

Over the past 10 years Jody has been working in the field of business and economic development within a rural context.  She has been employed as Business Retention and Expansion Coordinator with the Kittiwake Economic Development Corporation and the Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation. Jody also served as Executive Director of the former Bishop’s Falls Development Corporation.   She is presently Regional Coordinator of the Business Beginnings Program with Newfoundland Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs, working towards helping women develop the skills needed to start their own businesses.

Jody is married to Glen Fancey of Bishop’s Falls and they are the proud parents of three children, Nickolas, Riley, and Leah.

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Liberal Leader Yvonne Jones will be in the District of Terra Nova today, November 12th, and tomorrow, November 13th to participate in a number of / Read More

Liberal Leader Yvonne Jones will be in the District of Terra Nova today, November 12th, and tomorrow, November 13th to participate in a number of events and meetings. The following is a tentative schedule of those events. 

Thursday, November 12th 2009

2:00pm – Meet with staff at the Glovertown Shipyard

2:45pm – Visit the Sutreen woodworking plant in Eastport

3:30pm – Door to Door in Salvage

5:00pm – Anglican Church Women dinner in Salvage

6:00pm – Meet and Greet at Liberal Candidate John Baird’s headquarters in Glovertown

Friday, November 13th 2009

9:00am – Visit the fish plant in Dover

9:30am – Meet and Greet at the Fire Hall in Hare Bay

10:30am – Officially Open John Baird’s Headquarters in Gambo

11:15am – Meet and greet at the Smallwood Centre in Gambo

Media Contact:

Liberal Party of Newfoundland & Labrador
(709) 754-1813

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The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador held its nomination meeting this evening to decide the party’s candidate for the upcoming / Read More

The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador held its nomination meeting this evening to decide the party’s candidate for the upcoming by-election in the District of Terra Nova. Following the counting of ballots, Liberal Party President Judy Morrow and Liberal Party Leader Yvonne Jones are pleased to announce that John Baird received the most votes and will represent the party in the upcoming by-election in the district.

John’s experience and commitment to Terra Nova District will certainly be an asset as he represents our party in the upcoming by-election,” said Liberal Party President Judy Morrow. “I look forward to working with John as he brings forward a strong message of change and improvement for the people living in this region of our province.”

“John Baird has a strong background in rural and economic development, environmental stewardship, and industry diversification that will provide important discussion and debate in the upcoming by-election,” said Ms. Jones. “We are pleased to have such strong candidates representing our party in these by-elections and we are hopeful the people of Terra Nova district will elect another Opposition voice to the House of Assembly to stand up and fight for their issues.”

Media Contact:
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
754-1813

John Baird:
533-9656 or 424-3131

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