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Terry Roberts
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All articles of Terry Roberts
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The young man and the sea
Desmond Jordan loves riding his dirt bike, playing paintball and video games. He likes school, especially gym class and social studies. His ... -
Horse on a hill
Many know it as Joey's Horse. Some have written that the late premier, Joey Smallwood, purposely placed the horse replica with its rear end ... -
More than just a name on a plaque
James H. Steele remembers the imposing bronze plaque from his days at Holloway School on Long's Hill in St. John's. He was only a young boy, ... -
Reid turfed as MHA
It was one of the last districts to be decided, and it turned out to be the closest. Liberal Leader Gerry Reid went down to defeat Tuesday night ... -
I lost my buddy
It took a while for Diane Biello to open up about her friend Gerry Tobin. Still numb from news of his sudden passing, she seemed to draw comfort ... -
In defence of Labrador
After days of taking it on the chin over its energy plan, the Progressive Conservative party came out swinging Tuesday with a counterattack ... -
Williams releases Tory platform blueprint
Addressing the provinces population decline, improving infrastructure, and investing in health care and education are among key promises in the ... -
Parties on the move
Premier Danny Williams launched the 2007 election campaign in Corner Brook Monday with a not-so-subtle message to voters - throw your support ... -
A tale of two luncheons
Some 650 people dined on chicken breast, mashed potato, vegetables and chocolate cake Wednesday during a luncheon with Premier Danny Williams as ... -
Williams surprises luncheon audience with big...
Premier Danny Williams surprised hundreds of people gathered at a luncheon in St. Johns Wednesday by announcing the province has reached a ... -
Planets aligned for energy plan?
A 10 per cent equity stake in future oil and gas projects and a commitment to build a transmission line to the island as part of the proposed ... -
Liberals quiz premier over Hebron
Opposition Leader Gerry Reid has forwarded 13 questions to Premier Danny Williams related to concerns he has about a tentative agreement to ... -
Commission holds first meeting
The new House of Assembly Management Commission held its first meeting today in an unprecedented atmosphere of openness and accountability. ... -
Doctor raises alarm
Dr. Stephen Major opened his mail Monday and, once again, shook his head in frustration. The St. John's family physician received another batch ... -
Radiology review rushed, NLMA president says
A tight deadline likely contributed to an embarrassing oversight in a review of a suspended radiologists work, according to the president of the ... -
No time for 'Dalley'-ing
He may not have a target on his chest, but Gerry Reid knows hes being hunted. The Liberal leader has been a vocal critic of Premier Danny ... -
Baie Verte MHA would likely win another election,...
Paul Shelley says his vision is crystal-clear when it comes to his future. The veteran politician will work his last day as the MHA for Baie ... -
Making nice with NOIA
What a difference a year makes. Premier Danny Williams was gushing with praise Tuesday for the organization that represents the province's ... -
A day for goodbyes
It was a day for goodbyes in the House of Assembly Wednesday as a handful of MHAs announced they will not seek re-election during this fall's ... -
Bad Internet connection
The parents of a 16-year-old St. John's area girl say they've had a week from hell after discovering their daughter is being aggressively pursued ... -
Pitching green energy
The coming months will be crucial in the development of the Lower Churchill hydroelectric project as attempts to firm up a customer base, come up ... -
Another radiologist suspended
Troubles in the provinces health system continued Friday with the Central Health authority announcing it had suspended a radiologist who worked ... -
'Significant progress' on FPI sale, quotas
The provincial government is close to signing off on agreements for the sale of most of FPI's assets, and an announcement about how the company's ... -
New hope for FPI deal
A compromise is in the works that may end a stalemate between the federal and provincial governments over the sale of FPI assets. A proposal that ... -
They ranted and roared
Several thousand frustrated and angry Newfoundlanders assembled on the steps of Confederation Building Friday to demand respect and dignity from ... -
New hope for FPI impasse
There appears to be new hope for a resolution to an impasse over the sale of FPI assets. After initially turning down the request, it was learned ... -
Quota decision mind-boggling
Non-binding agreements for the sale of FPI assets are now on life support following a decision by Federal Fisheries Minister Loyola Hearn to not ... -
FPI questions continue
The Opposition Liberals continued to pose questions about the future of FPI in the House of Assembly Tuesday, and again raised concerns about the ... -
Liberals unbowed by budget, polls
A popular budget. A popular government and leader. That's the situation enjoyed by Premier Danny Williams and his Progressive Conservative ... -
The Marshall Plan
Finance Minister Tom Marshall delivered arguably the most generous budget in the provinces history Thursday. It was a document that contained ...





