Speaker of the House of Assembly Issues Statement on the Passing of the Honourable Len Simms

Premier Tony Wakeham issued a statement on the passing of former Senator Ethel Cochrane, noting she was the first woman appointed to represent Newfoundland and Labrador in the Senate in 1986 and served for more than 25 years. The article quotes Wakeham calling Cochrane a trailblazer whose contributions helped shape the province and the country.

Prime Minister Wakeham's Progressive Conservative government, reconvening the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, announced priorities to improve health-care access, lower taxes, and create safer communities, with quick aims to fund the medical transportation assistance program and raise the basic personal tax exemption. The throne speech…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador Opposition leaders criticize the government for a lack of accountability and transparency as the House of Assembly reconvenes, citing limited access to the premier and ministers. It notes both Liberal and NDP leaders’ questions on issues such as health care leadership, tax relief measures (home heating,…

Two sentences: Premier Tony Wakeham released a statement paying tribute to former Progressive Conservative leader Len Simms, who has died at the age of 82. The article notes the government statement as a tribute from the premier.

Len Simms, a former Newfoundland and Labrador politician who served as PC Leader in the early 1990s and later as CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, has died at age 82. Premier Tony Wakeham paid tribute, calling him a true public servant who left a lasting mark on the province.

The article reports the obituary of Len (Leonard) Simms, noting his passing at Chancellor Park on January 26, 2026, at age 82. It outlines his life highlights, including his early career, public service as MHA for Grand Falls (1979–1995) and CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and mentions funeral details and charitable donation…