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Newfoundland and Labrador Elections
"Governing Newfoundland is a form of licensed insanity," CBC's Rex Murphy once said. Premiers don't really govern, "they measure their stamina against the intractabilities of history, geography and the unemployment stats." Canada's newest province has only had a handful of leaders since joining Confederation in 1949. From firebrands like Joey Smallwood to measured – some say dull – diplomats like Roger Grimes, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador have chosen their premiers not by party but by personality and promises.		Educational activities about Newfoundland and Labrador Elections

	To sink the Liberal ship		Smallwood concedes, Conservatives win... we think		Peckford vs. the teachers
	Two opposition candidates and a maverick from Labrador set out to end Joey Smallwood's 22-year reign. (TV; runs 16:18)		After months of confusion and legal challenges, the Smallwood era ends with a slim Tory victory. (Radio; runs 5:33)		Conservative Brian Peckford seeks re-election but faces angry teachers at every turn. (TV; runs 5:13)

	Liberal resurgence on the rock		'Perfume to the abattoir'		Tobin's triumph
	After 17 years of Conservative rule, a Liberal majority is elected. But for leader Clyde Wells, it's a bittersweet victory. (TV; runs 2:54)		Clyde Wells brought a measure of respectability to Newfoundland politics. Rex Murphy says that's almost a miracle. (TV; runs 6:40)		Less than a month after stepping in as premier, Brian Tobin scores a resounding victory. (TV; runs 2:14)

	Meet Premier Roger Grimes		Newfoundland and Labrador goes blue		The coronation of Danny Williams
	When Brian Tobin returns to federal politics Roger Grimes steps up to the plate. (Radio; runs 13:09)		Danny Williams's Progressive Conservatives sweep to power, ending almost 15 years of Liberal rule. (TV; runs 2:38)		Premier Williams rides a tidal wave of support to four more years at the helm. (TV; runs 12:47)

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