From the voice of the cabinet minister, last week, as the Memorial University crisis ramped up:
Premier Danny Williams has not been available for interviews this week, but a spokesperson says he supports Education Minister Joan Burke. [Emphasis added]
From the Telegram's Monday editorial:
CBC reported the minister [Joan Burke] had departed Thursday for an urgent attendance at an Eagles concert in Moncton, N.B. - VIP grandstand tickets $249, "plus taxes and applicable service charges." The CBC concluded a radio interview with Burke on Thursday by playing the Eagles' "Desperado," which starts with the line: "Desperado - why don't you come to your senses?" Nice edgy touch, national broadcaster. [Emphasis added]
From the Moncton Times and Transcript:
Four private jets, three for bands and one belonging to Newfoundland Premier and multimillionaire businessman Danny Williams, brought more than $100 million worth of glamour to the humble tarmac of the Greater Moncton International Airport Saturday night. [Emphasis added]
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