"I have thoroughly enjoyed being your representative for Mount Pearl North since 2007. I hope you will give me the opportunity to continue to serve you and to help our communities grow from 2011 onward."

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Road improvements – Working to make our streets safer

Since 2007, the PC Government has spent an unprecedented amount of money on infrastructure in Paradise and Mount Pearl. It's evident as I’m going door to door that our investments in road improvements have been worthwhile.

Keeping roads and sidewalks in good repair has always been a priority for the communities of Mount Pearl and Paradise, both for safety reasons and to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Over the past four years, however, we’ve seen many roads widened and resurfaced to respond to increased traffic flow. Many sidewalks have been replaced as well. This is indicative of a great level of cooperation between municipalities and the Provincial Government, which enables the people of our District to have safe, well tended roads to drive on.

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Supporting the youth of Mount Pearl North: An investment in our future

PARADISE, NL - With a strong provincial economy, and recent government investments in business, Mount Pearl North Candidate Steve Kent says that the youth in his District are facing a very bright future. In the recent past, a bright future for youth would have likely involved leaving the province to find high-quality jobs and to raise their families, but Provincial Government investments in youth have turned that tide.

“I have always felt strongly about helping our youth stay here. The future of our province depends on input from young people; their energy is what helps us move forward,” says Kent. “That’s why I participated in the Minister’s Advisory Committee for the Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy, and why I make sustainable growth a priority in my District. It’s not enough for youth to want to stay. They need career opportunities, and a strong community to call home.”

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