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N.L. Premier Dwight Ball announces he’s stepping down

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted February 17, 2020 5:38 pm

Updated February 17, 2020 9:42 pm

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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball says he is stepping down after more than four years leading the province.

In a surprise announcement made by video, Ball says he will remain as premier until a successor is chosen “at the earliest opportunity.”

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The 63-year-old premier served as Opposition leader from 2012 before his Liberal party won government in November 2015.

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Under Ball, the Liberals were re-elected in May 2019 but reduced to a minority.

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