ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Flags at the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature and outside government buildings across the province were lowered to half-mast Thursday in memory of former Liberal premier Beaton Tulk, who died earlier in the day at the age of 75. He held several cabinet positions and briefly served as premier when former premier Brian Tobin resigned to seek a federal seat in 2000. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted a message on Twitter, saying Tulk always put people first, whether he was working as a school principal, teacher or premier. “We’ve lost a great Canadian, and a great Liberal — but his legacy will live on in his many contributions to Newfoundland and Labrador,” Trudeau’s message read. Liberal premier Dwight Ball, whose party won re-election on May 16, issued a statement that described Tulk as a friend, a “true Liberal” and “political giant” who was devoted to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: thestar May 23, 2019 18:11 UTC