Longtime Newfoundland politician, activist and author Cle Newhook died over the weekend at the age of 74, after a short bout with cancer. It's really hard to believe that he's gone," says NDP leader Lorraine Michael. NDP leader Lorraine Michael says Cle Newhook led their party before it had much of a profile, which "took a lot of work and courage." Former NDP MP Jack Harris says longtime friend Cle Newhook was "an important voice for our party, and within the party for social justice." Harris said Newhook had "a great understanding of Newfoundland life, past and present," and wrote books about his experience growing up in rural Newfoundland.

Source: CBC News March 04, 2018 17:52 UTC