Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball Discusses Surprise Resignation

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball Discusses Surprise Resignation
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball poses for a picture in his office at the Confederation Building in St. John's on Feb. 18, 2020. The Canadian Press/Paul Daly
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ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball says the decision to step down as leader of the province was his alone.

The premier announced his intention to resign in a surprise, recorded video released Monday night, after more than four years leading the province and being re−elected last May with a minority government.