Steve Crocker recovering from emergency surgery

MHA for Carbonear - Trinity - Bay de Verde and Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker is recovering from an emergency surgery this past weekend.

While Crocker is recovering from surgery, Premier Furey appointed John Hogan as Government House Leader and Sarah Stoodley as the alternate Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.

Furey said, "I wish Minister Crocker a speedy recovery. I would also like to thank Minister Hogan for stepping in and assuming this new role."

PC Leader David Brazil also issued a statement saying, "I wish Minister Crocker all the best toward a speedy recovery after his emergency surgery. I am encouraged to hear he is recovering well." Brazil was hospitalized after a medical emergency back in October.

NDP interim Leader Jim Dinn said he is glad to hear Crocker is recovering well.