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TOPIC: WABUSH

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High airfare costs reflect bigger picture of travel barriers Labradorians face, MHA says

A Labrador MHA says rising airfare costs in the region show signs of inequity residents of Labrador face compared to other parts of the province.

Airfare costs in Labrador have risen by 33% over the last 5 years

Airfare costs around the country have risen by 9.2 per cent since 2019, but Labrador residents are seeing triple.
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Furey delivers 'good news' update as weather conditions favourable for fighting Labrador fires

The wildfire near Labrador City is still burning out of control, but Premier Andrew Furey was optimisticon Sunday.

This Labrador City teen is ditching his textbooks for the thrill of Cain's Quest

Caleb Cousins of Labrador City is just a few months away from graduating from high school but he says he couldn't pass up the chance to put the books away for a week and compete in the snowmobile endurance race in his own backyard.

Despite creditor protection, Tacora CEO says future is bright for Wabush mine

As one of Labrador West'slargest employers remains under creditor protection, the company's CEO says he's ready to face it head on.
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What does the future of Labrador West look like? Ideas are on the table this week

A summit happening in Labrador West this week is examining the region's economy which for decades has relied heavily on mining and its challenges to help lay out a roadmap for its future.

Tacora, owners of Wabush mine, seek creditor protection

The owners of the Scully Mine in Wabush, Tacora Resources, have obtained creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court.

Labrador West rec centre to reopen as towns work on permanent financing deal

Labrador City and Wabush have committed to having a permanent agreement by June, but the towns' mayors say there's still much work to be done.
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Labrador animal shelter, battered by a harsh winter, badly needs repairs to stay open, says president

The acting president of an animal shelter in Wabushsays it's building is badly in need of renovation to keep animals in need safely in the community.

Wabush Come Home Year postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Gail Hodge, co-chair of the town's Come Home Year committee, said the decision to move festivitieswas difficult but the rise in COVID-19 cases was a key factor.

Wabush airport firefighting issues stem from federal cuts, say Labrador officials

The Town of Labrador City has pulled its volunteer firefighters from the Wabush airport and the area's MHA says it's Transport Canada's responsibility to reinstate fire services.

Labrador City fire department won't respond to Wabush airport emergencies

The town of Labrador City says its volunteer firefighters will no longer provide services to Wabush Airport.

N.L. reports no new cases of COVID-19 for 1st time in over 2 weeks

There province is reporting its first day without a new case of the coronavirus since April 12.

A trip down the Anshuanipi: A Land & Sea archival special

Waiting for the train after the mine shift in Labrador City and Wabush was common for those heading to Labrador's Ashuanipi River. But the trip in the winter of 1998 marked a special one for those involved.

Labrador hit hard by Air Canada cuts, as leaders question airline motives

Leaders in Labrador West and Happy Valley-Goose Bay aren't happy with the airline's decision to chop several routes in the region, and pull out of Wabush Airport altogether.

Labrador West looks to open its border with a Fermont double bubble

Political leaders in the region are writing to Premier Dwight Ball and the chief medical officer of health, asking for a travel exemption between the communities.

Lab West mayors want answers after police stopped patrols on Quebec border

Ron Barron and Fabian Benoit say they were caught off guard to hear the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary stopped patrolling for part of Monday evening at the border between Labrador West and Fermont, Que.

Pandemic preparation: Here's where the province's resources are

With the peak of the coronavirus pandemic expected later this year, life-saving resources in each region of the province vary.

Wabush mayor worried about intraprovincial travel as COVID-19 cases rise

Ron Barron says people travelling from Newfoundland to Labrador should have to self-isolate for 14 days.

Shooting in Wabush leaves dog dead, police investigating

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says someone shot at a home in Wabush on Sunday afternoon.

Labrador Affairs office closed in Wabush over holidays has NDP asking questions

The government-operated Labrador Affairs office in Wabushwas shut down over the holidays, leaving the provincial NDP with questions as to why.

Millions of people watch this Wabush woman's TikTok videos

Cordelia Richards has been using the video-sharing app for a few months, and has already racked up 1.6 million likes on her short and often 'foolish' videos.

Wabush residents still fighting for their say on amalgamation with Labrador City

Rita Pynn isn't sure if she wants her town to amalgamate with Labrador City; she just wants the opportunity to vote on the issue and to know exactly why council is against it.

Wabush residents pack town hall to demand public vote on amalgamation

Wabush town hall was at capacity Thursday night, with people demanding the town let them weigh in on combining the community with neighbouring Labrador City.

NDP clinging to 5-vote victory in Lab West after official addition of vote tally

Bruce Chaulk, the province's chief electoral officer, will order a judicial recount in the next 7 days.