The Progressive Conservative Leadership hopeful says people want to come here but they can’t get a direct flight, and that is really affecting our tourism industry.
Stephenville - Port au Port MHA Tony Wakeham says the lack of direct air access to this province is affecting our economic growth. The Progressive Conservative Leadership hopeful says people want to come here but they can’t get a direct flight, and that is really affecting our tourism industry. Wakeham says opening air access to major hubs in Canada, the US, and Europe would make this province much more attractive. He also believes government can work with the airlines to make this happen, not necessarily through subsidies but through flight guarantees on the number of passengers. Wakeham points to neighbouring Nova Scotia which subsidizes airlines to establish new routes from that province to destinations in the United States and Europe.
Route 340 near Lewisporte is closed both ways due to a motor vehicle collision
Electrofishing to start this weekend to continue getting goldfish out of Link Pond in Massey Drive
It's International World Oceans Day and a celebration is taking place at the Majestic Lawn until 3 p.m.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban lifted in Corner Brook
