An outfitter says Parks Canada should rethink its prohibition on letting patrons in a northern Labrador reserve carry firearms, because of the threat posed by polar bears.
The MHA for Torngat Mountains says the Labrador School Board is working with government to ensure schools on the Labrador Coast are not impacted by teacher cutbacks. Speaking on VOCM Night Line with Linda Swain, MHA Patty Pottle said she has spoken with Board President Bruce Fahey.
People on the north coast of Labrador hope the fish plants in Postville and Nain won't be shut down for good. The Torngat Fish Producers Co-operative Society says the plants will not open this fishing season, leaving dozens of workers without a job.
A blow to the north coast of Labrador. The fish plants in Nain and Postville will remain closed for the entire upcoming season. The Torngat Fish Producers Co-operative made the announcement today, citing current market conditions, operational costs and the high Canadian dollar.
A resident of Nain is expressing concern about a some fish plants on the North Coast. Emma, who's a resident of Nain, called VOCM Open Line with Randy Simms yesterday morning to say that two plants are shutting down operations. One is located in Nain, the other in Postville.
Arctic adventurer and writer Jerry Kobalenko is usually happy to see wildlife on his excursions, but his most recent trip to Torngat Mountains National Park on Labrador's northern tip offered more than he needed. "We had 13 polar bear encounters in six days and one was really []
Arctic adventurer and writer Jerry Kobalenko is usually happy to see wildlife on his excursions, but his most recent trip to Torngat Mountains National Park on Labrador's northern tip offered more than he needed.
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