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.
Elaine Huxter of Steady Brook first to be invested in the Order of NL at a ceremony this morning
Have your say about highway improvement projects, government is looking for suggestions
Premier Tony Wakeham heads to Ottawa for meetings tomorrow with Canada's Premiers
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RCMP looking into a vacant house fire in Rocky Harbour
