There’s a report out today that says NL is living in a child care desert.
There’s a report out today that says NL is living in a child care desert. The report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is listed on its website. It found that of the nearly 2 million children in Canada, nearly half were living in an area without enough child care spaces. NL ranked second highest to Saskatchewan, with 79 percent of younger children living in a child care desert. Opposition education critic Barry Petten says he’s even hearing of people sub-letting child care spaces while they are off work. He says it’s a failure on government’s part. As government rolls out $10 a day child care across the country, the CCPA sys there simply aren’t enough child care spaces to meet the demand. They say more public planning and management is needed.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
