Miscellaneous
Canada is facing a labour shortage in almost every industry. Workplace columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq says tapping Canada’s older workforce may be part of the solution. What will it take to reverse the trend towards ageing and shrinking population in Newfoundland and Labrador? We hear from a couple of voices on that issue. Seniors are one of the most at risk when it comes to COVID, and that's resulted in isolation for many. The Mokami Status of Women Council is hoping to help with bi-monthly kits. We learn more from Program Coordinator Holly Williams. Labrador City is officially withdrawing firefighting response services to the Wabush Airport. Mayor Belinda Adams joins us to explain the decision. The Inuit-owned company Nasittuq is back running the North Warning System sites. To learn more, Labrador Morning spoke with Clint Davis. As the dire effects of climate change have become apparent worldwide, some northern communities in our Province may not have equal access to the green energy transition. Lela Evans explained some of her concerns that affect residents within her constituency. Canada's political boycott of the Olympics is on full display, with no official government representation at the Games. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his government is "extremely concerned" by the repeated human rights violations carried out by the Chinese government. That got the CBC's Blair Sanderson wondering if ordinary fans of the Games are also thinking about the reputation of the host country.