Coronavirus effect on our way of life highlights the need for a fixed link for Newfoundland to the rest of Canada via Labrador. This is now more relevant than whether it will make some harbor, a ferry company or a port town unhappy.

I completely agree with this CBC op-ed when it says 'Maybe the time has come to stop arguing and start digging'. Except the 'maybe' part.

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In the middle of a global crisis, and with Newfoundlanders worried about food and other goods, the island's supply chain was once again cut off.

The Marine Atlantic ferry crossings have been cancelled a number of times due to weather, and the terminals in Port aux Basques and North Sydney have both been closed after already being on limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Need to hear more?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pov-fixed-link-food-security-1.5520172