Left out of the loop: Labradorians say they're not happy about new air travel loop
Isolated, excluded and out of the loop. Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans says that's how Labradorians feel about the new PAL Airlines loop between St. John's, Gander and Deer Lake. Evans says it adds insult to injury for those struggling with essential travel. Heather Gillis reports.
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