Canada is a huge country with people in remote locations often relying on ships or planes to bring in food and goods. In the eastern-most region of Labrador, residents and politicians are furious over delays in deliveries and the resulting empty shelves.
“It’s depressing. It’s affecting our lives,” said Martha Winters-Abel, a resident of Hopedale. “A simple thing like food—you can’t get. I know we’re isolated, but God, it’s 2014. Something has to be done.”
Supply ships are disabled
The ship that normally brings in supplies, the MV Astron, has a broken crane and another vessel, the MV Northern Ranger cannot sail because it is waiting for lifeboats.
Food is being flown in but is prohibitively expensive. For example, 450 grams of ground beef sells for about 10 dollars. At the same time the supply of canned goods is dwindling.
Repairs at the Astron should begin on Wednesday and the ship should be on its way back to Labrador this weekend, according to marine officials.
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