O'Quinn says special precautions are required to get rid of asbestos. And he wants that done in his area. A petition about the local concerns is being circulated around the Peninsula. People in Labrador West who deal with family violence say there's a need for a new crisis shelter in the region. It also isn't wheelchair accessible.
Winter says a new building is needed.
Winter and other members of the association made their plea yesterday to Sandra Kelly, the Minister responsible for the status of women. Kelly promised to help the group and said she would explore several options. One of those options is to renovate property now owned by the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing corporation. The Town of Botwood is making good on a promise to crack down on home-based businesses that are not paying taxes. The Council is running a newspaper ad listing all the businesses that are registered.