There are shortages of workers in the health care field and in service jobs. Now, the president of NAPE says there's also a shortage of water bomber crews

Published: June 12, 2023, 2:40 a.m.

Over the last few weeks, wildfires have been raging in Nova Scotia, Alberta and other parts of Canada. Meanwhile, much of this province has had damp, cool weather, and the fire risk has been low for the most part. Two water bombers from this province have even gone to other provinces to help. But the union representing water bomber crews says there aren't enough people to operate all those aircraft if we need them. Jerry Earle is president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees, or NAPE.