As politicians and industry leaders from across Newfoundland and Labrador fly out of Labrador West at the end of a three-day summit, local leaders in Labrador City and Wabush say it's time for the real work to begin on finding a path for the region's future.
Caleb Cousins of Labrador City is just a few months away from graduating from high school but he says he couldn't pass up the chance to put the books away for a week and compete in the snowmobile endurance race in his own backyard.
A summit happening in Labrador West this week is examining the region's economy which for decades has relied heavily on mining and its challenges to help lay out a roadmap for its future.