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• Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue find missing Corner Brook woman

  Shawn Street of BOISAR says they got a call the same day and sprang into action looking for the woman. They searched the shorelines and water, as well as woods in the area until nightfall.

• Canadian Blood Services collecting stem cells at Grenfell Campus today and this evening

  Stem cells are immature cells that can develop into any cell present in the bloodstream. Without stem cells, the body cannot make the blood cells needed for the immune system to function.

• Premier Andrew Furey launches "Buy From Newfoundland and Labrador" campaign and logo

  People will see messages across various media, as well as promotional materials designed to show support for local manufacturers and retailers beginning this week.

• Corner Brook Mayor says changes are coming to the city's transit system this year

  On Friday, government announced $120,000 will be spent on a two year pilot program to provide free busing to seniors in receipt of the GIS, Income support clients, and youth who participate in a youth services project.

• Police are looking for a stolen vehicle from Irishtown-Summerside

  Police say a grey 2012 Toyota Matrix, JTS 788, was taken from the Fourth Avenue area in Irishtown-Summerside.