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• Nominations close tonight to fill the vacant seat in Benoits Cove ward for Qalipu First Nation

  There are 2200 members living in 20 communities that make up the ward. Electoral Officer Berty Leamon says candidates need 2 signatures, must be 18 and live in the ward.

• More electric products, or E-waste, now being accepted at the Wildcove landfill

  They can now take e-bikes, scooters, electronic toys and games, as well as ipads and e-books.

• Government points to insurance claims for road negligence as trucks haul away the MSC Baltic III

  Any claim would consider the road’s pre-existing condition and cover only the repairs required to restore it to that state.

• Corner Brook business owner asks for help with identifying who is responsible for vandalism last week

  Winmar owner Shane Mollon says 20 tires were punctured, which included 4 sets of vehicle tires and 4 tires on an enclosed trailer, upwards of $5K in damages.

• June is Pride month and the Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride group have many events on the go

  Quinn Jesso says Pride is so important because there are so many people who can’t be themselves and events during Pride month offer a safe space with support where people can be themselves.