Mayor Jim Parsons says the area is a protected water supply zone under discretionary use and as such there is a specific procedure including public consultation.
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper has appealed council’s decision against harvesting in the watershed area. The issue was brought up during this week’s public meeting. Mayor Jim Parsons says the area is a protected water supply zone under discretionary use and as such there is a specific procedure including public consultation. Parsons says now an adjudicator with Municipal Affairs will review the appeal and this happens quite frequently on discretionary decisions by council. He says it all has to do with process. The appeal can’t be overturned but another hearing may be required.
Those who receive Income support cheques by mail can pick them up tomorrow
Government proposes updated policy to ban electronic devices in K-6 and wants the public's feedback
PC Leader Tony Wakeham says "U.S. Tariffs will have devastating consequences for the province"
Qalipu First Nation swearing-in ceremony takes place tomorrow
A 64 year old man is arrested after landing his ATV in a ditch in Robinson's
