Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister is on the west coast to meet with search and rescue teams.

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• Police Service Dog Fogo is headed for duty at RNC Corner Brook

  Meanwhile, PSD Kolt is retiring  after serving in Corner Brook since 2021 under the guidance of Constable Scott Mosher. 

• Nominations for first ever Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education will close next month

  Recipients will be chosen based on their contributions to the well-being of children in their care and commitment to fostering high-quality and inclusive early learning environments.

• Immaculate Heart of Mary students present showcase tonight in support of global justice issues

  This inspiring event is organized by Carly Rae Mouland and Grace Higgins, who are also young adult members of DPCC or Development and Peace-Caritas Canada.

• Corner Brook will roll out a new garbage collection system in the new year meaning new carts for residents

  Kirsten Mercer is the city’s Sustainability Development Coordinator and says staff are busy assembling around 10,000 of these wheeled carts which will be picked up by using an arm on the garbage truck.

• Applications to vote by mail in the upcoming provincial election are now being accepted

  Any resident who is 18 years of age or older by Election Day, which is October 14th, can apply to vote by mail by going to register.elections.gov.nl.ca