There was a heated debate in the House of Assembly yesterday over rate increases at Marine Atlantic.
The Crown corporation will hike the cost by 4 percent next month with more increases expected this year. Premier Furey says he’s upset and disappointed at the decision by Marine Atlantic. He says he doesn’t understand how this rate increase can be justified. Premier Furey says they’ve made their position clear to the Federal government and will continue to fight them on this.
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Electrofishing to start this weekend to continue getting goldfish out of Link Pond in Massey Drive
The process uses a low current electrical field and stuns the fish without hurting them, so they can be removed with a net.
It's International World Oceans Day and a celebration is taking place at the Majestic Lawn until 3 p.m.
World Oceans Day is an opportunity to celebrate the ocean's role in our lives, raise awareness about marine conservation, and inspire action to protect our marine environments.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Lynn Howse is the Regional Outreach Officer with WRWM. She says the fire started and stayed far enough away.
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
Burning permits are suspended.
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
The town issued an advisory yesterday in light of hearing about excessive speeds on Marble Drive.
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