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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UPDATE: Police have recovered a stolen Dodge Caravan from Deer Lake
The stolen vehicle has a Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate # HWN156.
Appointments now being made for spring cleanup in Corner Brook; call 637-1666 or go to cornerbrook.com
Residents can also drop off bulk household garbage at the Wildcove landfill from May1st-11th and the city will pay the fees.
Qalipu busy with career fairs, a traditional use study, a bird survey and more this month
To find out more or register for events go to the Qalipu First Nation facebook page or qalipu.ca.
Schools to remain closed Friday afternoon due to weather
Schools in the Corner Brook region were also closed Thursday.
Corner Brook MHA Jim Parsons gives first speech in the House of Assembly
He spoke about our world, saying it is not black and white but shades of grey with no silver bullets for the challenges we face.
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