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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Government makes a $7M pre-budget announcement to help volunteer firefighters and emergency preparedness
The bulk of it, or $4.6M, will be spent on 3,400 sets of wildland coveralls and P25 radios, which will help in areas lacking cell service.
Government commits to AG's recommendations on fraud and emergency plans
Denise Hanrahan highlighted that only 9 percent of the province’s 436 communities have a emergency valid plan.
Corner Brook looks for organizations to help offer a free swim session at the Marina Redmond Centre
Copies of the Request for Expression of Interest can be obtained from city hall or by calling 709 637-1540.
More recycling tips from Western Regional Waste Management on Bayfm's Trash Talk
WRWM’s Lynn Howse says containers have to be clean, but labels can stay on.
One driver with minor injuries after two-vehicle collision closes Northern Peninsula Highway Wednesday night
It reopened around 11 o’clock yesterday morning once the road was cleared.
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