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• Police found 1.5 ounces of cocaine, LSD, cash and pills at a traffic stop in Corner Brook

  The driver of the vehicle, 45-year-old Sandra Callahan of Corner Brook, showed signs of alcohol impairment and refused to comply with a breath demand provided as part of an impaired driving investigation.  An occupant of the vehicle, 25-year-old Bobby Sheppard of Deer Lake, resisted arrest and was found in breach of a probation order.

• $75 million for west coast roads projects, $316 million for the whole province

  This includes $14 million for sections of paving along the Trans Canada Highway, and Routes 430 and 450.

• Grade 9 students can now apply for the Voyage Program to travel to Quebec

  The program offers beginner and advanced French language classes, along with engaging cultural activities and excursions conducted entirely in French.

• Corner Brook Mayor says need for social housing is now, NL Housing says no successful bidders

  This after an announcement from NL Housing Corporation yesterday confirming that they could not find a successful bidder to build 50 new affordable units in the city.

• Lark Harbour Mayor says officials are trying to find land owner to build a road to a stranded cargo ship

  The MSC Baltic III ran aground in Cedar Cove on February 15th after losing power.