Women and Gender Equality Minister Pam Parsons is in New York city

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• Government declares gender based violence is an epidemic, invests $8M towards ending it

  Paula Sheppard of Corner Brook’s Status of Women and the Women’s Centre was in St. John’s for yesterday’s announcement and says a task force is being created but a lot of consultation is needed.   

• No updates yet on federal funding to help pay for a sewage treatment plant in Corner Brook

  Meanwhile, a letter from Environment and Climate Change Canada last year, highlighted the city could face fines and even jail without a water treatment plant.

• Corner Brook CNA student gets scholarship as part of Early Childhood Educators Week

  Louise Pedersen is known for leadership, dedication, and commitment to her peers and community.

• Deer Lake issues an alert after reports of a lynx sighting in the town

  Residents are reminded to keep a safe distance away if they do see the animal.

• Marina Redmond honoured with the Premier’s Medal for Arts, Heritage, Sport and Recreation

  At this week’s public meeting, Mayor Linda Chaisson spoke about the former city clerk’s devotion to community and sport.