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  RNC stopped pursuing the speeder in the interest of public safety but later located the suspect vehicle at a residence on Dogwood Drive.

• Gander man loses vehicle after Deer Lake RCMP catch him driving with a suspended license

  RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says around 6:15 Monday evening, police noticed a car with a defective head light and pulled the driver over on Lushes Lane.

• Corner Brook council looking at tax breaks for some landlords during transition to private garbage collection

  A tax break of $125.00 per unit per year for three years was recommended. In the end, council approved an amendment to opt for a two year tax break for landlords instead of three. The matter is due to be voted on during the next public meeting.

• Corner Brook Transit to run until 11 p.m., coming soon says Mayor

  At a committee meeting last week, Mayor Linda Chaisson says a gentleman said, “Wow, now I can go out and have my supper and not have to worry about getting home. 

• Recyclable contamination is down as Corner Brook's new garbage and dual-stream program nears one month

  Aaron O’Brien is the Assistant Director of Engineering, Development and Operational Services. He says overall, the program is going well although they are still getting calls.