Corner Brook council pre-empted by a junior council and Mayor for the day

    Tuesday, 7 May 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Deputy Mayor Watkins announced the Jigs and Wheels Festival is coming back.

    Corner Brook city hall’s regular public meeting last night was preempted by a Junior Council and Mayor for the day, Kenna Mangosing. These grade six students were chosen as part of a contest for Municipal Awareness Week. Councillor Benoit thanked city staff for the work they do. Deputy Mayor Watkins announced the Jigs and Wheels Festival is coming back. Mayor Mangosing signed a proclamation and asked that the meeting be adjourned. 

     

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