Corner Brook Mayor looking for social housing and a new nursing school in tomorrow's budget

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• Power outages affecting North Shore of Bay of Islands, Gallants area

  Newfoundland Power is reporting over 1700 customers without power.

• TCH near Flat Bay Junction is now partially open following a motor vehicle accident

  However, intermittent closures may be required over the next few hours to allow crews to safely complete their work.

• Donations being accepted at Staples until August 27th as part of their “Stuff the Backpacks” annual event

  Mike Kearley is the Executive Director of Vine Place and on Bayfm this morning, he said so far, 176 have registered for a backpack. 

• Major cabinet shuffle today and Humber-Gros Morne MHA Mike Goosney has a new role

  He has been appointed  as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts, as well as, Sport, Recreation and Parks, PictureNL, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, and the Pippy Park Commission.

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a holiday this year for employees with the city of Corner Brook

   Until the day is designated as a provincial holiday, council has  to approve the day off for staff every year.