Corner Brook Mayor talks about West Street improvements and a man who is cleaning up graffitti on his own

    Wednesday, 12 August 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Chaisson says a man has been going around town using his own cloth and cleaner which is getting attention on social media.

    West Street is looking good…..On Bayfm, Corner Brook Mayor Linda Chaisson spoke about fresh paving and lines, blooming flowers  and something new, more garbage cans added. She says this all comes at a cost and hopes the area can stay that way. 

    Meanwhile, paving has taken place on O’Connell Drive and Poplar Road, and Chaisson says they’re headed down to the Curling area next. She says it includes Macdonald Brown, Curling Street, Griffin Drive and Petries Street. The Mayor also spoke about what’s been happening with the graffiti that  is painted on city signs. She says a man has been going around town using his own cloth and cleaner which is getting attention on social media. Chaisson says it’s good to see people take pride in their city. 

     

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