Corner Brook Pulp and Paper appeals council's decision against harvesting in the water shed area

    Friday, 27 September 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Mayor Jim Parsons says the area is a protected water supply zone under discretionary use and as such there is a specific procedure including public consultation.

    Corner Brook Pulp and Paper has appealed council’s decision against harvesting in the watershed area. The issue was brought up during this week’s public meeting. Mayor Jim Parsons says the area is a protected water supply zone under discretionary use and as such there is a specific procedure including public consultation. Parsons says now an adjudicator with Municipal Affairs will review the appeal and this happens quite frequently on discretionary decisions by council. He says it all has to do with process. The appeal can’t be overturned but another hearing may be required. 

     

     

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Light snow

      High: -1°C | Low: -11°C

    • Deer Lake

      Light snow

      High: 0°C | Low: -11°C

    • Stephenville

      Light snow

      High: -1°C | Low: -10°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, February 19, 2026

      Lynn Howse from Western Regional Waste Management talks about recycling numbers

    • Center Stage with Stella

      Center Stage with Stella, Wednesday February 18, 2026

      Center Stage with Stella, Wednesday February 18, 2026

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 18, 2026

      February is Heart Month