Corner Brook to offer free transit so residents can vote in next week's municipal election

    Thursday, 25 September 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Residents who wish to use this service can call 709-639-7287 to request a ride. This service will be available to all residents from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

    This service will be available to all residents from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will take riders from their homes to their designated polling stations.

    The city of Corner Brook is making it easier for people to vote in next week’s municipal election by offering free transit on October 2nd. On election day, the City will be providing free transit using the accessible bus. Residents who wish to use this service can call 709-639-7287 to request a ride. This service will be available to all residents from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will take riders from their homes to their designated polling stations. Priority will be given throughout the day to accessible transit users, and timelines will be based on demand. There will also be mobile polls to seniors' homes as well as long term care and the Western Regional Memorial Hospital. For more information on these services or any other accessibility concerns, please call 709-637-1666 or visit www.cornerbrookvotes.com.

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