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• Crews still trying to assess internal damage at a grounded cargo vessel near Lark Harbour

  The ship’s owner has also contracted services by T & T Salvage to help with the ship’s removal.

• Corner Brook going after funding for a sidewalk on Country Road and a multi-use trail on Confederation Drive

  A Multi-Use Trail will provide a safe route for walkers and cyclists in this part of the City linking residential and commercial areas. In addition, to construct the multi-use trail, the intersections of Confederation Drive/CB Plaza and Confederation Drive/Maple Valley Road will be reconstructed.

• Opposition speaks out following reports of continued increases in food bank usage

  PC MHA Craig Pardy says “Recent news articles indicate that 50 percent of people who are now visiting food banks are new users.”

• Five dialysis units at a cost of $103,000 to be put in place at the new hospital in Corner Brook

  Teara Freake is the V-P and Chief Operating Officer Western. She says this will increase capacity, allow more flexibility for booking and provide an opportunity for more maintenance. 

• Education Minister says changes to Grades 7-9 program of studies are being delayed to allow more feedback

  The opportunity for school communities, including parents, guardians, teachers and students to share their feedback through the online platform has been extended until March 21, 2025.