Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister is on the west coast to meet with search and rescue teams.

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• Government and PAL Airlines announce connecting routes between Deer Lake, Gander and St. John's

  The routes will run seasonally from June 15th to September 20th, operating four days per week, creating the potential for economic benefits for the tourism industry.

• It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week, "Volunteers Make Waves"

  Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says volunteers  help by filling the gaps.

• Bulk garbage spring clean up in Corner Brook starts tomorrow with option to drop off at Wild Cove

  Proof of a city address is needed and those who use it will also be given a ticket to win a $100 gas card.

• Winning lotto ticket sold at Pasadena Irving

  The winning ticket is worth $64,000

• Municipal Awareness is next week, celebration at the Civic Centre next Friday

  Parsons says this is open to the public and there will be contests for kids, who are starting to learn what the city does.