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

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• Norris Point man and Corner Brook woman caught with cocaine near Howley this week

  The RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West along with the Deer Lake RCMP, were in the area on Wednesday and noticed drug trafficking activity.

• Two men arrested, one with a Canada Wide warrant, with drugs, cash and more in Corner Brook last night

  33-year-old Travis Byrne was the subject of an active Canada-wide arrest warrant and also faces an additional charge of obstructing a police officer.

• Military munition found in Bay St. George has been safely disposed of at a secure location

  Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says military munitions can vary greatly in shape, size, markings, condition and age.

• Moose fencing coming on the TCH from Glide Lake Road to Little Harbour

  Tenders have been issued, with construction expected to begin later this year.

• Government calls for a seven-day food fishery for us all

  Minister Loyola O'Driscoll is asking the federal Fisheries minister grant seven-day access to the South Coast and West Coast, as a balanced approach meeting the needs of everyone.