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• 22-year-old motorcyclist dies at the scene of a crash on Route 430 last night

  One lane of Route 430 was closed throughout the night and reopened shortly before 8 o’clock this morning. 

• Camper slides off road near Doyles yesterday with high winds in the area

  Winds were low at the Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping Park at the time but 15 minutes away they were strong.

• Corner Brook Councillor says "panhandling is a constant topic of conversation at city hall"

  In Canada, peaceful begging itself is often treated as a Charter protected form of expression. 

• Province files request to intervene in hearing on Marine Atlantic's designation as an essential service

  Premier Tony Wakeham says “The ferry service functions in a manner equivalent to the Trans-Canada Highway, and Marine Atlantic’s essential role means disruptions cannot compromise public safety and well-being.”

• Porter Airlines hits the runway with new weekly direct flights between Deer Lake and Ottawa

  This seasonal route includes four weekly roundtrips and will end in early September.