There was a heated debate in the House of Assembly yesterday over rate increases at Marine Atlantic.
The Crown corporation will hike the cost by 4 percent next month with more increases expected this year. Premier Furey says he’s upset and disappointed at the decision by Marine Atlantic. He says he doesn’t understand how this rate increase can be justified. Premier Furey says they’ve made their position clear to the Federal government and will continue to fight them on this.
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Spat in Stephenville leads man to drive vehicle into Tim Hortons, almost hitting a woman
The pair were known to each other and the dispute escalated, and ended when the man crashed his vehicle into the main entrance of the business, causing significant damage to the building and nearly striking the other person.
Premiers of NL and Quebec meet to discuss Churchill Falls MOU and mining opportunities
Premier John Hogan says it’s “possible because Quebec must secure its future power supply, and that has driven our ability to end an unfair contract and unlock significant new revenue for our province today—17 years early.”
Government announces new award to recognize the role of early childhood educators
The Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education will be presented to those who demonstrate outstanding leadership.
Corner Brook getting ready to roll out garbage trucks with collection arms in the new year
Garbage and recycling collections will occur on the same days; however, single stream trucks will be used.
Government gives green light to Indian Head Hatchery expansion in Stephenville
The intention is to improve production capacity and quality of salmon smolts and to increase salmon aquaculture production in the province.
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Nominations of candidates for election
Nominations of candidates for election to the Council for the City of Corner Brook will be received between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. starting on this Thursday, August 28th.
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday August 18, 2025
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday August 18, 2025
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