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  Cpl Jesse  O’Donaghey says on Wednesday, the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West stopped a vehicle on Pond Road in Rocky Harbour, and found cocaine, unstamped tobacco, a high capacity magazine, cash and other items.

• MUN Student Union to pull funding from their 75-year-old radio station, CHMR, effective June 1st

  MUNSU’s Nathan Gillingham says it means the union will no longer provide funding, labour or operational oversight effective June 1st.

• Corner Brook moves back dates for annual spring cleanup to May4th-29th due to long winter

  Residents still have to book an appointment by calling the city or through cornerbrook.com and have until April 27th to do so.

• RCMP NL looking for people to join their Black Engagement Steering Committee

  Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says this committee will work with police on the concerns of the Black community in NL.

• Government is looking for feedback on draft agreement for environmental impact assessments

  It’s a coordinated approach with the federal government intended to reduce duplication, support more efficient environmental assessment processes, and attract investment.