MHA Eddie Joyce says deficit is up because of money spent that was not in the budget

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• Steady Brook issues advisory about river levels rising and heavy rainfall expected this evening

  Deer Lake Power has also advised that it may initiate a controlled release of water at the Main Dam which may increase the water levels in the Lower Humber.

• Changes to water and sewer, as well as bus regulations coming at the new Corner Brook council meeting

  At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Donna Wheeler spoke about amendments that include a quarterly payment option which will reduce the financial burden of upfront payments for servicing-related costs.

• Deadline to apply for funding towards an accessible vehicle is July 20th

  Grants of up to $50,000 to help pay for modifications to personal vehicles.

• “Friends of Jackie Food Drive Concert” is this Sunday at the Marina in curling

  Bill Griffin says this year, the concert won’t be held at Bartlett’s Point Park but will be at the Marina. 

• Corner Brook council awards nearly $39K contract for pavement inspections and quality assurance

  Assistant Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says these services could not be done by city staff, who handle quantities and directing of the work, which saves the city a lot money