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

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• July 31st is the deadline to nominate for Business Excellence Awards from the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade

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• TCH near Steady Brook is open again after a cement spill led to poor visibility

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