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• Failing steel bin walls installed 30 years ago at Massey Drive interchange being assessed for repairs

  The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has been undertaking phased repairs of the structures over the last number of years.

• Police impound uninsured and unregistered ATV in Port aux Basques, operator ticketed

  Police stopped the 39-year-old man on Main Street.

• Nominations are open for NL Seniors of Distinction Awards until May 11th

  These  awards are an opportunity to recognize seniors of all walks of life – those who are experts in their field, share their culture and talents, who volunteer as coaches, organizers and fundraisers, and seniors who care for people in need.

• No injuries after a vehicle went over an embankment and struck a parked vehicle in Deer Lake

  RCMP were called Monday before the noon hour to the crash on Church Street.

• Finance Minister commits to carrying election platform promises in next week's budget

  Last December, Craig Pardy gave a projection that the deficit was now up to $948M and says this will be addressed in the budget.