Power outages affecting North Shore of Bay of Islands, Gallants area

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• One lane of TCH near Flat Bay Junction is closed due to a motor vehicle accident

  Motorists should expect significant delays traveling through the area.

• It's time to “Stuff the Backpacks” at Staples until 2 p.m today with supplies for back to school

  Mike Kearley is the Executive Director of Vine Place and on Bayfm this morning, he said so far, 176 have registered for  a backpack. 

• Major cabinet shuffle today and Humber-Gros Morne MHA Mike Goosney has a new role

  He has been appointed  as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts, as well as, Sport, Recreation and Parks, PictureNL, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, and the Pippy Park Commission.

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a holiday this year for employees with the city of Corner Brook

   Until the day is designated as a provincial holiday, council has  to approve the day off for staff every year. 

• Deer Lake Airport CEO says quick response by police led to smooth travel after an unattended bag was left there

  Tammy Priddle says safety is priority at the airport and when staff noticed the bag, security tested it with a swab and it came back as containing an explosive material.