Cst James Cadigan says police noted an increase in excessive speeding, and focused on identifying impaired drivers.
The RNC issued nearly 400 tickets this past Labour Day weekend. Cst James Cadigan says police noted an increase in excessive speeding, and focused on identifying impaired drivers. 17 vehicles were seized and 19 driver’s licenses suspended. Three drivers were charged with impaired driving and three others were deemed to be impaired and issued seven-day driving suspensions.) Cadigan says the Corner Brook Detachment conducted various traffic safety stops, checkpoints and speed enforcement initiatives throughout last weekend. He says one driver was charged with impaired driving and police also found a quantity of what they believe is methamphetamine. This included Corner Brook, Mount Moriah, Pasadena, York Harbour, Irishtown, Cox’s Cove and Johns Beach. RNC also issued tickets for cell phone use, seatbelt violations, illegal window tint, no vehicle insurance, and licensing infractions
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
