The outdoor fire ban on the island portion of NL has been lifted

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• Premier and cabinet being sworn in today

  Premier Wakeham will deliver remarks and be available for questions after the swearing-in.

• NL teachers stand in solidarity with striking teachers in Alberta who are being forced back to work

  Lambe says teachers here are hopeful that the newly provincial government is carefully watching the situation unfolding in Alberta and does not make the same mistake as it prepares to bargain with its public sector unions, including teachers province.

• Studded tires to be allowed as of this Saturday

  Government is reminding motorists that it’s a good idea to get winter tires installed before snow and ice begin to affect road and  driving conditions.

• Water being shut off twice a day in Hughes Brook as dam levels drop critically low

  Shutoffs will happen nightly from 9:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m and daily from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• New Corner Brook council wrapping up orientation, meeting with MP in a couple of weeks

  Mayor Linda Chaisson has 16 years on council under her belt and Deputy Mayor Pamela keeping is also a former councillor, but the new Mayor says it takes time getting used to the faces and changes.