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• Corner Brook Bishop responds to an order for him to apologize and leave early before retirement

  This after a report was filed under the Misconduct Policy of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada.

• Pilot loses sight while on descent into Deer lake Regional Airport, police say caused by a laser light

  Cpl Jolene Garland says those responsible for such actions can face charges.

• Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne nominated for a national award on wasteful spending

  Meanwhile, Byrne says the government of NL has very little confidence in the Canadian Taxpayers Federation because members of the CTF, particularly small businesses, need and want people to come and work.

• Deer Lake RCMP encouraging parents to talk to kids about lasers after one was pointed at an airplane

  The laser, which was blue in color, was held in place for 10-15 seconds and caused temporary visual interference to the pilot.

• RNC issue reminder about safe driving with expected increase in summer traffic

  With warmer temperatures, residents can expect to see pedestrians and bicyclists, more frequent activity near roadways, and an overall higher volume of traffic.