Ten new police officers have been hired as the result of the expanded jurisdiction of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook.
The new jurisdiction now includes Pasadena, Massey Drive and all the communities on the north and south shores of the Bay of Islands. Justice Minister John Hogan says the RCMP will continue to maintain a presence in the region, with the Corner Brook detachment open or specialized and federal policing services, as well as the RNC/RCMP Joint Forces Operation West.
Other stories in this CKVB Newscast: dates for the recreational food fishery have been announced, the Environment Minister is in Spain for the largest green hydrogen conference in Europe, and Princess Anne has been injured and won’t be attending Memorial Day events in the capital city.
– With files from Sarah Thompson and Dean Clarke.
