The Commission is concentrating on preventing workplace injuries, and other cost-saving measures. It's been rough going for the British sailors who are trying to set a new transatlantic speed record in their inflatable boat. The team's shore support worker, Keith Walker says the crew ran into some very rough seas last night, with waves up to 10 metres in height. And Walker says this morning, one of those waves gave them a nasty surprise. It will refuel there, before continuing on to Gibraltar.
People looking for a bargain home in the Corner Brook area have lots to choose from.
The head of the Humber Valley Real Estate Board says the housing market is in a slump. David Gillard says the area hasn't recovered from the last recession, and outmigration has taken its toll. More than 300 houses are now on the market in the city and outlying area. But Gillard hopes that will change by next year. Corner brook is experiencing a mini-boom in retail store construction.