By Evan Careen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay said he’s happy to see the recommendations outlined in a recent public safety review of his community, but he also questions some of the report’s findings. George Andrews, who has served as mayor of the central Labrador town since 2021, told The Independent town council was given a “quick and dirty” overview of the report, written by the provincial government-appointed Policing Transformation Working Group, before it was released to the public and media in late October. Then, on Nov. 6, the province announced a $20-million public safety investment that includes five new RCMP officers for Happy Valley-Goose Bay, citing recommendations from the Policing Transformation Working Group’s report. While Andrews and others on council agree with much of…
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