That will continue in the coming days and weeks through a number of fundraising events planned throughout the area. Some of those include:
— Fort McMurray Benefit Concert. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Corner Brook Intermediate. Featuring Dave McHugh Band, KJ Hollihan, Vinyl Junkies, Keileigh Brisson, Corner Brook Intermediate music and more.
— Starling’s benefit concert. Starling’s on Main Street Friday all day. Local musicians, auction, ticket draws, and donations at the door. Portion of alcohol sales to be donated.
— Boot Drive. Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Corner Brook and Bay of Islands area. Local fire departments and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, Western Health, ground search and rescue, Corner Brook Fire Department and other first responder teams. Drop by a local first responders station to make a donation.
— Fort McMurray Benefit Concert at the Civic Centre. May 29 from 2-8 p.m. All ages concert in support of relief for Fort McMurray featuring Dave McHugh, Anthony Basha, Jodie Rice, Troy Rubia, Ches Ruth Band, Matty Rose and special guests, and more.