A bus driver was pulled over and charged with impaired operation.Article contentA Corner Brook school bus driver stopped by police while he was transporting students to school in the city on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 has been charged with impaired driving.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentConst. James Cadigan, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s media relations officer, told The Telegram that the bus had been involved in a traffic stop at around 7:50 a.m. in the area of East Valley Road.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentCadigan said the driver was taken into custody at that time.Article contentA news release issued a little while later said the traffic stop was conducted as a result of a report of a possible impaired driver.Article contentThe driver, a 48-year-old man, was later charged with impaired driving offences. He was issued a driving suspension and released to appear in provincial court at a later date.Article content RNC Const. James Cadigan Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram file photoArticle contentIn an emailed statement, the Department of Education and Early Childhood said it was made aware of an incident involving a driver in Corner Brook in the morning.Article contentThe department said there were students on the bus but there were no injuries to any of them.Article contentA second bus driver was sent to the scene to continue the morning bus route to bring the students to their school.Article contentThe department did not say which school the children attended but noted that the safety of students is paramount to all school operations, including busing. It said student supports were made available at the school if any student wanted to talk about their experience.Article content“As there is a formal police investigation underway, the department is unable to comment further at this time,” said the release.Article content
Corner Brook school bus driver charged with impaired driving while on the job
