Incident occurred nearly a year agoPublished Aug 06, 20261 minute readScales of justice. – 123RF Stock Photo by Diane Crocker /ContributedArticle contentA Corner Brook school bus driver has pleaded not guilty to two impaired driving charges.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 contentJason Wight, 48, was charged with operation of a vehicle while impaired and operation of a vehicle while impaired with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood on Sept. 10, 2025.Article contentArticle contentHe was arrested just before 8 a.m. that day while transporting students to school.Article contentPolice stopped Wight in the area of East Valley Road after they received a report of a possible impaired driver.Article contentAt the time of the incident, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development said there were no injuries to any of the students who had been on the bus.Article contentThe not guilty pleas were entered during an appearance in provincial court in Corner Brook on Tuesday, Aug. 4.Article contentWight’s trial has been set for Nov. 6.Article contentArticle content
Corner Brook school bus driver going to trial on impaired driving charges
