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RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says snow started early on the east coast and road conditions are deteriorating

Shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday, police were called to the theft of the truck from a home in St. Georges. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says a woman confronted the man who she noticed in the truck bed of her vehicle.

Linda Chaisson says the new centre has lots to offer with the pool, gym, sauna, physical fitness equipment and more.

Mayor Linda Chaisson says this will remain in effect until late April or early May but will be lifted temporarily on New Year’s Eve.

Shelf stable food donations are welcomed and the Foodbank buys fresh items from money collected.

Back in 2007, Paul Dinn worked with government to bring in the Skills Task Force designed to ramp up trades training in anticipation of projects.

Meetings started last night and will continue for the next two to three nights.

The RISE Awards will support up to 20 Level II high school students who demonstrate academic excellence in the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Shawn Leamon says the west coast is the place to be for skiing with trails in Stephenville, Pasadena, Rocky Harbour and Corner Brook.

Burgeo–La Poile MHA Michael King worries this may be the first step in eroding judicial and other services to rural Newfoundland and Labrador.

CEO Bruce Keating says net earnings rang in at $56.3M, a decrease of about $3.7M, mainly due to the removal of U.S products and decline in beer comissions.

A total of 201 high school graduates will share $275,000 in scholarships, which are valued at $1,000 each, except the Junior Jubilee Scholarship which is valued at $2,500.

Meanwhile, the city’s on-street parking ban is in effect until May 1st, meaning vehicles must be parked in driveways by 12:00 a.m.

Foodbanks Canada has said the number of requests for food  coming in nationally has doubled over the last five years.

Executive Director Suzanne Carey says 6 west coast communities have their own trees and in Corner Brook, the tree is located across from the donor wall at the new hospital.

Gladys passed away Thursday at the age of 83.

The 59 year old man had his vehicle seized by police.

Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois was in Corner Brook on Friday to announce $1.1M for 5 west coast tourism related projects.

During the month of December, participating RCMP detachments across the province will show support for children and their families by putting up a tree and welcoming members of the community to donate.

Gould is described as being approximately 5’9” tall, 170 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Mayor Erica Humber Shears says firefighters were called to Strickland's Road around 8 o’clock and experienced mechanical issues. She says Mount Moriah and Lark Harbour firefighters helped and kept the fire from spreading.

BOISAR’s Stephen Decker says those heading into the wilderness need to think about trip planning, taking the essentials and having the necessary training.

Admission is free but donations are being accepted for the Grenfell student foodbank.

Health and Indigenous Relations Minister Lela Evans says this represents phase one of a collaborative process grounded in respect, cultural recognition and partnership

For the first time in years, the gala has sold out and there is a waiting list for tickets.

Quinn Jesso says they’re switching it up a little this year. She says it will include a pajama party, trivia, activities, food, movies, and more.

Work will include enhancements to the Cape Blow-Me-Down trail, the Humber Valley Trail, the snowmobile trail from Corner Brook to Pasadena, upgrades to the Man in the Mountain trail and a Geopark in the Bay of Islands.  

The new brand unites the communities of Cox's Cove, McIvers, Gillams, Meadows, Irishtown-Summerside, Hughes Brook, Steady Brook, Corner Brook, Massey Drive, Mount Moriah, Humber Arm South, York Harbour, and Lark Harbour. 

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police located the vehicle in a parking lot on West Street and noticed three people inside with open cans of beer.

Gregory MacPhee now faces charges of theft and failure to comply with his release order.

Food First NL CEO Josh Smee says the feds put aside $20M last year to help non profit school food programs buy physical infrastructure, the things they need to deliver their programming and a coalition of four community organizations across Atlantic Canada were successful in getting $1,000,000.

The Dance starts at the Legion starts 8 p.m. and runs until midnight.

Police are looking to speak with anyone who saw this side-by-side in the area on November 21st – either being driven or in or near the water. 

Cst Stephanie Myers says fraudsters are creating fake websites, posting too good to be true deals, and sending convincing emails and texts designed to steal personal or financial information.

YMCA Peace medallions are awarded in concert with their David Elliott Memorial Speak-off open to grade six students.

President and CEO Murray Hupman says revenue is down due to lower passenger traffic as a result of “growing pains” with the introduction of their new ship, “the Ala’suinu.”

The ATV is a 2025 Can Am Outlander XMR 1000 quad, and is grey in colour with red accents.

BOISAR reminds everyone before heading out to backcountry areas, practice the Three Ts of wilderness safety: Trip Planning, Training, and Taking the essentials - including a reliable communication device.

From 2019-2023, the number of intimate partner violence occurrences went up from 1367 to 3394, representing an overall increase of about 150 percent. I

The man in his mid to late fifties was seen in the area at the time and is described as white, heavy set, balding, and was shirtless.

On Friday (November 21st, 2025) police stopped a vehicle in St. Georges and charged a 33-year-old Barachois Brook woman, who was on conditions not to occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle.

Some applicants may still be required to attend in person for fingerprints as part of a vulnerable sector check and will be advised as part of the application process.

Executive Director Mike Kearley says “at Vine Place, they’ve always believed in the power of community to change lives.”

Nigel Noel won “Minor Player of the year.”

The Chief Medical Examiner is involved and a Collision Reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services West in Corner Brook attended the scene.

At last week’s public meeting, a new two year contract was approved for K and D Commercial Maintenance Ltd at nearly $62K per year.

At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Sherry Dean says people can start using the new bins as soon as they get them.

Cannabis was legalized in 2018 and there are now 59 licensed retailers throughout NL with another 5-6 expected to open in the new year. 

Fisheries Minister Loyola O’Driscoll says “The fishery is the backbone of our province and a key priority for this new government.”

Susan Walsh says half of all seniors here have an income below $29,710, which is the lowest median income in Canada and 44 per cent receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, but these numbers are higher on the west coast, reaching 56 per cent.

The search has already started to hire operators for an overnight shift at each of the province’s highway depots.

A fireworks display celebrating the 75th anniversary of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador will take place at 9 o'clock tonight from Cook's Lookout.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the first call came around 6 p.m. near Little Harbour between a passenger vehicle and a moose.

Illegal cannabis is unregulated and not tested for safety, meaning there’s no way to know what it contains, including harmful levels of mould, pesticides and bacteria.

Some of the more prominent birds in this area include the black capped chickadees, morning doves, blue jays but it’s possible to find upwards of 160 species of birds in NL during the winter months. 

By hiring more staff, an overnight shift can be added so that snow clearing happens all night long, not just during regular hours.

The over $3M project has so far accumulated over $324K in change orders.

The day started in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who had been killed the year before.

He is wanted on charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats and mischief.

Assistant Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says this scale is used which is a huge benefit since a new one could cost in the $150K range.

This year there are 11 recipients, including five youth scholarship recipients and six adult scholarship winners.

It was around nine o’clock when sirens and lights of four trucks from the Corner Brook Fire Department could be heard and seen in the downtown core.

Some residents will not receive the test alert on their wireless device due to compatibility, network connection, cell tower coverage, device software and/or settings.

Police stopped the 50-year-old at an impaired driving checkpoint near Isle aux Morts on Saturday.

Deputy Mayor Pam Keeping says the supplier is offering the rental at a discount and the city can acquire it for just over $144K.

On Friday, (November 14) around 6:00 p.m, police pulled a vehicle over in St. Judes after noticing erratic driving.

At  last night’s public meeting, council approved a one year extension to the contract at nearly $9.24 US.

For those who may want to ditch the artificial tree for something new, the WRWM's Lynn Howse says the larger ones have to be dropped off at a transfer station.

The official start date for automated pickup is January 12th but residents can use the new carts as soon as they receive them.

There have been at least 80 fatalities in NL due to substance use last year.

Amanda Kirkpatrick says she will be heading to San Antonio, Texas in August to compete for the World title.

Police say Abagail Delaney was last seen around 11:30 last night (November 16) at a home in the Sullivan Avenue area in Gander.

Cst Myers says it started Saturday morning, when police conducted speeding enforcement on the Trans-Canada Highway and during the afternoon, a checkpoint on the North Shore saw over 60 vehicles pass through resulting in numerous tickets. 

At one point, she was the voice of “Retro Fridays” here on Bayfm and has been a voice instructor in the city for the past 13 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years and three children.

The saw-mill is a blue Range-Road RR5022 on a black trailer.

Mike Goosney was joined by representatives of MADD Canada, the STAND for Hannah Foundation, the RCMP and the RNC.

Bay St. George RCMP say 31-year-old Brandon Jesso is wanted in relation to charges of, theft, flight from police, and dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle

Barry Petten He says manufacturing is vibrant in this province but the problem is….are we spending in the right place? He doesn’t think it’s ever a reflection on the industry and a lot of the reasons the economy is the way that it is is because of industry.

Wakeham will be joined by co-chair Vermont Governor Phil Scott, along with Premiers of  New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, as well as Department of Energy Resources officials from Massachusetts and Maine.   

Outreach Coordinator Lynn Howse says most of the batteries they are getting are from cell phones and the ends should be covered with tape before recycling at a transfer station, where they will be kept in fire safe bins.

Last year, 353 toy hampers were handed out to people in the Corner Brook and Bay of Islands area and all gifts donated at the Gingerbread House stay in the community.

Major Wheeler says locally, more than 6300 people had help with food assistance, emergency housing, clothing, transportation, support groups, Christmas assistance, and free income tax preparation.

According to Wakeham, the previous government chose to categorize the 2041 Churchill River Management Expert Panel Report as a cabinet document and that’s why it cannot be released to him.

Jane Ash is with the Salvation Army Community Family Services. She says last year the Salvation Army gave out 353 toy hampers to families in the Corner Brook and Bay of Islands area.

Director Krista Butler says these Integrated Youth Services Hubs are designed around the needs of the youth in that community, things like mental health, substance use, primary care, employment and homelessness,

It’s an annual event known as “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims” and the Minister will be joined by representatives of MADD Canada, the STAND for Hannah Foundation, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

The Community Radio Awards in Broadcast and Online selected BayFM for their “Community Engagement Award.”

The RCMP provided an update on Saturday.

The operator, an 18 year old male, was rushed to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville with life-threatening injuries.