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RNC Cst James Cadigan says the occupants of both the pickup and the SUV were injured and treated by paramedics.

Nurse practitioners will be the primary care provider for upwards of 800 patients and the launch of the pilot is expected in the coming months. 

Michael Bickford has been the captain in his hometown for close to a couple of decades. He says it felt so surreal when he got on scene.

The Ukrainian Cultural and Community Hub will provide integrated, bilingual services focused on cultural preservation, employment and entrepreneurship in western Newfoundland.

The report focuses on four pillars; health and well-being in education environments, early learning and childhood development, education engagement and transformation in K-12, and post-secondary education and learning across the lifespan.

More than 3,250 households and nearly 5,300 school-aged children and youth are benefiting from this initiative. 

Approximately 3.5 kg of contraband cannabis, 210 L of contraband alcohol, the still and a vehicle was seized. 

At around 10 o’clock 0:00 p.m. Saturday (August 23rd) night, Bay St. George RCMP arrested 44-year-old Dylan Ryan in connection to an uttering threats investigation initiated earlier the same day.

Meanwhile, Hogan also announced $100,000 will be used to buy wildland suits for fire fighters and departments who came from other parts of the province to help. 

The pair were known to each other and the dispute escalated, and ended when the man crashed his vehicle into the main entrance of the business, causing significant damage to the building and nearly striking the other person.

Premier John Hogan says it’s “possible because Quebec must secure its future power supply, and that has driven our ability to end an unfair contract and unlock significant new revenue for our province today—17 years early.”

The Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education will be presented to those who demonstrate outstanding leadership.

Garbage and recycling collections will occur on the same days; however, single stream trucks will be used.

The intention is to improve production capacity and quality of salmon smolts and to increase salmon aquaculture production in the province.

The deadline for applications is October 17th.

The woman received non-life threatening physical injuries and the man was known to her.

Police say the man showed signs of alcohol impairment, failed a roadside breath test, and blew twice the legal limit at the detachment.

As each leak is repaired, new ones continue  to appear and this is not only wasting treated water but also puts the town’s water supply at risk.

It's coming from wild fires in the Maritimes, mainly Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

The man had left the property by the time police arrived but was arrested nearby.

Every candidate must pay a non-refundable $50 deposit and have to be at least 18, not owe money to the city, and must be a resident of Corner Brook for at least 30 days before nomination.

NLC paid $46.5 million to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in the quarter, an increase of $2.5 million compared to $44.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

The Benoit’s Cove Indian Band will use their share for a land-based project to empower youth cultural teachings, survival skills and mentorship.

LeDrew was well-known as the owner of the Newfoundland Emporium on Broadway.

Modernization and Service Delivery Minister Sarah Stoodley says fines can be as high as $1200.

At approximately 8:30 a.m. Bay St. George RCMP received the report of the crash.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the woman was berry picking and her vehicle wouldn’t start.

There are six proponents with plans for wind-hydrogen projects including World Energy GH2 Ltd. in the Bay St. George area.

NL Power has replaced 30 of 200 damaged poles and will replace the remaining poles when safe to do so.

he City of Corner Brook does not currently have a policy that requires participants of on-ice activities at the Corner Brook Civic Centre to wear helmets while they are on the ice.

The mother of two co-created the book with her sister in law Rachel Durocher.

Police  conducted a traffic stop in the Curling Street and after screening, the 26-year-old man was given a seven day driving suspension.

These vehicles must be equipped with a proper screening or baffling device to prevent sparks from escaping.

These constables will free up front line officers through low risk duties like supervising detained individuals, guarding crime scenes, traffic control, and assisting with administration.

Kids can enjoy a bouncy castle, a bubble balloon, treats, snow cones, face painting, popcorn and there will even be exe throwing.

The bike was uninsured, unregistered and was seized by police. 

Parks Canada has been closely monitoring emergency resource availability, and access to critical resources such as search and rescue teams and air support, has now improved allowing visitors a safe return to the backcountry.

All money raised will go to Vine Place to help fill the list of things they still need.

Ashton Whelan has also been charged with numerous weapons offences, robbery, and three counts of property damage.

However, Councillor Charles Pender says it’s too late to get into this now with a new council being sworn in during October but Councillor Bill Griffin says putting this off now is not the right thing to do. 

Every candidate must pay a non-refundable $50 deposit with the Returning Officer.

Council also approved over $202K for the Accessible Transit Software Solution for upgrades and integration of a payment solution within the On-Demand Transit app.

Communications Coordinator Sara Power says the “Rooted In Resilience Workshop” was a full day of learning, connection and inspiration to celebrate and support the vital role of women in agriculture.

The vessel will be a maximum of 195 metres, offer between 1800-3000 lane metres of deck space, carry up to 1000 passengers, be ice-class, and offer amenities such as cabins and restaurant facilities.

So far, 106 people have been notified of their loss of property.

A 35-year-old man and  20-year-old Joshua Roberts face a number of charges.

Lt Greg Dinney says the toy drive has been a big event for firefighters here.

Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP responded to the single vehicle crash and Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says despite life saving efforts, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man’s license was suspended and the vehicle was seized and impounded.

The unemployment rate is expected to be 9.9 per cent, lower than the 10.8 per cent forecast in Budget 2025 and one of the lowest recorded.

At an update on forest fires this morning, Premier John Hogan says once the fog lifts today, air crews will be able to get back at fire suppression.

It happened on Water Street and Deer Lake RCMP asked residents to avoid the area at the time.

For Katie Corbett, this will be her first time as a presenter with help from her husband, Ken Butler, who is a plumber.

The restriction applies to all off-road vehicles travelling on, through or near forested lands in areas where the Fire Weather Index is classified as either high, very high, or extreme.

Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority is closely monitoring negotiations between Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

Deer Lake RCMP and the Fire Commissioner’s Office of Newfoundland and Labrador are investigating a residential structure fire that occurred in Deer Lake on August 13, 2025.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council (NLLLC) proudly recognizes Maureen Kennedy's impressive 35-plus years of dedicated volunteer service

Two bikers were found safely by St Anthony RCMP on Tuesday evening, after they became lost in a wooded area off the Fortune Trail on the Northern Peninsula.

Deer Lake Fire Rescue are putting out a plea for everyone to be fire safe after a close call

Estimated downtime is approximately three weeks.

Three men were arrested by RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West after a traffic stop near Corner Brook on August 6, 2025 resulted in the seizure of cocaine and illicit prescription medications. They have each been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.

The Corner Brook Fire Department and RNC responded during the lunch hour Monday.

After returning to base from another day of searching for a missing man, Bay of Islands Search & Rescue volunteers responded to another call Friday night.

The search for Douglas Wells has ended in tragedy.

The Community Library at the bus shelter in Steady Brook is being discontinued at this time.

Premier John Hogan says during the past week firefighters have had to deal with 28 fires, other than the three major wildfires currently in the news. 

They modified an Ice Rescue Trailer into a Disaster Response/Support Unit. Decker says the trailer is stocked and ready for members with cases of water, food, n95 masks, stretchers/cots, blankets, generator, air conditioning, and first aid supplies.

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.