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An arrest warrant was issued January 6th for Terrance Samuel Benoit, wanted on a charge of being unlawfully at large after failing to sign in at the West Coast Correctional Centre.

Town officials have contacted the Emergency Services Division for guidance on how to proceed.

NL Hydro is back into normal operations and no customer action or alerts are required at this time.

It will start 7 p.m. in the Hutchings Room at Corner Brook city hall.

Western Regional Hospital Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Carey says 7 or 8 chefs have signed up but they have room for 14 at the Civic Centre.

Opening late participation ensures farmers like fruit and vegetable growers, can access AgriStability support due to extreme dry conditions in 2025. 

Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro has issued a power warning for the island, effective Saturday morning, January 24, due to ongoing conditions at the Bay d’Espoir hydroelectric plant and higher-than-normal electricity demand.

Carol Anstey says seniors on fixed incomes, parents juggling grocery lists, and small business owners in our communities are all feeling the pinch every time they visit the grocery store.

Regional Mental Health Promotion Consultant Tara Walsh says for anyone experiencing mental health concerns they need to know they are not alone and services are available.

Applications close Thursday, February 19th.

One ATV operator was uninjured, while the second operator – whose helmet came off during the accident - suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital by emergency services personnel with NL Health Services.

Last weekend, traffic in that area was slowed to 30 km/hr after significant rainfall created large potholes.

Changes came into effect January 1st and include $100 for eye examinations, $290 for single vision eyeglasses and $350 for bifocals.

The purpose is to evaluate whether the agreement is in the province’s best long-term interests.

On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit this week, Mayor Linda Chaisson said the new council met with her in November to discuss the future of Grenfell Campus and she should have more information about another meeting next week.

In a social media post this week, Parsons highlighted Grenfell’s recent 50th anniversary, and that it currently has over 1200 students, 100 teaching faculty, as well as over 200 courses each semester in 22 programs.

Located at 1 Washington Drive, it will be owned by the Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation who can now begin renovations on the project.

Drivers should expect delays for at least the next 4-5 hours. (at 11:15 a.m.)

Curling Street had to be closed from Sheppard Avenue to Lewin Parkway. 

Athletes were highlighted at the 21st annual Premier’s Athletic Awards ceremony.

The 35-year-old man was charged with three counts of theft under $5,000 and has a court date in March.

Here in the city, an 18-hole-course is located off Mayfair Avenue near the Captain Cook’s Lookout.

Today’s chat takes place from  4:00–6:00 pm  at Golfshotz in Corner Brook. For more information go www.socialinnovationlab.ca/community-of-practice

It's in area between the Riverside Drive and Murphy’s Square exits.

RCMP NL also advises that roads and highways in the Stephenville area are experiencing low visibility due to blowing snow and snow squalls.

He is facing four counts of uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The highway is blocked by a jackknifed tractor trailer.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the trailer went over the bridge causing extensive damage and into the river.

On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit yesterday, Mayor Linda Chaisson says residents called in with a lot of concerns and the city will be "lenient" as the new program rolls out. 

Starting today, residents have the option of completing an online questionnaire with two streams, one for individuals and one for businesses. 

Motorists are asked to use an alternate route until further notice.

Route 233 can be utilized as the detour around the Trans-Canada Highway closure near Port Blandford.

English says nearly 1800 cubic metres have been safely removed from the vessel, hoover, there are over 60 containers still onboard.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the driver fled from police who backed off for public safety.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is officially May 2nd and NL has been involved in the awards program since 2019.

RCMP is asking motorists to drive with caution on our highways.

Police also located an open container of alcohol in the vehicle.

The Chief stated that while they “have not yet met with MSC officials this year, December meetings were productive” creating optimism that the year ahead will bring meaningful, collaborative progress.

President Glenn Green says trails run from Gallants to just east of Pasadena, from the North shore, about halfway to Bonne Bay Pond, and the South shore down to Benoit’s Cove.

All drivers are also reminded that the Move Over Law requires you to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.

The driver was rushed to hospital where he died from injuries sustained during the crash.

Megan Clarke is described as being approximately 5'7" tall, and weighing 170lbs.

Recent rainfall has caused large potholes along the Tailrace bridge in front of Deer Lake Power and speed has been reduced to 30 kilometres per hour in that area.

Meanwhile, Council will advocate tirelessly for the students and employees, adding the stability of their jobs and the quality of the student experience are non-negotiable priorities for this council.

His license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

There's also approach to the complaints line today to get people to the right department, while staff will be driving throughout the city checking on bins. 

The driver explained that he had recently purchased the vehicle and produced a valid temporary insurance certificate.

Police say 43-year old Bradley Adams is wanted for break and enter, theft, resisting a peace officer, mischief, and breech of court orders.  

Assistant Director of Engineering Aaron O’Brien says for the  first couple of weeks there will be a grace period and garbage will  be picked up, however a critical rule is to not put recyclables on top of garbage inside the bin. 

Amy Hann is the Education and Employment Coordinator at Vine Place. She says it will be a hands-on session for women to explore skills and learn about support.

Owner Cathy Halbot says when she contacted Principal Flynn at St. Peter’s Academy, he explained how her donation of $100 would pay for 200 breakfasts.

The city Corner Brook's Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says coming in at 8-10 percent higher on costs for a project this big is reasonable.

Residents will now have the option to request an additional bin if they believe one is necessary.

Each school will receive $1,000 to support their projects. 

Anyone with information on the current location of Jordan Young is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118.

At around 12:30 a.m., police were called to the business and say she had a weapon, demanded cash from an employee and fled the area.

renfell Campus Student Union President Tyson Jesso says students have been concerned about the hike in tuition which started in 2021. 

The city’s Director of Recreation Services, Peter Robinson, says getting only one quote is not “uncommon”. He says depending on the work given and the size of our population  there are only so many companies here to do the work. 

Mark Kahan is with “Wheels of Hope” through the Canadian Cancer Society and says they need people who love to drive and help others.

RCMP NL thanks all motorists for their patience, understanding and extra caution during the brief closure.

The project will consist of building a new water storage tank, water pumping station and 2,400 meters of transmission main to expand the City's water distribution system.

Both drivers will appear in court at later dates, their driver’s licences were suspended and vehicles seized by police. 

He was transferred to RNC custody and will attend court to face charges that now include resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

A store employee reported that a man that was known to the staff had left the store with unpaid items, and provided a description of the suspect to officers.

Councillor Pam Keeping says automated collection will begin in some areas but the contractor is still waiting on delivery of a second truck.

Mayor Linda Chaisson says the focus will be on business but you don't have to be a business owner to attend.

Mayor Linda Chaisson said it was an interesting meeting, chaired by our very own, much admired, Dr.Francine Lemire and Councillors Dean and Luther also attended. 

As well as cocaine, police found pills, cash and other items used to sell drugs. 

A roadside test took place and she was arrested.

Chaisson says if you need to get somewhere call 637-1666, tell them the reason why you’re calling, and the city will help. 

Pelley says with winter and colder temperatures, this will be a phased process with everything from reactivating treatment systems, getting the mill ready and forestry ramp up.

The deadline to apply is February 23rd. 

42-year-old Robert Charles Park was arrested without incident and is facing charges of robbery with weapon, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and disguised with intent to commit an offence. 

The company will continue to monitor conditions closely and adjust plans as needed to ensure a safe and sustainable return to production.

The group will meet via Zoom and is intended for the Two Spirit, trans, non-binary, intersex and gender diverse individuals 18+.

The RNC have charged the 27 year old female driver with impaired driving causing bodily harm.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says motorists need to keep safety in mind and be prepared and plan ahead accordingly.

Coordinator Shawn Street says they gathered equipment, and travelled toward the Logger School Forest Access Road with SAR trucks, snowmobiles, and a command centre trailer.

It happened during a Traffic Safety Checkpoint conducted by Corner Brook Traffic & Patrol Services.

Following a route along the coast and Route 430, it would begin in Parson’s Pond and ending in Daniel’s Harbour.

Katie Temple of the WEC says while education is a big part of any change we make, it all starts with mindset, and people tend to hold on to a lot of guilt when it comes to environmental change. 

His license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

You will need a copy of your invoice(s), including the delivery address, for the purchase of at least 250 litres of furnace or stove oil.

The move is on to form a Rugby program for anyone under 16.

A red service alert means that delivery for the day has been suspended and delivery agents are not being sent out.

They will also meet with the Disaster Recovery Committee.

It’s important to keep West Valley Road and Confederation Drive intersection moving so there are things motorists should keep in mind.

Corner Brook’s annual winter carnival traditionally starts in late February. 

After a repair on December 27th,  and on January 3rd, the city got an anonymous call concerned about the repairs and recent illnesses in the community. 

The trailer is a 19-foot enclosed trailer, with a three-foot extension on the back, plywood sides and tarps covering the roof. It has an Alberta licence plate (6PE0-20). 

Supervisors get paid over $31 an hour and others make close to $26 as an hourly wage.

Anyone with information is asked to call the RNC at 709-637-4100

An outside shed was broken into and a Champion 3000w gas generator, a Red Lion water pump and an auger (post hole digger) has been stolen.

On Bayfm with Dean Clarke yesterday, Mayor Linda Chaisson said people can expect to see the start within the next couple of weeks. 

Yesterday, Marine Atlantic announced a five year lease for a vessel to address capacity issues that is due to start on the Gulf run this fall.

Linda Chaisson she says snowclearing crews are quite busy after the storm that hit during Christmas when a lot of staff were off.

Treasurer Krista Tarbett was one of 17 members who helped get a 66-year-old operator out to a waiting ambulance after a snowmobile collision in the Humber Valley Resort area last weekend.

Close to 4,000 vehicles were stopped at 32 traffic checkpoints throughout the province.

There are no delivery service alerts active today.

Police say Benoit failed to meet the conditions of a Temporary Absence permit from West Coast Correctional Center.  

Anyone with information on the four wanted men are asked to contact the Deer Lake RCMP at 635-2173.

The A Nepita is ice-class rated, equipped with three bow thrusters, and designed to transport both passenger and commercial vehicles.

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.