Local News
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Corner Brook Mayor says extra police presence in downtown area is being noticed
The city was getting a lot of complaints concerning panhandling in the downtown area and some people did not feel safe.
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RNC issue warning to concert goers about online ticket scams
Police say scammers create fake listings offering tickets at higher prices, especially for sold-out events, to attract eager fans.
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Three people from the west coast named to Team NL Mission Staff for the 2027 Canada Winter Games
They are Scott Bennett of Corner Brook, Keith Bursey in Pasadena and Kyle Barron from Stephenville.
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Fire ban in effect for all of NL until July 17th
Violating a fire ban can result in minimum penalties of $50,000.
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RNC stresses importance of safe driving as summer traffic is on the increase
Cst Stephanie Myers says motorcyclists should always wear a helmet, “be aware” of other motorists on the road, and wear reflective clothing.
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Government accepts plan to convert shrimp and crab shell waste into bioproducts at a St. Anthony facility
This includes chitin, chitosan, protein hydrolysate, and calcium citrate.
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Water line flushing is underway in Corner Brook and residents may notice lower pressure and discoloration
Water line flushing in Corner Brook will continue until July 17th.
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Run the Rock is underway with a goal of raising $200K for children with critical illnesses
It’s through Make A Wish Canada, who has granted more than 40,000 wishes over the past 43 years across the country to children with critical illnesses.
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West coast organizations among 100 in NL to share over $3M in funding
Some of the funding is going to Corner Brook Museum and Archives, the Bay St. George South Historical Society, and the Stephenville Theatre Festival.
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NL Hydro extends power purchase agreement with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper for one year
Up to 280,000 megawatt hours of power at $187 per megawatt hour could be bought from Deer Lake Power so NLHydro can use it when needed.
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Noise bylaw lifted to allow drumming during the annual Elmastukwek Mawio'mi in Corner Brook next month
The Mawio’mi will feature drumming beginning as early as 5:00am on August 7th, August 8th, and August 9th.
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July 31st is the deadline to nominate for Business Excellence Awards from the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade
Categories are Customer Service, Rising Star, Employer of the Year, Qalipu Business of the Year, Business Hall of Fame, Excellence in Marketing, Local Impact, Youth Business of the Year, Excellence in Energy Efficiency and People's Choice.
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Home Hardware truck stolen from Grand Bank spotted near Stephenville this morning
It is a Ford truck, Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate CE2729 with a decal of the Home Hardware Building Centre logo,
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TCH near Steady Brook is open again after a cement spill led to poor visibility
Traffic was re-routed through Marble Drive.
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Police are looking for a dirt bike stolen from Three Rock Cove late last month
It’s a blue and white 2013 Yamaha dirt bike, Newfoundland and Labrador license plate number KAN954.
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Kruger's VP will be in Corner Brook next week to tall about a $700M retrofit at the mill
Darren Pelley will be at the Glynmill Inn to talk about the plans, designed to ensure Corner Brook Pulp and Paper's future.
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Police locate missing person in Corner Brook on Saturday
BOISAR was called in by the RNC to search the Main Street bridge / Corner Brook Stream / Bells Brook area.
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RCMP looking into an indecent act in Stephenville
Police received a report of a suspicious occurrence behind a hotel on Queen Street.
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BP pulls out of Bay du Nord; Sierra Club Canada says this is a warning sign against public subsidies
In a news release by BP yesterday, VP Gordon Birrell, said “bp is exercising strict capital discipline, allocating it to the opportunities that create the most value for BP.
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76-year-old man is dead after a motor vehicle collision on the TCH near Hillview on Saturday
Around 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, RCMP got a report of the collision between a sport utility vehicle (SVU) and a commercial tractor trailer unit.
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Federal Conservative leader talks about soaring housing prices and lower building permits across the country
According to Ratehub, housing prices in St. John’s soared $13,900 in one month and the income required to buy in the capital city went up by $2,800.
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Corner Brook's "Jigs and Wheels" festival is going back to Broadway this year
Broadway's two-night 19+ event features live music with headliners Justin Fancy Band and Metal Militia.
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Premier issues statement on the passing of former Senator Ethel Cochrane, first woman appointed from NL
Wakeham says, “Ethel Cochrane was a trailblazer for Newfoundland and Labrador, whose contributions helped shape our province and our country.”
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Lots of job opportunities with the City of Corner Brook
Mayor Linda Chaisson says people can now find a complete list of opportunities and how to apply through cornerbrook.com.
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6th annual "Party on the Hill" is this weekend in Massey Drive
The gates open at 6 o'clock Saturday (July 11th) evening and entertainment starts at 7 with “Raymond Heights,” “Mitchell Hunt and the Rejects,” as well as “Merrymaker.” DJ Two Jays will wrap it up.
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Corner Brook RNC locate missing man
The RNC thanks the public for their assistance with this matter.
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8-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was struck by a vehicle in Corner Brook on Wednesday
Police say he received minor injuries and it happened at 11:15 a.m. when the vehicle was backing up.
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Petition circulating after Kruger spilling water at Grand Lake blocks traffic on the T'railway near Howley
In a facebook post by the Howley Tourist Lodge, the petition can be viewed through a link.
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Bay du Nord public information session coming to Corner Brook next week
People can go to cnloer.ca to register, make a submission or ask a question.
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Police stress safety in light of expected increased traffic on the water with the food fishery and warmer weather
Always wear a properly fitted personal flotation device and check safety gear before heading out.
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Eating Disorder Foundation NL is celebrating their 20th year and now has an office in Corner Brook
Olivia Brake is the Summer Marketing Assistant and says some people believe an eating disorder is a choice; a misconception that can keep people from looking for treatment.
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Meet Jack, the province's newest "mini-Mountie"
For now, drivers can relax, this little officer is only handing out smiles, not speeding tickets.
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Driver caught doing more than double the limit in a 50 km/hr construction zone on the Port au Port Peninsula
His vehicle was seized, license suspended and he is facing a hefty fine.
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Nova Scotia driver caught with a fake plate, no insurance, and only a learners' permit near Corner Brook
The 40-year-old man lost his vehicle yesterday after a traffic stop on the TCH near Pinchgut Lake.
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Carol Anstey is the new Shadow Minister for Energy and Natural Resources
Anstey says Atlantic Canada can play a big role, especially offshore oil and gas in NL.
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Autism@Work recently celebrates one year in Corner Brook, helping employees and employers
Through tailored toolkits, coaching, and ongoing support, they help match workers with employers who are open to hiring differently.
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Quebec man driving a transport truck charged with impaired near Port Saunders
Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says just after 9 p.m. on June 20th, police located the unit partially off the roadway. There were open alcohol containers just outside the vehicle and the driver failed a roadside breath test.
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Tomorrow is the deadline to apply to be on a provincial child care advisory panel
This 12-member group will come from all four regions with at least two of these representatives being members of NL Child Care Licensees.
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Drilling project to start near the Isle aux Morts River
The project includes drilling a maximum of 20 locations within 200 metres of the river.
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Western Sno-Riders celebrates Phase one completion of trail and bridge dedication
The 80 foot bridge is named in honor of their groomer operator Warren Hann
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Tomorrow is Canada's 159th birthday, lots on the go at Margaret Bowater Park
Tomorrow marks Canada’s 159th birthday commemorating confederation in 1867.
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Major power outage affecting west coast
Newfoundland Power says the issue is under investigation.
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Three youth charged after breaking into a Deer Lake home and assaulting the residents
The suspects were known to the victims, and three youths matching the descriptions and surveillance images provided by victims and witnesses were located nearby.
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Alberta man charged with armed robbery after an incident in Roddickton
RCMP Cpl Jesse O’ Donaghey says they were called to the scene near a business on Major Street around 5 o’clock Friday evening after a man, armed with a knife, threatened the victim and demanded cash.
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Government looks for someone with an interest in the idle power plant in Buchans
The expression of interest will invite interested parties to outline potential uses for the facility, anticipated economic benefits and plans for its long-term operation and development.
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Traffic stop in Deer Lake last week leads to seizure of cocaine, cash and weapons
Bert Gosney, 44, and 38-year-old Krystal Lee White, both of Deer Lake, were later released from custody with conditions.
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RNC offer safety advice as the summer patio season is here
Cst Stephanie Myers says whether you’re at a party, bar, or beach, plan ahead and have open conversations with friends.
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NL Summer Games host team coach talks about experience awaiting these young athletes
The games will be held in Corner Brook and Stephenville August 8th to the 15th.
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Cancer Care Foundation NL brings their Polka Dot Trot to Corner Brook
This 5-kilometre, all-abilities walk connects people of all ages to honour loved ones, support cancer patients, and celebrate survivors.
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Federal Conservative Leader talks about Canada's recent inflation stats, highest in the G7
The price of fresh vegetables has soared 9 per cent and the cost of fresh fruit is up 5.3 per cent in the last year. The price of tomatoes has skyrocketed 45.2 per cent while grapes surged 23 per cent, the cost of carrots rose 16.7 per cent and fresh or frozen beef is up 13.3 per cent.
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Have a say in the pay for your MHA, deadline to submit is July 31st
For more information go to assembly.nl.ca
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UPDATE: Route 430 re-opened near Mill Brook
RCMP issued a statement around 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
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One man was injured at a workplace accident in Corner Brook yesterday
It was near City Pharmacy in the construction area on site.
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No injuries in a hit and run in Stephenville yesterday afternoon
The driver was ticketed for failing to stop at the scene of an accident, operating a vehicle without insurance and driving an unregistered vehicle on a roadway.
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The annual Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride Parade is tomorrow with a celebration at the Majestic Lawn
Meanwhile, a road closure will be in place for the Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride Parade beginning at 1:00pm tomorrow.
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BOISAR uses new drone to pinpoint the location of lost hikers near Corner Brook
Using the thermal imaging camera, members quickly marked the lost pair’s location with GPS, and after a short hike into the woods, they guided them back to safety.
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$270M for improvements at Marine Atlantic terminals in Port aux Basques and Argentia
On Wednesday, $80M was announced for Marine Atlantic’s terminal in North Sydney.
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Secretary of State for Children and Youth talks about more jobs for young people this year
There are 100K opportunities for youth through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, up from 75K last year.
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Corner Brook approves contract worth nearly $50K for specialized staff training
Councillor Donna Wheeler wanted to know if this would be a good investment and City Manager Darren Charters said this training will pay for itself quickly.
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Canadian Red Cross is in Corner Brook looking for volunteers
Josiane Demers is a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator for Western NL and says they’re meeting with local partners while connecting with residents about volunteer opportunities on the emergency management team in the region.
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Holly Burke wins Rotary Club of Corner Brook scholarship
Burke will be attending Grenfell Campus in the fall and entering the nursing program.
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Deer Lake Power set to open the gates at Main Dam today to release water from Grand Lake
Water will be released through Junction Brook and into the Upper Humber River leading to rising water levels
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Federal government pumps $80M into improvements at Marine Atlantic terminal in North Sydney
The money will be used to modernize critical shore-side infrastructure, improve service reliability and support the long-term delivery of safe, efficient ferry service between Nova Scotia and this province.
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The public is invited to the Deer Lake Airport to celebrate Airport Workers Day
CEO Tammy Priddle says it’s a time to take a break and acknowledge all the great things these workers do to promote travel through airports.
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Steady Brook issues advisory about river levels rising and heavy rainfall expected this evening
Deer Lake Power has also advised that it may initiate a controlled release of water at the Main Dam which may increase the water levels in the Lower Humber.
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Changes to water and sewer, as well as bus regulations coming at the new Corner Brook council meeting
At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Donna Wheeler spoke about amendments that include a quarterly payment option which will reduce the financial burden of upfront payments for servicing-related costs.
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Deadline to apply for funding towards an accessible vehicle is July 20th
Grants of up to $50,000 to help pay for modifications to personal vehicles.
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“Friends of Jackie Food Drive Concert” is this Sunday at the Marina in curling
Bill Griffin says this year, the concert won’t be held at Bartlett’s Point Park but will be at the Marina.
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Corner Brook council awards nearly $39K contract for pavement inspections and quality assurance
Assistant Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says these services could not be done by city staff, who handle quantities and directing of the work, which saves the city a lot money
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Minimum 6-week detours for all motorists when the replacement of Petries Bridge starts this week
There will be a detour that will divert traffic from Curling Street to O‘Connell Drive and back to Petries Street.
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NLC looking for 15 established retailers in rural areas to sell cannabis
This includes the South Shore of the Bay of Islands, the Port au Port Peninsula, Rocky Harbour, Norris Point, Trout River and Wiltondale.
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Two people are dead after a collision involving a moose last night on Route 10 near Aquaforte
Police say the driver and passenger of the motorcycle, a 48-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Cost of asphalt is down but cleaning costs at Marina Redmond Centre skyrocket
The previous year’s contract which was in the amount of $162,826.20 in but this year, the proposal was in the amount of $251,400.00 including HST.
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Water level at the reservoir supplying Deer Lake Power is being watched closely and another release could be coming
Water will be released over Main Dam, through Junction Brook and into the Upper Humber River causing water levels to rise in these areas.
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Meet Robert, the newest member of the RNC Mounted Unit
Robert is an 18-hand Clydesdale–Percheron cross with a calm demeanor, and steady temperament, he embodies the strength, intelligence, and reliability that make draft horses exceptional partners for mounted work.
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Child care funding announced in Corner Brook
Education and Early Childhood Education Minister Paul Dinn made the announcement in Corner Brook at the Marina Redmond Centre.
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Speeding motorist stopped at 160 outside Corner Brook
Police caught him travelling at 160 km/h. The 40 yr old man was ticketed, had his licence suspended and vehicle seized.
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Construction of the Petries Street Bridge moving forward
Construction of the Petries Street Bridge will take about 6 weeks to complete.
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2nd annual radiothon in support of Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue is tomorrow 12-3 on Bayfm!
This year, the team we depend on when the need is the greatest, is working towards the purchase of a new ATV.
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Government begins recruitment campaign to get more foster parents called "Foster a Future"
Individuals may be single, married or in a common-law relationship, and may be homeowners, renters, employed, retired or stay-at-home parents.
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14th annual Corner Brook Kinsmen Charity Golf Tournament is next weekend, still time to enter a team
The 14th Golf Tournament will take place June 27th at Blomidon Golf and Country Club with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
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BayFM wins two national awards in less than a year
The Community Radio Awards in Broadcast and Online selected BayFM for their “Community Engagement Award.”
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UPDATED: Missing man Joshua Legge found safe
The RCMP provided an update on Saturday.
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UPDATED: Teen dead after Stephenville dirt bike crash
The operator, an 18 year old male, was rushed to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville with life-threatening injuries.
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