Local News from Friday, February 20th, 2026

Changes are meant to encourage more people, not just taxi operators, to apply for support and to help improve accessible transportation within and between communities across the province.

The Civic Centre and Marina Redmond Centre offices will be closed, however there’s open hockey and general skates at the Civic Centre, as well as two free swims at the MRC!

Tammy Priddle says this opens the window of opportunity for Western NL passengers to connect to a number of destinations from Ottawa, like Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna, then onwards.

His driver's licence was suspended, his vehicle was seized and impounded, and he is due in court during May. 

Corner Brook Winter Carnival kicks off this evening with a flag raising at city hall followed by the party in the park.

Meanwhile, at this week’s public meeting, council discussed a proposed change to noise regulations for the Broadway Street party to allow music from 5 p.m. on Friday to 1 a.m. on Sunday.