Local News from Monday, March 9th, 2026
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$750 grants available for community gardens offered on first-come, first-served basis
Eligible municipalities, schools and community groups can avail of nearly $133,000 in non-repayable grants to help boost food self-sufficiency and access to fresh foods.
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CEO talks about expected growth at the Deer Lake Airport and a $30M expansion to start next spring
CEO and President Tammy Priddle says Porter Airlines is really pleased with how the community has supported the company and it really comes down to people purchasing tickets on the aircraft.
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RCMP investigating after windows at Byrnes' Shoes and Sportswear smashed on the weekend
The suspect was wearing dark coloured clothes, a hat and a face mask.
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Six shows announced for the 2026 season of the annual Gros Morne Theatre Festival
Artistic Producer, Nicholas Leno, says they’re reviving a festival classic; Rhonda Payne’s Stars in the Sky Morning is returning with a much-loved story about life on the Great Northern Peninsula, as told through the lens of women who lived it.
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NL farmers invited to apply for livestock insurance against dogs or predators
The deadline to apply is March 31st and for more information call 709-637-2077.
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Deer Lake Airport CEO Tammy Priddle named one of Atlantic Canada's most powerful women in business
On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit this morning, she spoke about her beliefs in teamwork.
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It's Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month
New for classrooms this year is the book called, “Hay! Have you herd?”
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BOISAR members complete training with 104 Search and Rescue Squadron
Between Sunday and Wednesday, over 30 BOISAR members put in more than 650 person hours of training with helicopter crews.
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Bay St. George RCMP arrest woman for failing to meet conditions of her release
RCMP checked Samantha Cornect’s residence early Thursday morning to see if she was following the conditions attached to her release.
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Today's Weather
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Corner BrookLow-level cloud
High: -2°C | Low: -10°C
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Deer LakeLight snow shower
High: -2°C | Low: -16°C
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StephenvilleSunny intervals
High: -1°C | Low: -6°C
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