Local News from Monday, March 16th, 2026
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A group of Senators are in St. John's as part of a study on NL's offshore petroleum industry
Senator David Wells says the petroleum industry is different here than in Western Canada, since we don’t need pipelines, or rail to get it to market and it's a light, sweet crude that gets a higher price around the world.
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Len Moores appointed chair of the 2026 NL Summer Games coming to Corner Brook in August
Moores was Chair of the Special Olympics Canada 2016 Winter Games Organizing Committee, where he led a team of volunteers in delivering a nationally celebrated event that welcomed athletes and coaches from across Canada.
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RCMP stop woman in Piccadilly doing nearly 90kms/hr over the speed limit
She failed a roadside breath test and then blew more than twice the limit at the detachment.
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Volunteer Fire departments to receive donation of new equipment tomorrow
Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey will join partners from GlobalMedic and Loblaw Companies Limited in supplying new equipment to support community response in the upcoming wildfire season.
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New legislation for endangered species will increase fines and jail time
A corporation convicted of an offence will face fines not less than $5,000 or more than $2 million.
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Spring Cleanup coming soon to Corner Brook
Waste must NOT be out prior to the designated week for pickup.
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NL singer-songwriter Dana Reid talks about her 2025 album, "Beauty in the Darkness"
In 2011, Reid’s “A good kind of rain” got her nominated for MusicNL’s female artist of the year.
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Canadian Parks and Wilderness puts out report highlighting environmental concerns
Thirty people provided information through surveys, interviews and various sessions held in Frenchman’s Cove and Garnish on the east coast up until the end of February.
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Jonathan Walsh is the new COO of Qalipu First Nation
As part of his new role, Jonathan will help grow their portfolio through guiding new business, partnerships, and initiatives that focus on the economic future of Qalipu First Nation.
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Today's Weather
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Corner BrookHeavy snow
High: 3°C | Low: -4°C
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Deer LakeHeavy snow
High: 3°C | Low: -3°C
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StephenvilleHeavy snow
High: 1°C | Low: -4°C
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BayFM On-DemandTrash Talk Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Center Stage with StellaCenter Stage with Stella, Wednesday March 18, 2026
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The Plain TruthThe Plain Truth, Wednesday March 18, 2026
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