Local News from Friday, March 20th, 2026

Corner Brook Port Corporation to officially open new warehouse this week

Thursday's ceremony will include formal remarks at the site on 57 Riverside Drive.
Marine Atlantic names charter vessel "Ile Rouge" after a small island off the Port au Port Peninsula

It’s closely linked to the history of the French cod fishery along Newfoundland’s French Shore between 1714 and 1904.
Municipal Infrastructure funding announcement in Corner Brook today

The event will get underway 2:30 at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.
24-year-old driver is dead after a crash near Purcell's Harbour

Twillingate RCMP got a call around 8 a.m. yesterday.
Massey Drive's "Winterfest" is back with lots of family fun this weekend

A community brunch will start at 10 a.m. tomorrow and the Tippings Pond Event gets underway at 1 o’clock.
Junction Trail Blazers Snowmobile group hosting 'King of the Humber" race in Deer Lake tomorrow

Assistant Race Director Hillary England says registration will take place from 4-7 p.m. today.
UPDATED: Corner Brook RNC looking for Joshua Roberts and Todd Barry for an assault on Crestview Avenue

Last Saturday (March 14), police were called to a disturbance at a home on Crestview Avenue where had been assaulted with bear spray.

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Municipal Infrastructure Announcement

More than $35 Million in funding has been announced for water and sewer projects here on the west coast. Included in this is a more than $12M investment in the Curling westside reservoir.
Qalipu Today
Qalipu Today, Tuesday March 25, 2026

On this edition of Qalipu Today Chief Jenny Brake shares her experiences at the First Nations Women’s Economic Empowerment and Leadership gathering.
Corner Brook In Council
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday March 23, 2026

Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday March 23, 2026