Immigration spaces have now doubled in this province.
Minister Gerry Byrne says the population of this province has increased by 12 thousand in the last year, largely due to immigrants. He says the agreement with the Federal Government had to change, raising the number of spaces from 1500 to over 3000 newcomers to our province each year. Minister Byrne says immigrants are also bringing skills, like health care.
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Two impaired drivers nabbed by police in Corner Brook overnight
A 19 year old man, was pulled over on O’Connell Drive around 10;30 last night and was placed under arrest in connection with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
RCMP looking for wanted man Jamie Gillam, could be in Deer Lake, Stephenville, or Port aux Basques
He is currently evading police, and may be in the Stephenville area and there are reports of him being seen in Port aux Basques.
Premier John Hogan drops into Bayfm to talk about Churchill Falls MOU
The deal is expected to bring over a quarter of a trillion dollars and Hogan says it’s not just about dollars and cents, but more about how that revenue is spent.
Grenfell Campus getting $1M for training program involving AI and business development
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship program and the Navigate program will offer flexible, non-degree training programs that combine artificial intelligence education with business development.
Police invesigation continues into weekend head-on collision in Mount Moriah
RNC Cst James Cadigan says the occupants of both the pickup and the SUV were injured and treated by paramedics.
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Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday August 18, 2025
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