Corner Brook has grappled with low vacancy rates and the lack of affordable housing for some time.
It looks like some relief is on the horizon. Mayor Jim Parsons says Herald Towers is being developed into an apartment complex, and there’s development at the former Western Star building and Presentation school.
Mayor Parsons says the downtown area is the right place or this type of development. He says this private sector development proves there is a need and a market.
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Terminal and roadway expansion coming to the Deer Lake Regional Airport, construction to start in 2027
Last year, AVIA NG Airport Consultants completed a design and plan recommending the terminal be expanded by over 2000m².
Big pizza franchise from Ontario looking for commercial space in Corner Brook
Tiffany Clarke is a realtor with Remax and says they need space to accommodate parking, close to the university or other foot traffic, and roughly 2-4000 square feet of space.
Meet RCMP Constable-for-a-Day Conor Matthews
Standing proudly with his brother and RCMP officers, he held signs reminding drivers to “Please Slow Down” and “Be Kind.”
Impaired driver caught Tuesday morning in Stephenville
Police say the driver failed a roadside breath test and blew above the legal limit at the detachment.
Vine Place offering help in advance of a big job fair in Corner Brook tomorrow
Amy Hann is the Education and Employment Coordinator at Vine Place and says anyone needing a resume created, updated, or printed can visit her office located on Crestview Avenue.
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