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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Corner Brook starts new initiative to speed up permitting process
Development Inspector has been tasked with being the point of contact for incomplete residential applications. This initiative is new with 7 applications currently under review.
Price of gas goes up, goes down, goes up again and more to come tomorrow
The Board notes that while maximum prices for were changed Tuesday through an extraordinary adjustment based on an average of Monday’s market prices, on Tuesday, there was a significant increase in market prices.
Just off an Easter craft session, Qalipu busy planning future free and open to all Community Arts Drop-ins
These art sessions are usually themed but always open ended so people can create what they want.
Local snowboarder
The local grade 11 student is also an alpine snowboarder who just marked a major step forward in her competitive career
Icebreaking in HAWKE’S BAY
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship HENRY LARSEN will be icebreaking in the area of HAWKE’S BAY today.
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But For The Grace Of God
Keith Urban
Killed The Man
Lee Brice
Can't Beat The View
Chris Buck
TRASH TALK THURSDAY
On this Trash Talk! We welcome a special guest from the City of Corner Brook to talk about their new recycling program! #sortit #trashtalknl #sortitwestern
NL Summer Games
Michelle Payne from the VIP Reception Hospitality Committee drops by for the chat.
The Plain Truth, Wednesday March 25, 2025
Paula Shepperd’s guests this week are Tania Heath and Bridget Clarke from the St.John’s Status of Woman Council
