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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Deer Lake becomes Islaview tomorrow, remembering a tiny superhero and raising funds for families in crisis
Up to last year, the Islaview Foundation has raised $700K.
Marina Redmond Centre in Corner Brook turns one year old with a free public event on Sunday
On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Linda Chaisson says this includes free swims from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m, the gym is open free from 10 a.m until 5 p.m., and for one day only half price membership.
Humber Arm South planning to build a permanent ice rink and eventually an outdoor sports complex
Councillor Paul Pike says many people have been reaching out to the recreation committee with support and donations for this long term goal, which could end up costing between $1.5 and $2M.
A Grade 6 class from Templeton Academy wins the National Agriculture and Food Innovation Challenge
A news release from Agriculture in the Classroom said “Their submission showcased a deep understanding of what it means to be true agriculture and food problem solvers.”
No federal funding to hire students at the Corner Brook Baseball Association
The president of the Corner Brook Baseball Association, Jason Mosher, says their program is run based on these student grants and they have been getting enough for 7 for as long as he can remember.
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Islaview Day 2026
Friday May 22 is Islaview Day in Deer Lake and this year is the 10th Anniversary.
NL Summer Games update
We are getting closer to the opening of the NL Summer Games in Corner Brook
