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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A missing man from the Clarenville area has been found deceased
He was reported missing on Wednesday.
Provincial fire ban ends at midnight
Outdoor fires are allowed as of 12:01 a.m.
18 new affordable rental units to be built in Stephenville
Tri-Sun Realty Limited is building 8 units in the community and Pollard Properties Limited is building 10.
RNC urges people to look out for one another as summer festival season kicks into high gear
Cst Stephanie Myers says this is especially important when alcohol and drugs are involved.
Home heating rebate applications now accepted until January 15th
The supplement ranges from $200 to $500 and is available to those whose family income for 2025 was $150,000 or less.
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