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Ontario woman dead in crash west of Corner Brook Friday
A 62-year-old woman from Ontario has died following a two-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in Corner Brook on Friday The crash happened near Logger School Road, west of Corner Brook, at around 1 p.m. Friday and involved a transport truck and a sedan. Large plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from th...
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Corner Brook Regional High school went into lockdown mode today after a report of online threats
Shortly before 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, the RNC responded to Corner Brook Regional High School to a report of online threats. As a precaution, officers attended the school and supported the lockdown procedure. Additional responding officers were able to quickly locate the person of interest in another area of town. Th...
Sep 18, 2026
UPDATE: TCH now open between Corner Brook and Pinchgut Lake after a two vehicle collision
UPDATE: Traffic is now flowing in both directions at a reduced capacity with a single-lane open both east and westbound. Please reduce your speeds and be cautious of those who continue to work in this area. Motorists should expect continued delays into the evening. Further information to follow as it becomes available...
Sep 18, 2026
10th anniversary of CB Nuit is tomorrow!
West Street will come alive tomorrow night as the 10th anniversary of CB Nuit is ready to go. This magical and vibrant evening features many disciples of art and this year's theme is "Flow." Executive Director Louise Gauthier says it will be a full night experience. She says all artists are ready to go, even...
Sep 18, 2026
Police find drugs, guns, and currency searching homes in Deer lake and near Humber Valley Resort
A 44-year-old man is facing charges after police searched homes on Wednesday in the Islandview Heights area of Deer Lake and a camp road near Humber Valley Resort. Cpl Jesse O'Donaghey says searches were conducted by the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West. They found cocaine and pills, firearms and ammunition, ...
Sep 18, 2026
Agriculture Expo kicks off tonight at the Corner Brook Civic Centre Studio
The Agriculture Expo is back and it's bigger this year taking place at the Corner Brook Civic Centre Studio. It all kicks off with Family Fun Night this evening at 7 o'clock where kids can paint their own farm ornament. Sara Power is the Public Trust & Marketing Manager with the NL Federation of Agriculture and dro...
Sep 18, 2026
Marine Atlantic submits plans to make it easier for ferries to get in and out of Port aux Basques
A plan to make improvements to make it easier for Marine Atlantic ferries to dock in Port aux Basques is going through the environmental assessment process with government. The primary part of this project involves the removal of Vardy's Rock (also known as Vardy's Island). Other work includes widening and deepening th...
Sep 18, 2026
Over half of the metal taken from a cargo ship wreckage in Cedar Cove has been sent by barge to Stephenville but dump trucks will soon be hauling it away
Over half of the metal that was part of a grounded cargo ship in Cedar Cove has been removed, broken down, and shipped by barge to Stephenville. The MSC Baltic III weighed in at 10,700 tonnes and 5900 tonnes is being scrapped at Newco Metals. Mara DuVernois is the Project Manager for Resolve Marine, the company handli...
Sep 18, 2026
Pre-budget town hall happening in Corner Brook on September 28th at the Marina Redmond Centre
One thing that was part of the election campaign for many members of Corner Brook city council was having more town hall type meetings to give residents an opportunity to be more involved. So far this year, they've hosted town hall meetings on business, the Curling area, and one for developers and contractors. On Bayfm...
Sep 18, 2026
It's Aquaculture Week in NL
It's Aquaculture Week in NL, a time to highlight an industry that generated over $453 million last year. Last year's total was also the highest economic value in the history of the sector. Aquaculture employs more than 500 workers directly and supports hundreds more across the province in processing plants and through ...
Sep 17, 2026
Coast Guard vessel "Groswater Bay" christened at Bay of Islands Yacht club yesterday will be stationed in Lark Harbour next summer
One of the Canadian Coast Guard's newest Search and Rescue Lifeboats was christened at the Bay of Islands Yacht club yesterday and invited guests had a chance to tour the vessel. Gary Ivany is the Assistant Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region. He says the vessel is purpose built for search and rescue ope...
Sep 17, 2026
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP looking into a report of a call for help coming from the wharf area on Sunday
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP are looking for information after a resident heard someone calling out around midnight Sunday. Cpl Jesse O'Donaghey says it was in the area of Pleasant St, near the Government Wharf. Officers conducted patrols of the area, and did not locate any people or suspicious activity. O'Donaghey sa...
Sep 17, 2026
Fall lineup at Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre has something for everyone
There's lots of variety in the lineup at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre this fall. Krista Hansen is the Manager there and dropped by Bayfm for a chat last week. She says on September 25th, the audience will hear the true story of Confederation with Canada in "Don't tell the Newfoundlanders" followed...
Sep 16, 2026
Deer Lake Power watching water level at the Grand Lake reservoir and may have to open the gates at Main Dam to release some
Deer Lake Power is keeping an eye on the water level in the Grand Lake Reservoir and might have to open the gates at Main Dam to release some of it. Due to current and forecasted conditions, this could take place in the coming days and a notice will be issued. Water will be released over Main Dam, through Junction Broo...
Sep 16, 2026
RCMP looking for information after a snowmobile was stolen from a commercial property in Stephenville
Bay St. George RCMP is looking into a report of a snowmobile that was taken from a commercial property in Stephenville last month. Cpl Jesse O'Donaghey says they got a call about it on August 26th. Police received a report of a theft at a commercial property on Carolina Avenue. When officers arrived, they learned that...
Sep 16, 2026











