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77-year-old Edward Hicks is described as being 5’2” tall and bald. He was last seen wearing black pants, a short sleeved plaid shirt, tan shoes, and glasses.

1400 young athletes are competing in the games. Go to nlgames.ca for more information.

Patti Ricketts is the Cruise Marketing Coordinator and says the idea for the day started as a project in 2024 and has since become an annual event with vendors, musicians, tours and cargo showcases.

Participants attend four half-day courses chosen from 28 options that include shotgun, rifle and archery; fly fishing, fly tying and towing a boat with a trailer; camping, outdoor cooking and hiking; and map and compass, navigation and orienteering skills.

A media event will get underway 2 p.m. at the Corner Brook Tennis Club.

“Music Alone Shall Live: A Sing-A-Long Celebration” gets underway 1 p.m. at 110 Humber Road.

Tomorrow night is sold out as they close one of their summer shows,” Railway Ties.” 

The second half of the Games will take place in Stephenville. 

The project includes the demolition and removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a new, permanent bridge.

For more information email mroberts@cornerbrook.com

Deer Lake RCMP is seeking the public’s help to locate 26-year-old Albert Maina.

Joedy Wall says "The circumstances outlined are concerning, and every child deserves to be safe, supported, and protected.” 

Marketing and Business Development Manager Holly McDonald, says it gives a snapshot of what’s happening there with the goal being to keep people informed and highlight partnerships as well as community connections. 

Witnesses at the scene said a small dirt bike left the area via West Street and RCMP would like to speak to the operator as soon as possible. 

Staples Manager Wendy Norton says last year, this event collected 200 fully stocked backpacks in partnership with Vine Place Community Centre.

The ATV is a black and grey 2025 Yamaha Grizzly XTR 700, Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate number VJW 768.

Officers located Neal Peddle inside the residence. He’s facing charges that include assault with a weapon, forcible confinement and being unlawfully in a dwelling.

The report calls for stronger provisions, monitoring, and expectations between provinces.

Lynn Howse says it’s $164 per tonne or about 7 cents per pound, clean shingles are $60 per tonne and a complete house tear down is $60 per tonne with a permit. 

CB Nuit will be September 18th-20th and upwards of 40 projects  from artists of all backgrounds will be there.

Trent McLellan is back in his home town of Corner Brook to emcee tomorrow night as part of the NL Games, celebrating a 50th anniversary here where the games started.

Len Moores is Chair of the Host Committee and says opening ceremonies tomorrow will include the Parade of the Athletes, which will be led by people who competed in the games 50 years ago.

As part of Budget 2025, the Canadian Government is putting $81.8 billion into defense and creating close to 125,000 jobs.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says fortunately none of these roadway incidents resulted in fatalities, however, it is a stark reminder of the need to be aware, slow down and plan ahead before you hit the road.

Camille Ouellet Dallaire says students learn the knowledge and skills to tackle today's most pressing environmental challenges while preparing them to make a meaningful impact.

The competition pool will remain open however some complete closures of the full pool facility will be required from time to time.

The driver was identified as 45-year-old Alan Renouf who has been charged with flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, mischief and assault with a weapon.

CEO Tammy Priddle says human trafficking is a very lucrative business with 93 percent of victims being from Canada and nearly a quarter of the victims are children, generating $280K per victim. 

On September 7th, the excise tax holiday of 10 cents per litre on gas and 4 cents per litre on diesel ends.

Perry Green was last heard from Monday morning and his family believed he was travelling between Port aux Basques and St. John’s, however he did not arrive.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says Traffic Services West stopped the driver Sunday afternoon on the Trans Canada Highway near Flat Bay.

Leader Jim Dinn says they’ve been pushing for the removal of the HST from all forms of home heating, everything from electricity, oil, to firewood.

The town is looking for comments on amendments to development regulations to allow for three rowhouses containing a total of twenty units on about 1.1 hectares of vacant land.

CUPE represented  cabin crew walked off the job Sunday but on Monday, it was announced that a tentative deal will be brought to members for a vote.

The red 2018 Toyota Rav4 had Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate JPX800.

Green is a Caucasian man with blue eyes, he stands about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 155 pounds.

The driver failed roadside testing and she was charged with impaired driving.

If residents do notice discoloration, they should run the cold water until the water is clear.

The train has been down since this past weekend and the hope is to have it back in service today or tomorrow. 

Written submissions can be mailed to P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL A1B 4J6.

CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says “teams are working hard to restore service and get guests on their way to their destinations as quickly as possible.”

Corner Brook Status of Women Research and Action Coordinator Destiny Hopkins says a Stats Canada report from a couple of years ago highlighted youth 15 plus are spending more than twenty hours a week on their phones and that number is increasing. 

Questions about garbage and what goes where can be found on the wrwmnl app, which is free to download.

During his time with the Coast Guard, Bruce English says he’s never worked on a project of this magnitude.

Cst Stephanie Myers says cyclists and motorists need to put safety first.

More than 1600 young athletes are coming here to compete in 12 core sports including athletics, baseball and soccer.

Mara Duvernois is the Project Manager and says the team has been working hard over the past couple of months, with a big focus on removing the remaining 63 containers onboard.

This is for bridge installation at the 6 km mark, replacing washed out culverts.

Dinn says allowing private, for-profit healthcare to take hold within our public system will not improve health outcomes for Canadians.

He was last seen in the Memorial Drive area of Clarenville on July 2nd and his loved ones have not heard from him over the past few weeks. 

If you have information regarding the current location of Tyler Bennett, please contact police at 1-800-709-RCMP (7267) or call your local detachment.

32-year-old Tyler Day is now facing charges that include Impaired Driving Causing Death, Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident Causing Death, Operating Over the Legal Limit Causing Death, and Dangerous Operation Causing Death.

The death is not being treated as suspicious in nature but RCMP are looking for dash cam footage or witnesses. 

Councillor Donna Luther spoke about how the Canada Community-Building Fund requires the city to submit a Capital Investment Plan allocating the City’s full 2024-2029 funding entitlement in the amount of $4,647,712.

It would include two 7-unit and one 6-unit rowhouse on about 1.1 hectares of vacant land. Zoning would have to change from Commercial General and Residential Mini-Home to Residential High Density, and the maximum permitted  size of a rowhouse would increase from four to eight units.

Topics covered climate change, crop nutrition and health, irrigation, artificial intelligence, and farm viability.

This group of volunteers can help with dog walking, trips to the vet, temporary care, or rehoming if that's what the senior wants.

The Trans-Canada Highway was closed for several hours and the cause of the collision is under investigation.

Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue were called in by the RNC just after 9 o’clock Monday night after reports of an overturned boat on Gillam’s Pond near Summerside.

A new framework would help guide the development of improved legislation and policies so adults can make decisions with the help of someone they trust rather than having someone else decide for them.

Light Up the Bay will take place from 6-10 p.m. at the Waterfront Marina on Pikes Avenue in Curling.

Police caught up with him and arrested 34-year-old Michael Kane.

To reduce the financial burden of upfront payments for servicing-related costs, developments with servicing costs under $30,000 may apply to have these costs divided into four equal, interest-free quarterly payments

Over the past five years, more than 250,000 observations have been submitted representing more than 9,600 species, including globally threatened species. 

Mayor Linda Chaisson says thousands of people will be here and in Stephenville including 1800 athletes along with about 2000 family members.

Last year, 104 organizations were funded to help older people stay active, engaged and connected.

The first refreshed aircraft are already in service, with the full fleet of 29 planes expected to be completed this fall.

More than $93K is going towards upgrades to Fifth Avenue in Humber Arm South. Work will include roadside stormwater infrastructure,  installation of pipe culverts and the resurfacing of asphalt.

Since CBCL completed the plan in 2017, it has not been updated.

Traffic Services West Cst Derek Hayden says drivers need to pay attention to signage.

Just before 2:45 this morning, police were called to the area where the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A search took place but  thankfully it was determined that there was no other occupant involved during the accident.

Wakeham said 80 percent of the cost of healthcare delivery across the country is about people and retention and recruitment. 

For a second time in less than a week, the vehicle he was driving was seized and impounded by police for a period of 30 days, and he was issued an additional licence suspension.

Department of Health and Community Services said several changes have been introduced to reduce the financial burden on families.

The concert takes place on the Port aux Basques softball field on Saturday August 1

The Jigs & Wheels Festival is returning to Broadway with an exciting lineup of musical artists for the city's annual opening weekend celebrations, this year the festival will feature two jam-packed nights.

The NL Summer Games in Corner Brook and Stephenville is just over two weeks away

The town will receive a prize of $10,000 to put toward local physical activity initiatives.

Andrea Barbour, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, this week announced $71,000 in funding to support regional organizations that provide visitor services throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Premier Tony Wakeham, , on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, extends heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of two fish harvesters, who lost their life in a tragic incident off Harbour Round on the Baie Verte Peninsula.

Stephenville has been named Newfoundland and Labrador’s Most Active Community in the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, Wednesday announced over $531,000 in funding to support the purchase of a fire protection vehicle and fire equipment.

The Day featured music including a new song written by Roxanne Abbott titled “Our Town” in celebration of the park’s opening, as well as a waterslide and a free BBQ. Mayor Erica Humber Shears hosted the opening.

Shortly after 6 pm on July 20, RCMP officers conducting patrols in the East Street area of St.Anthony stopped a vehicle with an expired registration.

Shortly after 10 a.m. on July 20, an officer with RCMP Traffic Services West observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to 132 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone on Route 430, south of Rocky Harbour.

Shortly after 11:00 p.m. Saturday evening, police conducting a traffic enforcement observed a vehicle travelling well under the posted speed limit. The driver showed signs of impairment and later failed a roadside screening

In Corner Brook an emotional ceremony took place at Branch 13 with the presentation of a painting.

The Community Radio Awards in Broadcast and Online selected BayFM for their “Community Engagement Award.”

The RCMP provided an update on Saturday.

The operator, an 18 year old male, was rushed to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville with life-threatening injuries.