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Linda Chaisson she says snowclearing crews are quite busy after the storm that hit during Christmas when a lot of staff were off.

Treasurer Krista Tarbett was one of 17 members who helped get a 66-year-old operator out to a waiting ambulance after a snowmobile collision in the Humber Valley Resort area last weekend.

Close to 4,000 vehicles were stopped at 32 traffic checkpoints throughout the province.

Delivery will resume once conditions improve and it’s safe to do so.

Police say Benoit failed to meet the conditions of a Temporary Absence permit from West Coast Correctional Center.  

Anyone with information on the four wanted men are asked to contact the Deer Lake RCMP at 635-2173.

The A Nepita is ice-class rated, equipped with three bow thrusters, and designed to transport both passenger and commercial vehicles.

The orange Kioti tractor is a model CS2210 with both a front-end loader and a backhoe.

The man was known to the staff as well as police, and had left the store with several unpaid items.

Keith Cormier can remember skiing with his grandfather at a cabin in Boom Siding just outside of Deer Lake. Little did he know it at the time but this was the early beginnings of what would become Marble Mountain.

BOISAR Treasurer Krista Tarbett was there and she says they brought snowmobiles, a rescue boggan, and first aid equipment.

Qualifying applicants must have an annual income of $32,700 for singles or $50,000 for couples.

Artificial trees should be discarded as a part of your regular household waste, or you can hold onto it until Spring Cleanup.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police were flagged down about the incident at the store on Upper Nicholsville Road and hey reported the woman who was known to staff had left without paying for merchandise.

The driver, a 69-year-old man, was also operating without a valid driver’s licence and the vehicle was towed to the impound.

Alcohol should be limited to 2 standard drinks/ day or less than 10 drinks/ week for women, and limited to 3 standard drinks/ day or less than 15 drinks/ week for men. 

Only one person had to do a roadside test, which was passed.

General Manager Richard Cormier says they’re still making snow, when it’s cold enough at least minus 5 but best at minus 10. 

There are three books in the series so far, “Poppa and His Drum”, “Poppa and the Sacred Kitpu”, and “Poppa and the Medicine Wheel.”   

The suspect was wearing a mask over his face, a large white coat and a pair of baggy white pants.

Jason Mosher says three teams will be heading to the tournament in Chicago there this year.

Ashley Payne is a Senior Insolvency Advisor with BDO Debt Solutions here in Corner Brook. She says a financial plan will set you up for greater success when it comes to achieving your financial goals.

RNC Cst Stephanie Myers says police were called to Parkwood Drive in the Georgetown Road area Monday night.

These hours are in place to make timing predictable for those with sensitivities to loud noises, and pets.

Manager Richard Cormier says it gets underway at 6:30 and donations for the food bank will be accepted. 

Last night, the RNC found a man with a gunshot wound and he was taken to hospital but his injury is not believed to be life threatening.

The 22-year-old woman and 30-year-old man were stopped on Main Street early Saturday morning.

Manager Richard Cormier says the top of the mountain is looking great with plenty of natural snow, despite an electrical issue over Christmas that slowed snowmaking operations.

Next week’s two day event kicks off at Corner Brook Regional High with Morgan Lovell, who is the Technical Director at the NL Rugby Union and women's coach Roxanne Butler.

Huxter and seven others will be invested in the Order of NL  during a ceremony on January 27th, at Government House.

Type 1 diabetes represents only about 5 to 10 percent of total cases, about 9,000 of 100,000 people in NL living with the disease.

A photo ID with a Corner Brook address will be required to prove residency in the City.

The RCMP recently hosted the Police Fitness Assessment (PFA) in St. John’s.

Officers will be proactively looking using checkpoints, radar enforcement and traffic stops.

Use designated drivers, ride-share services, taxis, public transportation and spending the night are all safe alternatives to getting behind the wheel.

Some gift wrap can go in the blue bag, but the heavy, inked paper goes in the trash.

Kruger Vice President Darren Pelley says it will start with the modernization of the Forestry, something Pelley says people will start to see early on as the first step is changing the way they harvest, providing saw mills with saw logs first. He says a lot of investment is needed in the mill through construction, new equipment and changes in process.  

There will be checkpoints, radar enforcement and traffic safety stops to help ensure those behind the wheel are sober.

This composer, arranger, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist was only nine years old when he lost his eyesight.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says whether shopping in person, protect your wallet and your shopping finds by staying alert. In malls and parking lots, keep valuables out of sight and be aware of your surroundings.

The program helps schools, organizations and communities deliver events and activities that create welcoming and inclusive environments, strengthen diversity and support newcomer retention throughout the province.

Jason Mosher is the President of the Corner Brook Baseball Association (CBBA). On Bayfm this morning with Lenny Benoit, Mosher says  they started Barons Academy about a year ago, practicing above Western Pet Supply on Broadway.

Up to 140,000 megawatt hours of power can be bought at $187 per megawatt hour, down from $275 in the current agreement.

On Friday night around 8:30, a 36-year-old man was stopped on Humber Road in Corner Brook.

Anyone who commits fraud or a cybercrime could face real consequences, including potential jail time, a criminal record, and limitations on travel and employment.

Brad Evoy brings over 18 years of experience across the labour and non-profit sectors, including leadership, governance, advocacy, and consulting roles.

To qualify, seniors must have an annual household net income of $32,700 or less for singles, or $50,000 or less for couples, and they must own or rent a home.

Earlier this month, Parsons celebrated the release of “Saltwater Joys” written by Wayne Chaulk and made popular by Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers.

Deer Lake RCMP got a call to the scene on Route 430 shortly after 6 p.m and located the male driver, uninjured.

During the 2025 season, Newfoundland and Labrador welcomed over 180 cruise ship calls across 24 ports and destinations, including 22 calls to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, bringing nearly 100,000 passengers and more than 40,000 crew members ashore.

Those numbers are 11, 12, 18, 26, 27, 31, and 45.

From a young age, he dreamt of working in radio, often imitating announcers and practicing his own broadcasts.

The plan will guide long term programming and facility use, ensuring that recreation remains central to community life in Corner Brook. 

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says so far, numbers of flu cases being reported here are in the normal range, with about 20 cases last week.

The driver was stopped on O’Connell Drive yesterday..

He is known to frequent the Stephenville and St. John’s areas.

Ray Brake says by allowing businesses to make quarterly tax payments and interest free, it will help them during leaner times.

There were 24 ship calls, 30,540 passengers, and 15,877 crew members.

Evoy says  “Together, we will bring forward work that sets the foundations for the continued vibrance of our programs, governance, and administration. What we build for our people today will echo across generations. 

Councillor Donna Luther says transit has experienced strong and sustained growth over the past four years, with ridership increasing again this year by more than ten percent.

During the past year, the City bought two new salt trucks to maintain safer winter roads and equipment to improve the usage of salt. 

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says Bay St. George RCMP got a call shortly before 10 p.m. on Tuesday that a vehicle had gone over an embankment into a ditch.

Councillor Donna Luther says any overdue taxes will also have the interest rate cut in half, for businesses and residents. 

Huxter and 7 others others will be invested during a ceremony on January 27th, at Government House.

Three people were sent to hospital as a result.

Implementing the $150 Waste Management Levy allows the City to enhance service levels and reduce contamination without sacrificing other operational budgets.

The tree at RCMP Headquarters is decorated in red and gold, with a rainbow star tree topper - which was created especially for a sweet girl, Sarah, and her family.

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.