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General Manager Richard Cormier says people from across the country, the States, and recently a couple from the Netherlands have hit the slopes here this year.

Manager Shawn Leamon says with the Easter holiday on the way, Leamon says it’s a great time to get a season pass for next year through what’s called their “yellow chair promotion.”

In the coming days, new memorandums of agreement will be signed for the period April 1st to March 31, 2030.

Winning numbers are 8559027302. 

Assistant Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says they were notified by Environment and Climate Change Canada saying the city is a high-risk system and non-compliant, meaning no transitional time without a solid plan.

he man was taken to hospital by ambulance but no injuries were reported.

Without any prior notice, teams of four BOISAR members headed out into the woods by snowshoe.

At approximately 10:05 on March 27, 2026, police received multiple reports of a woman who appeared to be in distress, walking near the corner of St. Clare Avenue and Gallant Street in Stephenville.

Director of Finance and Administration Robert George says it’s unusual, especially when one resident got their tax bill but the neighbour did not.

The project was made possible through a partnership with Transport Canada under the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) and the provincial Government.

A committee has been formed to lead the Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy.

38-year-old Michael Joseph Park was arrested.

They are located in the Bay of Islands, Bay St. George area, Bond Pond, Cape St. Gregory, Deer Lake, and Parsons Pond.

Sunday will also include musical entertainment with Maple treats to enjoy.

Development Inspector has been tasked with being the point of contact for incomplete residential applications.  This initiative is new with 7 applications currently under review.

The Board notes that while maximum prices for were changed Tuesday through an extraordinary adjustment based on an average of Monday’s market prices, on Tuesday, there was a significant increase in market prices.

These art sessions are usually themed but always open ended so people can create what they want.

The local grade 11 student is also an alpine snowboarder who just marked a major step forward in her competitive career

The Canadian Coast Guard Ship HENRY LARSEN will be icebreaking in the area of HAWKE’S BAY today.

At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Donna Wheeler says consumption is down close to 2 million litres over last year’s numbers and last month was a record.

Over 380 cms of snow has fallen on Corner Brook so far this winter.

The city’s share is $3.6M and the project includes a new water storage tank, water pumping station and expansion of the distribution system that can handle another 300 new homes.

Qalipu First Nation Chief Jenny Brake recently attended the First Nations Women’s Economic Empowerment and Leadership gathering in Ottawa.

Corner Brook city council is continuing their series of town hall meetings this evening in Curling.

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands wants people to stop feeding or handling wild foxes.

The city’s share of the projects is over $3.6M.

284 applications were received and the 100 recipients were selected based on community contributions, leadership potential, and academic performance.

It will inform on wage changes,  workforce policies and a benefits plan.

In Corner Brook, the project aims to provide water to a new residential development area and tie into the existing water distribution system, serving 8,576 existing homes and enabling 300 new homes.

The Chief Medical Examiner is involved and the investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing.

Cst Stephanie Myers says they are still actively looking for 40-year-old Todd Barry who may be armed and dangerous.

A 55-year-old man riding an ATV was pulled over on Griffin Drive around 5 o’clock Friday evening.

Manager Dr. Mery Perez says Innovation Week aligns with CRI's goals of bringing together makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and students.

The event will get underway 2:30 at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

It’s closely linked to the history of the French cod fishery along Newfoundland’s French Shore between 1714 and 1904.

Thursday's ceremony will include formal remarks at the site on 57 Riverside Drive.

Twillingate RCMP got a call around 8 a.m. yesterday.

Last Saturday (March 14), police were called to a disturbance at a home on Crestview Avenue where had been assaulted with bear spray.

Assistant Race Director Hillary England says registration will take place from 4-7 p.m. today.

A community brunch will start at 10 a.m. tomorrow and the Tippings Pond Event gets underway at 1 o’clock.

Ken Meade says the road has been blocked off since then and there are actually two culverts affected, one which was only replaced last year but wasn't cleaned out on a regular basis. 

Kyle Burry says the water was going across the road so he opened the hole more to let the water flow, then discovered the culvert was plugged so he freed the debris. 

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says operating any vehicle — including ATVs and snowmobiles – while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal offence.

They are PAL Aerospace Ltd., Virtual Marine Technology Inc., Solace Power Inc., CoLab AI Inc., and Rutter Inc.

The driver was ticketed under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.

Some proposed changes include an effort over the next six months whereby the department will work with providers to boost enrollment and fill as many spaces as possible.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says an officer on patrol stopped him while he was operating a snowmobile on Goose Cove Road knowing he was prohibited from driving.

Denise Hanrahan tabled a report with government yesterday on the management and supply of social rental housing which found the waitlist for housing grew 71 percent since 2021 while inventory dropped by 57 units.

Joedy Wall says the report highlights issues with oversight, data quality and management, planning and execution.

The bridge is out due to a collapsed culvert after yesterday’s heavy rainfall.

Mayor Linda Chaisson says while crews are aware of issues on main roads, side streets may need attention. 

Andrea Barbour says with over $1.4 billion in total revenue, tourism is a major industry in our province, supporting jobs, local businesses, and important public sectors.

Tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, he will meet with top brass at PAL Aerospace and Exchange Income Corporation. An hour later Minister Fraser will be joined by Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson and Cape Spear MP Tom Osborne for the announcement.

The AG is set to deliver the report to the House of Assembly this afternoon and she will be available to the media at 3 p.m. 

Manager Joshua Ivany says this is the fourth year for the program which has grown from four jobs on the Avalon to 107 today across the province, with about 30 available on the west coast.

On April 1st, hours of service will be extended to 6-11 p.m. Monday thru Friday and weekends from 9-5.

The land is currently developed with a mobile home, an existing driveway, and landscaping.

For a schedule of events go www.trailstalestunes.ca.

The westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway was blocked overnight.

She failed a roadside breath test and then blew more than twice the limit at the detachment.

Moores was Chair of the Special Olympics Canada 2016 Winter Games Organizing Committee, where he led a team of volunteers in delivering a nationally celebrated event that welcomed athletes and coaches from across Canada.

Senator David Wells says the petroleum industry is different here than in Western Canada, since we don’t need pipelines, or rail to get it to market and it's a light, sweet crude that gets a higher price around the world. 

Waste must NOT be out prior to the designated week for pickup.

A corporation convicted of an offence will face fines not less than $5,000 or more than $2 million.

Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey will join partners from GlobalMedic and Loblaw Companies Limited in supplying new equipment to support community response in the upcoming wildfire season.

The stolen vehicle has a Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate # HWN156.

Residents can also drop off bulk household garbage at the Wildcove landfill from May1st-11th and the city will pay the fees.

To find out more or register for events go to the Qalipu First Nation facebook page or qalipu.ca. 

As part of his new role, Jonathan will help grow their portfolio through guiding new business, partnerships, and initiatives that focus on the economic future of Qalipu First Nation.

Thirty people provided information through surveys, interviews and various sessions held in Frenchman’s Cove and Garnish on the east coast up until the end of February.

In 2011, Reid’s “A good kind of rain” got her nominated for MusicNL’s female artist of the year.

Schools in the Corner Brook region were also closed Thursday.

He spoke about our world, saying it is not black and white but shades of grey with no silver bullets for the challenges we face.

Over the past 11 years, the company has helped local tech companies – attract $348 million from other investors, creating hundreds of jobs, and building a portfolio of shares in companies worth $1.59 billion. 

The work was delivered to government in the spring of 2022, but the public has still not seen the analysis or recommendations.

Work will include the rehabilitation of Sections of TCH Between St. Judes and Corner Brook, as well as culvert replacements on TCH between Pasadena and Corner Brook.

The work must be community-based and not-for-profit.

Megan Salter is the Regional Food Animator for Western NL and the Northern Peninsula with Foodfirst NL, a non-profit group with over 25 years experience leading programs and advocacy with a mission to advance everyone’s right to food.

NL Schools made the announcement Wednesday evening.

Appointments can be made between March 13th and April 13th by calling 637-1666. An online portal will open on March 13th: www.cornerbrook.com/2026BulkCollection.

It will feature performances by the Navigators, Roblo’s Rock and Jesse Hackett.

The proponent, Atlas Salt Inc has also met conditions under their Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, and surveys for Black Ash. 

At last night’s public meeting, council approved a change order for transit to allow the extended service hours for Monday to Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The RNC reminds operators that valid registration and users under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult.

Quarry materials would be used for road sand and construction projects.

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.