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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 suspect was wearing dark coloured clothes, a hat and a face mask.

CEO and President Tammy Priddle says Porter Airlines is really pleased with how the community has supported the company and it really comes down to people purchasing tickets on the aircraft.

Eligible municipalities, schools and community groups can avail of nearly $133,000 in non-repayable grants to help boost food self-sufficiency and access to fresh foods.

On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit this morning, she spoke about her beliefs in teamwork.

The deadline to apply is March 31st and for more information call 709-637-2077. 

Artistic Producer, Nicholas Leno, says they’re reviving a festival classic; Rhonda Payne’s Stars in the Sky Morning is returning with a much-loved story about life on the Great Northern Peninsula, as told through the lens of women who lived it.

RCMP checked Samantha Cornect’s residence early Thursday morning to see if she was following the conditions attached to her release.

Between Sunday and Wednesday, over 30 BOISAR members put in more than 650 person hours of training with helicopter crews.

New for classrooms this year is the book called, “Hay! Have you herd?”

There is a major jump at the pumps today.

The RNC is looking for video surveillance or witnesses to call 637-4100. 

The CEO of the Alzheimer’s Society NL, Shirley Lucas, says there are over 25 different types of dementia.

Co-artistic Director Ian Locke, says performers have a 12 piece band backing them up and they are all from right here.

Emergency crews responded to the downtown Corner Brook business during the 7 p.m. hour Thursday.

Three firearms were taken including, a Savage 30-06 rifle, with a black stock and a silver barrel, a pink camouflage 20-gauge shotgun and a 0.22 calibre rifle.

The total moose quota for the Island is 28,705, including 20,835 either-sex, 7,390 male-only, and 480 not-for-profit licences.

Marine Programs Coordinator Sydney Sullivan says the project brought together scientists, community partners and local organizations to help fill some research gaps on the west coast of NL.

Cst Stephanie Myers says criminals are becoming more sophisticated and convincing, targeting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds.

Linda Chaisson says potholes are popping up everywhere and if one is not marked or addressed contact the city at 637-1666. 

Eligible organizations for funding include non-profit, post-secondary institutions, municipalities; and Indigenous governments.

The river winds through the reserve, connecting Georges Lake to the St. George’s River Estuary and provides key spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon.

President and CEO Bruce Keating explains the decrease is because of bigger expenses from higher cannabis commissions paid out and lower beer commissions.

Seven of the fatalities took place on the Trans-Canada Highway, with the other eight on secondary roads and three were categorized as moose-vehicle collisions.

Wakeham says a key part of the agreement is $200 million in fabrication funds, which will be used to secure capital to build a large floating dry dock at Bull Arm.

He says, “What happens in our schools is reflected in our communities and what happens in our communities is reflected in our schools. ” 

The rules are simple; one name suggestion per person, the name must be no longer than nine letters, can be one or two syllables,  and must start with the letter “B.”

Novation Builders Inc. says the theft happened around 11:30 Monday night.

37-year-old Archibald Billard, 31-year-old Samantha Cornect, and a 34-year-old woman due to appear in court next month, are all facing charges. 

Cruise Marketing Coordinator Patti Ricketts says it all starts June 14th and ends on October 23rd.

Ten o’clock Thursday morning, a known suspended driver was pulled over in Barachois Brook.

A transition committee will be created to determine next steps and timelines.

Kristen Mercer says “they get a quality control email each day and they’re impressed with Corner Brook and they didn’t think we would get it this much this soon.” 

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.