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Wakeham says it’s both humbling and an honour to be given the responsibility of being Premier, something he doesn’t take lightly and wants to get down to work to make this a better place to live. 

This includes offices on Union Street in Corner Brook, Farm Road in Deer Lake, and Carolina Avenue in Stephenville.

This is a free, public, event located in the "Lundrigan Room" that houses his Newfoundland & Labrador book collection and historical maps of the province from 1556 to 1879.

Tom was a devoted husband to his wife Christine and a proud father to his daughters Natasha and Stephanie, and a loving grandfather.

NLTA President Dale Lambe says “Education is the foundation of the future of this province, and throughout the course of this campaign, Premier-designate Tony Wakeham made promises to educators and to the people of this province about improving education.”

This includes Gros Morne and Terra Nova, as well as historic sites at L’Anse aux Meadows, Cape Spear, Castle Hill, Hawthorne Cottage, Port au Choix, Ryan Premises, and  Signal Hill.

Payne is wanted by the courts on six counts of failure to comply with the conditions of a release order.

Scott Janes started the job about 6 months  ago. He says not many people were aware of the new role but things have been picking up.

It takes place from 2-4 p.m. in the meeting rooms, music will be provided by the Mill City Mavericks, there will be food and drinks and also prizes.

NL has a new Premier and he is from the west coast. PC leader Tony Wakeham was reelected in his district of Stephenville-Port au Port and around ten o'clock last night a sea of blue had swept the province.

The man was trapped inside of the vehicle he was driving and was freed with the help of the Corner Brook Fire Department.

It happened around 2 a.m. Saturday (October 11) morning when a male suspect broke a glass window at the Prince Rupert Drive location and once inside, he stole bottles of liquor before exiting and leaving on a blue bicycle.

Voters can easily find out where their polling station is located by going to elections.gov.nl.ca or by calling 1-877-729-7987.

If you have not received your moose of caribou licences, call 709-637-2025. 

This includes discharging a firearm from or across a railway, highway, public road or private road, within 1,000 metres of a school, playground or athletic field, or wood cutting operation, or within 300 meters of a dwelling.

Bay St. George RCMP say 65-year-old Eugene Bungay was reported missing last Thursday ( October 9th).

The process of using electricity to stun goldfish for removal started earlier this month after the invasive species appeared to have been intentionally dumped there this past summer.

Sharon Piccott said at the time, there are upwards of ten transport trucks passing by her home everyday and the smell is so bad, it’s nauseating.

Information about polling stations can be found at elections.gov.nl.ca.

The day will include a Drumming Welcome from the Corner Brook Aboriginal Women’s Association with and a visit from the mummers.

At the detachment she blew twice the legal limit, her license was suspended, and the vehicle was seized and impounded.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., Bay St. George RCMP officers stopped the vehicle, the 38 year old male driver was issued a ticket and the vehicle was seized and impounded. 

Council will reassess the situation on Tuesday, October 14th and provide an update at that time.

The RNC will be conducting checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving, as well as speeding and seatbelt compliance.

It’s important that people do not click on the provided link, delete the message and block the phone number.

Despite not being a regular lottery player, during a recent outing to the town, Jeffrey White decided to go buy a ticket at the store next door while waiting for his takeout order.

His passenger was transported to hospital with serious injuries, potentially life-threatening injuries.

Eugene’s vehicle was located along Route 480 (Burgeo Highway) and police and volunteers with Stephenville Ground Search and Rescue and Burgeo Ground Search and Rescue are actively searching in the area. 

Board Director Jake Foran is a former police officer of about 16 years and says it’s no secret that policing and public safety have been under funded over the years.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says people can expect to see more police on our roadways with various checkpoints throughout the province to remove impaired drivers from roadways and to ensure that motorists are driving safely.

In Corner Brook, there were 3 places to vote and 585 people voted, 2 stations were open for Humber-Bay of Islands reporting 170 ballots and Humber-Gros Morne saw 925 people at 4 polling stations.

Police say Gerard Fowlow is facing a number of firearms related charges and no injuries were reported although RCMP did get a number of calls about shots being fired.

The advisory covered Lemarchant Road, Lime Street, Livingstone Street, and Barters Hill, including Cabot Street, Barters Hill Place, and Stephen Place.

Last November, RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region displayed what was the province’s largest seizure of over 20 kgs of cocaine worth about $1.6 M on the street, and 9.5 million cigarettes worth about $2.6M.

Sharon Piccott says on any given day, there are upwards of 10 tractor trailers filled with dead farmed salmon pass by her house headed to be burned in a digester at a local dairy farm.

Police say Sophie Willis has shoulder length, blue hair.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says they were called at around 8:22 p.m. Tuesday ( October  7th) night, the vehicle involved was found overturned in the ditch and the lone injured driver was taken to Western Memorial Regional Hospital.

Evan Long was charged on March 8th, 2023 after a 57-year-old man appeared at the RNC detachment with injuries.

RCMP say personal items were also stolen from current occupants.

Inspector David Emberley of RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region will provide an update on charges at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning

This means no watering lawns, washing vehicles, have short showers and limit laundry to full loads only.

Physics professor Dr. Svetlana Barkanova was only 12 years old when the trio were conducting experiments in California during the eighties and she built an electric circuit to power a light bulb at her school in Latvia, a moment when she decided to become a scientist.

Newfoundland Hydro blames transmission line trip.

They are "electrofishing," which is a technique that captures fish by running a low electric current through the water.

It’s taking place at the St.David’s-Maidstone Intersection getting underway at 10 a.m.

After 16 years as a councillor, Mayor Chaisson says as the 11th Mayor and second woman to ever hold the role, it’s important to acknowledge the record number of women participating in the electoral process. 

Both vaccines will be offered to anyone aged six months of age and older, and can be administered at the same time. 

“Charge into Fire Safety” is the theme as Fire Prevention Week events take place throughout the western region.

18-year-old Frank Major was arrested in an area on West Valley Road and Elford Avenue area.

RCMP saw the 15-year-old driving the dirt bike dangerously on Minnesota Drive in Stephenville.

Longtime Anglican Glynda Seaborn was among a number of people who became vocal after a January 19th sermon involved Bishop John Organ talking about his removal of Dean Catherine.

White is wanted in relation to charges of assault with a weapon and failure to comply with court orders. Barnes is wanted for possession for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with court orders. 

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 4), RNC went to the park after getting a report that someone was in the area pointing a firearm.

RNC were called to Main Street around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday after getting a report that a pick-up truck had left the road and rolled down an embankment.

There are currently 550 foster families in the province and over 900 children in the foster care system.

Vote-by-Mail kit delivery is ongoing, using courier, messenger and cargo services, and voters must return their kits by October 9th to the nearest district office.

During a search of the vehicle, RCMP found cocaine,  MDMA (or Ecstasy), illicit pills, an imitation handgun, later determined to be a pellet gun, two edged weapons, cash and other drug trafficking items.

One driver, a 37-year-old woman, was also handed a ticket for driving with a child not secured in a car seat.  

Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Carey read out the grand total, $305,686.27 plus $200,000 from the provincial government.

RCMP issued an advisory shortly after 6:30 this morning and people were asked to stay away from the area.

If lithium-ion batteries are misused, damaged, or improperly charged, they can overheat, start a fire, or explode.

Municipl elections were held on October 2 across the province.

When police arrived on the scene, emergency crews were working to free the occupants trapped in one of the vehicles.

Drop by the Bayfm studios today to take in the action until 5 p.m. or call 709 634 2322 to make your donation. 

The new RNC Public Communications officer is Cst Stephanie Myer.

Chaisson quickly took the lead by approximately 53%.

Police say Batt killed a pedestrian after hitting him with his vehicle early Monday morning in Curling. The 91-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital.   

This is the day when communities throughout NL will select who will be on council. Polling stations opened at 8 o'clock this morning and will close at 8 p.m. Voters are reminded to check with their local municipality to find out where to vote. In Corner Brook, there are four polling stations including St Michael’s church on Park Drive, the Civic Centre, St. Mary’s church on Curling Street and All Saints church on Clarence Street. Residents MUST vote at their designated polling station and can easily check this at www.cornerbrookvotes.com or by calling 709-637-1666. Voters have to be at least 1

Debbi White, Travis Park, Greg Lovell, Zeke Gough, and Glen Gale have all been elected by acclamation. 

NLTA president Dale Lambe says “As education is the foundation of the future of this province, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians deserve to know who is willing to stand before the public and demonstrate a real commitment to public education.”

RCMP say she was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Paul Pike says residential school survivors across the country have been trying to share their stories about what happened for generations but unfortunately some people have not been listening, and to get reconciliation we need to get to the truth for some form of justice.

The 28 year old male driver was assessed and released by paramedics.

Older people are not only our parents, grandparents, neighbours, and friends; they are experts, advocates, and change-makers.

Executive Director Suzanne Carey says cardiac monitors will be purchased for Burgeo, keeping patients in their own region instead of having to travel to Corner Brook. 

Most of the electronics used in homes daily are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode!

There were no injuries and no further risk to public safety.

Water will be trucked into the town's water supply from neighbouring Corner Brook.

Matthew Todd Batt will appear in Corner Brook provincial court.

Jenkins is wanted by Roddickton RCMP.

A 91-year-old man was struck by the vehicle after midnight and was pronounced dead at Western Memorial Regional Hospital.

LBC Holdings Inc. submitted the proposal to government to build 105 RV sites with water and electrical hookups, four cottages and the installation of a water and sewage system.

Qalipu First  Nations Chief Jenny Brake says the day is also recognized as “Orange Shirt Day,” something which resonates deeply with Indigenous communities and is a time for reflection.

Police say 37 year old Matthew Todd Batt from Benoit's Cove  was operating the vehicle involved and has been charged with impaired driving causing death.

Residents are legally required to conserve water and failure to do so is an offence which could result in a fine.

Sherry Chippitt of the NL Housing and Homelessness Network says that crisis is happening here with people facing eviction or even sleeping in cars.

Kristen Pittman is the Manager, Indigenous Affairs with the Indigenous Resource Centre at Grenfell Campus and says it starts at 11 a.m. with a flag raising, the Corner Brook Aboriginal Women’s Association will be there, and they will do a commemorative walk around campus. Please wear orange. 

This includes Income Support, Post Secondary Students, Employment Services, Residential Tenancies, Motor Registration, and Vital Statistics.

The purpose is to streamline operations, support diverse workplace needs, and ensure a seamless migration of all necessary information from existing platforms to the new system.

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.