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Executive Director Mike Kearley says “at Vine Place, they’ve always believed in the power of community to change lives.”

Nigel Noel won “Minor Player of the year.”

The Chief Medical Examiner is involved and a Collision Reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services West in Corner Brook attended the scene.

At last week’s public meeting, a new two year contract was approved for K and D Commercial Maintenance Ltd at nearly $62K per year.

At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Sherry Dean says people can start using the new bins as soon as they get them.

Cannabis was legalized in 2018 and there are now 59 licensed retailers throughout NL with another 5-6 expected to open in the new year. 

Fisheries Minister Loyola O’Driscoll says “The fishery is the backbone of our province and a key priority for this new government.”

Susan Walsh says half of all seniors here have an income below $29,710, which is the lowest median income in Canada and 44 per cent receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, but these numbers are higher on the west coast, reaching 56 per cent.

The search has already started to hire operators for an overnight shift at each of the province’s highway depots.

A fireworks display celebrating the 75th anniversary of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador will take place at 9 o'clock tonight from Cook's Lookout.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the first call came around 6 p.m. near Little Harbour between a passenger vehicle and a moose.

Illegal cannabis is unregulated and not tested for safety, meaning there’s no way to know what it contains, including harmful levels of mould, pesticides and bacteria.

Some of the more prominent birds in this area include the black capped chickadees, morning doves, blue jays but it’s possible to find upwards of 160 species of birds in NL during the winter months. 

By hiring more staff, an overnight shift can be added so that snow clearing happens all night long, not just during regular hours.

The over $3M project has so far accumulated over $324K in change orders.

The day started in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who had been killed the year before.

He is wanted on charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats and mischief.

Assistant Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says this scale is used which is a huge benefit since a new one could cost in the $150K range.

This year there are 11 recipients, including five youth scholarship recipients and six adult scholarship winners.

It was around nine o’clock when sirens and lights of four trucks from the Corner Brook Fire Department could be heard and seen in the downtown core.

Some residents will not receive the test alert on their wireless device due to compatibility, network connection, cell tower coverage, device software and/or settings.

Police stopped the 50-year-old at an impaired driving checkpoint near Isle aux Morts on Saturday.

Deputy Mayor Pam Keeping says the supplier is offering the rental at a discount and the city can acquire it for just over $144K.

On Friday, (November 14) around 6:00 p.m, police pulled a vehicle over in St. Judes after noticing erratic driving.

At  last night’s public meeting, council approved a one year extension to the contract at nearly $9.24 US.

For those who may want to ditch the artificial tree for something new, the WRWM's Lynn Howse says the larger ones have to be dropped off at a transfer station.

The official start date for automated pickup is January 12th but residents can use the new carts as soon as they receive them.

There have been at least 80 fatalities in NL due to substance use last year.

Amanda Kirkpatrick says she will be heading to San Antonio, Texas in August to compete for the World title.

Police say Abagail Delaney was last seen around 11:30 last night (November 16) at a home in the Sullivan Avenue area in Gander.

Cst Myers says it started Saturday morning, when police conducted speeding enforcement on the Trans-Canada Highway and during the afternoon, a checkpoint on the North Shore saw over 60 vehicles pass through resulting in numerous tickets. 

At one point, she was the voice of “Retro Fridays” here on Bayfm and has been a voice instructor in the city for the past 13 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years and three children.

The saw-mill is a blue Range-Road RR5022 on a black trailer.

Mike Goosney was joined by representatives of MADD Canada, the STAND for Hannah Foundation, the RCMP and the RNC.

Bay St. George RCMP say 31-year-old Brandon Jesso is wanted in relation to charges of, theft, flight from police, and dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle

Barry Petten He says manufacturing is vibrant in this province but the problem is….are we spending in the right place? He doesn’t think it’s ever a reflection on the industry and a lot of the reasons the economy is the way that it is is because of industry.

Wakeham will be joined by co-chair Vermont Governor Phil Scott, along with Premiers of  New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, as well as Department of Energy Resources officials from Massachusetts and Maine.   

Outreach Coordinator Lynn Howse says most of the batteries they are getting are from cell phones and the ends should be covered with tape before recycling at a transfer station, where they will be kept in fire safe bins.

Last year, 353 toy hampers were handed out to people in the Corner Brook and Bay of Islands area and all gifts donated at the Gingerbread House stay in the community.

Major Wheeler says locally, more than 6300 people had help with food assistance, emergency housing, clothing, transportation, support groups, Christmas assistance, and free income tax preparation.

According to Wakeham, the previous government chose to categorize the 2041 Churchill River Management Expert Panel Report as a cabinet document and that’s why it cannot be released to him.

Jane Ash is with the Salvation Army Community Family Services. She says last year the Salvation Army gave out 353 toy hampers to families in the Corner Brook and Bay of Islands area.

Director Krista Butler says these Integrated Youth Services Hubs are designed around the needs of the youth in that community, things like mental health, substance use, primary care, employment and homelessness,

It’s an annual event known as “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims” and the Minister will be joined by representatives of MADD Canada, the STAND for Hannah Foundation, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

The MNL Conference is set for November 19th-22nd and Mayor Linda Chaisson says the agenda is jam packed and can bring upwards of $3 million to the local economy with 600 participants.

The parade will start at 4 p.m. and will leave from the Sir Richard Squires building.

Canada’s Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Information Commissioners and Ombuds are calling upon governments to promote a more robust information ecosystem.

The mill has been shut down due to unprecedented low levels of water at the Grand Lake Reservoir, which impacts Deer Lake Power’s ability to supply the mill.

Helen Conway Ottenheimer will highlight this province’s recent experiences with wildfires and ongoing efforts to improve emergency preparedness, including investments in training, equipment, and community resilience

Communities are finding exciting new ways to reduce, reuse or recycle more waste through MMSB’s Community Waste Diversion Fund.

The 63-year-old driver appeared to be impaired and failed tests at roadside and RNC headquarters in Corner Brook.

Councillor Donna Luther is on the Finance Committee and says 13 people brought their comments to the floor, representing groups like Qalipu First Nations, the Yacht club, the Coalition for Housing and Homelessness, business and the general public.

Mall Manager Tammy Joyce says it all started over a cup of coffee with former Mall Manager Vernon Ellsworth and Dr. Noel Murphy, who wanted to do something for the community by giving back and the Gingerbread House started. 

Bay St. George RCMP say they got a call around 7 o’clock Friday (November 7th) from the Prince Rupert Drive location.

The Coast Guard's Bruce English says on Sunday the sea was rolling in at four metres and the vessel was pounded by large seas and a lot of energy for two days last week.

Robert Murphy is the second vice of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 here in Corner Brook. He says the number of people attending Remembrance day events has been rising and the support in this area is heartwarming.

Barnes was wanted for possession for the purpose of trafficking controlled drugs and substances, and failing to comply with court orders.

It will be held in the Hutchings Room on the second floor and everyone is invited.

Robert Murphy is the second vice of the Royal Canadian legion Branch 13 here in Corner Brook. He says the parade will start from the Majestic Lawn and everyone should be there by 10:20 tomorrow morning.

They were both taken to hospital in Stephenville however the 42-year-old has since been sent to another health facility for advanced medical care and continued treatment.

Inspector Amy Sharpe says this two-person team has undergone specialized training to analyze collision data and community complaints to target enforcement where it is needed most.

The resident was taken to Western Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

After getting a degree from Saint Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Caroll headed west and this past summer, returned to live again in Nova Scotia.

RNC say 27-year-old Jordan Woods has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 28-year-old man.

Inspector Amy Sharpe  says this  two-member team is specially trained to investigate serious traffic-related offences. This includes dangerous and impaired driving, multi-vehicle collisions, and breaches of the Highway Traffic Act.

Western Regional Waste Management’s outreach coordinator Lynn Howse says ione inquiry over the past week was what to do with take away containers so if they’re contaminated in any way they go in the garbage, and pizza boxes, other than those from the grocery stores, should also be trashed.

Mike Kearley is the Executive Director, Vine Place Community Centre. He says this is “an incredible opportunity to bring that belief to life in a new way — creating a safe, welcoming space where youth in Corner Brook and surrounding communities can find the support they need.”

President Laura Edwards says upwards of 60 swimmers from as far away as Gander are expected to compete at this event.

Kin Dwight Hatcher says this year will be bigger than the last with 70 vendors and 90 tables.

Dakota is approximately 5’4” tall, and 125 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes.

Tuesday’s wintery weather caused a number of vehicles to get stuck in heavy snow on the Trans-Canada Highway. A section of the roadway had to be closed for several hours to allow police and other agencies to clear abandoned vehicles to make way for plows to operate.

Park in well-lit areas, especially if you are shopping after dark.

The Atlantic Fisheries Fund and jobs at DFO are potentially on the chopping block and the Premier says “If Ottawa is going to continue to reject our requests to jointly manage the fishery, then they need to be able to make the case that they are doing their job.

Council and staff will then meet to discuss the 2026 budget from November 25th-27th.

RCMP Sgt Kristen Green says they’ve included events in this conference that provide space for attendees to focus on overall wellness. This includes a calm space, therapy dogs, morning fitness breaks and hopefully, a hike on Friday.

Jonah Rowsell is the Business Development Officer with the Qalipu. He says it’s an event for Qalipu and non-Qalipu business owners to network with one another and gain knowledge from industry insights provided by invited speakers.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is celebrating a 100th anniversary this year and Mayor Linda Chaisson says the mill is the centre of this city. 

Anstey says the interest on debt alone is more than what provinces are getting for health care, people are struggling to make ends meet and this is driving up costs for Canadians at the end of the  day.

You will need to submit an audition video to upload with the application and producers are looking for something that makes your family stand out.

An  intense low-pressure system is bringing heavy rainfall amounts as high as 50 millimetres and high winds gusting up to 120 km/hr.

Police say Angela Marie McCarthy was arrested after being spotted on Main Street in Port Saunders Saturday evening.

The Deep Gulch project involved the replacement of a huge culvert at the intersection of University Drive and O’Connell Drive, and further up the road, the lights at Elizabeth Street and O’Connell Drive have now been completed.

Social Supports and Well-Being Minister Joedy Wall will bring greetings at the Community Youth Network Annual General Meeting.

The theme of this year’s conference is Strong Minds, Strong Bodies, Strong Women, acknowledging and celebrating the importance of mental and physical wellness in law enforcement.

BOISAR recently raised $70,000 in 4 months to buy a new search and rescue truck and they’re putting the final touches on it for the big reveal.

It will get  underway 5:30 at Appalachian Chalets & RV on Lundrigan Drive.

A social media post by the Pasadena Irving says a truck was stolen Friday night around 9:30 when the driver got out and never made it in the door of the store before a female jumped in the truck and was gone.

RCMP say 32 year old Tyler James Bennett was arrested at Gander International Airport on Saturday after a disturbance aboard a coach bus.

Corner Brook's Sustainability Development Coordinator Kirstin Mercer says this type of blight can actually stain your vehicle if the leaves aren’t cleaned off quickly.

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.