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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.   

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.

This is due to a rise in respiratory illnesses across the province and applies to visitors, support persons, outpatients, emergency department patients, and health-care workers.

Although the city’s budget for 2025 is $41.9 million there are no amounts highlighted for snowclearing. 

The successful candidate would hear residential and commercial property appeals, render judgments, and other duties. 

Last week, parent company Kruger announced the shutdown due to critically low water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir, which is used to generate electricity at Deer Lake Power to source newsprint production.

Todd Flynn is the  city’s Director of Protective Services. He says there are 150 parking meters in the downtown area and over the past year, many of them have been destroyed in an attempt to get the money out.

On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Linda Chaisson says residents can also drop off leaves at 3rd pond until November 14th.

Residents are being reminded to turn their clocks back by one hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday.

The letter, dated May 12th, started with while he “genuinely appreciated the honour and opportunity to be of service to the province” it saddened him to resign.

Trick-or-Treaters should wear bright or reflective clothing, carry a flashlight or glow stick and use sidewalks and crosswalks.

Scott Sheppard says there are ten bands or local artists on the Halloween Compilation and they’re all from the west coast.

A news release from the company explains this is due to low water levels impacting the ability of Deer Lake Power to supply sufficient energy to operate the Mill.

Carl Bennett is the President of the Mount Patricia Cemetery Association. He says the flagstones in question were made by Heritage Memorials out of Nova Scotia, and they were aware of the policy having been supplying headstones for years now.

Michael Wilson resigned from the Churchill Falls panel in May and his letter basically said there could be a better deal on a power agreement. Wakeham says he will release that letter and release Wilson from his non disclosure agreement so he is free to talk.

Port Saunders RCMP tried to stop a grey Buick sedan travelling south on Route 430 but the driver fled from police.

Ahmed Mohamed Shafik Abelfat Elgammal is wanted on charges of abduction in contravention of a custody or parenting order. 

The new Humber Valley MHA is the Minister for Government Services, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Labour, and WorkplaceNL. 

On Saturday, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Deer Lake RCMP were called to Route 401 near Kelly’s Point in Howley, where they found a vehicle, still running but off the road and the driver, a 37-year-old man from New Brunswick was inside.

Over the past year, Porter has hired 400 more people, expanded its fleet to include 48 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with up to 100 jets on order, and added 20 new routes with seven new destinations.

Directed by Megan Collins, tells Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit, it’s just three weeks away.

Premier Wakeham will deliver remarks and be available for questions after the swearing-in.

Lambe says teachers here are hopeful that the newly provincial government is carefully watching the situation unfolding in Alberta and does not make the same mistake as it prepares to bargain with its public sector unions, including teachers province.

Government is reminding motorists that it’s a good idea to get winter tires installed before snow and ice begin to affect road and  driving conditions.

Shutoffs will happen nightly from 9:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m and daily from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Mayor Linda Chaisson has 16 years on council under her belt and Deputy Mayor Pamela keeping is also a former councillor, but the new Mayor says it takes time getting used to the faces and changes.

Client Care Specialist Amy Compagnon says it’s a great opportunity for a little spook and a little snack with treats handed out at the end of the tour.

Bruce English says the contractor’s main focus now is getting a cableway working, something he says is similar to the ski lifts at Marble Mountain.

They’re heading down next month to once again affirm their commitment to improve the quality of life in underprivileged parts of the world whether that be through health care, shelter, food, or education.

To protect yourself, never send money to unknown people or organizations and do not open web links from unwanted emails or text messages.

Gould is described as, 5’10”, 170 lbs with blonde hair, and blue eyes.

Families and friends can enter the building through the loading door entrance to the right of the main entrance which remains closed.

It happened during an ATV stop in St. Anthony Thursday night.

Lynn Howse is with Western Regional Waste Management. She says the “Waste Wizard” is easy to download.

Scan both sides of the highway, avoid driving at dusk and dawn, and reduce speeds when driving at night. 

To run for council, a candidate must be at least 18, have been a resident of Steady Brook for at least 30 days, not in arrears on municipal taxes or charges and qualify under the Municipal Elections Act.

Organizer Louise says CBNuit has been working with ACOA and the Government of NL, arts and infrastructure program, to create a fully funded artist in residency for two groups of 3-4 artists who must create two 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.