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The RNC pulled him over around 2 p.m. on Tuesday after getting a tip of a possible impaired driver at a convenience store on First Avenue.

On April 9th just after 9 a.m., police tried to stop an off-road vehicle on the Main Road in Oregans. The operator was not wearing a helmet, refused to stop and fled from police at a high rate of speed. The next day, RCMP arrested a 19-year-old man in Millville.

This is the 26th change which brings the total of all the increases to more than $3M. Councllor Donna Luther asked if there is a limit to the number of change orders on projects.

A forensic audit is still ongoing, but Evans says it’s unsettling given long wait times and the total misspending isn’t even known yet. 

The woman was transported to a nearby health centre where she was presented with a demand for a blood sample.

Superintendent Paul Peddle couldn’t get into specifics on either case since they are still under investigation.

On BayFM with Lenny Benoit this morning, Mayor Linda Chaisson says the cost was a big issue.

In April 2025, a contract valued at $14.8 million was awarded for the repairs. 

A caller reported that an unknown man was seen speaking with two youths, and left in a white SUV, possibly a Ford, headed towards West Street.

He was also handed a ticket for excessive speeding. 

23 year old Alaura Alexander, dropped into the Bayfm studios for a chat about her artwork, something she’s been doing since she was old enough to hold a pencil.

MNL President Amy Coady says communities are facing many long-standing infrastructure issues which get more expensive to replace over time.

That’s according to Will Lummis, who is the Regional Addictions Prevention Consultant with NL Health Services in the Western Zone.

The West Coast Cycling Association plans on developing 11.5 km kilometers of mountain biking and silent-sport trails that would connect to an existing trail network. 

BOISAR Search Manager Stephen Decker says about 15 members set up a staging area along the Trans Canada Highway, just west of Corner Brook.

RCMP Inspector David Emberley says they were both arrested by RCMP RNC JFO West near Howley where police seized close to a pound of cocaine and a prohibited handgun.  

The corporation’s transition out of the program does not affect existing Miles earned or how they can be redeemed.

On Wednesday. a victim of another shooting in central was airlifted to St. John’s with serious injuries.

It was started then by Professor Lynn Kendall and is known as the “Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.”

Cara Pye is the secretary for the Host Committee and joined Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit to talk about a volunteer recruitment drive at the end of this month.

Co-ordinator Shawn Street says members can only get involved in a search when asked by agencies such as police, Parks Canada or NL Health Services.

They tried to stop the driver, who fled in a dangerous manner so officers did not pursue in the interest of public safety.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the first one was pulled over at around 10:45 p.m. on Saturday on Fisher Street in Port au Choix.

The Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue was called in to help around 10:20 yesterday morning and about 20 members of the team showed up.

Shortly after 2:30 yesterday afternoon RCMP were called to a home on Main Street and located the victim inside.

Summer Student Positions include Day Camp Coordinator, Day Camp Counselor, Inclusion Counselor, Outdoor Recreation Maintenance, and Park Patrol.

A Bell 206L helicopter crashed in the Taylor's Brook area on March 19.

The driver, a 37-year-old man, and his passenger, a 29-year-old woman, were each charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine and possession of property obtained by crime.

Peter Thurlow says there have been 72 fatalities in NL due to avalanches and 3 deaths on the west coast in the last 15 years.  

People in funky outfits will be skipping across the  water on skis and the last person standing wins a season pass and their name on the official trophy. 

In addition to investigating crimes against people and property, the total includes requests for wellbeing checks, traffic enforcement, false alarms, people reported missing, support for those suffering from a mental health crisis and other public assistance.

They are graduates of the Atlantic Police Academy in Prince Edward Island.

Police say an investigation is underway to determine the cause of a single vehicle crash involving a RCMP police vehicle in that area.

Corner Brook, Gillams, Steady Brook, Pasadena, Deer Lake, Stephenville and Port au Port East are some of the communities that made the list to share slightly over $2.2M.

Hampton introduced her song to Bayfm listeners saying “always follow your dreams because anything is possible” 

A 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

Peter Parsons is the owner of the Tin Man Inc in Corner Brook and says heat pumps are not efficient here due to the dampness in the air, and they struggle around minus 5, burning more electricity.

Aaron O’Brien says the city has made investments to keep up with the growth.

CorCare will replace multiple outdated and disconnected systems.

She says most of the stuff used in easter baskets goes in the garbage, including baskets, plastic grass, plastic eggs, foil and cellophane.

Once assigned, they have approximately two weeks to complete reviews — around 50 applications at 20 minutes each, for a total of about 20 hours.

James Carew also goes by the name “Bo”, is described as being 195 lbs, 5’7” tall, with brown eyes, brown hair, and tattoos on his neck, face and hands.

All those who do have a chance to win one of four $100 gas cards. 

Courses include introduction to firearms and archery, outdoor cooking, fishing basics, hiking and backpacking, chainsaw safety, and more.

The cadet recruitment allowance has increased from $525 to $1,000 per week.

Justice Minister Helen Conway-Ottenheimer says a department official has been in contact with the Office of the High Sheriff and there will be sufficient sheriff's officers in Corner Brook for that trial. 

Identified improvements include the recruitment and retention of sheriff’s officers and court officers, potential infrastructure changes, advanced use of technology and better access to justice.

Structural repairs are underway with most of the work already completed.

Cpl Jesse  O’Donaghey says on Wednesday, the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West stopped a vehicle on Pond Road in Rocky Harbour, and found cocaine, unstamped tobacco, a high capacity magazine, cash and other items.

Legislation has been introduced to amend the Wild Life Act.

MUNSU’s Nathan Gillingham says it means the union will no longer provide funding, labour or operational oversight effective June 1st.

Residents still have to book an appointment by calling the city or through cornerbrook.com and have until April 27th to do so.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says this committee will work with police on the concerns of the Black community in NL.

It’s a coordinated approach with the federal government intended to reduce duplication, support more efficient environmental assessment processes, and attract investment.

The Memorial University Students' Union has voted to eliminate CHMR-FM as a service.

Police were called shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday reporting a break and enter, and the presence of an unknown male sleeping in a bed at a home on Gillis Drive.

40-year-old Todd Barry was taken into custody without incident today.

An arrest warrant was issued for 53-year-old Nelson Gordon Parsons who was evading police.

Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey says there was an extensive search by land, air and water today, and the man was located deceased.

It will take place from 4-5 p.m. on April 21st at the Marina Redmond Centre.

Penney is accused of murdering his estranged wife, 38-year-old Jennifer Hillier-Penney, who disappeared on November 30th, 2016.  

Sustainability officer Kirstin Mercer says the new recycling program is actually going better than they expected and so far, the highest percentage of contamination is 2 percent, which shows people are doing a really good job at recycling.

Housing Minister Joedy Wall says this can’t happen again, this report was full with very serious recommendations and we have to make sure the people we serve through housing are served well. 

In the House of Assembly yesterday, the Minister responsible for WorkplaceNL, Mike Goosney, spoke about the anniversary for workers’ compensation and safe and healthy workplaces.

Rides can be booked by going to www.blaisetransit.com or by calling 709-289-3124. 

Starting his service in 2017 alongside his handler, Avalon was more than a working dog, he was a loyal partner, a fearless protector and a valued member of the police family. 

Airport CEO Tammy Priddle says the 6-hour-flight leaves on Tuesdays and the last flight will be April 28th.

Bay St. George RCMP conducted traffic patrols in Kippens, Stephenville and Noel’s Pond.

Station Manager Rhea Rollman says this comes as a shock to many.

Nathan Gillingham says the executive has been having ongoing consultations for years now and it all started with audits outlining a significant deficit of MUNSU at $300,000 deficit.

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.

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.