Local News
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27-year-old man charged with assault with a weapon after an incident at Margaret Bowater Park in Corner Brook
The man had presented a weapon after approaching a woman operating a vehicle in the area.
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RCMP NL pleased with new Crime Dashboard and believes it will be an important tool in policing
Cpl Jolene Garland says it will provide more transparency and valuable information.
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Female Baseball Day at Jubilee Field in Corner Brook tomorrow; come out and try baseball
Saturday’s event at Jubilee Field will take place from 1-4 and kids are invited to drop by and try baseball with a chance at winning a prize.
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19-year-old Stephenville Crossing man charged after spraying bear spray at a graduation party
19 year old Jesse Messervey, who was not a graduate, deployed bear spray and some teens received minor injuries.
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RCMP waiting on blood test to determine if a 67-year-old Stephenville man will be charged with impaired
On Wednesday (June 11, 2025.) police stopped a vehicle on Queen Street and the driver, who showed signs of impairment, was taken to hospital for a blood sample.
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44-year-old man clocked doing 180 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on the TCH near Corner Brook
The man was ticketed for excessive speeding, his license was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.
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Government launches new interactive crime dashboard for policing services
The intent is to provide access to reliable and accurate crime statistics for every community throughout the province.
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RNC recruiting in Pasadena next week; sign up now for Pre-Pare
Cst James Cadigan says they’ll be conducting the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE). It’s a fitness test performed as part of the RNC application and screening process.
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NL Young Farmers sees membership almost double in the past year
hey are a group of 18-40 year olds who are either interested in farming, new farmers, and established farmers.
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NLFA accepting applications for more than $7.5M in farm projects to address climate change
Specific focus areas include in-field nitrogen management, expanding cover cropping, and implementing rotational grazing practices.
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Corner Brook homeowners reminded to get the necessary permit for renos
Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says this is not a cash grab and without permits on file, it could stall the sale of a house.
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The 9th annual CNNuit will be September 13th, call for projects closes on June 15th
Executive Director Louise Gauthier says this year’s theme is “Bloom.”
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TradesNL gets $135K to develop understanding of current skilled trades in construction
Data collected will help address future skilled trades shortages and ensure a stable and skilled workforce for the construction industry.
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Mail in votes for the municipal election in Corner Brook may not be an option this year
At Monday night’s public meeting, council issued a notice of motion to repeal the City of Corner Brook Municipal Election Vote by Mail Regulations at the next Council Meeting on June 23rd.
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$1.9M over two years for skilled workers retention and high-quality jobs in NL
Immigration and Growth Minister Gerry Byrne says “This project supports skills training, innovation and worker retention, which helps ensure our workforce has the skills needed to capitalize on the clean energy opportunities that lie ahead.”
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A meeting tonight about a ballfield in Irishtown-Summerside
Brittany Chubbs is chair of the Recreation Committee and she says there’s been a lot of interest in this since last year. She says everyone is invited to town hall at 6 this evening for a meeting about plans for the ballfield.
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Bulk waste at the curb in Corner Brook will not be picked up, Spring Cleanup has ended
The city’s Director of Engineering Donny Burden says bulk waste left out at this point will not be picked up by garbage collectors.
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Porter Airlines has a new nonstop route from Deer Lake to Toronto
Tammy Priddle is the president and chief executive officer, Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority. She says this will boost travel and tourism.
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Corner Brook council votes to keep 76-part teenage dance hall regulations in place
Mayor Jim Parsons says since then the city has gone through new development regulations where dance halls are a permitted use but this law still stood on the books.
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Corner Brook awards $3.5 million asphalt contract to Marine Contractors Inc.
The city also approved just over $101K to AllRock Consulting for inspection services during the 2025 paving season.
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Western Woodworks of Deer Lake gets government loan to buy new equipment
The loan will help the company leverage more than $1 million from other sources to complete the upgrades.
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Bud Davidge releases new cd called, "All for a song"
Davidge started teaching and in 1968 became the principal of the school in Trout River. I
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RCMP have cleared the scene of an accident on the Trans Canada Highway near Springdale Junction
Motorists are asked to travel with caution and reduced speeds while officers remain at the scene.
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Deep Gulch culvert replacement in Corner Brook will include detours, delays and road closures
Starting today, construction will begin to move south across O’Connell drive with a phased approach.
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Environment Minister says possibilities and challenges lie ahead
Environment and Climate Change Minister Dr. Scott Reid is encouraging people in this province to do one small act to protect the environment by reducing plastic waste.
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Nominations open for the 2025 Premier's Medals for Arts, Heritage and Sport
This medal represents the highest honour in Newfoundland and Labrador in these areas, recognizing those whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting and outstanding impact.
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The Plain Truth delves into help for those at risk of intimate partner violence under Clare's Law
Erica Penney is a Legal Support Navigator with the Journey Project, which is otherwise known as “Clare's law.”
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Provincial government strengthening Child Protection legislation through public engagement
This legislation guides the delivery of child protection, in-care, and youth services programs throughout the province.
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Street sweeping and line painting underway in Corner Brook
Mayor Jim Parsons says they will also be doing hydroseeding instead of using sod for lawn repairs.
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NL Seniors Advocate says west coast seniors have the added burden of getting transportation to healthcare
Susan Walsh says west coast seniors have a higher rate of being restrained at long term and personal care homes.
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Not on west coast yet but Japanese beetle detected in St.John's
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has 80 traps set up throughout the province
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$15K for new recruits with the RNC, 19 new officers to be hired starting next year
Effective immediately, a $15,000 bursary will be granted to each successful RNC recruit, based on a three-year return to service agreement.
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Road closures and delays coming next week as the Deep Gulch project is underway in Corner Brook
Phase 1 will include a lane closure of O’Connell Drive next to the Mt. Bernard / University Avenue intersection.
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Man dies after his vehicle collided with a tractor trailer on the TCH near Gander yesterday
The lone occupant of the car was ejected from the vehicle and died on the scene.
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Corner Brook Mayor expects this will be a good year for tourism
The next cruise ship to visit the Corner Brook Port will be June 25th.
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Corner Brook Port reps off to Halifax for the Cruise Canada New England Symposium next week
Cruise Marketing Coordinator Patti Ricketts says the Corner Brook Port Corporation has attended this event for nearly a quarter of a century.
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Indian Head Hatchery expansion still in the hands of the Environment department, comments due by July 24th
On October 25th, 2023, the Minister required the proponent to submit an environmental impact statement (EIS) to provide further information on the potential environmental impacts of the project and measures to mitigate them.
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It's International Shrine Awareness Day today with a barbecue at the Majestic Lawn
Keith Goulding of the Long Range Shrine club says they will be hosting a barbecue at the Majestic Lawn starting at noon.
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Young boy dies from injuries in a bicycle vehicle collision Monday evening in St. John's
RNC Cst James Cadigan says the incident occurred in Virginia Park on Monday evening (June 2 and the 7 year old boy passed away last night.
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68 year old man dies from injuries in a motorcycle vehicle collision on the Burin Peninsula yesterday
RCMP say it happened yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Route 210 and Route 220.
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Three males arrested in a drive-by airsoft-style rifle shooting in Stephenville, one firefighter injured
RCMP say at approximately 7:20 p.m. Tuesday night ( June 3, 2025, a number of male suspects in a black Honda Civic had shot an air soft style or BB gun at two firefighters who were outside the Fire Station, hitting one on the head.
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Tomorrow is the last day for Corner Brook residents to drop off waste at the dump without paying a fee
Mayor Jim Parsons says there was a good response from residents.
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"Spring into action" food drive happening in Corner Brook today
Spokesperson Damien Power says bins for drop off will be available at four different grocery locations; Dominion, Sobeys and both Colemans
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Pasadena's Jay Adey-Rideout is back performing on the west coast this summer
Adey-Rideout says music is still a big part of his life and while he is in the Corner Brook area this summer, he will be performing and playing guitar with Newfound family Drama.
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Opposition is calling for a provincial housing strategy after reports about Corner Brook Hotel
Joedy Wall says "Putting someone in a $200-a-night hotel room is not a housing solution and it’s not helping people find long-term, affordable housing. It’s not addressing the root causes of homelessness. And it’s certainly not a good use of taxpayer dollars."
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Sugar tax comes to end on July 1st
The sugar tax collected $12 million.
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Premier John Hogan says residents need to be aware when it comes to outdoor fires
Hogan says residents need to be aware of situations within the province, such as where potential hot spots are and if there any fire bans in place.
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President of Celtic Air Services says airport in Stephenville is an ideal location
Dave Morgan says the plan is to get boots on the ground first and then collaborate with the town of Stephenville, partners as well as the provincial and federal governments.
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Corner Brook Mayor is back from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in Ottawa
Jim Parsons has been at these events before and says he always has two takeaways from these meetings, a ton of good ideas and how lucky he is to live here.
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NL Seniors Advocate is on the west coast this week
Each year, the Seniors Advocate delivers a report card on how well government is listening to seniors.
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71-year old in Stephenville charged after police find hyrdromorphone, pills and cash
The man was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date.
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The Carnival Pride will dock in Corner Brook tomorrow
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Corner Brook MHA says trail networks are big business
Gerry Byrne announced last week that the West Coast Cycling Association (WCCA) is getting $45K to develop a contained trail network in the Lower Humber Valley.
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Legislation is now effect to develop offshore renewable energy in NL
Energy and Technology Minister Steve Crocker says the release of the province’s natural resources assessment is more than just a technical document but a strategic tool.
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Celtic Air Services expresses interest in the airport in Stephenville
The company wants to restore the airport as a North American Tech-Stop for transatlantic flights, invest in private aviation, as well as create local employment opportunities and develop partnerships.
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PC Justice shadow criticizes government for lack of civilian police oversight board
Helen Conway Ottenheimer says Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the few provinces in Canada without a comprehensive police oversight system
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Corner Brook looking to change the current Teenage Dance Hall rules
Councillor Vaughn Granter says council will discuss the matter at the next Regular Meeting on June 9th.
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Man arrested after a disturbance in Meadows this past weekend
He was arrested on failure to comply with a release order and was also charged with uttering threats.
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A discussion on hate crimes to take place in Corner Brook tomorrow
Interested people need to register and lunch will be provided. Email project.cbswc@gmail.com or call the Women's Centre at 639 8522
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Applications open for the 2025-26 Community Enhancement Employment Program
Projects must directly support tourism and economic development, community and municipal infrastructure, and/or community services.
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Lark Harbour Mayor is "not pleased" with slow progress of ship removal
Lark Harbour Mayor Wade Park says a contractor is expected to finish a light vehicle road in the area this week but it won’t be used to get materials off the ship.
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An investigation into the Powerschool breech is underway by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
This breach involved MCP numbers, social insurance numbers, health details, and other sensitive information about current and former students and teachers in this Province going back a number of years.
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Premier John Hogan is in Saskatoon today with other premiers to meet with Prime Minister Carney
The First Ministers’ Meeting is an opportunity to work together to build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy.
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Missing 8 year-old located safe
The girl was last seen late Friday afternoon running into a wooded area.
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Bay St. George RCMP find cocaine and a man sleeping in a stolen truck in Stephenville today
The vehicle was confirmed as stolen from a residential property in Stephenville Crossing on May 14, 2025.
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Stephenville man under investigation for drug impaired driving
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, (May 29, 2025), Bay St. George RCMP responded to the report of a rear-end collision that occurred at a stop sign at an intersection on St. Georges Avenue.
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Kim Mitchell will headline Corner Brook's Jigs and Wheels Festival
The annual Jigs & Wheels Festival is returning again from July 25 – August 5.
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Teacher union bosses say "Canada needs to take immediate action for the good of students."
NLTA President Trent Langdon was there and says ongoing challenges with teacher retention and recruitment, and the rising incidents of violence and aggression in schools were the topics of focus.
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Government has released a Health Human Resources plan that covers 21 professions
The plan provides more than 100 occupation-specific recommendations around three key areas.
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26-year-old Bobby Sheppard has been arrested after an armed robbery at the Deer Lake Irving
Police say the robbery happened inside a parked vehicle when Sheppard allegedly held the driver at knifepoint, robbed the victim of personal property, slashed one of the vehicle’s tires and fled the area prior to police arrival.
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RCMP say cash was stolen at a recent break and enter at the Humber River Golf Club
RCMP is asking the public to report any suspicious activity that may have been observed in the area of Airport Road during that time.
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The little train that could is coming back to Corner Brook this year
The city’s Director of Engineering, Donny Burden says they do have a lot of spare parts on hand.
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RNC looking for information on a bonfire at Lady Slipper Road last Friday night; one female was injured
The female was treated for injuries by a paramedic on the scene Friday night.
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Two west coast college students are off to a national competition to show off their trades and technology skills
his includes Sam Wellon of the CNA Corner Brook campus and Zachary Caines from the Bay St. George campus.
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Violence prevention grants are now available through government
Applications must be submitted to the office of Women and Gender Equality on or before June 27th.
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Corner Brook council approves two more change orders for the Marina Redmond Centre
Councillor Pamela Keeping says this extra $24K is for work done by Pomerlau on an emergency door at stairwell number 6 in order to meet code requirements.
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NL celebrates Early Childhood Educators Week with 1,400 ECE's working in this province
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Early Learning and Child Care Agreement which supports the continuation of $10-a-day child care until 2031, has been extended.
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Islaview Day raises $35K in Deer Lake; Gillams teen wins first place in songwriters contest
he winner is Brydgette Park of Gillams for her song, “As long as you’re here with me.”
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Corner Brook RNC hand out multiple speeding tickets at a construction zone near George's Lake
Fines are doubled in construction zones and can range in cost according to the offense, anywhere from $130 to $1,170.
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This year's cruise ship season will end October 22nd in Corner Brook
Cruise NL Managing Director Katelyn Budgell says they are expecting 106,000 passengers and 59,000 crew this year.
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Corner Brook residents have until June 6th to drop off bulk garbage at Wildcove without paying a fee
For spring clean up this year, 1289 appointments were made for pickup and there have been 1836 visits to the landfill so far.
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Reports of dirt bikes causing damage, speeding and doing wheelies in the Corner Brook region
Cst James Cadigan recent activity is related to significant property damage, recklessness, and a case on the east coast last week which led to a child being injured and charges being laid.
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Corner Brook to buy an accessible transit van at more than $192K
This vehicle will enhance transit accessibility for residents and will support extended service hours for Corner Brook Transit in the future.
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NL Power sends disconnect notice to the Stephenville Airport
The utility company says they “understand the importance of electricity service to customers and disconnection is a last resort taken only after all other options to resolve outstanding account issues have been exhausted."
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Corner Brook Mayor says traffic cameras will be installed in the city
Jim Parsons says there will be signage to let people know they are being recorded.
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Police search Stephenville home and lay charges of sexual assault and child pornography
Jason Trent Hulan has been charged with two counts sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, two counts assault, forcible confinement, as well as, making, possessing and distributing child pornography.
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$45K announced to develop a trail network in the Lower Humber Valley
Government’s contribution will leverage $126,000 from other sources and a client investment of $23,000 for a total project cost of almost $195,000.
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Bus load of high school students from Pasadena involved in a three car collision
RCMP say they were taken to hospital in Clarenville to be treated for minor injuries.
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Female injured at bonfire on Lady Slipper Road Friday night
RNC located a large gathering of teenagers around a bonfire.
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Deer Lake is getting a new splash pad, high for Thursday is 27
There will also be improvements made to the playground, soccer pitch, softball and baseball fields.
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Comments are invited on the replacement of the Deer Lake Tailrace bridge
The aged and deteriorated bridge on the Humber Canal in the town of Deer Lake is located at the power station outlet over the tailrace on the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Hughes Brook is under a boil water advisory
This does not include those who get their water from wells.
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Under the Stump offers an accessible Newfoundland Indigenous cultural experience
Tours include storytelling, fishing, foraging, and spiritual belonging all in Gros Morne.
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Marina Redmond Centre in Corner Brook is open
The province put $9.3 M towards the project and the feds contributed $7.1 M and the city’s share was over $5M.
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Over half the heavy fuel onboard the stranded ship in Lark Harbour has been safely removed
The Coast Guard's Bruce English says they found about a dozen tar balls on the beech, which did not come from the stranded ship.
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Sacred Heart Elementary to continue a tradition of spreading kindness, one heart at a time
Each student painted a wooden heart with their own unique touch, and attached them all to the school yard fence.
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BayFM wins two national awards in less than a year
The Community Radio Awards in Broadcast and Online selected BayFM for their “Community Engagement Award.”
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UPDATED: Missing man Joshua Legge found safe
The RCMP provided an update on Saturday.
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UPDATED: Teen dead after Stephenville dirt bike crash
The operator, an 18 year old male, was rushed to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville with life-threatening injuries.
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