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Farrell’s Excavating Ltd. wants to develop and operate a 6.92-hectare sand and gravel quarry approximately 2.1 kilometres from the community of Barachois Brook.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says it’s important to be easily seen by others and hunters should also carry a survival kit and a small first aid kit with them at all times

Today, over 110,000 residents are connected to family care teams.

After setting up roadblocks and a spike belt, police located the vehicle a short distance away, abandoned and set on fire. 

On Saturday (Sept. 13th) at approximately 1 p.m., RNC noticed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on the Trans-Canada Highway near Little Rapids.

President Dale Lambe says about 400 teachers across this province participated in the Accord process in good faith, providing their time and considerable experience and expertise with an expectation the drafters of this report would produce a credible document at the end of day.

Scott Reid says the 150-bed project will replace the current facility which was built in 1976.

The project takes in five main operating areas, including Long Pond, Rocky Pond, Mark’s Pond, Mary Ann Lake, and Cassandra Pond in central NL.

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University will receive almost $600,000 for the three-year project.

Kruger’s Vice President Special Projects Darren Pelley says discussions with a number of stakeholders have been ongoing since the deal was made in March of last year.

The building will feature 10 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom apartments.

This includes a $500 one-time honourarium to volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue members who contributed their time and skill to the wildfires, and a $10,000 one-time honourarium to local fire departments and ground search and rescue teams who deployed volunteers to support wildfire response.

Xplore CEO Brent Johnston says it costs many thousands of dollars per km to deliver fibre to these communities and the support of government makes it more economically able to work. 

Councillor Charles Pender says staff have conducted a thorough review of the existing Garbage Bylaw and identified several necessary amendments.

Now in its 74th year, the program encourages the creation of new works of art by both professional and non-professional artists of all ages.

The RCMP NL Underwater Recovery Team (URT) was called in and divers located the vehicle in the ocean last night.

The driver was ticketed for excessive speeding and police impounded the vehicle.

With fines doubled in a construction zone, drivers could have to pay up to $1170.00.

Kids will enjoy Moonica the Milking Cow,  the Underground Worm Adventure and face painting.

Maher says while he is looking forward to this new chapter, he remains committed that his patients continue to receive quality health care and has filed a notice looking for a doctor to take over.

The city has been told that there will be visitors to the property by appointment on approximately two days per week to pick up their baked goods.

PictureNL saw production activity of over $87 million, supporting nearly 1,500 full-time jobs and more than $926 million in production spending since the agency’s inception.

RNC stopped the bus on East Valley Road shortly before 8 a.m. yesterday after getting a complaint from the public.

In March of 2024, government announced the then 6-month agreement in which NL Hydro would buy excess green energy from Kruger’s  Deer Lake Power station.

It’s organized by the Guardians of Recovery Group and is a call to restore public safety,  and demand real and accessible recovery solutions for addictions and mental health.

Cst James Cadigan says the bus was pulled over on East Valley Road shortly before 8 a.m.

MNL had asked for slightly more than $24K but Councillor Charles Pender says the city can only pay half.

It’s intended to help the ongoing shortage, especially in rural areas.

Spokesperson Sandy Batt says if anyone is wondering if they should take part, even if they have not been affected by suicide, they are welcome to attend.

The motion was brought forward at the public meeting on August 25th, and resulted in a tied vote.

Councillor Charles Pender says over a million dollars in funding has been received to support transit improvements.

The 150-bed project will replace the current 114-bed facility constructed in 1976. This land is located on Seal Cove Road, near the site of the current long-term care facility.

The team has worked with a local school showing them things older people made for their generation like pieces like patch designs.  

This year the Cormack Bee Company supplied the rich wildflower honey and Joie de Vivre Farm in Irishtown-Summerside provided the elderflower, sweet gale, rose petals and fireweed to make CB Nuit Bloom Wildflower Honey Cream Ale.

This is due to dry conditions throughout much of the province.

Clarenville RCMP say a single motorcycle collided with a guardrail, and the man was located dead at the scene.  

The vehicle has the license plate JOG 346.

Early Saturday morning (Sept. 6), just before 4 a.m., police stopped a vehicle driving in the wrong lane on Mount Bernard Avenue.

On Saturday and yesterday, the bottom of University Drive was closed to traffic as the project moved back to Phase three.

One hundred, one-time disbursements of $1,000 will be awarded based on community contributions, demonstrated passion for leadership, and academic performance.

Starts up at Deer Lake Power will lead to higher water flows and rising water levels in Deer Lake and the Humber River, both of which are currently at low levels.

211 staff will provide information on available services and provide screening to ensure children and youth are connected to the proper services, including assessments for complex needs.

Government’s investment will leverage $120,000 from other sources, including an investment from the inn’s owners, for a combined project investment of $200,000. 

Police say the male driver was seen operating the motorcycle on its back tire, otherwise known as a “wheelie, ” through the intersection of the Lewin Parkway and Mill Road.

Only use tablets or devices in common areas at home.

Transportation Minister Elvis Loveless attended the event held in Ontario on Tuesday (September 2), which was hosted by Federal Transportation Minister Chrystia Freeland.

The afternoon will include a petting farm, a bouncy castle, face painting, live music,  balloon creations from a fun-loving clown, as well as games and prizes for kids of all ages. 

Dr. Darroch Whitaker is an Ecosystem Scientist and says this is the third year for the program whereby 125,000 seedlings were planted in 2023, 300,000 last year and another 300,000 this year. The  goal is to plant a total of one million seedlings.

Deputy Mayor Bill Sheppard says it’s located next to the town hall at 140 Main Street, which had an old cabin on the land, and council has been eyeing the property for past several years before finally getting the chance to buy it.

On election date, polling stations will be at the Corner Brook Civic Centre, and church halls including All Saints Church, St. Michael’s Church Hall, and St. Mary’s Church Hall, more information at cornerbrookvotes.com

She was last seen at the baseball diamond in St. Anthony last night (on Wednesday, September 3) at approximately 9:45 p.m, wearing a black windbreaker, pink shirt, black leggings and pink socks and shoes.

Ryan Butt says the Voyent Alert app is the best way to find out what’s happening in the city.

Maximum loans will be fully guaranteed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and will have a repayment term of up to 10 years.

A woman attended RNC Headquarters in Corner Brook to advise that she had received a phone call from a person she believed to be her grandson, stating he had been in an accident and needed a large sum of money.

The SUV was unoccupied by the time police arrived and markings at the scene suggested the suspect or suspects fled on foot.

Currently, the RNC has a class of 18 recruits attending the Atlantic Police Academy with another 20 anticipated to begin their training in the new year.

Police also arrested one driver and one passenger in separate stops on outstanding warrants.

Cst Derek Hayden says kids are excited and it’s up to drivers to keep an eye out, have patience and slow down.

This includes $114,000 for Laughing Heart Music Ltd. in Corner Brook and more than $15,000 for the Cormack Bee Company.

Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver fled down a nearby trail.

A blue ATV was towing a trailer loaded with lumber and the operator fled from police and nearly collided with the police vehicle.

Krista Lynn Howell says emergency departments had a decrease from 1432 hours per month in 2022 to now 34 hours per month in 2025, joint replacements completed have exceeded new referrals for the first time in 2024-25 and there are increased volumes of cardiac surgeries being completed.

Keith Goulding says Corner Brook is ideally located to serve the project for decades to come since we are right between the Halifax shipyard and the Labrador coast for shipping. 

The penalties for passing a school bus are six demerit points and up to $1,200 in fines. 

Plastics must have a "recycling symbol" with the numbers 1, 2, or 5 to be accepted.

Eligibility levels have changed to include $10,000 increases to $42,500 for both the Provincial Home Repair Program and the Home Energy Savings Program, as well, a $5,000 increase to $51,500 for the Home Modification Program.

Jonathan Snow started as Games Chair in June and says the week-long event will bring 1600 athletes, as well as family, friends and coaches to the city.

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

A 19 year old man, was pulled over on O’Connell Drive around 10;30 last night and was placed under arrest in connection with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

He is currently evading police, and may be in the Stephenville area and there are reports of him being seen in Port aux Basques.

The deal is expected to bring over a quarter of a trillion dollars and Hogan says it’s not just about dollars and cents, but more about how that revenue is spent.

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship program and the Navigate program will offer flexible, non-degree training programs that combine artificial intelligence education with business development.

RNC Cst James Cadigan says the occupants of both the pickup and the SUV were injured and treated by paramedics.

Nurse practitioners will be the primary care provider for upwards of 800 patients and the launch of the pilot is expected in the coming months. 

Michael Bickford has been the captain in his hometown for close to a couple of decades. He says it felt so surreal when he got on scene.

The Ukrainian Cultural and Community Hub will provide integrated, bilingual services focused on cultural preservation, employment and entrepreneurship in western Newfoundland.

The report focuses on four pillars; health and well-being in education environments, early learning and childhood development, education engagement and transformation in K-12, and post-secondary education and learning across the lifespan.

More than 3,250 households and nearly 5,300 school-aged children and youth are benefiting from this initiative. 

Approximately 3.5 kg of contraband cannabis, 210 L of contraband alcohol, the still and a vehicle was seized. 

At around 10 o’clock 0:00 p.m. Saturday (August 23rd) night, Bay St. George RCMP arrested 44-year-old Dylan Ryan in connection to an uttering threats investigation initiated earlier the same day.

Meanwhile, Hogan also announced $100,000 will be used to buy wildland suits for fire fighters and departments who came from other parts of the province to help. 

The pair were known to each other and the dispute escalated, and ended when the man crashed his vehicle into the main entrance of the business, causing significant damage to the building and nearly striking the other person.

Premier John Hogan says it’s “possible because Quebec must secure its future power supply, and that has driven our ability to end an unfair contract and unlock significant new revenue for our province today—17 years early.”

The Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education will be presented to those who demonstrate outstanding leadership.

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.