Local News
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No more meetings at the Hughes Brook Community Hall for one church group
The church is believed to have 100K members in North America. It is often referred to as The Truth, The Way or the Two by Twos. It is also under investigation by the FBI into allegations of child sexual abuse.
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Several west coast fire departments get funding under the Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award
They are the Corner Brook Regional Fire Department, Deer Lake Fire Rescue and the HIS Fire department in Irishtown-Summerside
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Massey Drive's Party on the Hill is coming back for its' fifth year
Organizer Gary Warren dropped says this year’s Party on the Hill will be July 26th.
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Carol Anstey, first female Progressive Conservative in NL to be elected to the federal government
Carol Anstey had been on the campaign trail for about 4 years, and last night, in her victory speech, Anstey started with a message for the people of the riding.
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Opposition raises concerns over state of Highway Enforcement vehicles
An access to information request from the Official Opposition revealed 74 per cent of vehicles used by highway enforcement officers are 10 years old or older with an average mileage of 300,000 kilometres.
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Carol Anstey declared winner in Long Range Mountains
Anstey beats Liberal candidate Don Bradshaw in the federal election race.
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DEVELOPING: Polling stations close across Newfoundland as counting begins
Stay tuned to BayFM for local election coverage.
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Mt. Moriah residents still have to boil their drinking water
Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says this is part of the Deer Gulch project taking place on O’Connell Drive and it takes time to test the water and get results back.
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Removal deadline for studded tires is now May 15th
This extension is due to the continuation of winter-like conditions in some areas of the province.
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NL and NB sign MOU on free trade and labour mobility
Newfoundland and Labrador is New Brunswick’s fourth largest trading partner when considering two-way trade.
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Government announces new value-added processing licences for snow crab.
This will mean more jobs and increased investment in the seafood industry.
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Government announces funding for Cytochrome Technologies Inc for decarbonization
Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says this will help them develop a new carbon sequestration method.
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Applications are open until May30th for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants
Eligible projects will improve the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. T
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UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for Corner Brook, remains for Mount Moriah
This is due to upgrades to the water distribution system.
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Corner Brook MHA reaffirms call for cuts to Marine Atlantic fees
Gerry Byrne says all parties have committed to cut fares on PEI’s Confederation Bridge by 60 percent but only a 50 percent reduction on Marine Atlantic.
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Bay of Islands Yacht Club could be added to Corner Brook's ATV route at the next public council meeting
This includes Pikes Avenue to the Bay of Islands Yacht Club, Connors Road to Bartletts Avenue to the Bay of Islands Yacht Club.
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Government invests in technology company to help meet decarbonization levels
Nearly $438K is going to Cytochrome Technologies Inc. Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says they are working on a new technology that will help meet decarbonization targets.
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Bayfm's The Plain Truth takes a closer look at pink and blue
The show’s Guest Quinn Jesso says it started in 2007. Jesso says Pink Shirt Day, which is often held during the end of February, has a different but similar goal.
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Coast Guard has established an emergency zone around stranded cargo ship in Lark Harbour
The Coast Guard would like everyone to avoid this area to ensure the safety of residents and the crew.
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Corner Brook man arrested after firing shots at a home with a pellet gun
A 55-year-old man was arrested at his home nearby and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and mischief.
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Blue Felt Lichen is discovered in Central NL; a very rare, species at risk
Land Guardian Justin Hodge says 175 different species of lichens have been found in “Charlie’s Place.” Nineteen of these are new to the province and nine have been listed as species at risk.
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NL's forest fire season is now in effect with 40 wildfires already reported
Permits are not required for backyard fires, recreational campfires or boil-ups on or within 300 metres of forest land.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund
Both arts and community organizations are eligible to apply for arts programming funding.
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Corner Brook transit makes changes to Route 1 effective May 12, no more stops at the old hospital
Bus users can still reach this stop by taking Route 2 from Park Street at the beginning of each hour.
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NL's fifth water bomber damaged seven years ago is now being repaired at a cost of nearly $15M
Forestry Minister Gerry Byrne says adding the fifth water bomber back into the air services fleet will be a great asset in fighting and controlling wildfires, not just by air but through building resources on ground capacity.
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Opposition wants to know why it takes 7 years to move on getting a water bomber fixed
Exploits MHA Pleaman Forsey says officials in the Department of Fish, Forestry, and Agriculture confirmed last week that the water bomber will not return to service until 2026.
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Police looking for Mount Pearl man missing since April 15th
He is believed to be driving a white Honda Odyssey, NL licence plate JRJ-365.
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Qalipu Chief says "members are frustrated" over lack of action on removal of the cargo ship in Lark Harbour
The Chief says they need to be a part of this process and they want to help with the clean up.
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Comments are invited on plans to construct two breakwaters in Cox's Cove
The two proposed breakwater structures will be approximately 350 metres total length, two to three metres wide with the base spanning upwards of 20-25 metres.
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NLWest SPCA planning "A Desert Night" on May9th at the Elks Club
President Frances Drover says get ready to tantalize your sweet tooth with a variety of cakes including chocolate and pistachio served with ice cream, and a selection of pies, all donated and homemade.
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Another MHA is highlighting delays in getting a stranded cargo ship out of Lark Harbour
Torngat MHA Lela Evans says “On a global scale, we are all realizing that the environment we live in is precious and sustains us; collectively, we must ensure that we can manage our footprint – this includes minimizing any environmental impact from the grounded Baltic III.”
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Patients who travel more than 500 kms a year for healthcare can now get 25 cents per km
The 500-kilometre annual deductible period runs from April 1 to March 31st.
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"Parenting," the topic on Bayfm's the Plain Truth
Parents to be are being told to put their name on a list for child care options.
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Two arrests made, one police vehicle damaged in Hearts Content
Officers pulled into the driveway, blocking it and that’s when the vehicle reversed into the marked police vehicle.
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Outgoing NLTA President Trent Langdon reflects on his term representing teachers
Langdon says they need to see some clear cut strategies on how to fill 400 new teaching positions, the recruitment and retention piece has to be expanded and finally some part time teachers who have been struggling can now get full time work.
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New "seed library" launch tonight at the Corner Brook Public Library
Drop by to hear all the details about the seed library, including how to get seeds, how to donate seeds, and why seeds are so important!
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Meeting this week on what's next for a stranded cargo ship in Lark Harbour
MHA Eddie Joyce says he brought the issue to the House of Assembly last week. He says 4 kms of land has been approved to construct a road to lead to the site.
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NL government invests $350K in the 2025 General Municipal Election this October
Funding will be used to create a public awareness campaign, develop an election tool kit for interested communities and offer voluntary training for municipal election officials.
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Teachers gather in the capital city for the 2025 NLTA Biennial General Meeting
Approximately 200 NLTA members will debate and vote on resolutions from Branches and Special Interest Councils, consider proposed by-law amendments, and address other key matters shaping future direction.
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A new Indigenous Patient Navigator at WMRH
Scott Janes says awareness is important as many Indigenous members may not know that this service exists.
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Tractor trailer overturns on Route 202 and police find $2.4 million worth of illegal cigarettes
Also, a case of pre-rolled illicit cannabis was located and seized
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Opposition leader raising concerns over 158 toxicity deaths and increase in crime in NL
Tony Wakeham noted the latest statistics indicate that crime is up 20 per cent
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The 2025 annual Provincial Drama Festival is underway in Corner Brook
Eight theatre groups from across NL will perform which started on the 19th with locals, The Off-Broadway Players.
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$316K announced for four projects on the Northern Peninsula, mostly for trails
Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says the bulk of the funding will be going into trail systems between the Great Northern Trail Association, the Viking Trail Association and St. Anthony Basin Resources Incorporated.
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Applications for projects under the NL Settlement and Immigration Grants program are open until May 2nd
The program is a key part of immigration retention efforts through supporting the social, economic and cultural integration of newcomers.
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Corner Brook city council spent close to $9,000 less on travel
The Mayor spent $1396.08, Deputy Mayor Chaisson, $1309.75, Councillor Gill, $360.00, and Councillor Pender spent $906.50.
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St. John's RNC looking for missing 33-year-old woman
he 33-year-old woman is described as being tall and slender with red hair.
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ParksNL launches reservations next week for the 2025 Camping season
The reservation system opens on April 23 at 7:00 a.m. (6:30 a.m. for most of Labrador) and can be made by visiting www.nlcamping.ca
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Funding has been approved to plan for 13 new affordable units in Corner Brook
A total of $310,000 was awarded for pre-development costs to make it easier to advance seven community-based projects in NL.
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Bayfm News features Sarah Parsons, NDP candidate for Long Range Mountains
Parsons says people are working harder than ever before and getting less in return and it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Council approves a new water to water heat pump at Corner Brook city hall at $113,275
Tenders closed on April 8, 2025, with two (2) bids received from the following (HST Included): Northridge Developments Ltd. $113,275.00 R&R HVAC and Controls Ltd. $114,137.00
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Remove studded winter tires by April 30th
Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tires may only be used between November 1 and April 30.
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Opioids found in NL up to 70 percent more potent than fentanyl, according to Chief Medical Examiner
Between 2023-2024, this average has more than doubled, with an annual average of 36 deaths attributed solely to cocaine.
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Seniors Advocate says cost main barrier for modifications to age at home
The province’s Seniors’ Advocate released a report yesterday, titled “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.”
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Bayfm features Peoples Party of Canada Long Range Mountains candidate Pamela Geiger
Geiger says she decided to run as a way to show her children how to lead by example.
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Chief Medical Examiner says cocaine deaths have more than doubled in NL
Between 2023-2024, this average has more than doubled, with an annual average of 36 deaths attributed solely to cocaine.
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Council approves another $116K for the deep Gulch project in Corner Brook
During the replacement of the existing 400mm water main, a new gate valve had to be installed to maintain the redundant supply of water to the Hospital.
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Speeder nabbed near Cormack but breath samples showed he was below the criminal threshold for impaired
Police say at about 3:00 p.m. on that day, police stopped the vehicle traveling 153 kms/hr in a posted 90 kms/hr zone.
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Opposition questions commitment to the fines option program saying fines owed total $51.7 million
Helen Conway Ottenheimer says this is after years of delays and excuses.
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Corner Brook looks to add the Bay of Islands Yacht Club to the ATV route
The new ATV route will include the addition of Pikes Avenue, Connors Road, and Bartletts Avenue.
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The Maria Redmond Centre in Corner Brook to open May 24th
Mayor Jim Parsons says Marina embodied the spirit of what the new centre represents.
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Bayfm News features Long Range Mountains Independent candidate Robbie Coles
Coles is a father of two and says healthcare shortages, the rising cost of living, housing gaps and job losses are challenges which are making our children move.
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New recreation centre in Corner Brook named, "The Marina Redmond Centre"
First announced in 2020, and located on Grenfell Campus, the $25 million dollar facility was due to open in the summer of 2023.
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Tar balls found in water and on beech near the grounded cargo ship in Lark Harbour
On Sunday, (April 13th) an underwater survey was conducted, and no signs of oil were observed.
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Corner Brook city hall approves plans for an arcade on Broadway
To find out more about the city’s Integrated Municipal Sustainability Plan or tonight’s virtual session go to cornerbrookplan.ca
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Stephenville man facing charges including forcible confinement after an incident on Sunday
A man was being held against his will by another man who was in possession of a weapon.
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Silver Blades Skating club celebrating 60 years in Corner Brook
Past President Kara Pye says they are issuing a call for past and current members to share memorabilia to be put on display. This could be old scribes, photos, clothing or other items.
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Bayfm News features Long Range Mountains Liberal candidate Don Bradshaw
Liberal candidate Don Bradshaw had been a journalist on the west coast for NTV News for decades. He says the big issues in this area are tourism and the fishery.
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One person in custody, no threat to public at MUN's faculty of Medicine
Officers are working to determine the validity of the threats made.
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RCMP remind motorists to "Move Over, it's the law!"
Corporal Jolene Garland says the fine is quite significant and a first time offense carries a fine of $390.
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Log on tomorrow to find out about Corner Brook's development plan for the next ten years
Mayor Jim Parsons says they had limited attendance last week at a couple of sessions and tomorrow night anyone can log on to take part virtually.
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Ava Hodder of Pasadena wins a RISE award...Congratulations Ava!
Recipients of the RISE awards are Level II high school students who demonstrate academic excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Starting today, Corner Brook residents call to make an appointment for bulk garbage pickup
Mayor Jim Parsons says the main reason for the change is the increasing cost of garbage which is about $80,000.
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NL Teachers pleased with level of "vision" in this last week's provincial budget
Four hundred teachers and learning assistants will be hired with a $20 million increase which will go to $44 million next year.
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Bayfm features Carol Anstey, a Progressive Conservative candidate running in the riding of Long Range Mountains
Anstey feels the biggest issue facing people today is the increasing cost of living and says people are feeling strapped having a tough time making ends meet.
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Two men are facing charges after a murder in the capital city this week
19-year old Ibrahim Hussein was caught by RCMP-RNC JFO West at the ferry terminal in Port aux Basques yesterday.
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An update from the Coast Guard on the stranded cargo ship in Lark Harbour saying "polluter shall pay"
Lark Harbour Mayor Wade Park was on Bayfm news this week saying the town is not pleased due to a lack of commitment to build a road to the vessel to allow for quicker salvage and clean up.
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A warning from the RCMP about counterfeit drugs that are killing youth in NL
The counterfeit Dilaudid was made of protonitazine, an opioid that is more than 20 times more potent than fentanyl.
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Integrated Municipal Sustainability Plan consultations will continue in Corner Brook next week
Two sessions were held this week with business owners and residents to provide feedback on the document, which will guide the city’s development for the next ten years.
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Celebration of Herder champions, the Deer Lake Red Wings at the Hodder tomorrow
Team Captain Stephen Simms says it’s nice bringing the trophy back home after twenty years.
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Two Deer Lake men arrested after police find cocaine and a lot of cash
Cpl Jolene Garland says police found cocaine and a lot of cash. RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West found 5 ounces of cocaine, more than $18,000.00 cash and other drug related items.
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Police find cocaine, other drugs and brass knuckles at a traffic stop in Stephenville
28-year old Austin Feltham is due to appear in court at a later date.
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Corner Brook Mayor says "not much in the budget for our city"
Jim Parsons says there is not much there to see and he's surprised to see the deficit situation we are in and he certainly didn’t see anything aimed for our city.
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BREAKING: Police arrest man wanted for murder at Marine Atlantic terminal
A 33 year old man with serious injuries from gunshot wounds was rushed to hospital but has since passed away.
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Accident at Lewin Parkway and Griffin Drive in Corner Brook (1:20 p.m.)
Police, firetrucks, and an ambulance are on the scene
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MHA asks government to help a Cox's Cove family who lost everything
Eddie Joyce says the family on Ocean’s Drive in the north shore community deserve funding as all taxpayers in the province should be treated equally, not just for political advantage.
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Corner Brook looks to hire summer laborers and staff for the new recreation centre
Mayor Jim Parsons says this happens every year around this time more information is at cornerbrook.com.
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Young Corner Brook bowler to compete at nationals where mom won bronze thirty years ago
Mia Pardy has been bowling for the last four years and is looking forward to the trip.
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No new taxes and continued decreases in fees in NL's 2025 budget
Earlier this month, NL Housing Corporation confirmed they could not find a successful bidder to build 50 new affordable units in Corner Brook. Coady says $113 million will be invested into public housing and they expect construction to start this year in Corner Brook
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Corner Brook MHA calls for fair treatment on Marine Atlantic fares, similar to PEI
Gerry Byrne says PEI is saying the $75 ferry fee destroys jobs, creates inflation, reduces consumer spending and is a barrier to exports.
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Applications open for the 2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
Collaborative initiatives involving two or more communities are encouraged, and applications demonstrating a regional approach may qualify for up to $15,000.
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A chance at Corner Brook city hall tonight to offer feedback on the city's plan for the next ten years
Mayor Jim Parsons says it covers where the city is going, how it will be accomplished and organized, then there are specific development regulations that deal with what can go where.
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Government announces funding to grow the lobster fishery
The level of support will vary from project to project with non-repayable contributions available to a maximum of $100,000 and a rate of assistance of up to 80 per cent depending on level of technology and risk of project
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Four projects in Gros Morne to strengthen tourism and sustainable food practices get funded
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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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