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The project includes drilling a maximum of 20 locations within 200 metres of the river.

The 80 foot bridge is named in honor of their groomer operator Warren Hann

Tomorrow marks Canada’s 159th birthday commemorating confederation in 1867. 

Newfoundland Power says the issue is under investigation.

The suspects were known to the victims, and three youths matching the descriptions and surveillance images provided by victims and witnesses were located nearby.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’ Donaghey says they were called to the scene near a business on Major Street around 5 o’clock Friday evening after a man, armed with a knife, threatened the victim and demanded cash.

The expression of interest will invite interested parties to outline potential uses for the facility, anticipated economic benefits and plans for its long-term operation and development.

Bert Gosney, 44, and 38-year-old Krystal Lee White, both of Deer Lake, were later released from custody with conditions.

Cst Stephanie Myers says whether you’re at a party, bar, or beach, plan ahead and have open conversations with friends.

The games will be held in Corner Brook and Stephenville August 8th to the 15th.

This 5-kilometre, all-abilities walk connects people of all ages to honour loved ones, support cancer patients, and celebrate survivors.

The price of fresh vegetables has soared 9 per cent and the cost of fresh fruit is up 5.3 per cent in the last year. The price of tomatoes has skyrocketed 45.2 per cent while grapes surged 23 per cent, the cost of carrots rose 16.7 per cent and fresh or frozen beef is up 13.3 per cent.

For more information go to assembly.nl.ca 

RCMP issued a statement around 2:30 Sunday afternoon.

It was near City Pharmacy in the construction area on site.

The driver was ticketed for failing to stop at the scene of an accident, operating a vehicle without insurance and driving an unregistered vehicle on a roadway.

Meanwhile, a road closure will be in place for the Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride Parade beginning at 1:00pm tomorrow.

Using the thermal imaging camera, members quickly marked the lost pair’s location with GPS, and after a short hike into the woods, they guided them back to safety.

On Wednesday, $80M was announced for Marine Atlantic’s terminal in North Sydney.

There are 100K opportunities for youth through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, up from 75K last year.

Councillor Donna Wheeler wanted to know if this would be a good investment and City Manager Darren Charters said this training will pay for itself quickly.

Josiane Demers is a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator for Western NL and says they’re meeting with local partners while connecting with residents about volunteer opportunities on the emergency management team in the region.

Burke will be attending Grenfell Campus in the fall and entering the nursing program.

Water will be released through Junction Brook and into the Upper Humber River leading to rising water levels

The money will be used to modernize critical shore-side infrastructure, improve service reliability and support the long-term delivery of safe, efficient ferry service between Nova Scotia and this province.

CEO Tammy Priddle says it’s a time to take a break and acknowledge all the great things these workers do to promote travel through airports.

Deer Lake Power has also advised that it may initiate a controlled release of water at the Main Dam which may increase the water levels in the Lower Humber.

At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Donna Wheeler spoke about amendments that include a quarterly payment option which will reduce the financial burden of upfront payments for servicing-related costs.

Grants of up to $50,000 to help pay for modifications to personal vehicles.

Bill Griffin says this year, the concert won’t be held at Bartlett’s Point Park but will be at the Marina. 

Assistant Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says these services could not be done by city staff, who handle quantities and directing of the work, which saves the city a lot money

There will be a detour that will divert traffic from Curling Street to O‘Connell Drive and back to Petries Street.

This includes the South Shore of the Bay of Islands, the Port au Port Peninsula, Rocky Harbour, Norris Point, Trout River and Wiltondale.

Police say the driver and passenger of the motorcycle, a 48-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The previous year’s contract which was in the amount of $162,826.20 in but this year, the proposal was in the amount of $251,400.00 including HST.

Water will be released over Main Dam, through Junction Brook and into the Upper Humber River causing water levels to rise in these areas.

Robert is an 18-hand Clydesdale–Percheron cross with a calm demeanor, and steady temperament, he embodies the strength, intelligence, and reliability that make draft horses exceptional partners for mounted work.

Education and Early Childhood Education Minister Paul Dinn made the announcement in Corner Brook at the Marina Redmond Centre.

Police caught him travelling at 160 km/h. The 40 yr old man was ticketed, had his licence suspended and vehicle seized.

Construction of the Petries Street Bridge will take about 6 weeks to complete.

This year, the team we depend on when the need is the greatest, is working towards the purchase of a new ATV.

Individuals may be single, married or in a common-law relationship, and may be homeowners, renters, employed, retired or stay-at-home parents.

The 14th Golf Tournament will take place June 27th at Blomidon Golf and Country Club with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

Goldfish are an invasive species and will throw off the natural balance of the water ecosystem by overcrowding natural species, as well as eating their food and eggs or small fish.

A pre-hearing will take place at the PUB in St. John’s on July 9th.

Those who receive a provincial student loan and successfully complete a full course load may also qualify for the Provincial Government’s Debt Reduction Grant Program, which can reduce or eliminate provincial student debt.

Music will be by the Mixed Tapes, Two Jays will also be there, and there will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, as well as exclusive NL Games merch for sale. 

Fines for speeding in a construction zone have doubled and can range from $130 to $1,170

The woman declined to provide a blood sample and was charged with failure or refusal to comply with a demand. 

Residents have been separating recyclables into two categories, of fibers and containers, which are collected on alternating weeks.

He was charged with operating a vehicle with a suspended license and driving without due care and caution.

Nearly 436 cms of snow fell on Corner Brook this past winter. 

This course provided firefighters with the knowledge and skills to safely respond to ground cover and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) incidents, helping protect our communities, homes, and natural landscapes. 

One lane of Route 430 was closed throughout the night and reopened shortly before 8 o’clock this morning. 

Winds were low at the Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping Park at the time but 15 minutes away they were strong.

Councillor Donna Luther says lots has been done since the end of May with forty sections patched and nine more sections will be done by the end of this month.

In Canada, peaceful begging itself is often treated as a Charter protected form of expression. 

Premier Tony Wakeham says “The ferry service functions in a manner equivalent to the Trans-Canada Highway, and Marine Atlantic’s essential role means disruptions cannot compromise public safety and well-being.”

This seasonal route includes four weekly roundtrips and will end in early September. 

While the highway is currently open, all motorists are asked to use caution and drive according to the weather conditions.

The Fischells Salt Dome Power Generation Project will include a main facility with salt caverns, salt production, compressed air energy storage, marine components and pipelines to transport seawater from St. George’s Bay.

A 59-year-old Piccadilly man was pulled over by the RCMP this past weekend for not wearing a helmet.

Instructor Chris Joseph says they help people aged 19 and older with foundational literacy which includes the basics of reading, writing and mathematics.

The RNC is urging parents to teach responsible online behavior and set guidelines to promote a safe online experience.

On Bayfm’s Trash Talk, Outreach Coordinator Lynn Howse says there could still be smoldering in the area for a while. 

Kaylee Sullivan says they’re planning a huge celebration on the Majestic Lawn from noon until 3 p.m with games, music, an electric powwow, vendors, dancing and drumming. 

RNC Cst Stephanie Myers says they were called to the Bliss Street area around 3:45 p,m,

MADD Canada hosted their annual Team Nick Coates Awards.

Abby Perrill is the Regional Coordinator and says they are a non-profit organization that helps people under the age of 30 with business ideas.

Quinn Jesso says this just proves that more education and community engagement is needed.

A critical phase of the project was addressed Thursday whereby a culvert required a very deep excavation.

The headline show for the season is “Shrek the Musical.”

At this time, the overall risk to the general public is low.

The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is involved and police are looking to identify and speak to the dog’s owner.

The RNC say it happened around 1:30 a.m. and the driver failed a roadside screening test.

Frank Humber says it’s the perfect age to learn the sport, old enough to understand the game and young enough to love it. 

When police tried to speak with the driver, he fled in the opposite direction. In the interest of public safety, RCMP did not pursue the vehicle but started patrolling the Hawkes Bay and Port Saunders areas.

President Greg Whalen says the application was sent in October, they made  it through the second phase in January and found out last month they would be getting the grant.

They will host an event on June 17th in partnership with Deer Lake Fire Rescue for residents and staff will be on hand to answer questions about Voyent Alert and help residents with setting it up.

Owner Nadine Margeson says when she arrived at work, employees were holding signs demanding fur treatment and were less than impressed that the shop dog was getting more attention. 

Cst Stephanie Myers says drivers need to keep a minimum distance of one meter between their vehicle and the cyclist.

A total of $276,500 is available with a maximum of $30,000 per organization.

Links to all events can be found on the city of Corner Brook website. 

The penalty for deliberately setting a fire now ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 and a new offence has been created for recklessly or negligently starting a forest fire with fines from $50,000 to $150,000.

It’s been 8 years since the sale of cannabis was legalized and the total retail market for the year ending March was $115M.

Coordinator Damian Power says they need dry packaged foods or canned goods which have a long shelf life. This includes long spaghetti, plain white rice, tins of beans, soup, vegetables, as well as soda crackers. 

It happened around 10 a.m. near Roaches Line.

For people without access to the internet or who don’t feel comfortable using this method, they can still call or visit the detachment to report crimes.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says posted speed limits and traffic control signage in construction zones are in effect 24 hours a day, regardless of whether workers are visibly present.

On Bayfm’s Qalipu Today Chief Jenny Brake says after twenty years of achieving ratification and 15 years since being federally recognized as a band, the  Mi’kmaq language will be there for our children.

It can fly in high winds, wet conditions, and temperatures down to -20. The drone is also equipped with search lights, a speaker to communicate with people on the ground, as well as night and thermal imaging capabilities, and a high resolution camera with 112x zoom.I

The trip is expected to take 7 weeks and covers about 17,000 kms.

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.