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All three male drivers were also handed tickets under the Highway Traffic Act.

Leif the Lucky says a pair of sisters, Paige and Abby Hickey living in Australia are also coming home for the Leifling Gala. 

Ending these reserves will return a significant amount of Crown lands for other potential uses. 

The man failed a roadside breath test and again at the detachment.

Director of Finance and Administration, Robert George says it’s well under the $170,000 that was budgeted. 

Donna Luther is chair of Adult Events.  On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, she says carnival button sales have been going well with the first place prize this year being $2000.

Bay St. George RCMP put out a plea yesterday for information on who was responsible or for the cat’s owner. 

Airport President and CEO Tammy Priddle says “Expanding access to the nation’s capital supports our community, businesses, government travelers, and the tourism sector.”

Councillor Sherry Dean asked about guidelines around quality assurance when food is prepared in a home based business and sold. The city’s Director of Protective Services, Todd Flynn, says it’s up to ServiceNL.

On Monday, February 16th, police in Stephenville received a call from an animal rescue organization reporting that an orange cat was placed in their care after it was dropped off at a west coast veterinarian’s office and received preliminary treatment.

Glenwood Ward Councillor Frank Skeard spoke about the South Coast Fjords National Marine Conservation Area in light of the provincial government’s decision to walk away from a feasibility study on the project

She won for her poster of the Glynmill Inn, which is a Provincial Registered Heritage Structure.

RNC stopped pursuing the speeder in the interest of public safety but later located the suspect vehicle at a residence on Dogwood Drive.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says around 6:15 Monday evening, police noticed a car with a defective head light and pulled the driver over on Lushes Lane.

A tax break of $125.00 per unit per year for three years was recommended. In the end, council approved an amendment to opt for a two year tax break for landlords instead of three. The matter is due to be voted on during the next public meeting.

At a committee meeting last week, Mayor Linda Chaisson says a gentleman said, “Wow, now I can go out and have my supper and not have to worry about getting home. 

Aaron O’Brien is the Assistant Director of Engineering, Development and Operational Services. He says overall, the program is going well although they are still getting calls.

The ad says there’s opportunity within the organization “particularly the rapid growth of ATV and side-by-side tourism and multi-season trail use.” 

Cst. Stephanie Myers says the first driver was stopped around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday and the third was pulled over at 3:45 a.m. 

A male driver was located and although police say he was showing signs of impairment, he refused to do a breath test.

Project Manager Mary Perez says Grenfell’s Art Gallery is also part of this series, trying to demystify the business of being an artist with topics like business cards using the laser cutter, and it will be led by art students. 

Violence Prevention Coordinator Michelle Maloney says violence prevention is part of a network of ten organizations working year round to address issues related to gender based violence and many different forms of abuse.

It will be known as the Barachois River Bridge Quarry.

Lynn Howse is the Outreach Officer with Western Regional Waste Management and says containers that handle fruit are recyclable but soft packing around a 24-pack of bottled water is garbage. 

On Monday, February 9, 2026, police were called about  to investigate reports of mischief caused to vehicles parked overnight on Tulks Lane and Fifth Avenue.

Seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement also qualify for a 15% discount on property taxes by calling 1-800-277-9914. 

They will have moose stew with bannock, a tea station with hot chocolate, a hunting and trapping session with rabbit snare demonstrations, as well as fur and plant medicine displays.

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Bruce English has been overseeing the situation since it started and says most fuel and containers have been safely removed.

Last Friday evening. 28 members of the Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue team deployed to Prince Edward Park with an ice rescue trailer and equipment, snowmobiles, and rescue boggan.

Crowe and Squires will perform their “Midwinter Music” Valentine’s Show at Cafe 59 starting 7 p.m. tomorrow.

The stolen vehicle is a blue 2023 Mercedes GLB250, Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate # JVL203.

Video surveillance shows three masked suspects using an item and their feet to smash the front glass window to get inside.

The man was handed tickets under both the Off-Road Vehicles and Highway Traffic Acts. The ATV was seized by police. 

Assistance is provided cost-shared on a 60:40 basis and the deadline to apply is March 2nd. 

Tonight’s show gets underway at 8 p.m. 

The 32-year-old man was taken to hospital, treated and released.

Public Works Chair Councillor Doonna Wheeler says it’s been a struggle for the past couple of months with double the amount of snow nearly daily making it hard to keep up with snow clearing major routes within 16-24 hours. 

Trevor Freeborn is with 211 NL and says their number one call revolves around food with 40 percent of callers looking for things like Meals on Wheels, food banks, and community pantries and this is followed by a need for housing support.

Lynn Howse says 867 new items were searched, there were   152 new visitors to the Waste Wizard App, and 23 new searches added to the list.

On Bayfm with Lenny Bennoit this morning, Mayor Linda Chaisson says the goal was to lower contamination on recyclable materials and numbers are up.

Those who have booked flights to Cuba should contact their point of purchase. 

Meanwhile, from Pasadena to Summerside, between Jan. 31st and Feb.7th, eight vehicles were seized for operating without insurance, and three vehicles were seized from drivers operating without a license.

Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at destination and return them home.

Keith Cormier says news reports from last year highlighted the deaths of hundreds of thousands of farmed salmon on the south coast and the documentary, “Rock, Plastics, Salmon” speaks of the effects the farmed salmon industry.  

Education Minister Paul Dinn says he has “ seen first-hand, during visits to schools, the dedication to education and students demonstrated by our teachers every day……..they are the fabric of our schools and they ensure students are learning and growing together.” 

There will be petting farms, games with prizes and snacks.

Richard Cormier says people come to Marble Mountain for the west coast experience.

The MSC Baltic III is 207 metres long, which is almost twice the length of the Coast Guard’s largest icebreaker, the CGS Louis S. St-Laurent.

Tammy Priddle says the last time the terminal was upgraded was about 15 years ago.

Since then there have been another four checks and they were all compliant.

It will be near Blomidon Golf and Country Club on West Valley Road during the afternoons of Sunday through Thursday (Feb. 8 – Feb. 12). 

Yesterday, police found more than a kilo of cocaine, cell phones, cash and other items during the search of the Deer Lake home.

Police believe it was stolen from Utah Drive sometime between January 31st and February 2nd.

Members of the team will be doing Ice/Cold Water Rescue Training starting tomorrow at the Curling Marina.

66-year-old Malcolm Norman Cuff was handed a life sentence in 1983 for the abduction, rape and murder of 20-year-old Marilyn Ann Newman.

It happened Wednesday on Route 430 and when police caught up to him, the driver failed a roadside breath test and blew nearly twice the limit at the detachment.

Melvin Rideout and another man, Mark Gionet, helped the cow moose  continue her adventure.

Last year, AVIA NG Airport Consultants completed a design and plan recommending the terminal be expanded by over 2000m². 

Tiffany Clarke is a realtor with Remax and says they need space to accommodate parking, close to the university or other foot traffic, and roughly 2-4000 square feet of space.

Standing proudly with his brother and RCMP officers, he held signs reminding drivers to “Please Slow Down” and “Be Kind.”

Police say the driver failed a roadside breath test and blew above the legal limit at the detachment.

Amy Hann is the Education and Employment Coordinator at Vine Place and says anyone needing a resume created, updated, or printed can visit her office located on Crestview Avenue.

Premier Tony Wakeham says “Closing our Boston Office is about making sure every public dollar is working as hard as possible for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”

Airport CEO Tammy Priddle says Porter is increasing capacity at Deer Lake starting in June.

Linda Chaisson says another suggestion was to update the city’s website to be more “friendly” for businesses and development.

Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Minister Chris Tibbs says “given the potential risk to aquaculture, fishing and mining sectors and the viability of the communities who rely on them, the Provincial Government is unable to proceed.”

56-year-old Scott Lavers of Port Saunders is now facing drug related charges.

A 36-year-old Alberta man was arrested for impaired driving, flight from police and refusing to provide a breath sample.

She’s heard from residents with larger tax bills even though their property assessments have not and says that’s a mistake that can be fixed. 

Mayor Linda Chaisson says this will cost more but safety has no price tag.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says always drive sober and wear the proper safety gear, including helmets.

A section between the Foxtrap Access Road and the weigh scales was blocked.

Dennis Critchley is facing 6 counts of trafficking and a number of firearms charges. 

The service is due to start June 10th. 

Shawn Leamon says they’ve seen upwards of 260 cms of snow at the trails so far compared to 120 cms for last year.

As well, two people were arrested on outstanding warrants.

Recently, WRWM started accepting vapes at any of their 6 transfer stations or their admin office. 

To find out more go to elizabethsheppardmusic.ca

A fourth vehicle was seized on Humber Road just before 1 p.m., after the driver fled from a traffic stop but the driver fled after being identified. A warrant has been issued. 

Jim Parsons says one contract did not go through, but last year a contract was awarded for 6 units which is a good start, but there’s 24 units left and he’s not sure if 50 units would cover off the huge waitlist at NLHC.

He’s up for awards for the 2026 TD Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year and Indigenous Artist of the Year.

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.