Local News
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Mattis Point man arrested for theft at a retail store in Stephenville on Monday
A store employee reported that a man that was known to the staff had left the store with unpaid items, and provided a description of the suspect to officers.
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Automated garbage collection to roll out in some areas of Corner Brook on January 19th
Councillor Pam Keeping says automated collection will begin in some areas but the contractor is still waiting on delivery of a second truck.
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Town hall meeting at Corner Brook city hall on January 28th, with more to come
Mayor Linda Chaisson says the focus will be on business but you don't have to be a business owner to attend.
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Corner Brook council members talk about keeping doctors and nurses here with the Regional Health Council
Mayor Linda Chaisson said it was an interesting meeting, chaired by our very own, much admired, Dr.Francine Lemire and Councillors Dean and Luther also attended.
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Early morning police search in Deer Lake results in drug trafficking charges for Stephanie Lodge
As well as cocaine, police found pills, cash and other items used to sell drugs.
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23 year old woman nabbed for impaired driving in Port au Port early Sunday morning
A roadside test took place and she was arrested.
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Corner Brook Mayor says " doing the best they can" with snow clearing
Chaisson says if you need to get somewhere call 637-1666, tell them the reason why you’re calling, and the city will help.
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Production start up will be a phased process at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper
Pelley says with winter and colder temperatures, this will be a phased process with everything from reactivating treatment systems, getting the mill ready and forestry ramp up.
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Applications open for the "Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program"
The deadline to apply is February 23rd.
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42-year-old man arrested after stealing cigarettes and cash from a gas station in Stephenville
42-year-old Robert Charles Park was arrested without incident and is facing charges of robbery with weapon, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and disguised with intent to commit an offence.
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Corner Brook Pulp and Paper to begin newsprint production in February after shutdown since November
The company will continue to monitor conditions closely and adjust plans as needed to ensure a safe and sustainable return to production.
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Trans Support NL starts new virtual option to reach more rural areas
The group will meet via Zoom and is intended for the Two Spirit, trans, non-binary, intersex and gender diverse individuals 18+.
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76-year-old woman suffering serious injuries after being struck by an impaired driver in Corner Brook Friday evening
The RNC have charged the 27 year old female driver with impaired driving causing bodily harm.
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RCMP NL will have an "extra presence" on roadways today, ready to respond to calls
Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says motorists need to keep safety in mind and be prepared and plan ahead accordingly.
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A happy ending to the search for a missing snowmobiler early this morning about 20kms west of Corner Brook
Coordinator Shawn Street says they gathered equipment, and travelled toward the Logger School Forest Access Road with SAR trucks, snowmobiles, and a command centre trailer.
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RNC ticket female driver on Riverside Drive for no insurance and expired registration
It happened during a Traffic Safety Checkpoint conducted by Corner Brook Traffic & Patrol Services.
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Government is looking for comments on the first stage of the Great Coastal Trail development
Following a route along the coast and Route 430, it would begin in Parson’s Pond and ending in Daniel’s Harbour.
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Western Environment Centre head says environmental resolutions start with mindset
Katie Temple of the WEC says while education is a big part of any change we make, it all starts with mindset, and people tend to hold on to a lot of guilt when it comes to environmental change.
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24 year old man caught doing speeds up to 163km/hr in a 100 zone on the TCH near Deer Lake
His license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.
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Application deadline is next week for the NL Home Heating Supplement Program
You will need a copy of your invoice(s), including the delivery address, for the purchase of at least 250 litres of furnace or stove oil.
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"Try Rugby Day" this Sunday at Corner Brook Regional High School
The move is on to form a Rugby program for anyone under 16.
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No mail delivery or collection in Corner Brook or Stephenville today
A red service alert means that delivery for the day has been suspended and delivery agents are not being sent out.
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Cabinet committee touring areas damaged by wildfires this past summer and speaking with those affected
They will also meet with the Disaster Recovery Committee.
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Corner Brook issues traffic advisory as Wendy's on Confederation Drive opened today
It’s important to keep West Valley Road and Confederation Drive intersection moving so there are things motorists should keep in mind.
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Christmas decorations are coming down but keep the lights out for Corner Brook Winter Carnival
Corner Brook’s annual winter carnival traditionally starts in late February.
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Corner Brook replies to public concerns about a water main repair and recent illnesses
After a repair on December 27th, and on January 3rd, the city got an anonymous call concerned about the repairs and recent illnesses in the community.
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Bay St. George RCMP looking into theft of trailer from Middle Barachois River
The trailer is a 19-foot enclosed trailer, with a three-foot extension on the back, plywood sides and tarps covering the roof. It has an Alberta licence plate (6PE0-20).
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Applications being accepted for well paying, short term, census jobs to start in March
Supervisors get paid over $31 an hour and others make close to $26 as an hourly wage.
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RNC looking for suspect involved in a theft at Corner Brook
Anyone with information is asked to call the RNC at 709-637-4100
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RCMP looking into break, enter and theft in Little Bonne Bay Pond
An outside shed was broken into and a Champion 3000w gas generator, a Red Lion water pump and an auger (post hole digger) has been stolen.
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All garbage bins have been delivered but new collection program delayed in Corner Brook
On Bayfm with Dean Clarke yesterday, Mayor Linda Chaisson said people can expect to see the start within the next couple of weeks.
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Marine Atlantic looks forward to negotiations on replacement of the Leif Ericson
Yesterday, Marine Atlantic announced a five year lease for a vessel to address capacity issues that is due to start on the Gulf run this fall.
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Corner Brook Mayor says snow clearing cleanup is underway
Linda Chaisson she says snowclearing crews are quite busy after the storm that hit during Christmas when a lot of staff were off.
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BOISAR recommends trip plan, knowledge of surroundings and proper equipment before heading into remote areas
Treasurer Krista Tarbett was one of 17 members who helped get a 66-year-old operator out to a waiting ambulance after a snowmobile collision in the Humber Valley Resort area last weekend.
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RNC lay 8 impaired driving charges in NL from December 19th-31st
Close to 4,000 vehicles were stopped at 32 traffic checkpoints throughout the province.
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Mail delivery is back on in Corner Brook today after yesterday's freezing rain and severe weather
There are no delivery service alerts active today.
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Bay St. George RCMP looking for Terrance Benoit who is now "unlawfully at large"
Police say Benoit failed to meet the conditions of a Temporary Absence permit from West Coast Correctional Center.
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Deer Lake RCMP looking to arrest four men
Anyone with information on the four wanted men are asked to contact the Deer Lake RCMP at 635-2173.
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Marine Atlantic signs 5 year deal to lease a vessel, should be in service by fall
The A Nepita is ice-class rated, equipped with three bow thrusters, and designed to transport both passenger and commercial vehicles.
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RCMP looking for a tractor and flatbed trailer stolen from a cottage in Howley during November
The orange Kioti tractor is a model CS2210 with both a front-end loader and a backhoe.
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61-year-old man facing charges after weekend theft at a Stephenville store
The man was known to the staff as well as police, and had left the store with several unpaid items.
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Cormier family in Corner Brook celebrating 5th generation of skiers at Marble Mountain
Keith Cormier can remember skiing with his grandfather at a cabin in Boom Siding just outside of Deer Lake. Little did he know it at the time but this was the early beginnings of what would become Marble Mountain.
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Snowmobiler brought to hospital after an accident near Humber Valley Resort on Saturday
BOISAR Treasurer Krista Tarbett was there and she says they brought snowmobiles, a rescue boggan, and first aid equipment.
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Qualifying seniors can get $400 a year under the Aging Well at Home Grant
Qualifying applicants must have an annual income of $32,700 for singles or $50,000 for couples.
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Real Christmas trees need to be at the curb in Corner Brook by Thursday for collection
Artificial trees should be discarded as a part of your regular household waste, or you can hold onto it until Spring Cleanup.
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RCMP still investigating theft from a Deer Lake gas station, a local woman has been charged
RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police were flagged down about the incident at the store on Upper Nicholsville Road and hey reported the woman who was known to staff had left without paying for merchandise.
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Driver ticketed in Roddickton and police pull uninsured and unregistered vehicle off the road
The driver, a 69-year-old man, was also operating without a valid driver’s licence and the vehicle was towed to the impound.
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Diabetes and drinking alcohol doesn't always mix well
Alcohol should be limited to 2 standard drinks/ day or less than 10 drinks/ week for women, and limited to 3 standard drinks/ day or less than 15 drinks/ week for men.
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RCMP NL reporting "encouraging" weekend, no impaired driving charges laid and hundreds checked
Only one person had to do a roadside test, which was passed.
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New chapter starting at Marble Mountain set to open next weekend
General Manager Richard Cormier says they’re still making snow, when it’s cold enough at least minus 5 but best at minus 10.
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St George's woman set to release fourth book in a series this spring, "Poppa and the Mystical Masgwi"
There are three books in the series so far, “Poppa and His Drum”, “Poppa and the Sacred Kitpu”, and “Poppa and the Medicine Wheel.”
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Bay St. George RCMP looking for masked robbery suspect
The suspect was wearing a mask over his face, a large white coat and a pair of baggy white pants.
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Head of Corner Brook Baseball Association excited about growth of "Baseball for All"
Jason Mosher says three teams will be heading to the tournament in Chicago there this year.
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Local advisor recommends putting a financial plan in place to tackle debt in 2026
Ashley Payne is a Senior Insolvency Advisor with BDO Debt Solutions here in Corner Brook. She says a financial plan will set you up for greater success when it comes to achieving your financial goals.
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Man shot with a gun taken to hospital, Scott King appears in Corner Brook Provincial Court
RNC Cst Stephanie Myers says police were called to Parkwood Drive in the Georgetown Road area Monday night.
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New Year's Eve fireworks in Corner Brook only allowed from 6-9 p.m. and 11-1 a.m.
These hours are in place to make timing predictable for those with sensitivities to loud noises, and pets.
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Community fireworks this evening at the base of Marble Mountain
Manager Richard Cormier says it gets underway at 6:30 and donations for the food bank will be accepted.
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Scott King arrested after shooting a man during a break in at a home in the Curling area last night
Last night, the RNC found a man with a gunshot wound and he was taken to hospital but his injury is not believed to be life threatening.
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Pair stopped in Isle aux Morts this past weekend found with cocaine and cannabis
The 22-year-old woman and 30-year-old man were stopped on Main Street early Saturday morning.
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Marble Mountain is ahead of schedule this year; tentative opening day is January 8th
Manager Richard Cormier says the top of the mountain is looking great with plenty of natural snow, despite an electrical issue over Christmas that slowed snowmaking operations.
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Try Rugby Day in Corner Brook next week, looking to form male and female U16 teams
Next week’s two day event kicks off at Corner Brook Regional High with Morgan Lovell, who is the Technical Director at the NL Rugby Union and women's coach Roxanne Butler.
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Steady Brook's Elaine Huxter talks about her upcoming investment in the Order of NL
Huxter and seven others will be invested in the Order of NL during a ceremony on January 27th, at Government House.
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One in five people in NL have diabetes, and according to Diabetes Canada, many people are still undiagnosed
Type 1 diabetes represents only about 5 to 10 percent of total cases, about 9,000 of 100,000 people in NL living with the disease.
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City of Corner Brook to pay fees at Wildcove for residents dropping off garbage, until January 3rd
A photo ID with a Corner Brook address will be required to prove residency in the City.
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50 people from NL heading to RCMP training depot in Regina
The RCMP recently hosted the Police Fitness Assessment (PFA) in St. John’s.
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RNC Traffic Unit focusing on impaired driving on the west coast
Officers will be proactively looking using checkpoints, radar enforcement and traffic stops.
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RCMP stress importance of having a plan to get home safely during the holidays
Use designated drivers, ride-share services, taxis, public transportation and spending the night are all safe alternatives to getting behind the wheel.
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Time to start sorting the garbage from Christmas
Some gift wrap can go in the blue bag, but the heavy, inked paper goes in the trash.
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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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