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A natural giver, Nola quietly helped friends, neighbors and even strangers, never seeking recognition - only a chance to make life a little better for someone else.

For more information on garbage and recycling, go to wrwm.ca or download the App at wrwmnl

It supports community-based, not-for-profit projects that provide Employment Insurance (EI) eligible individuals with opportunities to gain work experience.

They found 490 incidents of fraud reported last year, with 64 percent related to cheque fraud and  26 percent were clients receiving support under false pretenses

Training will be concentrated around the airport at the Town of Deer Lake and on the North side of Deer Lake, opposite the Town of Pasadena.

Carnival Committee member Jennifer Elms says there will be delicacies from India, Uganda, NL and more with a couple of new vendors this year. 

Arthur Parsons was arrested on Wednesday after a shooting in McIvers. There were no injuries.

At around 5:00 p.m. an officer saw a vehicle speeding and driving erratically and pulled the driver over on Farm Road.

The program supports risk assessments, fuel management planning, and mitigation activities.

Officers quickly contained a home and as a result 78-year-old Arthur Parsons was arrested without incident and the shelter-in-place was lifted.

The minimum overtime wage rate is rising to $24.53 an hour.

Ashley Payne is an Insolvency Advisor with BDO Debt Solutions here in Corner Brook. She says people need to focus on getting their taxes done before the deadline to avoid interest and penalties.

This year’s Winter Carnival Ambassadors are Ella Rashleigh and Lily Smallwood.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police got a call shortly after 10:30 p.m saying Jamie Gillam, 28, was at the Marine Atlantic terminal, in violation of the conditions of his release order.

Susan Walsh says “much has been achieved but more remains to ensure seniors in our province are respected, supported, and live with

Public Relations spokesperson Ashley Buckle says it’s nice to see carnival through the eyes of others and everyone enjoys it differently.

All residents of McIvers will see a police presence throughout the day.

A roadside test was done and while the driver was found to be above the provincial limit he was below the criminal threshold to be charged for impaired driving. 

During a one hour period on Sunday,  three drivers ages 27, 33 and 36, all had their licences suspended following roadside screening in the early morning hours.

During the man’s arrest, he used his body to cause damage to the police vehicle and was taken to a nearby health centre for treatment of minor injuries.

Dr. Daisy Baldwin is an assistant prof with MUN’s  Faculty of Nursing and says there are differences between heart disease and stroke but they are intertwined.

Tony Wakeham outlined the province’s defence capabilities directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney and during his November meetings in Ottawa, following up with a letter in December.

She showed up at the Bayfm studios on Monday wearing her viking attire gown with gauntlets, sword and dagger, and a money belt, because she says vikings love money.

Mayor Linda Chaisson says it all kicked off Friday night with the flag raising, torch lighting and parade to opening ceremonies at the Party in the Park where Leif the Lucky came out of his hut.

Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, Joan Marie Aylward, will deliver the Speech from the Throne to officially open the First Session of the 51st General Assembly at 2:00 p.m.

Premier Tony Wakeham says “by aligning emergency services we are strengthening our ability to respond to the realities we’re facing, especially when it comes to wildfires."

Police caution all drivers in the Port aux Basques area that high winds, wet snow and ice are creating hazardous road conditions.

He failed a roadside breath test and again at the detachment, where he was released from custody and is due to appear in court during April.

Lynn Howse of Western Regional Waste Management says plastics are recyclable but pay attention to the recycling number stamp on the product that looks like a small triangle of three arrows, and numbers 1, 2 and 5 are accepted. 

The fund supports local athletes by providing financial assistance to help offset costs associated with training and competition.

Tammy Priddle says this opens the window of opportunity for Western NL passengers to connect to a number of destinations from Ottawa, like Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna, then onwards.

The Civic Centre and Marina Redmond Centre offices will be closed, however there’s open hockey and general skates at the Civic Centre, as well as two free swims at the MRC!

Changes are meant to encourage more people, not just taxi operators, to apply for support and to help improve accessible transportation within and between communities across the province.

Meanwhile, at this week’s public meeting, council discussed a proposed change to noise regulations for the Broadway Street party to allow music from 5 p.m. on Friday to 1 a.m. on Sunday.

Corner Brook Winter Carnival kicks off this evening with a flag raising at city hall followed by the party in the park.

His driver's licence was suspended, his vehicle was seized and impounded, and he is due in court during May. 

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.

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.