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Mike Kearley is the Executive Director, Vine Place Community Centre. He says this is “an incredible opportunity to bring that belief to life in a new way — creating a safe, welcoming space where youth in Corner Brook and surrounding communities can find the support they need.”

President Laura Edwards says upwards of 60 swimmers from as far away as Gander are expected to compete at this event.

Kin Dwight Hatcher says this year will be bigger than the last with 70 vendors and 90 tables.

Dakota is approximately 5’4” tall, and 125 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes.

Tuesday’s wintery weather caused a number of vehicles to get stuck in heavy snow on the Trans-Canada Highway. A section of the roadway had to be closed for several hours to allow police and other agencies to clear abandoned vehicles to make way for plows to operate.

Park in well-lit areas, especially if you are shopping after dark.

The Atlantic Fisheries Fund and jobs at DFO are potentially on the chopping block and the Premier says “If Ottawa is going to continue to reject our requests to jointly manage the fishery, then they need to be able to make the case that they are doing their job.

Council and staff will then meet to discuss the 2026 budget from November 25th-27th.

RCMP Sgt Kristen Green says they’ve included events in this conference that provide space for attendees to focus on overall wellness. This includes a calm space, therapy dogs, morning fitness breaks and hopefully, a hike on Friday.

Jonah Rowsell is the Business Development Officer with the Qalipu. He says it’s an event for Qalipu and non-Qalipu business owners to network with one another and gain knowledge from industry insights provided by invited speakers.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is celebrating a 100th anniversary this year and Mayor Linda Chaisson says the mill is the centre of this city. 

Anstey says the interest on debt alone is more than what provinces are getting for health care, people are struggling to make ends meet and this is driving up costs for Canadians at the end of the  day.

You will need to submit an audition video to upload with the application and producers are looking for something that makes your family stand out.

An  intense low-pressure system is bringing heavy rainfall amounts as high as 50 millimetres and high winds gusting up to 120 km/hr.

Police say Angela Marie McCarthy was arrested after being spotted on Main Street in Port Saunders Saturday evening.

The Deep Gulch project involved the replacement of a huge culvert at the intersection of University Drive and O’Connell Drive, and further up the road, the lights at Elizabeth Street and O’Connell Drive have now been completed.

Social Supports and Well-Being Minister Joedy Wall will bring greetings at the Community Youth Network Annual General Meeting.

The theme of this year’s conference is Strong Minds, Strong Bodies, Strong Women, acknowledging and celebrating the importance of mental and physical wellness in law enforcement.

BOISAR recently raised $70,000 in 4 months to buy a new search and rescue truck and they’re putting the final touches on it for the big reveal.

It will get  underway 5:30 at Appalachian Chalets & RV on Lundrigan Drive.

A social media post by the Pasadena Irving says a truck was stolen Friday night around 9:30 when the driver got out and never made it in the door of the store before a female jumped in the truck and was gone.

RCMP say 32 year old Tyler James Bennett was arrested at Gander International Airport on Saturday after a disturbance aboard a coach bus.

Corner Brook's Sustainability Development Coordinator Kirstin Mercer says this type of blight can actually stain your vehicle if the leaves aren’t cleaned off quickly.

This is due to a rise in respiratory illnesses across the province and applies to visitors, support persons, outpatients, emergency department patients, and health-care workers.

Although the city’s budget for 2025 is $41.9 million there are no amounts highlighted for snowclearing. 

The successful candidate would hear residential and commercial property appeals, render judgments, and other duties. 

Last week, parent company Kruger announced the shutdown due to critically low water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir, which is used to generate electricity at Deer Lake Power to source newsprint production.

Todd Flynn is the  city’s Director of Protective Services. He says there are 150 parking meters in the downtown area and over the past year, many of them have been destroyed in an attempt to get the money out.

On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Linda Chaisson says residents can also drop off leaves at 3rd pond until November 14th.

Residents are being reminded to turn their clocks back by one hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday.

The letter, dated May 12th, started with while he “genuinely appreciated the honour and opportunity to be of service to the province” it saddened him to resign.

Trick-or-Treaters should wear bright or reflective clothing, carry a flashlight or glow stick and use sidewalks and crosswalks.

Scott Sheppard says there are ten bands or local artists on the Halloween Compilation and they’re all from the west coast.

A news release from the company explains this is due to low water levels impacting the ability of Deer Lake Power to supply sufficient energy to operate the Mill.

Carl Bennett is the President of the Mount Patricia Cemetery Association. He says the flagstones in question were made by Heritage Memorials out of Nova Scotia, and they were aware of the policy having been supplying headstones for years now.

Michael Wilson resigned from the Churchill Falls panel in May and his letter basically said there could be a better deal on a power agreement. Wakeham says he will release that letter and release Wilson from his non disclosure agreement so he is free to talk.

Port Saunders RCMP tried to stop a grey Buick sedan travelling south on Route 430 but the driver fled from police.

Ahmed Mohamed Shafik Abelfat Elgammal is wanted on charges of abduction in contravention of a custody or parenting order. 

The new Humber Valley MHA is the Minister for Government Services, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Labour, and WorkplaceNL. 

On Saturday, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Deer Lake RCMP were called to Route 401 near Kelly’s Point in Howley, where they found a vehicle, still running but off the road and the driver, a 37-year-old man from New Brunswick was inside.

Over the past year, Porter has hired 400 more people, expanded its fleet to include 48 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with up to 100 jets on order, and added 20 new routes with seven new destinations.

Directed by Megan Collins, tells Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit, it’s just three weeks away.

Premier Wakeham will deliver remarks and be available for questions after the swearing-in.

Lambe says teachers here are hopeful that the newly provincial government is carefully watching the situation unfolding in Alberta and does not make the same mistake as it prepares to bargain with its public sector unions, including teachers province.

Government is reminding motorists that it’s a good idea to get winter tires installed before snow and ice begin to affect road and  driving conditions.

Shutoffs will happen nightly from 9:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m and daily from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Mayor Linda Chaisson has 16 years on council under her belt and Deputy Mayor Pamela keeping is also a former councillor, but the new Mayor says it takes time getting used to the faces and changes.

Client Care Specialist Amy Compagnon says it’s a great opportunity for a little spook and a little snack with treats handed out at the end of the tour.

Bruce English says the contractor’s main focus now is getting a cableway working, something he says is similar to the ski lifts at Marble Mountain.

They’re heading down next month to once again affirm their commitment to improve the quality of life in underprivileged parts of the world whether that be through health care, shelter, food, or education.

To protect yourself, never send money to unknown people or organizations and do not open web links from unwanted emails or text messages.

Gould is described as, 5’10”, 170 lbs with blonde hair, and blue eyes.

Families and friends can enter the building through the loading door entrance to the right of the main entrance which remains closed.

It happened during an ATV stop in St. Anthony Thursday night.

Lynn Howse is with Western Regional Waste Management. She says the “Waste Wizard” is easy to download.

Scan both sides of the highway, avoid driving at dusk and dawn, and reduce speeds when driving at night. 

To run for council, a candidate must be at least 18, have been a resident of Steady Brook for at least 30 days, not in arrears on municipal taxes or charges and qualify under the Municipal Elections Act.

Organizer Louise says CBNuit has been working with ACOA and the Government of NL, arts and infrastructure program, to create a fully funded artist in residency for two groups of 3-4 artists who must create two projects.

It’s believed to have happened sometime between September 13th and October 13th in the lady Slipper Road and Gull Pond Road areas.

They discovered a large blood stain on the road and fresh moose remains next to it in the ditch, as well as a shell casing from a rifle across the road.

Roman Danylo, Peter Oldring, and Chris Casillan will take to stages on the west coast next week for shows beginning at 8 p.m. 

Denise Tubrett will serve as Chief of Staff, bringing a wealth of experience, including serving as Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Opposition, and senior roles in government.

Natasha O’Brien says her father always organized fireworks displays in the town, personally planning, and setting off each one; always with his family by his side.

The Games will take place in Corner Brook from Saturday, August 8 to Saturday, August 15, 2026, bringing together more than 1600 athletes from across the province, along with coaches, volunteers, and fans, for a week-long celebration of sport, community, and tradition.

The operator - a youth - remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The ATV was seized and the youth was not injured in the collision.

Around 8:30 p.m. yesterday (Oct. 21) police noticed a driver doing 157 km/hr on the TCH near Pinchgut Lake.

Residents are asked to avoid using water and avoid the area if possible. 

“From a career in forestry, being the bug man, his partnership with Lloyd at the insectarium, and of course hooks and hackles.   There's also so many cabin trips, outdoor adventures, sledding, hunting, or maybe ya just met him over a glass of rum and a cuffer. " 

The 91-year-old was first elected in 1981, and served 6 terms, or 24 years on council, one of them as Mayor.

Passes to cover admission will be valid until 2030 and a Status Indigenous Card is required to get one.

Tracy Winsor started to cry. Saying she “went to the store and got some champagne, " There were a lot of emotions and we were very much excited, ” however the couple waited until later that day to tell their six children.

One person commented saying “his dog Thor, will be so heartbroken, he so enjoyed his runs up there! But in saying that once the snow melts in the spring it’s not hard to tell why all of us are banned!”

Prize payouts totalled $461.2 million, also an increase over the previous year of nearly $14 million. 

Pastor Jeremy Simms says since 1998, the church has been offering a Christmas dinner to the community but recently they’ve been challenged to do more.

On Saturday afternoon, an officer noticed the ATV turning onto the Main Road and stopped the operator,

To avoid attracting bears, make sure garbage is stored until collection day and get rid of fruit that has fallen to the ground.

The session will start with a couple of expert researchers at MUN; Carissa Brown (Climate and Environmental Change, Department of Geography, MUN) and Uta Passow (Understanding the Ocean, Department of Ocean Sciences, MUN).

Bennett has been charged with careless use of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unlawful possession of a firearm while under a prohibition. 

The three, ages 18-25, are accused of helping Ibrahim Hussein and Hussein Hussein evade police following the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man on Watson Street in St. John’s on April 8.

Police seized the vehicle, the man’s licence was suspended, and he is due to appear in court at a later date. 

RCMP issued a news release last week saying Rodney Gray was last seen Thursday morning near Rocky Pond Road on Route 380.

Western Regional Waste Management Regional Outreach Officer Lynn Howse says people can pay at the admin office or online.

She believed she heard her grandson and was told to leave the money on a doorstep.

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.