Local News
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Radiothon on BayFM raises over $657,000 for hospital foundation
Western Regional Hospital Foundation's goal was surpassed by $50,000.
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A dog was taken from Clarence Street in broad daylight yesterday
The picture shows a woman driving a silver honda accord, possibly a 2006 model, with pink rims.
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Money for more child care spaces
$7.5 million will support infrastructure and renovations to regulated child care services availing of the operating grant program, to increase child care capacity by 750 spaces, with priority for the creation of toddler spaces in not-for-profit child care services.
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Atlantic Ministers meet to discuss housing
The ministers discussed topics of mutual concern, such as access to housing, affordability and supporting vulnerable populations.
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Premier Furey phones in a $200,000 donation to the Western Regional Hospital Foundation Radiothon
Within the first two hours from 7-9 a.m, residents of the west coast, northern peninsula and from away, called in their donations to the tune of about $30,000.
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Truth and Reconciliation Day is tomorrow across Canada
Qalipu First Nations band Chief Mitchell says the day is an opportunity to create conversations and awareness.
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Grenfell goes orange for Truth and Reconciliation Day
Exterior lights are now orange and it’s creating a beautiful display.
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BOISAR has a new rescue sled, thanks to the Western Sno-Riders
Bay of Islands Search and Rescue coordinator Shawn Street says this piece of equipment can be used all year long.
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Radiothon continues at Bayfm in support of the Western Regional Hospital Foundation
The number to call in a pledge for the Western Regional Hospital Foundation Radiothon is 709-634-2322.
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Irishtown-Summerside dealing with water main break
The town issued an advisory Thursday night.
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Bay Roberts RCMP arrest 13-year-old for flight from police and impaired operation
A traffic stop was attempted but the youth fled from police and was seen passing other motorists on the roadway.
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Qalipu Chief speaks about Truth and Reconciliation
The Chief says Truth and Reconciliation started in 2008 and that work culminated in a report in 2015. He says the report contained 94 calls to action and there is work left to be done.
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It's Radiothon day, drop by Bayfm to make your donation
This year, the goal is to raise slightly more than $600,00 to buy 7 pieces of necessary medical equipment.
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A team from NL heading to Saskatchewan next week to recruit healthcare workers
Since April of this year more than 40 doctors have agreed to work here and more than 200 internationally-educated nurses have been recruited to the province.
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A bad report today on the Office of the High Sheriff
Auditor General Denise Hanrahan delivered a performance audit on the Office to the House of Assembly saying audited financial statements had not been completed since March 2017.
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Poll says 77% of NL is living paychequue-to-paycheque
Opposition Leader David Brazil is calling for immediate, tangible action to relieve the cost of living pressures crushing families in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Today is the first ever Test Your Smoke Alarm Day in Canada
Last year, there were approximately 650 reported fire-related incidents in this province with seven related fire deaths.
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News coming tomorrow about initiatives to increase child care capacity in NL
Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell will be joined by Federal Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds.
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Premier will deliver an apology to residential school survivors
Government is committed to delivering apologies to former students of the residential school system, and will continue to engage with other Indigenous Governments and Organizations on their respective apologies.
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Personal and Community Care homes to get an increase in monthly rates
It’s an annual investment of approximately $15.4 million that will also help with recruitment and retention of personal care home workers, and allow for patients currently in acute care beds to receive care in personal care homes.
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BOISAR brings home the bronze from SARScene 2023
Sarscene is the largest national search and rescue conference and expo, which features SAR professionals.
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It's the Western Regional Hospital Foundation Radiothon tomorrow at Bayfm
This year’s case for support is about $600,000 to help purchase 7 pieces of equipment.
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Premier to make an education infrastructure announcement today
At 6 o’clock this evening, Premier Furey will join officials from Turkey to unveil a monument to honour the Martyrs of Gallipoli at a special ceremony.
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A job fair for MUN and CNA students with 130 exhibitors
Participants had a chance to network, meet with local, national and international organizations and industry leaders, who can, in turn, recruit students and graduates from two of the province’s public post-secondary institutions.
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A 26-year-old man is dead after a crash on the TCH near Badger
The lone occupant, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and was located deceased.
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25,000 people have taken a ride on the Corner Brook Mill Whistler so far this year
Mayor Jim Parsons says the season is only half way complete and the city is still expecting 16 more cruise visits.
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It's Environmental Public Health Week
This year's theme is, “standing up to protect everyone’s health each and every day.”
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A review will start soon on MUN's Doctor of Medicine Program to add more seats
The 80 seats in the Faculty of Medicine’s four-year undergraduate medical program currently includes 66 seats for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Deer Lake's M&M Farming Company Ltd. to get funding to increase vegetable production
$55,000 has been awarded to M &M farming Company Ltd.
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It's Concussion Awareness Week
Concussions continue to be a significant health concern for athletes participating in sport at any level.
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Applications are being accepted now for the Home Heating Supplement Program
The supplement, which ranges between $200 and $500, is available to residents of the province whose adjusted family income for 2022 was $150,000 or less.
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The bounty on wolf and coyote carcasses is now up to $60 each
Ecologist Don Keefe says their research deals a lot with hybrids in the province and there are 41 hybrids with 7 of them confirmed to be mixed with grey wolves.
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CNA offers training in how to field dress a moose at the Corner Brook campus
Discussions will include the tools needed as well as how to safely field dress, quarter, and skin a moose in the wild.
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A Grenfell physicist on a mission to get more girls into science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Dr. Svetlana Barkanova says the role is about reaching underrepresented women and gender minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized groups, and members of LGBTQ2+ communities, with a particular focus on First Nations and French communities, African Nova Scotians and remote and rural areas.
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It will take some time before the Corner Brook Fire Department gets a new ladder truck
Mayor Jim Parsons says they might not get the new truck until 2027
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RNC ask parents to talk to their kids about the risks of sharing information online
Cst James Cadigan says the time is right to talk to your children about the risks of sharing information. He says children need to be coached on social media.
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Two women arresting for stealing from a vehicle, one charged with impaired function from cannabis
The 26-year-old driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment and tested positive for cannabis on roadside drug screening equipment.
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Stephenville Lightning lacing up to join the CWSHL, first open skate was last night
The team’s slogan is, the future is electric and they expect the season will start in November.
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RNC release three social media names used to arrange sexual acts with youth
Cst James Cadigan says these fake accounts were alledgedly used by Hicks to arrange sexual acts while concealing his true identity.
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Flu and covid shots to roll out next month
Vaccination clinics will begin Monday, October 16. Appointments can be booked online starting October 10 through regional health zone clinics by visiting the Time For the Shot website.
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New England Governors and Eastern Premiers wrap up meetings
The next Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers is set for Massachusetts in 2024.
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Three men are dead after a fishing boat sank in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, three in hospital in Corner Brook
Quebec police Sgt Hughes Beaulieu says the boat was overcome by water in high waves.
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Council gives an update on capital works projects in Corner Brook
Councillor Charles Pender says the Corner Brook Recreation Centre is about 80 percent complete with paint and plastering underway while some structural work and masonry continues.
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Minimum wage goes up 50 cents an hour on October 1st
On April 1st, 2023, the minimum wage increased by a further 80 cents, bringing the rate to $14.50 per hour.
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It's Right to Know Week and it's about your information
Newfoundland and Labrador has been recognized as having one of Canada’s most progressive pieces of legislation governing access to information.
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Truth and Reconciliation day is this Saturday
Many Indigenous Governments and Organizations are planning ceremonies and events to commemorate this day.
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Police dog Thor trains with DFO
Thor has been in the water before but this takes his training up a notch.
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Hunting zones in Gros Morne National Park have different opening and closing dates
The opening dates and location for each zone are posted at trail heads, available on Gros Morne National Park’s website, and included in packages sent to each hunter.
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Goose Neck Coffee is open in Corner Brook
Colin Fowlow uses an electric bike to get around the city and was a little late starting this summer.
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Two impaired driving investigations underway in Bay St. George
In one case, a 38-year-old woman, showed signs of alcohol impairment at the scene and was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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A year after Hurricane Fiona, work continues in Port aux Basques
Mayor Brian Button says there’s still a lot of work to be done and they’re still talking with federal and provincial funding agencies.
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This is Global Day of Climate Action
Environment and Climate Change Minister Bernard Davis says “we have a shared responsibility in combatting climate change challenges and protecting our environment for generations to come.''
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The Allan Gillespie Community Park in Massey Drive is open
Sandra Gillespie says her husband would have been overwhelmed by this. More than 1600 people live in Massey Drive.
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Corner Brook RNC arrest a wanted man
RNC Police Dog Services were called out to assist and Payne was located and arrested at 2:30am after he was found hiding in the back of a parked vehicle.
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Applications are open for a new program for math teachers
The Supporting Teachers/Educators in Lifelong Learning And Reflection (STELLAR) Program for Professional Learning in Mathematics is designed to be a flexible model to promote learning opportunities in mathematics education.
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RCMP Sgt recognized for National Police Woman Day
Sgt. Lori Canning has been with the RCMP for nearly twenty years.
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Win a tour of a cruise ship at the Port of Corner Brook
All you have to do is comment, like and share the Port of Corner Brook facebook page. The draw will be made Friday, Sept. 29th at noon.
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This is a switch; a job fair in Ft.McMurray recruiting workers to come to NL
Premier Andrew Furey says over the next ten years, this province will need about 80,000 jobs filled.
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Western Regional Hospital Foundation's 34th radiothon is this Friday on Bayfm!
Dr. Tony Tavenor says this year’s case for support is about $600,000 to help purchase 7 pieces of equipment. The new equipment will be portable and easy to move to the new hospital next year.
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Funding for Channel-Port aux Basques revitalization
Funding will be used to invest in equipment for outdoor events and festivals, such as collapsible indoor/outdoor staging, portable washrooms, and steel security fencing,
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Early Learning and Child Care Advisory Committee holds first meeting
Members discussed important topics related to early learning and child care, including space creation and early childhood educator recruitment and retention efforts.
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Officials investigate moose poaching near Cormack
An investigation was started after a social media post related to a moose that was shot and abandoned.
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Consultations coming on a new evaluation framework for high school students, public exams to be no more
A consultation process will launch this fall with parents/guardians and educators on proposed options for assessing high school students as the development process continues.
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Half a million up for grabs under new Accessible Communities Grants
The application and program guidelines will be launched this fall.
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Lots of softball action in Bay of Islands and Corner Brook this weekend
Tomorrow the Girls 2A event will get underway at Atlantic Avenue Pitch, followed by 3A at Gillams Field and a 4A event at Corner Brook Regional High
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RCMP looking to identify suspect in a break and enter in Marysvale
The video shows a male suspect stealing a quantity of alcohol and exiting.
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World Energy GH2 CEO Sean Leet says they've been working on the Nujio'qonik project since 2021
Leet says they’re confident the environmental impact statement they presented is sufficient and they worked on it for 15 months.
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Social Justice Co-op NL wants a federal assessment of Project Nujio'qonik
federal Minister Stephen Guilbeault is to decide whether to designate Project Nujio'qonik for a federal Impact Assessment by October 3rd
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A provincial conference coming for women diagnosed with all types of cancer
Registration is open and the conference is taking place at the Sheraton in St. John’s November 17-19th.
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RCMP looking into two break-ins at the same building in Stephenville
Just after 3:00 p.m. on September 5th police responded to a call from a business on Atlantic Avenue, indicating that a theft had occurred
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A young person arrested after stealing a vehicle and assaulting a woman in Humber Valley Resort
The youth was located and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, robbery, assault, assault causing bodily harm, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, and breaches of a court order.
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World Energy GH2 CEO Sean Leet talks about investing in skilled trades
Leet says at peak construction, they will need about 2200 workers with a variety of skills, from pipefitters and welders to truck drivers.
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More money being offered for wolf and coyote carcasses, needed for reasearch
For more information, contact the Wildlife Division at 709-637-2025 or the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association at 709-639-5926.
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RCMP make an arrest after a robbery in Stephenville
RCMP have arrested 42-year-old David Tapper in relation to the robbery that occurred at Hi-Ball Bar & Billiards in Stephenville on Wednesday.
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A provincial tip line for damage done by graffiti
Cst James Cadigan says it costs thousands of dollars to clean paint and graffiti and one business owner in St. John’s has spent over $40,000 so far.
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An extended employment program for people on Income Support
Bonuses are $250 at six months, $500 at 12 months and $1,000 at 24 months.
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Corner Brook city hall ordered to hand over more information on a city-owned parcel of land
After reviewing submissions and the responsive records, the Commissioner recommended the City maintain its position on the privileged records but that it release some records withheld under the other sections.
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One of two new well-being networks being created on the west coast
Well-being networks will include regional stakeholders to identify challenges and effectively deliver solutions.
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There will be a soundgarden at 62 Broadway this evening
They will host a Soundgarden in partnership with Humber Nurseries as part of their Music and Wellness Series.
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Massey Drive Day is this Saturday
Mayor Don Brown says at 2pm there will be the unveiling of the new name for the park in honour of former Mayor Allan Gillespie.
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CBI student designs truth and Reconciliation Day t-shirt
Shirts are available by calling Jason at 709-634-0411
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World Energy GH2 commits to pay some CNA students' tuitions and give them a job
This is for students from the Wind Turbine Technician and Hydrogen Technician programs located at Bay St. George and Corner Brook campuses.
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Firearms charges laid in the capital city
The investigation led police to a Simonov SKS 1945 semi-automatic rifle and rounds.
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It's Move Well- Work Well week, WorkplaceNL says get up and move
Injuries are commonly caused by routinely working in awkward or sustained postures, performing repetitive motions, or overexerting tissues from manual lifting and handling activities.
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The Toonie West Quest kicks off in support of Xavier House
There are many places you can play, on the north and south shores, Corner Brook, Pasadena and Deer Lake. October 5th will be the first draw date for the Toonie West Quest.
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An armed robbery in Stephenville last night, police looking for suspect
RCMP say the male suspect is described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches in height, a skinny build and was wearing a mask, a red and black checkered coat and a black hooded sweater.
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Missing berry picker found in the woods west of Glovertown
Shortly after 6:00 p.m. that day, police received a report that an elderly man had become lost while berry picking, was diabetic and had no provisions.
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More fallout within the West Coast Senior Hockey League
A news release from the players of the Corner Brook Royals ended with “we would like to join the proposed Central West Coast Senior Hockey League.”
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A new dashboard about forest fires
The Newfoundland and Labrador Active Wildfire Dashboard highlights active wildfires, size and location of fires, fire suppression activities, and more.
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Protest/Counter protest ends peacefully in Corner Brook
A national movement, called “1Million4Children March,” announced their intentions to peacefully protest against the push for LGBT ideology in schools. The Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride were there to voice their side.
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Man arrested in Stephenville for impaired driving and the vehicle was missing a front tire
At the detachment, he provided breath samples that were nearly four times the legal limit.
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Deer Lake Red Wings pull out of West Coast Senior Hockey League
The Deer Lake Red Wings have decided to leave the WCSHL and form a Central West Senior Hockey League.
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Premier is off to Ft. McMurray to encourage workers to come here
Newfoundland and Labrador is anticipating more than 79,000 job openings within the next decade.
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Making connections at the World Petroleum Congress
Minister Parsons says it was a great opportunity to make connections, new and old.
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Government announces a new grant for early childhood educators committing to work here
As of September 1st, Early childhood educators who meet the eligibility criteria could receive $2,500 upon initial child care services certification.
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Plant a tree in Corner Brook today
From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. there will be tree planting at the Griffin Drive Parking Lot, Broadway (Green space across from upper Sobeys entrance), and the Centre for Research and Innovation.
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World Energy GH2 to make an announcement at CNA Stephenville this afternoon
The chair, John Risley, and managing director, Sean Leet, of World Energy GH2 will make the announcement.
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The province's privacy commissioner wants government to bring back the office authority
During the last sitting day of the House of Assembly this spring, Minister John Hogan gave notice of his intention to introduce amendments to ATIPPA, 2015. Commissioner Harvey noted: “The timing couldn’t be better."
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Qalipu Today debuts on BayFM
Band Manager Charles Pender says it’s important that the band has as many means of communications as possible. He says a lot of members aren’t aware of what is available.
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A big financial boost today for dairy and livestock producers
Government has announced nearly $757,000 to support agriculture infrastructure projects for dairy and livestock producers.
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Soft tissue injuries mean lost time and over $100 million in annual claim costs
Over the past five years, musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), or soft-tissue injuries, accounted for 69 per cent of WorkplaceNL lost-time injury claims and $109 million in annual claim costs.
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Million March for Children tomorrow in Corner Brook
The Million for Children March facebook page says “Parents have had enough of gender ideology and the overt sexualized materials in Canadian K-12 schools.”
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Police find drugs, contraband tobacco, cash and a stun gun at a search of a Bell Island home
The investigation is continuing and further information will be released when charges are laid.
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Plant a tree in Corner Brook tomorrow
From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. there will be tree planting at the Griffin Drive Parking Lot, Broadway (Green space across from upper Sobeys entrance), and the Centre for Research and Innovation.
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Police looking for a missing 52-year-old St. John's man
Butler is described to be about five feet and ten inches tall, slim build, with grey hair and green eyes.
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Canada's fire chiefs are meeting in Halifax
Corner Brook Deputy Fire Chief Derek Simmons says the biggest issue facing fire departments is the increasing cost of providing fire services.
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It's National Forest week
The department will also be giving away spruce tree seedlings free-of-charge at specific district offices, which include the Pasadena location.
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A new initiative coming to help with the recruitment and retention of childhood educators
An announcement will be made at the Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland and Labrador offices in St. John’s at 12:30 p.m.
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Massey Drive Forestry and Wildlife front counter services moved to Corner Brook
Services now be delivered from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture headquarters building located at 192 Wheeler’s Road in Corner Brook
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Corner Brook Fire Department to install nearly 3000 smoke detectors in homes on the west coast
This program will include homes in the City and surrounding region of Western Newfoundland including the Bay of Islands, Humber Valley, and White Bay South areas.
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A new physical activity kit for health care providers
The Health Care Providers’ Physical Activity Kit provides digital resources, tools and information to frontline health care providers to make it easy for health care providers to find recommendations for incorporating physical activity into their clients’ daily lives.
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An update coming tomorrow on recommendations of Health Accord NL
Health Minister Tom Osborne will speak to the St. John’s Board of Trade tomorrow (Tuesday, September 19) to provide an update on the many activities actioned since Health Accord NL released its recommendations to improve access to health care,
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NL representatives are in Calgary for the World Petroleum Congress this week
This is the first time in over 20 years Canada has won a bid to host the World Petroleum Congress.
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Work to start again next week at the pedestrian crossing on University Drive
This project will take approximately 2 days for the installation and placement of poles.
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Deer Lake RCMP officer nabs 57 impaired drivers in one year
Constable Caleb Pellerin – Traffic Services West – Deer Lake –received the Gold for 12 or more impaired drivers.
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Minister Stoodley en route to a symposium on Digital Trust and Cyber Security
Sarah Stoodley will join federal, provincial and territorial ministers to discuss key priorities at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
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Police search for missing Corner Brook man
Christopher Payne was last seen on September 12.
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Check your Newfoundland power bill; your account number has been changed
Customers on the Automatic Payment Plan do not need to make any changes to update their new account number.
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Efforts exhausted after searching more than 500 nautical miles for a missing fisherman
The man was one of four occupants on board a commercial cod fishing boat that sank on Tuesday afternoon.
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Corner Brook looking to install 2700 smoke alarms in homes built before 2000
This program will include homes in the City and surrounding region of Western Newfoundland including the Bay of Islands, Humber Valley, and White Bay South areas.
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Finance Minister talks tax cuts for new rental housing projects
Budget 2023 announced a new, three-year, $70 million Affordable Rental Housing Program to build over 850 new rental homes, which was launched in June.
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An announcement coming Monday concerning physical activity
Steve Crocker will be joined at the announcement by Dr. Patrick Parfrey, Deputy Minister of Health Transformation, Courtney Bartlett, a local physiotherapist, and Kate Sherriffs, a high-school aged multi-sport athlete.
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Corn boils, farm tours and cute little animals this Sunday at NL Open Farm Day
The gates will be open to Hammond Farm and Pollen Nation Farm in Little Rapids, the Wright’s family farm in Pasadena and Robbins Family Farm in Deer Lake.
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Take Back the Night in Corner Brook this evening
Everyone is invited to come out, bring your whistles, and be heard and seen.
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Provincial government wants a removal of all tax related to new rental housing builds
Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Siobhan Coady has written to federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Coady asked for the removal of the Harmonized Sales Tax, which includes federal and provincial taxes.
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Another inaugural cruise ship visit to Corner Brook
Tomorrow is a double ship day with the Fram and the Norwegian Joy both due to arrive in the morning and leave at 6pm.
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West Street will be closed tomorrow at 4pm for the 7th CBNuit Arts and Performance Festival
For more information and a map of what’s happening where please go to www.cbnuit.com.
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A portion of the Great Trail Enhancement in Corner Brook will be off limits next week
Construction is set to start from Leggo’s Avenue to Barrett’s Road.
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17 new RNC constables and some are headed to work in Corner Brook
The cadets were sworn in on Monday as a follow up to the graduation event that occurred at the Atlantic Police Academy in Prince Edward Island just a few weeks ago.
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Search for a missing fisherman is now a missing person at sea case
The Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre advised it would be ceasing its search, at which time the RCMP assumed lead of the investigation as a missing persons case at sea.
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Premier to speak at the national search and rescue conference and expo tomorrow
SAR professionals, including air, ground, and marine, gather to learn about the newest technology or equipment, and share ideas and experiences.
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$700,000 for musical initiatives with Year of the Arts
MusicNL will receive funding this year to continue to offer special programs aimed at enhancing music and supporting musicians in this province.
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NL Federation of Agriculture excited about NL Open Farm day this weekend
In the past over, 4000 people visited farms across Newfoundland and Labrador and participated in Open Farm Day events.
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Apprenticeship open session at the Glynmill Inn this evening
These town halls will gather feedback on key aspects of the apprenticeship system related to effectiveness, sustainability, governance, and accessibility to apprentices.
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Corner Brook Status of Women are concerned over the lack of rape kits in NL hospitals
Executive Director Paula Sheppard-Thibeau says these kits are not expensive and medical staff rely on police to bring the kits to the hospital.
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An unexpected early cruise ship visit to Corner Brook this evening
The Serenity owned by Crystal Cruises will dock around 8 pm this evening.
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A chance to spend a day at the farm this weekend
In the western region, there are events at Robbins Family Farm, Deer Lake, Wright's Family Farm, Pasadena, Pollen Nation Farm, Little Rapids, Hammond Farm & Headline Holsteins, Little Rapids.
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A section of the T'Railway Provincial Park is open again
This after repairs to areas that were damaged by Hurricane Fiona and by heavy rain earlier this summer.
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A man in his fifties is dead after an ATV crash near St. George's
Police say the man was wearing a helmet but lost control of the ATV while attempting to turn around on the trail.
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The CRTC puts the brakes on radio licences and technical changes for two years
CTRC has said applications are being modified to include “exceptional circumstances,” or the CRTC will not accept it.
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Learn how to forage for mushrooms with the WEC
There are many different types of mushrooms growing in our woods, but the focus is only on those without toxic lookalikes.
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A funding announcement coming today for Year of the Arts
The Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Steve Crocker will make the announcement for the music community at 2pm in St. John’s.
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The search continues for a missing fisherman in the waters near Fleur de Lys
Local fishermen rescued one individual from the shoreline and recovered two others who were deceased. The survivor, who was assessed by local EMS at the scene, did not require further medical attention.
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Opposition wants to know government's plans for a hydrogen pipeline through Labrador
David Brazil says “Documents gathered from the Department of Industry, Energy, and Technology reveal plans for a hydrogen pipeline stretching from Churchill Falls all the way to the island.
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5 awards being handed out at the Turning the Tide marine Awards gala tomorrow evening
These five individuals and organizations that have contributed to the evolution and success of the marine industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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The NL 50+ Federation's 46th annual convention takes place in Gander tomorrow
The federation is an umbrella organization representing more than 132 clubs and 7,000 members throughout the province.
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One survivor, two recovered bodies and one person missing at sea
The Canadian Coast Guard is involved in the search.
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Corner Brook major projects update
The city is in the planning stages for what is called the Deep Gulch project. Mayor Jim Parsons says it’s in an area where the brook crosses at the bottom of University Drive and down around O’Connell Drive.
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A call for proposals from not-for-profit organizations for the pre-Kindergarten Pilot Program
The Pre-Kindergarten Pilot Program runs full-time, including during the summer months.
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Five to be recognized at tomorrow's Turning the Tide Marine Industry Gala
The awards will go to those that have contributed to the evolution and success of the marine industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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RNC warn be wary of online social media profiles
Cst. James Cadigan says everyone should be wary about speaking with people online that you do not know personally.
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An update on the Mount Bernard Reconstruction project in Corner Brook
The Mayor says the project won’t be completed this year but Mount Bernard will have to be open to traffic by this winter.
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NL Search and Rescue teams meeting in the capital city for SARscene
SARscene facilitates coordination and implementation of search and rescue (SAR) activities in Canada, and serves as a multi-stakeholder forum for discussing SAR issues and information sharing.
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Corner Brook looking to buy insurance
Submissions must include the annual cost to the City, the level of services to be provided, and municipal insurance experience.
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49 more sexual violence charges laid against a Paradise man
Markus Hicks remains in custody.
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Two people arrested on the west coast for impaired driving last weekend
On Sunday, a 52-year-old man from Nova Scotia was arrested in the wreckhouse area and blew more than three and a half times the legal limit.
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Part of the Griffin Drive Trail is off-limits as work continues until Friday
Also, the parking area will not be accessible at this time.
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The old name will be the new name of the new hospital in Corner Brook
The new hospital will be named Western Memorial Regional Hospital.
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Sexual Violence Awareness Week is underway
Minister Pam Parsons says gender-based violence, including sexual violence, is a significant and preventable barrier to gender equality.
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The annual "take Back the Night' walk is this Friday
It will start 7pm in front of Corner Brook city hall.
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A town hall in Corner Brook this week dealing with the provincial apprenticeship system
These town halls will gather feedback on key aspects of the apprenticeship system related to effectiveness, sustainability, governance, and accessibility to apprentices.
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A new chair of the Board of Governors at College of the North Atlantic
Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell also announced two appointments and four re-appointments to the Board.
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