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It's in area between the Riverside Drive and Murphy’s Square exits.

RCMP NL also advises that roads and highways in the Stephenville area are experiencing low visibility due to blowing snow and snow squalls.

He is facing four counts of uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The highway is blocked by a jackknifed tractor trailer.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the trailer went over the bridge causing extensive damage and into the river.

On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit yesterday, Mayor Linda Chaisson says residents called in with a lot of concerns and the city will be "lenient" as the new program rolls out. 

Starting today, residents have the option of completing an online questionnaire with two streams, one for individuals and one for businesses. 

Motorists are asked to use an alternate route until further notice.

Route 233 can be utilized as the detour around the Trans-Canada Highway closure near Port Blandford.

English says nearly 1800 cubic metres have been safely removed from the vessel, hoover, there are over 60 containers still onboard.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the driver fled from police who backed off for public safety.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is officially May 2nd and NL has been involved in the awards program since 2019.

RCMP is asking motorists to drive with caution on our highways.

Police also located an open container of alcohol in the vehicle.

The Chief stated that while they “have not yet met with MSC officials this year, December meetings were productive” creating optimism that the year ahead will bring meaningful, collaborative progress.

President Glenn Green says trails run from Gallants to just east of Pasadena, from the North shore, about halfway to Bonne Bay Pond, and the South shore down to Benoit’s Cove.

All drivers are also reminded that the Move Over Law requires you to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.

The driver was rushed to hospital where he died from injuries sustained during the crash.

Megan Clarke is described as being approximately 5'7" tall, and weighing 170lbs.

Recent rainfall has caused large potholes along the Tailrace bridge in front of Deer Lake Power and speed has been reduced to 30 kilometres per hour in that area.

Meanwhile, Council will advocate tirelessly for the students and employees, adding the stability of their jobs and the quality of the student experience are non-negotiable priorities for this council.

His license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

There's also approach to the complaints line today to get people to the right department, while staff will be driving throughout the city checking on bins. 

The driver explained that he had recently purchased the vehicle and produced a valid temporary insurance certificate.

Police say 43-year old Bradley Adams is wanted for break and enter, theft, resisting a peace officer, mischief, and breech of court orders.  

Assistant Director of Engineering Aaron O’Brien says for the  first couple of weeks there will be a grace period and garbage will  be picked up, however a critical rule is to not put recyclables on top of garbage inside the bin. 

Amy Hann is the Education and Employment Coordinator at Vine Place. She says it will be a hands-on session for women to explore skills and learn about support.

Owner Cathy Halbot says when she contacted Principal Flynn at St. Peter’s Academy, he explained how her donation of $100 would pay for 200 breakfasts.

The city Corner Brook's Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says coming in at 8-10 percent higher on costs for a project this big is reasonable.

Residents will now have the option to request an additional bin if they believe one is necessary.

Each school will receive $1,000 to support their projects. 

Anyone with information on the current location of Jordan Young is asked to contact Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118.

At around 12:30 a.m., police were called to the business and say she had a weapon, demanded cash from an employee and fled the area.

renfell Campus Student Union President Tyson Jesso says students have been concerned about the hike in tuition which started in 2021. 

The city’s Director of Recreation Services, Peter Robinson, says getting only one quote is not “uncommon”. He says depending on the work given and the size of our population  there are only so many companies here to do the work. 

Mark Kahan is with “Wheels of Hope” through the Canadian Cancer Society and says they need people who love to drive and help others.

RCMP NL thanks all motorists for their patience, understanding and extra caution during the brief closure.

The project will consist of building a new water storage tank, water pumping station and 2,400 meters of transmission main to expand the City's water distribution system.

Both drivers will appear in court at later dates, their driver’s licences were suspended and vehicles seized by police. 

He was transferred to RNC custody and will attend court to face charges that now include resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

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.

Councillor Pam Keeping says automated collection will begin in some areas but the contractor is still waiting on delivery of a second truck.

Mayor Linda Chaisson says the focus will be on business but you don't have to be a business owner to attend.

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. 

As well as cocaine, police found pills, cash and other items used to sell drugs. 

A roadside test took place and she was arrested.

Chaisson says if you need to get somewhere call 637-1666, tell them the reason why you’re calling, and the city will help. 

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.

The deadline to apply is February 23rd. 

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. 

The company will continue to monitor conditions closely and adjust plans as needed to ensure a safe and sustainable return to production.

The group will meet via Zoom and is intended for the Two Spirit, trans, non-binary, intersex and gender diverse individuals 18+.

The RNC have charged the 27 year old female driver with impaired driving causing bodily harm.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says motorists need to keep safety in mind and be prepared and plan ahead accordingly.

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.

It happened during a Traffic Safety Checkpoint conducted by Corner Brook Traffic & Patrol Services.

Following a route along the coast and Route 430, it would begin in Parson’s Pond and ending in Daniel’s Harbour.

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. 

His license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

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.

The move is on to form a Rugby program for anyone under 16.

A red service alert means that delivery for the day has been suspended and delivery agents are not being sent out.

They will also meet with the Disaster Recovery Committee.

It’s important to keep West Valley Road and Confederation Drive intersection moving so there are things motorists should keep in mind.

Corner Brook’s annual winter carnival traditionally starts in late February. 

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. 

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). 

Supervisors get paid over $31 an hour and others make close to $26 as an hourly wage.

Anyone with information is asked to call the RNC at 709-637-4100

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.

On Bayfm with Dean Clarke yesterday, Mayor Linda Chaisson said people can expect to see the start within the next couple of weeks. 

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.

Linda Chaisson she says snowclearing crews are quite busy after the storm that hit during Christmas when a lot of staff were off.

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.

Close to 4,000 vehicles were stopped at 32 traffic checkpoints throughout the province.

There are no delivery service alerts active today.

Police say Benoit failed to meet the conditions of a Temporary Absence permit from West Coast Correctional Center.  

Anyone with information on the four wanted men are asked to contact the Deer Lake RCMP at 635-2173.

The A Nepita is ice-class rated, equipped with three bow thrusters, and designed to transport both passenger and commercial vehicles.

The orange Kioti tractor is a model CS2210 with both a front-end loader and a backhoe.

The man was known to the staff as well as police, and had left the store with several unpaid items.

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.

BOISAR Treasurer Krista Tarbett was there and she says they brought snowmobiles, a rescue boggan, and first aid equipment.

Qualifying applicants must have an annual income of $32,700 for singles or $50,000 for couples.

Artificial trees should be discarded as a part of your regular household waste, or you can hold onto it until Spring Cleanup.

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.

The driver, a 69-year-old man, was also operating without a valid driver’s licence and the vehicle was towed to the impound.

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. 

Only one person had to do a roadside test, which was passed.

General Manager Richard Cormier says they’re still making snow, when it’s cold enough at least minus 5 but best at minus 10. 

There are three books in the series so far, “Poppa and His Drum”, “Poppa and the Sacred Kitpu”, and “Poppa and the Medicine Wheel.”   

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.