Local News
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A man is dead after a dirt bike crash in Fortune last night
Evidence gathered at the scene suggests that the dirt bike struck the gravel shoulder of the road and departed the roadway.
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An Ontario man is dead after a single vehicle collision near Forrester's Point
A pickup truck left the highway and came to rest on its roof. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene.
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Canada's crime rate is up by 50%, Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a news conference yesterday saying total crime is up 50 percent, sexual assaults are up 75 percent, violent firearms offences up by 116% and extortion is up 357 %.
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Pasadena will host "The Main Street Market" tomorrow
Kelli Lannon says there will be a variety of vendors at tomorrow’s event with jewelry, purses, baked goods, wood crafts and more.
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Corner Brook Disc Golf Club ranked best in NL
The group appreciates the recognition of the investments and work by the City of Corner Brook, the province, Disc Golf NL, Flickline Disc Golf, and the Corner Brook disc golf community to build, maintain, and improve such a fantastic course.
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A happy ending to a search for a missing walker in Corner Brook on Tuesday
Cst James Cadigan says the man had not been heard from since noon and there was concern for his safety.
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Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne says Tony Wakeham is "a mean politician"
Byrne says the end result that Wakeham disagrees with was a deal that saw NL and Conne River actually get for the first time s share of the surf clam quota that was always held by Nova Scotia.
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Fisheries Minister says commercial cod fishery is a "big mistake by Ottawa"
Gerry Byrne says a commercial fishery needs to be at least 50,000 metric tonnes.
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Corner Brook's annual Jigs and Wheels Festival starts this evening
Mayor Jim Parsons says most city streets are open to atv riders except the 4 lane section of O’Connell Drive and provincial roads.
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Dwan Street elected as president of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers union
Her comments on social media say “Tonight we made history and Tonight you elected your first female President in the history of FFAW.”
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Provincial Advisory Council on Education regulations are in place
PACE is a members-based advisory council that will inform government on topics related to the K-12 education system.
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Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador has employed over 100 youth
Program Coordinator Shelby Beals says youth work with a network of Community Partners across the province to advance locally determined environmental and cultural conservation priorities.
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A bit of a break the pumps today
Gas drops by 1.8 cents per litre (cpl).
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PUB directs Newfoundland Power to reduce customer rate increase coming August 1st
The Board directed Newfoundland Power to reduce the proposed overall average customer rate increase of 9.3% to 7.0%, to become effective August 1, 2024.
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Government releases details of a new Seniors' Health and Well-Being plan
A new Caregiver Benefit of $400 per month for eligible caregivers who provide significant unpaid assistance to lower income seniors with complex care needs as determined by a clinical assessment.
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Temporary closures coming next week on Riverside Drive in Corner Brook
These closures will be from the intersection of Humber Road and Main Street to the intersection of Station Road.
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City of Corner Brook looking for furniture for the new Regional Recreation Centre
The city has issued a call for tenders for the supply and delivery of furnishings for the new facility.
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Two people dead after a single vehicle crash near Hare Bay
The driver, a 52-year-old man, was transported to James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander for treatment of serious injuries.
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"No report yet on impact of Labrador wildfires," says Industry Minister
Andrew Parsons expects to know more soon on the level of impact on proponents in the area.
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Massey Drive Party on the Hill is this weekend
Show organizer Gary Warren says over 700 tickets have been sold to date, which leaves 300 available and ticket prices are tying at $25 each.
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Going to the Chapel with Newfound Family Drama this summer
It’s a night of dinner theatre with a delightful three course meal served up with a side of comedy and entertainment.
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Mary Brown's has the best legs in..........Ireland
The location is the second in the 55-year-old restaurant chain’s highly anticipated overseas expansion, following the major success of the opening of the Lisburn, Northern Ireland location earlier this year.
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Corner Brook's new City Manager looks forward to what the future holds
Darren Charters had assumed the role since the passing of former city Manager Rodney Cumby.
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T'railway Provincial Park between St. Jude's and Little Harbour is washed out
The T’Railway is impassable in this area and closed until repairs can be completed.
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More than 10,000 hectares of crown lands put aside for North Atlantic to develop wind hydrogen
Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says North Atlantic has a strong history here and the potential project remains subject to the province’s application and approval process, as well as the Environmental Assessment Process.
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get ready to "Ride and Seek" this weekend for the WMRH Foundation
Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Carey tells Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit, there’s a bit of a twist this year and people will have more time to find what’s on the list full of rhyming clues.
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Occupational Health and Safety lay charges in relation to the 2022 fatal flash explosion at Come by Chance
Braya Renewable Fuels (Newfoundland) GP Incorporated and Lorneville Mechanical Contractors Limited are facing numerous charges that include failure to ensure safe work procedures were followed.
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Darren Charters is Corner Brook's new City Manager
Charters is a professional engineer and holds a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma from NBCC Moncton, New Brunswick, and a Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Brunswick.
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The fifth cruise ship of the season is due at Corner Brook Port tomorrow morning
The vessel is large carrying over 2,200 passengers and more than 840 crew.
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RNC offer advice to homeowners about protecting property while being away on vacation
Lock all doors and windows, and secure any garage or shed. If you have an alarm system, set the alarm and ensure that the key holder will be available.
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PC leader says last week's cabinet shuffle was a sign of widespread failure within government
Regarding Fisheries, Tony Wakeham noted Gerry Byrne's past failures, including losing the surf clam quota from the Burin Peninsula and lack of progress on Joint Management, which the Premier has suddenly flip-flopped on.
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Corner Brook paving this week on Mt. Bernard, Elizabeth Street, Wheeler's Road and University Drive
These projects will continue until completion and may extend into next week.
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A new splash pad is open in Pasadena
Mayor Darren Gardner says the area behind Pasadena Place was chosen as part of the town’s strategic planning and the hope is to build up that area and rejuvenate the old pool within the next year or two.
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Premier speaks of the potential of 5 Wing Goose Bay
Furey says it’s a modern, well maintained base in the north which could provide training facilities.
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RCMP looking for a wanted man
Police say 44-year-old Chad Raymond Ploughman is wanted in relation to charges of theft and failure to comply with a probation order.
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Indian head Co-op in Stephenville closing due to "circumstances beyond control"
Board and Management have slated July 25th as the final date.
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A new Traffic Calming Policy has been approved by the city of Corner Brook
Acting City Manager Darren Charters says traffic calming is a means to reduce traffic in a certain area by using physical measures to improve safety.
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Police find unstamped tobacco, contraband cannabis and cash at a search in Grand Falls-Windsor
Police searched a home on 17th Avenue and found more than 60,000 individual cigarettes, approximately 2.25 Pounds of suspected Hashish and nearly $17,000.00.
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96% of high school students in NL have met the requirements to graduate
High school transcripts, including final marks, are now available to students throughout the province.
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$100 million for new wharves and infrastructure, which includes Lark Harbour
There will also be dredging in the harbours and $13 million to rebuild the Coast Guard wharf and station in the area.
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Mount Pearl man charged in collision that killed two young women
71-year-old Austin Deir of Mount Pearl is facing multiple charges after he was driving while impaired.
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RCMP NL warn parents of an online network of violent groups targeting kids
The groups are known by different names, including 764, 676, CVLT, Court, and Harm Nation, among others, with names continually evolving, and are linked to ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).
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Fire ban lifted on the island but still in effect in Labrador
On the Island of Newfoundland, a Permit to Burn is required to burn brush and other materials during Forest Fire Season.
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Body of a woman found in a suitcase in St. John's
A 33-year-old woman from Iran, was found in the area of Water Street near Springdale Street inside of a suitcase on Tuesday night (July 16).
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Billions of people affected by a global technology outage
Government is advising users of its digital platforms that they may experience service disruptions as a result.
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A stop work order on Pratt Street in Corner Brook has been lifted after nearly a year
At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Bill Griffin says a stop work order was issued to Valleyview Estates Limited on August 18, 2023 for failing to develop land in accordance with subdivision drawings.
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Changes could be coming concerning what Corner Brook streets permit atv usage
This includes West Valley Road to connect Confederation Drive to West Street, Sunnyslope Drive, Country Road, Popular Road, and Caribou Road, to connect Lundrigan Drive to Broadway.
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National Campus and Community Radio Association celebrates 38th anniversary
Executive Director Barry Rooke says membership has grown from 90 to 125 members since he joined the NCRA in 2015.
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Drones are not permitted in areas where there are forest fires
The presence of drones near active fire zones poses a significant safety risk to firefighting efforts, particularly to the operations of waterbombers and other aerial firefighting equipment.
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Millions available under the new Harvester Enterprise Loan Program
Qualified harvesters may be eligible to receive a down payment loan through the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology.
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Learn about bookmaking at Corner Brook's Centre for Research and Innovation today
Today’s Demo Day gets underway from 3 until 7 this evening.
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A recall on Western Newfoundland Brewing Company Killdevil Pale Ale (355 ml)
The can lids may pop off due to being under high pressure.
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A proposal to add a third unit to a property on Highland Avenue is put on hold by Corner Brook council
Councillor Vaughn Granter voted against the proposal until he’s had a chance to review all comments and moved that the matter be postponed.
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Sustainable Cap Program supports 17 farm projects in NL during the first year
Federal and Provincial Governments are investing in projects that will help farmers adopt beneficial land-use management practices to increase environmental resiliency on farms.
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B.C. Premier offers support in NL Premier Andrew Furey's fight for equalization fairness from Ottawa
Premier David Eby says he discussed this when Premier Furey met with him in Vancouver.
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RCMP NL to hold news conference tomorrow about a violent online network targeting youth
The event will get underway 11 a.m. at RCMP headquarters in St. .John’s.
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Corner Brook city hall approves proposal for fitness equipment at new Recreation Centre
Johnson Health Technologies Canada will provide the layout, supply and install of fitness equipment at the Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre in the amount of $194,218.90 HST included.
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Corner Brook's Jigs and Wheels Festival is a little more than a week away
Performers include the Jason Rogers Band, Midnight Crescent, Randy Matthews and Co., Roblo’s Rock, and The Mixed Tapes.
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Police find human remains in St. John's, say death is suspicious
On Tuesday (July 16), at approximately 8:40 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to the area of Water Street near Springdale Street following a report of potential human remains.
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Police looking for video footage or information on a fatal motorcycle crash in Meadows Sunday night
RNC Cst James Cadigan says it happened shortly before ten p.m. so it was dark but video footage may still be useful.
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Corner Brook Mayor says the hope is to have Mt. Bernard completed and open next month
Corner Brook motorists will be happy to hear work on the Mt. Bernard Reconstruction project has headed into its final zone.
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Too many fire hydrants ordered leads to a credit on the Mt. Bernard Reconstruction project
A total of $67,730.40 was recently applied to this contract.
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Online questionnaire aims to gather information on how to improve mental health and addictions services
The questionnaire is available on engageNL.ca until August 2nd.
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Rain and lower humidity means no change in Labrador widlfires
Furey says Quebec is helping by providing resources but many parts of the country are also battling blazes.
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$1000 in one-time emergency assistance for Labrador City evacuees
While this emergency financial assistance will support evacuated Labrador City residents, a separate assistance program is being developed to assist individuals whose employment has been impacted by the evacuation order.
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Corner Brook council gives update on Lewin Parkway and Massey Drive on ramp, work to continue on both
The Lewin Parkway/ Main Street Overpass was expected to be complete before last Christmas but was delayed due to getting the bearings made. Councillor Vaughn Granter says work there will take another two months.
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Torngat Mountains NDP MHA crosses back to the PC Party
In a statement, Lela Evans says “Having thought about this for a long time and consulted with people throughout her district, she feels she can give the people of Torngat Mountains a bigger voice from within the caucus that is led by PC leader Tony Wakeham.
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A man is dead after a motorcycle collision in Meadows
Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle around 9:45 p.m. Sunday (July 14) where a male was pronounced dead.
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Man dies after a dirt bike collision in Conception Bay South
Shortly before 8 a.m. on Sunday the RNC responded to the area of Chute Place where the man was found dead and a dirt bike located nearby.
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Corner Brook's new garbage collection contract does not include bulk pick up or Christmas garbage
This is due to the large increase in cost and once a resolution for these services has been found, it will go before council.
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Police Service Dog Marlow helps recover stolen property in Clarenville
A vehicle was located hidden in the bushes a short distance away and was seized as part of the investigation. They also found stolen property, as well as the tools that were used to commit the crime
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Community Radio calling on MP's to start sharing advertising dollars and 100 million paid by Google
Executive Director Barry Rooke says Google is on board with paying $100 million dollars to local outlets and he’s hopeful the money will be dispersed soon.
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Mandatory safety training coming this fall for some atv operators
This includes those under 16 years old, anyone registering an off-road vehicle for the first time or those who have had their off-road vehicle registration suspended or cancelled because of a conviction.
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Paving projects this week in Corner Brook
This includes Mt Bernard Avenue, Herald Avenue, Elizabeth Street and Wheelers Road.
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Laura Keating is hitting the west coast with her "Folk on Fire Tour"
She tells Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit they will perform at Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church & Complex tomorrow, and then onto Boomstick Brewing Company, Cafe 59 and The Merchant Warehouse!
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Nova Scotia hosts summer meeting of Canada’s Premiers
Chair of the Council of the Federation, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, said his colleagues will continue their discussion on revitalizing cooperative federalism in Canada, an issue Premiers highlighted in their post budget letter to the Prime Minister.
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The town of Steady Brook is dealing with graffiti at a number of locations
Steady Brook town hall is asking all residents if they notice anything, please call the town office to report.
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Rum Ragged back at the RAC tomorrow night for a sold out show
Brad Randell is the Outreach Officer at the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook. He says Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill folk rock band, they are the genuine article and always a popular act.
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$210,000 to be spent on a statue in honour of the last Gordon Pinsent
Premier Andrew Furey says “we lost our very own Rowdyman, the incomparable Gordon Pinsent. His contributions to this province and our arts and cultural sector were tremendous.”
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A province wide outdoor fire ban is in effect as crews battle forest fires near Labrador West
The province-wide outdoor fire ban will continue to help reduce wildfire risk and support the efforts of wildfire suppression teams actioning active fires.
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The Opposition's Paul Dinn says late payments to teachers and childcare operators is not acceptable
Dinn says he’s “received several calls from childcare operators in his district but he’s also heard from parents who are astounded that operators are expected to carry on as normal or increase their debt load just to keep their doors open."
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Mt. Bernard Reconstruction Project heads into its' final work zone this week
This means all local traffic requiring access to RCMP headquarters, the Law Courts and Sir Richard Squires Building will now use lower Mount Bernard Avenue.
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Everyone is invited to make a fairy door at 62 Broadway this afternoon with Jackie Alcock
Tree Party is a family-friendly, cultural extravaganza in partnership with Blow Me Down Trails and the City of Corner Brook's Jigs & Wheels Festival.
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Man dies in single vehicle crash near the Bay d'Espoir Junction
Shortly after 5:00 a.m. today police received the report of the crash which was discovered by a passing motorist.
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Forest Fires in Labrador creating smoke affecting air quality and travel
There are currently 13 active fires and some residents of Labrador West and Happy Valley-Goose Bay are advised that smoke from the fire will be visible throughout the day and may impact air quality and travel.
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Community Port Day in Corner Brook tomorrow
There will cupcakes, music and the Mill Whistler will also bring people to the port.
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South Brook trail in Pasadena is closed due to recent rainfall and runoff
Council regrets any inconvenience and will update when conditions are safe for reopening.
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Laughter will raise the roof at the Woody Point Heritage Theatre this weekend
Comedy at Woody Point gets underway tonight.
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NL Hydro's report calls for a new station in Bay D'espoir, turbines on the Avalon and more wind energy
Vice President of Engineering. Robert Collett, says study outcomes have shown that people are very concerned about cost, but something has to be built to meet the needs at a minimum investment approach.
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AG finds no fraud with MHA's expenditures, but did find discrepencies
Denise Hanrahan says “Policies and procedures were not always kept up-to-date based on requirements and directions issued, and not all Members and Ministers expenditures complied with them.”
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Canada's Environment Ministers wrap up meeting in the capital city
Ministers also launched an updated website to provide information to Canadians on the progress towards implementing the Canada-wide Strategy on the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent.
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Government pays the green for green initiatives at the NL Summer Games
A$60,000 sponsorship has been awarded through the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) Waste Management Trust Fund.
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Student assistants waiting on ROE's, daycare operators still waiting to get paid
Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce says this is unfair and government is withholding the funds while touting the need for daycares.
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New radios are a game changer for Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue
Coordinator Shawn Street says they work with these agencies and communication is everything in an emergency situation, a door that should not be there.
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Government announces new standards for emergency shelters receiving funding
This after extensive and in-depth consultations with individuals, organizations and community partners. The vision is to create a system where homelessness in the province is rare, brief and non-recurring.
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NL Health Services Western Zone is once again, "Accredited with Exemplary Status”
This evaluates a health-care organization’s compliance with national standards of excellence.
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Protect NL issues warning over potential wind hyrdrogen hub at the Port of Corner Brook
Brenda Lee Kitchen is with the group Protect NL, known for questioning current proposals for wind hydrogen projects in the Bay St. George and Codroy Valley areas, as well as the rest of the province. She says people need to be involved right from the start.
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Housing Minister says construction on 50 new housing units in Corner Brook could start later this summer
Housing Minister Fred Hutton says Budget 2024 included $20 million to construct new homes in the area that are modern and energy efficient, with universal design features incorporated throughout.
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Marine Atlantic's newest vessel started service last night, after dealing with lubrication issues for weeks
This service was originally planned for June 14th but at the beginning of the month, technicians identified an issue with the lubrication system during reviews of the vessel’s operating system.
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Regulated daycare operators in Corner Brook haven't been paid and some may close as a result
Terri Donahue says she’s been providing regulated daycare for 17 years in this area and says these early childhood educators are paid quarterly and pay was due to be in the bank nearly two weeks ago now.
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Opposition calls on government to appoint a full time Health Minister
Barry Petten says "No department is larger, spends more money, impacts people's lives more profoundly, or faces a greater crisis than Health. It simply cannot function – even for a few weeks – without a full-time minister's constant, undivided attention.”
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MP Gudie Hutchings talks about the importance of the recreational food fishery
Hutchings says cod is who we are and the backbone of the fish we have.
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Soldier On to hold golf tournament in Corner Brook this weekend
Spokesperson Fred Welsh says he became involved after suffering physical injuries.
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A man dies after a house fire in Curling on Canada Day
There was heavy smoke billowing from the front window when officers arrived on scene a home on Curling Street.
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Many agencies involved in the rescue of a 19 year old from a rock face near York Harbour
The York Harbour/Lark Harbour Volunteer Fire Department, Corner Brook Fire Department, Bay of Islands Search and Rescue, as well as the Emergency Services Division of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre all assisted in the rescue.
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RNC check Corner Brook and south shore drivers, and issue four tickets on Monday
Officers were mostly met with compliance and safe behaviours, however, two tickets were issued for speeding and two related to vehicle registration infractions.
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Mt. Bernard project to be complete by the end of this month or early August
On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Jim Parsons says work across the intersection with O’Connell Drive is the next big project.
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Police on the scene of major flooding on the TCH near Hammond Farms
Motorists are asked to be mindful of their speeds and be cautious of the large amount of deep, running, water in the area.
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19 year old from Ontario airlifted after being stranded on a cliff in the Bay of Islands
The York Harbour/Lark Harbour Volunteer Fire Department, Corner Brook Fire Department, Bay of Islands Search and Rescue, as well as the Emergency Services Division of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre all assisted in the rescue.
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Public information session tonight and tomorrow about Corner Brook becoming a green energy hub
It’s a partnership between the Corner Brook Port Corporation and CWP Global and is called, “Project Gwinya.”
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Paving projects on the go in Corner Brook this week
This includes work on Empire Street, East Avenue, Elizabeth Street, O’Connell Drive, Herald Avenue, Wheeler's Road and University Drive.
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The Island Princess cruises into Corner Brook for the first time ever
The Island Princess is due to leave port at ten o’clock tonight.
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Justice Minister John Hogan is now also acting Health Minister
He is also Government House Leader and Minister Responsible for Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Office.
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RNC make an impaired driving arrest in Irishtown, 29 year old woman charged
RNC patrol officers noticed a suspicious vehicle parked on the north shore of the Bay of Islands. They saw a passenger standing outside the vehicle drinking alcohol.
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A tender is out to demolish 32 former NLHC units on Crestview Avenue in Corner Brook
Once demolished, construction will include multi-unit buildings that feature a combination of one- and two-bedroom homes,
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Northern Peninsula Limestone Landscapes designated as first "Priority Place" in NL, 12th in Canada
These areas have significant biodiversity, concentrations of species at risk, and opportunities to advance conservation efforts.
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"Light the Night" tonight at Fairway Honda in Corner Brook; a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Tonight’s event also includes a barbecue, car show, raffle prizes from local sponsors, and kids activities like hot wheels, face painting and a coloring contest.
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Corner Brook Port Corporation to explore potential for a green hydrogen hub
Project Gwinya would harness up to 5 GW of wind energy to produce green hydrogen and green iron.
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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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