Local News
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Two Radiation Oncologists have been hired to work at Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Corner Brook MHA says a new PET scanner will be operational at the hospital in 2026.
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Corner Brook RNC seize a couple of vehicles overnight due to impaired operation
Just before 3 a.m. today, officers conducted a traffic stop in the Main Street area. The 28-year-old impaired male driver was issued a 7-day driving suspension.
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Fake $100 bill passed at a Corner Brook restaurant
Businesses are advised to check any currency before accepting payment, and report any suspicious activity.
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Qalipu and Miawpukek Nations have issued a joint statement concerning the National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA)
“Conservation is not the zero-sum game many are trying to portray it to be and can peacefully coexist with, and in some cases, enhance industry.”
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Paving plans for the next week in Corner Brook include O'Connell Drive at Citadel Drive
Marine Contractors will be working on O’Connell Drive at Citadel Drive, Caribou Road, Country Road, Bliss Street, Popular Road and Valley Road.
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Leon Francis arrested after a standoff with police in Port aux Basques
He has been charged with three counts of criminal harassment, harassing communications, two counts of uttering threats and failing to comply with a release order.
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Deer Lake is under a water conservation notice due to warm and dry weather
This means, lawn watering will only be permitted for even street numbers, between 6 and 8 a.m., and 8 and 10 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. ODD street numbers can water their lawns between 6 and 8 a.m., and 8 and 10 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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Fifth annual "Party on the Hill" in Massey Drive is a little more than two weeks away
The evening will feature Kacie Callahan and the Wannabe Lovers, Roblos Rock, the Jesse Hackett band, and DJ Two Jays.
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Police continue to look for missing Mount Moriah man, Aaron Hall
Hall is described as 5 foot 6 inches and weighs 170 lbs.
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37 year old Corner Brook man facing charges after an assault last night in the Riverhead Road area
Police located two individuals with minor physical injuries.
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$152 million awarded in road construction contracts for 2025-2026
$12.3 million has been awarded for the rehabilitation of various sections on Route 430 and 430-34 (Northern Peninsula).
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Stay away from Link Pond in Massey Drive; DFO is working on a goldfish infestation
Town Manager Roger Hunt says this Goldfish Infestation surfaced last year and in December, DFO said it falls under their Invasive Species division but could not do anything until the pond thawed.
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Steady Brook water is clear again
Due to the hot and dry weather that the town is experiencing, their existing wells are struggling to meet the town’s demand.
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RNC search for missing Mount Moriah man
Aaron Hall was last seen Tuesday.
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Government offers condolences in the death of well know NL Author Earl B. Pilgrim
Born in St. Anthony in 1939, Earl’s legacy is marked by an array of interests and achievements, from professional boxer to best-selling author.
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Corner Brook's annual flushing program can lead to low water pressure and discoloration
It started this week in the Riverside Drive and all side roads, Humber East including Humber Road and all side roads, Humber Heights and all side roads - excluding Murphy’s Square.
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Camber Arts kicks off another summer season of shows in Corner Brook
Megan Collins wrote and is directing “The Train Show” which is a brand new mystery beneath the baggage on the historic train at Riverside Drive.
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New community cop in Mount Moriah, also covers Massey Drive and Pasadena
The new MEO will be responsible for off-road vehicles, animal control, snow clearing, nuisance, covered garbage, fireworks, and traffic bylaws.
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RCMP Traffic Services pulls 5 suspected impaired drivers off the road this past weekend
Cpl Jolene Garland says 3 of the 5 have been charged with impaired driving.
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Opposition says west coast Nurse Practitioner could not find work here until hired by a private agency
Tony Wakeham asks, "Why are we paying agency nurses $300 an hour when experienced local professionals are ready and willing to help? It defies common sense and is a blatant misuse of taxpayers’ dollars.”
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Woman and man arrested for stealing from a Corner Brook grocery store
Both accused were released from custody to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.
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Women and Gender Equality Ministers from across Canada are meeting in Yellowknife
Topics of discussion include advancing gender equality, ending gender-based violence, promoting economic empowerment, and creating a safer, more equitable Canada.
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Government issues reminders on how to avoid bear encounters
Always keep garbage properly stored and disposed of on the designated collection day.
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Corner Brook Anglican church goer says she "can't go to church" until Bishop John Organ is gone
Recently, a misconduct investigation was conducted by the Anglican’s own Safe Church Officer, Jack Walsworth, outlined serious findings of misconduct.
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Government issues brief statement about the new investigation into Deer Lake's water supply
"No further information is available at this time because the investigation is at a very early stage."
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28 year old man is dead after an ATV crash in St. George's early yesterday morning
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged and the investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing.
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Former Premier and Corner Brook MHA Danny Williams donates land to protect the environment
Recently, he and his wife Elizabeth, donated a 75 hectare parcel of land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, who calls the land an “ecologically unique habitat for rare lichens.”
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Qalipu First Nation has programs to help pay for heat pumps for members
This group has been active since 2022 developing housing support programs to help 25, 000 off reserve first nation members.
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2024 was a record year for Workplace NL and NL has one of the lowest rates of lost injury time in Canada
The rate was 1.3 in 2023 and 1.4 five years ago in 2020. and they ended the year in a better-than-expected funded position due to investment returns.
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Hartey’s Family Restaurant on Main Street in Stephenville was broken into early yesterday morning
The suspect is described as male, in his 20s or 30s with an athletic build and no visible tattoos.
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Government has launched an investigation into cancer causing creosote in Deer Lake's water supply
Lawyer Bob Buckingham says what’s interesting about this is that if a resident had a leak from an oil tank, the government would come in, demand that it be cleaned up and every bit of contaminated soil removed.
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Known suspended driver in Stephenville identified by off duty officer
The driver was ticketed for driving with a suspended licence and the vehicle was seized and impounded.
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Mount Pearl man charged with attempted murder, a 72-year-old man in hospital after being stabbed
Both the accused and the victim are known to one another.
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Head of Anglican churches in Canada deciding on outcome at a church in Corner Brook
The Metropolitan and the Provincial Chancellor, together, will determine the final outcome.
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RNC reminds residents of tips to be safe at social gatherings
Cst James Cadigan says if you’re heading out, always agree to a buddy system and stick with people you trust.
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University Drive to close to traffic starting Tuesday
RNC and Academy Canada will have access to their parking lots.
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A group of Anglicans in Corner Brook want the bishop gone and a former Dean reinstated
This after a misconduct investigation led by the Anglican’s own Safe Church Officer, Jack Walsworth. T
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RCMP is reminding pet owners of the legal requirements when leaving animals confined in parked vehicles
In a vehicle, windows are required to be rolled down to allow for adequate air flow or, if for a short period of time, windows could be left up, provided air conditioning is activated inside the vehicle.
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WesternNL Food hub expands to Stephenville and St. Georges, orders can be made starting today
People can choose to pick up at 35 Carolina Avenue in Stephenville, or 329 Main Street in St. George’s.
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RCMP NL responds to over 1,000 calls from Friday to Tuesday
This included incidents of intimate partner violence, sudden deaths, missing persons, structure fires, alarm calls, off-road vehicle violations, violations of the Liquor Control Act, boaters in distress, suspicious persons or vehicles, service of court documents and municipal bylaw enforcement.
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RNC reminds motorists to keep an eye out for cyclists
The RNC reminds drivers to maintain a minimum distance of one meter between their vehicle and the cyclist.
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Opposition Leader calls for seven-day-a-week recreational food fishery
On the opening day of this year’s food fishery, June 28th, two individuals were rescued after their boat overturned off Crawley’s Point.
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City of Corner Brook received 11 calls about untidy properties in the month of May
The city’s director of protective services, Todd Flynn, says this includes rubbish and the length of the grass.
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The Western NL Food Hub is set to expand its services this weekend to the Bay St. George area
Residents can now shop for local foods through the Western NL Food Hub and pick up their orders at the People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre locations in Stephenville and St. George’s.
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Big Train puts the brakes on for a chat on Bayfm
Consisting of four, this local band includes Ron Bennett, Eddie White, Bill Griffin and Jerome Dicks.
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Bay St. George RCMP arrest Jordan Muise for dangerous operation and flight from police
RCMP arrested the 28-year-old before midnight after they noticed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the Shallop Cove area.
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Bay St. George RCMP looking to arrest Jonathan Burke of Stephenville
Police say the 25-year-old has been evading police for some time and is described as approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall, of a slim build and has light colored patchy facial hair.
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Corner Brook to decommission all 166 parking meters in downtown area and transition to new ones
Approximately 16–20 digital pay stations will be installed across the downtown area.
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Lane closure on University Drive underway for today and tomorrow
This lane closure will be in effect from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm each day.
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Grandparent scam reaches a resident on the west coast
The scammer tells the victim that a loved one, usually a grand child, is in some sort of legal trouble and is currently in jail, requiring money for bail.
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Happy Canada Day!
The Deep Gulch Project just up from Margaret Bowater Park is entering into phase three and O’Connell Drive is open to traffic.
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New provincial climate change action plan to cover the next five years
The two plans build on the 45 actions that were completed through the 2019-24 Climate Change Action Plans and include 54 actions to help achieve the global target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
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The Woody Point Summer Concert Series presented by Writers at Woody Point is in full swing
The Summer Concert Series will feature the Cormiers with Mallory Johnson on July 8th and The Navigators on July 12th.
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Man's body recovered in Gull Pond on the Northern Peninsula
He was located yesterday by the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT).
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Four out of six tanks onboard the stranded cargo ship in Lark Harbour has been removed
172 cargo containers have also been removed so far
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Police have located a man reported missing from CBS, Nathan Stacey
He is believed to be operating a grey/silver 2015 Mitsubishi RVR, with license plate JDX 118.
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Use caution if having outdoor fires
A Permit to Burn is required to burn brush and other materials during Forest Fire Season, which is in effect in the province until September 30. P
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Corner Brook Bishop responds to an order for him to apologize and leave early before retirement
This after a report was filed under the Misconduct Policy of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada.
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Pilot loses sight while on descent into Deer lake Regional Airport, police say caused by a laser light
Cpl Jolene Garland says those responsible for such actions can face charges.
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Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne nominated for a national award on wasteful spending
Meanwhile, Byrne says the government of NL has very little confidence in the Canadian Taxpayers Federation because members of the CTF, particularly small businesses, need and want people to come and work.
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Deer Lake RCMP encouraging parents to talk to kids about lasers after one was pointed at an airplane
The laser, which was blue in color, was held in place for 10-15 seconds and caused temporary visual interference to the pilot.
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RNC issue reminder about safe driving with expected increase in summer traffic
With warmer temperatures, residents can expect to see pedestrians and bicyclists, more frequent activity near roadways, and an overall higher volume of traffic.
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TD Summer Reading Club is in full swing at the Corner Brook Public Library
Regional Librarian Sandra Harnum says there was a good turnout last weekend but kids can still sign up for the summer reading program.
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Corner Brook council votes to keep mail in ballots as an option for the October municipal election
Mayor Jim Parsons says mail in ballots became a reality for the city in 2021 during the Covid pandemic, but only 484 votes were cast that way.
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AG Denise Hanrahan says NL is spending $400K on travel nurses in her latest audit
Hanrahan says without effective planning, spending continues at near record levels and by March of this year, the average agency nurse cost over $400,000 annually – typically working more hours as overtime, resulting in less service for the money spent when compared to staff.
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Plenty of pow wows and mawiomis taking place along the west coast this year
Paul Pike is the Lead Cultural Outreach Officer with Qalipu First Nations and says Mi’kmaq people have always held “mawiomis,” or gatherings, which traditionally would have been a time for marriages or to reconnect with relatives.
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43-year-old Corner Brook man charged with assault, a woman received minor injuries
A woman had sustained minor injuries.
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Corner Brook council approves seven year contract for automated garbage collection
Each household will receive a city-provided garbage cart at no cost.
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A few NL Ministers are in London for "Canada Day"
A Canada-UK Business Summit is taking place today and expects to draw about 150 business and government leaders.
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YDF in Deer Lake is hosting "Airport Workers Day" with an Islaview market from 2-7
About 320 people work at the Deer Lake Regional Airport.
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Corner Brook unveils a new accessible bus for its transit system
Mayor Jim Parsons says there have been a lot of improvements in transit over the last few years with doubling capacity with new buses, and working with government to get free passes in place for GIS and Income Support.
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Changes to Income Support Program coming this September
Two adults living together will receive $561 per month each, rather than a reduced combined amount.
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"Smash up for MS" to take place in Deer Lake this year
Organizer Gavin Butt says in the past, the event was held in Gillams but this location is similar where spectators can look down in the pit and there is lots of parking.
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O'Connell Drive in Corner Brook could open to traffic in a few days
Mayor Jim Parsons says the work underneath, including pipes and concrete trench plugs are done and contractors are starting to fill in the hole.
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Mining Industry NL's new workforce and skills development project gets $747K from government
A new “Mining Young Minds” youth outreach program will be delivered to students in K-12 schools.
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Fourth Annual Friends of Jackie Foodbank Fundraising concert to take place July 6th at Bartlett’s Point park
The Foodbank’s Damian Power says this fundraiser has raised $12K in money and food donations.
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Corner Brook Bishop ordered to take a sabbatical until retirement and apologize to a Dean he fired
Bishop John Organ of the Anglican Diocese of Western Newfoundland revoked the license for ministry of Catherine Short, dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Corner Brook.
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Spraying for Spruce Budworm is underway on the west coast and Northern Peninsula
This destructive forest insect is capable of causing widespread defoliation leading to tree mortality and growth losses.
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Government removes barriers so LPN's from the rest of Canada can work here in NL
A policy change is now in place to remove labour mobility barriers with other Canadian provinces and territories for Licensed Practical Nurses.
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Overdue boater from Bloomfield found dead in Brooklyn yesterday
The man was not wearing a life jacket.
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BayFM wins Canada-wide award for Community Engagement two years in a row
One of the jurors said, "A truly touching tribute with remarkable reach and an excellent summary of the impact."
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West Coast seniors among poorest in NL
NL’s population of seniors aged 65 and older will increase by about 30 percent by the year 2032.
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Larvicide treatment for Japanese Beetle underway in St. John's, none have been detected on the west coast
The larvicide being used is called Acelepryn, and it isn’t harmful to humans or pets.
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Janice Spencer of CBRH wins Minister of Education's Award for Compassion in Teaching
This award recognizes inspirational and compassionate K-12 teachers who have gone above and beyond to support the social, emotional and mental well-being of their students, colleagues or school community as a whole.
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Leroy's Diner in Corner Brook presents Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, all summer long
Newfound Family Drama is back with a wealth of local talent to present another original show, that will have the entire family tapping their toes and laughing all night.
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117 forest fires in NL so far this season, Fire Commissioner NL says "be prepared"
Property owners can also protect their homes, neighborhoods, and communities from the threat of wildland fire by keeping a five-foot non-combustible zone around homes.
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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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