This year was the largest cruise ship season ever with 38 ships visiting Corner Brook in 2024.
2024 was a banner year for tourism in Corner Brook filled with exciting events for both visitors and locals alike. At the last public meeting, councillor Pamela Keeping gave an update on the year to date. Some of the highlights from the year included: Another successful Jigs & Wheels festival that helped to support over 30 local businesses and organizations. Our largest cruise ship season ever with 38 ships visiting Corner Brook in 2024. The Colours of Corner Brook Festival provided live entertainment, photo booths, a petting zoo, and over 50 vendors to more than 8,000 visiting cruise ship passengers and local residents. Over 80 people took part in the Corner Brook Mummer Parade collecting donations for the local foodbank. Mayor Jim Parsons says tourism will continue to be a big focus for the city in 2025.
$12M project at the Curling westside reservoir will pave the way for 300 new houses
Seven young women from the west coast awarded scholarships
Government calls for Early Childhood Educator Steering Committee to be formed
Over $35M announced for 10 water and sewer projects on the west coast, including $12M for Curling reservoir
Woman dies from injuries after a single vehicle crash near Bonavista Thursday night
