75 years later and Municipalities NL is back meeting where their first conference was...in Corner Brook

    Thursday, 13 November 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The MNL Conference is set for November 19th-22nd and Mayor Linda Chaisson says the agenda is jam packed and can bring upwards of $3 million to the local economy with 600 participants.

    It was 75 years ago that the first Municipalities Newfoundland Labrador conference was held and it took place here in Corner Brook. And for their 75th anniversary, they’re bringing the event back to Corner Brook. On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Linda Chaisson says it was held at the former “White House,” or the building that housed the Western Star. The MNL Conference is set for November 19th-22nd and Chaisson says the agenda is jam packed and can bring upwards of $3 million to the local economy with 600 participants. Chaisson says the trade show will bring a lot of the newest technology on the market. 

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Heavy snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -11°C

    • Deer Lake

      Heavy snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -12°C

    • Stephenville

      Light snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -10°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, February 5, 2026

      Topics of conversation on this week's show include gift cards, ceramics, batteries, and more!

    • Center Stage with Stella

      "Center Stage with Stella", Feb 4 , 2026 (First show)

      Geri and Phil from The Once join Stella for her first show

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 4, 2026

      February is Violence Prevention Month