Local News from Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Stuff the Backpacks with Staples today for back to school kids
All money raised will go to Vine Place to help fill the list of things they still need.
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After a temporary closure, back country access is now open again in Gros Morne National Park
Parks Canada has been closely monitoring emergency resource availability, and access to critical resources such as search and rescue teams and air support, has now improved allowing visitors a safe return to the backcountry.
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Stephenville man charged with dangerous operation and flight from police on a dirt bike
The bike was uninsured, unregistered and was seized by police.
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21-year-old man charged with attempted murder after a weekend shooting in the town of Paradise
Ashton Whelan has also been charged with numerous weapons offences, robbery, and three counts of property damage.
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Nominations for candidates running in the municipal election in Corner Brook will be accepted next week
Every candidate must pay a non-refundable $50 deposit with the Returning Officer.
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Costs of firefighting going up so Corner Brook looks to sharing services with neighbouring communities
However, Councillor Charles Pender says it’s too late to get into this now with a new council being sworn in during October but Councillor Bill Griffin says putting this off now is not the right thing to do.
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Today's Weather
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Corner Brook
Sunny intervals
High: 19°C | Low: 7°C
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Deer Lake
Sunny intervals
High: 21°C | Low: 4°C
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Corner Brook In Council
Corner Brook City Council Meeting , July 21, 2025
Corner Brook City Council Meeting , July 21, 2025