Local News from Friday, December 19th, 2025
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Chief Medical Officer of Health encouraging flu shots as cases rise across Canada
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says so far, numbers of flu cases being reported here are in the normal range, with about 20 cases last week.
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City of Corner Brook bringing back a Recreation Plan
The plan will guide long term programming and facility use, ensuring that recreation remains central to community life in Corner Brook.
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BayFM mourns the loss of "Gold Rush" host Larry Bennett; an icon in radio
From a young age, he dreamt of working in radio, often imitating announcers and practicing his own broadcasts.
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President of the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade believes the city's 2026 budget will attract new business
Ray Brake says by allowing businesses to make quarterly tax payments and interest free, it will help them during leaner times.
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Corner Brook Transit to extend services to weeknights and Saturdays early in the new year
Councillor Donna Luther says transit has experienced strong and sustained growth over the past four years, with ridership increasing again this year by more than ten percent.
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Corner Brook RNC Traffic Unit pulls uninsured and unregistered car off the road and tickets driver
The driver was stopped on O’Connell Drive yesterday..
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Today's Weather
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Corner BrookLight rain
High: 9°C | Low: 6°C
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Deer LakeLight rain
High: 7°C | Low: 6°C
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StephenvilleLight rain
High: 9°C | Low: 5°C
Podcasts
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The Plain TruthThe Plain Truth, Wednesday December 17, 2025
Today's show talks about stress and Mental Health during the holidays.
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BayFM On-DemandJim Fidler on Bay Fm
Jim Fidler wrote a heartfelt Christmas song over fifteen years ago, titled "A Christmas Song" (First Dance of the New Year) and it has now been beautifully produced just in time for the holiday season.
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Corner Brook In CouncilCorner Brook City Council Meeting, December 16, 2025
Corner Brook City Council Meeting, December 16, 2025