Local News from Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
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Applications being accepted for well paying, short term, census jobs to start in March
Supervisors get paid over $31 an hour and others make close to $26 as an hourly wage.
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Bay St. George RCMP looking into theft of trailer from Middle Barachois River
The trailer is a 19-foot enclosed trailer, with a three-foot extension on the back, plywood sides and tarps covering the roof. It has an Alberta licence plate (6PE0-20).
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Corner Brook replies to public concerns about a water main repair and recent illnesses
After a repair on December 27th, and on January 3rd, the city got an anonymous call concerned about the repairs and recent illnesses in the community.
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RNC looking for suspect involved in a theft at Corner Brook
Anyone with information is asked to call the RNC at 709-637-4100
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Marine Atlantic looks forward to negotiations on replacement of the Leif Ericson
Yesterday, Marine Atlantic announced a five year lease for a vessel to address capacity issues that is due to start on the Gulf run this fall.
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All garbage bins have been delivered but new collection program delayed in Corner Brook
On Bayfm with Dean Clarke yesterday, Mayor Linda Chaisson said people can expect to see the start within the next couple of weeks.
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RCMP looking into break, enter and theft in Little Bonne Bay Pond
An outside shed was broken into and a Champion 3000w gas generator, a Red Lion water pump and an auger (post hole digger) has been stolen.
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Today's Weather
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Corner BrookSunny intervals
High: 2°C | Low: -3°C
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Deer LakeLow-level cloud
High: 2°C | Low: -4°C
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StephenvilleSunny intervals
High: 1°C | Low: -2°C
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