Local News from Thursday, March 26th, 2026
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Just off an Easter craft session, Qalipu busy planning future free and open to all Community Arts Drop-ins
These art sessions are usually themed but always open ended so people can create what they want.
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Price of gas goes up, goes down, goes up again and more to come tomorrow
The Board notes that while maximum prices for were changed Tuesday through an extraordinary adjustment based on an average of Monday’s market prices, on Tuesday, there was a significant increase in market prices.
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Corner Brook starts new initiative to speed up permitting process
Development Inspector has been tasked with being the point of contact for incomplete residential applications. This initiative is new with 7 applications currently under review.
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Local snowboarder
The local grade 11 student is also an alpine snowboarder who just marked a major step forward in her competitive career
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Icebreaking in HAWKE’S BAY
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship HENRY LARSEN will be icebreaking in the area of HAWKE’S BAY today.
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Corner Brook water usage
At this week’s public meeting, Councillor Donna Wheeler says consumption is down close to 2 million litres over last year’s numbers and last month was a record.
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Curling Westside Reservoir
The city’s share is $3.6M and the project includes a new water storage tank, water pumping station and expansion of the distribution system that can handle another 300 new homes.
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Corner Brook snowclearing
Over 380 cms of snow has fallen on Corner Brook so far this winter.
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Today's Weather
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Corner BrookHeavy snow
High: 1°C | Low: -1°C
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Deer LakeHeavy snow
High: 1°C | Low: -2°C
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StephenvilleHeavy snow
High: 2°C | Low: 0°C
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Podcasts
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Trash TalkTRASH TALK THURSDAY
On this Trash Talk! We welcome a special guest from the City of Corner Brook to talk about their new recycling program! #sortit #trashtalknl #sortitwestern
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NL Summer Games 2026NL Summer Games
Michelle Payne from the VIP Reception Hospitality Committee drops by for the chat.
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The Plain TruthThe Plain Truth, Wednesday March 25, 2025
Paula Shepperd’s guests this week are Tania Heath and Bridget Clarke from the St.John’s Status of Woman Council