Local News from Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
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Three STIHL gas powered lawn trimmers stolen from a break-in at a Robinsons business
Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police got a call Monday morning from the owner.
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Repeat offender charged with theft from a Stephenville grocery store
Bay St. George RCMP say Dylan Rubia was under court orders to stay out of the Prince Rupert Drive business.
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Fake money circulating at businesses in the Bay St. George area
Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says several have matching serial numbers and a metallic or portrait part can be peeled away.
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No injuries reported after a house fire in Hughes Brook today
Police were called at 10:45 a.m. but at 1:10 p.m., it appeared as though the fire was out.
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TCH now open near Little Harbour East after collision between a transport truck and a car
Whitbourne RCMP thanks all drivers for your patience and cooperation during the closure.
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Qalipu First Nation hosting culinary event called "Mitji" in Corner Brook next week
This event will feature chefs from Stephenville to Rocky Harbour and Mi’Lmaq chef from New Brunswick, Darren Peter-Paul who owns the Wabanaki Food Truck.
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Mayor says line painting in Corner Brook will take place when street cleaning is done
The Mayor also reminds residents the overnight parking ban on city streets was lifted on May 1st.
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BOISAR called out Monday night to help stranded motorist 14kms in on Lady Slipper Road
15 BOISAR members responded to the call and, after collecting 4x4 SAR trucks, Argo, and snowmobiles, set up a staging area near the beginning of the forest access road.
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Today's Weather
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Corner BrookLight rain
High: 15°C | Low: 5°C
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Deer Lake
Light rain
High: 15°C | Low: 3°C
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Stephenville
Light rain
High: 14°C | Low: 7°C
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