Local News Archive

Officials assessing damage on Port-au-Port Peninsula today

Saturday, 30 March 2024 12:18

Videos show dramatic moment culvert washes out in Cape St. George

Friday, 29 March 2024 18:49

Heavy rain and high temps result in flooding, washouts & landslides across western N.L.

Friday, 29 March 2024 16:53

Abby Welshman of Mt. Moriah is one of twenty Canadian youth heading to the the 2024 Vimy Annual Pilgrimage

Thursday, 28 March 2024 11:51

Farmers can now apply for funding through the Agrifoods Assistance Program

Thursday, 28 March 2024 11:48

The Stephenville Dymond International Airport is looking to hire an Assistant to the Airport Manager

Thursday, 28 March 2024 11:45

RCMP clock an 18 year old driving at nearly 200 km/h on the TCH near Norris Arm

Thursday, 28 March 2024 11:43

An extended deadline for tourist accommodation providers to register with government

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:14

Spring booster dose of COVID 19 vaccine is available until May 1st

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:11

Tourism Minister breaks down funding announcements for Year of the Arts

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:09

Former St. John's RCMP officer charged with perjury and obstruction

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:06

A ticket worth $64 million will soon expire, Lotto 649 says it was sold in New Brunswick nearly a year ago

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 11:54

Teachers Awards are up for grabs, submissions accepted until April 19th

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 11:51

Premier says he understands the frustrations of fish harvesters, urges talks to continue

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 11:48

Corner Brook MHA says MUN needs to decide where the School of Nursing will be

Wednesday, 27 March 2024 11:46

Site announced for the new Deer Lake Regional Health Centre

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 15:16

The ASP standing firm on no outside processing of any species

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 15:14

Corner Brook Mayor still hoping for a nursing school and the Premier talks about oncology at the news hospital

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 15:11

Government announces $634,000 for skills development in the tech sector

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 15:08

Bay St. George RCMP having trouble with phone lines, dial 911 for emergencies

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:53

Child and Youth Advocate calling for feedback on childrens' mental health services

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:07

The former "Rowdyman" house in Curling has been sold

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:05

 Department of Tourism announces Creative Projects Fund

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:02

NLTA launches "Not Okay" campaign amid an increase in violence at schools

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:00

Agreement to inject nearly $256 million into N.L. healthcare system

Monday, 25 March 2024 17:16

Police identify human remains found in St. Georges

Monday, 25 March 2024 12:37

Recent snowfall opens snowmobiling in some parts of Gros Morne

Monday, 25 March 2024 12:32

A second review of the Personal Health Information Act is complete

Monday, 25 March 2024 12:29

Coast guard action in Hawkes Bay today

Monday, 25 March 2024 12:26

A section of the Corner Brook Stream Trail is off limits until further notice

Monday, 25 March 2024 12:23

Teachers Union not at all impressed with the 2024-25 provincial budget

Monday, 25 March 2024 09:23

Corner Brook Mayor says nothing earth shaking in this year's provincial budget

Monday, 25 March 2024 09:18

Accused murderer Dean Penney will have a bail hearing next month

Monday, 25 March 2024 09:15

Major healthcare announcement taking place in Corner Brook today

Monday, 25 March 2024 09:13

A fire late last night destroys a home in Cape St. George

Friday, 22 March 2024 13:19

Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation will use funding to install 33 lights along the trail

Friday, 22 March 2024 11:25

West coast roads projects along the Trans Canada Highway get funding from government

Friday, 22 March 2024 11:17

Police search a Stephenville Crossing home and find crack cocaine, pills, cash and illegal tobacco

Friday, 22 March 2024 11:12

Marble Mountain gets $1 million to upgrade in order to sell, local MHA says it's been in the plans since the eighties

Friday, 22 March 2024 11:09

City of Corner Brook looking for someone to handle vending services at events for the next three years

Thursday, 21 March 2024 17:05

MMSB opens applications under the Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund

Thursday, 21 March 2024 17:02

Grenfell Campus soil scientist talks about work with the NL Living Lab

Thursday, 21 March 2024 17:00

No new taxes or fee increases in Budget 2024-25, Corner Brook to get 50 affordable housing units

Thursday, 21 March 2024 16:57

New Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook will open June 2nd

Thursday, 21 March 2024 11:56

CUPE NL refuses to cross protest line at Confederation building to hear the 2024 budget today

Thursday, 21 March 2024 11:54

RNC ready to lay charges if any injuries occur at protests today

Thursday, 21 March 2024 11:52

A demonstration in Corner Brook today in solidarity with fish harvesters

Thursday, 21 March 2024 11:50

The Janeway Children's Miracle Network Telethon and Champion Launch is today

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 16:10

Federal PC leader calls for a vote of no confidence against government to trigger carbon tax election

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 16:08

Government and fish harvesters will be back in court today after an injunction was ordered yesterday

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 16:05

One man is dead and another is in hospital after a two vehicle crash on the east coast Tuesday night

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 16:00

An increase today in the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 11:42

Dr. Shanda Slipp joins Bayfm to talk about an increase in measles and the need to vaccinate

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 11:37

Fisheries Minister highlights progress on fisheries issues

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 11:33

Budget 2024 delayed until further notice, fish harvesters prevent people from going into Confederation building

Wednesday, 20 March 2024 11:29

St. John Ambulance in Corner Brook looking for new members

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 16:12

RCMP seize cash and hundreds of cartons of contraband tobacco near Grand Falls-Windsor

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 16:09

It's spring, but it's also pothole season

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 16:08

A breakdown on funding for healthy living projects in Corner Brook

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 16:05

Corner Brook Intermediate to host a variety show and auction tomorrow evening

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 11:54

It's Education Week and this year's theme is "Planting Positivity"

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 11:50

Report shows one-third of renters are living in unaffordable housing

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 11:47

Corner Brook Mayor looking for social housing and a new nursing school in tomorrow's budget

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 11:43

Updated: T.C.H. at standstill on Gallants Hill

Monday, 18 March 2024 23:01

Envirowatch NL to host a facebook forum tonight on wind energy

Monday, 18 March 2024 15:01

Today is the deadline to comment about World Energy GH2's wind turbine plans

Monday, 18 March 2024 14:59

Kruger VP says bright future ahead for Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

Monday, 18 March 2024 14:56

Healthy living projects announcements coming in Corner Brook today

Monday, 18 March 2024 14:54

March is Nutrition Month

Monday, 18 March 2024 11:17

Opposition says NL not meeting its' target for child care spaces

Monday, 18 March 2024 11:16

Industry Minister to speak at TechBridge Symposium 2024: Uniting MedTech and Clean Energy Innovations

Monday, 18 March 2024 11:13

Road conditions still a concern for Lark Harbour

Monday, 18 March 2024 11:11

Applications are open for the Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program

Sunday, 17 March 2024 17:15

Opposition Leader demands the truth behind recruitment of health professionals

Sunday, 17 March 2024 17:14

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper adds revenue sources to strengthen viability

Sunday, 17 March 2024 17:10

Bay of Islands NLHC homes to be sold to build units in Corner Brook

Sunday, 17 March 2024 17:06

Government signs agreement with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper to buy excess power from Deer Lake

Friday, 15 March 2024 15:25

$32 million for 31 road work projects, $4 million will cover two Corner Brook projects

Friday, 15 March 2024 15:22

Newfoundland's Biggest Paddy's Day party is tomorrow in Corner Brook

Friday, 15 March 2024 10:34

Local Journalism Initiative helps Bayfm help the community

Friday, 15 March 2024 10:33

Chief Medical Officer issues a reminder on the importance of measles vaccination

Friday, 15 March 2024 10:29

Part time, per course instructors at Grenfell Campus and MUN have a new collective agreement

Thursday, 14 March 2024 16:08

Federal PC leader "disappointed" after hearing about the House of Assembly closing early

Thursday, 14 March 2024 16:05

Opposition House leader says 13 bills did not get dealt with during this session of the House of Assembly

Thursday, 14 March 2024 16:01

An announcement coming today for road improvement in the Corner Brook area

Thursday, 14 March 2024 15:59

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to host an open event in Corner Brook tonight

Thursday, 14 March 2024 11:35

Man accused of killing a St. Anthony woman wants to get out on bail

Thursday, 14 March 2024 11:32

Bay of Islands MHA gets answers to questions before the House of Assembly closed

Thursday, 14 March 2024 11:30

Opposition outraged the House of Assembly has closed days ahead of the budget

Thursday, 14 March 2024 11:28

A weekend brunch in Corner Brook will support disasters and humanitarian relief efforts

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 16:22

Newfoundland Power opens applications for Envirofest grants

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 16:20

Millions of dollars to be spent on a National Action plan to end gender based violence

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 16:18

RCMP find human remains near St. George's

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 14:22

Nature Conservancy of Canada says NL has a way to go to meet targets for protected areas

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:28

Feedback wanted for a new K-12 plan for the education system in NL

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:25

Speaker issues a statement about public galleries after an incident in the House of Assembly yesterday

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:22

RCMP looking into vandalism at a World Energy GH2 site in Mainland

Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:12

Simani's Bud Davidge in Corner Brook this weekend with Shanneyganock

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 15:01

Corner Brook's new recreation centre needs a website developer

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:59

Deadline extended to have a say about harvesting in the water shed area

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:55

One teen out of hospital and a 15 year old boy is facing charges after an incident at a Corner Brook home

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:53

Police find cocaine, cash and more at a traffic stop in Mt. Moriah

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 13:22

A 15 year old boy arrested at a Corner Brook home, another youth in hospital with serious injuries

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 12:37

Applications are open for the 2024 Athletic Excellence Fund

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 11:24

Grenfell Campus and MUN per course instructors to vote on a deal

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 11:22

Saltwire files for creditor protection, owes $94 million

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 11:20

Remembering Cougar Flight 491 fifteen years later

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 11:18

"Experience Qalipu" for authentic Indigenous tourism

Monday, 11 March 2024 15:20

Women and Gender Equality Minister Pam Parsons is in New York city

Monday, 11 March 2024 15:18

Provincial Action Network on Status of Women releases a report to end gender based violence

Monday, 11 March 2024 15:15

City mourns loss of manager Rodney Cumby

Monday, 11 March 2024 15:12

Corner Brook mourns the loss of city manager Rodney Cumby, council meeting is cancelled for tonight

Monday, 11 March 2024 14:11

RNC mourns the death of Cst. Robyn Jordan

Monday, 11 March 2024 12:48

Couple from the Netherlands spending winter at Bay of Islands Yacht Club

Monday, 11 March 2024 10:35

The deadline to apply for the Employment Steps for Success program is this Wednesday, March 13th

Monday, 11 March 2024 10:23

An expansion at a hatchery in Stephenville is headed into the environmental assessment phase

Monday, 11 March 2024 10:16

Part time instructors at Grenfell Campus and MUN avoid a strike, a tentative deal has been reached

Monday, 11 March 2024 10:14

Bayfm presents Bayfest 2024! Jason Benoit to headline the night kicking off summer in a big way!

Sunday, 10 March 2024 21:53

NL Film and Television gets 17 Canadian Screen Awards nominations

Sunday, 10 March 2024 21:47

Deadline coming to have a say in harvesting timber and building a road in the watershed area

Sunday, 10 March 2024 21:43

Grenfell Campus head accepts a new job at Mount Allison University

Sunday, 10 March 2024 21:39

Clocks go ahead this weekend for Daylight Saving Time

Friday, 8 March 2024 11:59

Millions of dollars available for the Job Creation Partnerships Program, apply by June 30th

Friday, 8 March 2024 11:57

It's International Women's Day

Friday, 8 March 2024 11:55

A fire in Lark Harbour early this morning levels two unoccupied homes

Friday, 8 March 2024 11:53

There's a fundraiser in Corner Brook tomorrow to buy another "Cuddle Bed" for palliative care

Thursday, 7 March 2024 17:11

Three new councillors elected in Stephenville

Thursday, 7 March 2024 17:05

National Advisory Council on Poverty holds first session in Atlantic Canada, Corner Brook Status of Women was there

Thursday, 7 March 2024 17:01

Deer Lake RCMP is looking for a stolen 2022 Polaris RMK Khaos

Thursday, 7 March 2024 16:56

A 36 year old man is charged with the murder of a woman in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove

Thursday, 7 March 2024 16:28

Better Tomorrow NL and founder Abby Welshman recognized in the House of Assembly

Thursday, 7 March 2024 12:07

Premier Furey is in the Unites States promoting this province

Thursday, 7 March 2024 12:03

A strike date for Monday has been set by part time instructors at Grenfell Campus and MUN

Thursday, 7 March 2024 12:02

Budget 2024 will be read on March 20th

Thursday, 7 March 2024 11:59

Newfoundland Power plans to upgrade a section between Pinchgut Lake and George's Lake

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 16:55

2,600 hectares in four communities including Corner Brook have been designated as protected areas

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 16:52

RCMP warns motorists of the dangers of using a cell phone while driving

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 16:50

17 year old novice driver nabbed near St. Judes doing 154 km/hr

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 16:48

RNC are looking into a murder that happened in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 13:39

Applications are open for the 2024-25 big game license draw

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 11:42

Industry Minister is back from the Prospectors and Developers Association Conference in Toronto

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 11:40

Part time instructors at Grenfell Campus are in a strike position

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 11:37

Travel nurses contract expires in NL Health Services-Western zone and won't be renewed

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 11:35

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper applies to harvest trees and build a road in the watershed area

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 15:55

Bay St. George RCMP arrest a 72 year old man doing 147 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 15:53

Corner Brook RCMP officer charged with careless use of a firearm

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 12:19

The Great Coastal Trail needs an environmental report before government gives approval

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 11:55

March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) and Agriculture in the Classroom has plenty planned

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 11:50

A 19 year old Corner Brook man charged with impaired driving after striking a parked vehicle last night

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 11:47

In less than 24 hours RCMP Traffic Services West seize 4 vehicles in Deer Lake

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 11:45

A proposed underground salt mine for St. George's

Monday, 4 March 2024 16:34

NL Hydro conducting tests today that could affect island customers

Monday, 4 March 2024 16:27

World Energy GH2 awaits environmental approval

Monday, 4 March 2024 16:26

Multiculturalism grants of $1,000 are now available through government

Monday, 4 March 2024 11:41

The head of Grenfell Campus accepts a new job at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick

Monday, 4 March 2024 11:38

WesternNL Food Hub looks to add more pick up locations within a 2 hour radius of Corner Brook

Monday, 4 March 2024 11:36

Two Corner Brook women charged with theft and a two vehicle collision downtown

Monday, 4 March 2024 11:33

MHAs are back at their desks today, House of Assembly opens this afternoon

Sunday, 3 March 2024 20:30

RNC recruitment session in Pasadena this evening

Sunday, 3 March 2024 20:25

Extra helicopter traffic throughout the Humber Valley this week as part of Canadian Forces training

Sunday, 3 March 2024 20:22

Lotto 649 ticket sold in Corner Brook worth over $109,000

Sunday, 3 March 2024 20:15

$58.8 million for Local Journalism Initiative for the next three years, great news for Bayfm's LJI reporter

Friday, 1 March 2024 14:44

St. Anthony RCMP find cocaine, illegal tobacco and a weapon at a traffic stop, New Brunswick man arrested

Friday, 1 March 2024 14:36

Camp Ohana will be expanded to include an adult camp

Friday, 1 March 2024 11:29

Nine community organizations to share more than $405,000 for violence prevention work

Friday, 1 March 2024 11:27

New occupational health and safety requirements are in effect

Friday, 1 March 2024 11:23

RNC arrest a 19 year old after an assault in Corner Brook early this morning

Friday, 1 March 2024 11:20

Heritage minister to announce financial support for local journalism Friday

Thursday, 29 February 2024 21:50

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney dead at 84

Thursday, 29 February 2024 20:33