It recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors and older persons throughout the province.
A couple of Corner Brook women have received the 2025 Seniors of Distinction Awards. It recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors and older persons throughout the province. Priscilla Boutcher and Maureen Mennie were two of 22 nominations this year. Born here in 1934. Boutcher dedicated most of her adult life working hard to make improvements for her city and region, and the province as a whole. She served more than two decades on City Council as a councillor, deputy mayor and as Corner Brook’s first female mayor.
Born in Scotland in 1939, Maureen Mennie moved here with her husband, Ian, in 1968. Ms. Mennie was a librarian before studying political science and Russian history at MUN. She then gained employment as a researcher for the CBC, before returning to library work.
Stephenville council sends letter to government asking for a stable power solution for the airport
Construction on 6 new NLHC units to start soon
Outdoor fire ban is lifted but permit still required to burn grass, brush and other materials
No bidders on a tender to build 50 new NLHC units in Corner Brook, but one bid on 6 new units
Corner Brook MHA says recent cuts to fares at Marine Atlantic violates our Constitutional interests
