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• Minor baseball field at Jubilee Field in Corner Brook to be named in honour of Rob Myrden tonight

  It will be named, “The Robbie” after Rob Myrden, a coach of more than 40 years who could call every kid by name. 

• Corner Brook Mayor talks about West Street improvements and a man who is cleaning up graffitti on his own

  Chaisson says a man has been going around town using his own cloth and cleaner which is getting attention on social media.

• Government is reviewing plans to build an industrial subdivision and marine port south of St. Anthony

  The deadline for public comment is September 11th which may be sent to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca

• Government announces $1.2M for Sport NL

  Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour made the announcement at the Corner Brook Tennis club yesterday and says funding will support a range of initiatives that strengthens our sports system with the impact being felt by 53 sports organizations as well as more than 60,000 people. 

• Stephenville Ground Search and Rescue helps lost atv operator and passenger who spent the night in the woods

  The driver contacted Bay St. George RCMP Friday around 5:45 p.m. and the next afternoon they were located with the help of Stephenville Ground Search and Rescue.