A piece of equipment on fire on the highway meant the road was closed.
A piece of heavy equipment that caught fire Sunday night forced the closure of Route 430, also known as the Viking Trail.
Deer Lake RCMP and fire crews responded to the blaze, which occured near Bonne Bay Pond, about 23km north of Deer Lake.
It was just after 10 p.m. when police re-opened the section of road.
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Corner Brook RNC looking to speak to two males in a white Ford pickup who may have spoken to Edward Hicks
77-year-old Edward Hicks is described as being 5’2” tall and bald. He was last seen wearing black pants, a short sleeved plaid shirt, tan shoes, and glasses.
2026 NL Games continues in Corner Brook with more people expected here tomorrow
1400 young athletes are competing in the games. Go to nlgames.ca for more information.
Port of Corner Brook steaming ahead for their 3rd annual Community Port Day
Patti Ricketts is the Cruise Marketing Coordinator and says the idea for the day started as a project in 2024 and has since become an annual event with vendors, musicians, tours and cargo showcases.
Registration is open for the fall 2026 "Becoming and outdoors woman" workshop
Participants attend four half-day courses chosen from 28 options that include shotgun, rifle and archery; fly fishing, fly tying and towing a boat with a trailer; camping, outdoor cooking and hiking; and map and compass, navigation and orienteering skills.
Funding announcement happening in Corner Brook today for SportNL
A media event will get underway 2 p.m. at the Corner Brook Tennis Club.
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Horseback
Cody Johnson
Tulsa Time (Ft. Julian Taylor)
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Riding With Private Malone
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Concert in the Park, Wednesday August 12, 2026
NLAR’S Concert in the Park Western Regional Social Committee presents “Concert in the Park” on Wednesday August 12 from 2 to 4 pm at Margaret Bowater Park. A
