A rare bird is trying to be protected.
The town of Irishtown-Summerside will be creating a new habitat and wetlands conservation area. Deputy Mayor Peter Parsons says it’s with the Stewardship Association of Municipalities. He says the goal is to protect a rare bird, known as the Rusty Blackbird. Deputy Mayor Parsons says there will be a buffer zone around the area.
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Snow squalls and cold wind chills on the way for Corner Brook
Snow squalls or flurries will continue into tomorrow with local blowing snow, another 2-4 cms expected except locally 10 cm in snow squalls.
Qalipu First Nation has two new Cultural Wellness Facilitators
Tiffany Parsons and Kaylee Sullivan started the job in August. Sullivan says it’s all about building strong Mi’kmaw communities.
Indigenous violence prevention funding announced for a number of west coast groups
In Corner Brook, Empowering Indigenous Women for Stronger Communities will get $23,000 for a peer support program with 30 trained facilitators for a multi-day professional development gathering.
RCMP looking for information after woman assaulted roadside near the Brigus Junction
The suspects are two males, driving a dark blue car, possibly a Honda Civic, last seen traveling westbound on the TCH.
Deer Lake Fire Rescue recruiting new members
Chief Stephen Rowsell says the main qualifications are the desire to do it and the time to commit.
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Sleigh Ride
Lorrie Morgan
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Garth Brooks
I Wanna Be Your Santa Claus
Willie Mack & Jason Mccoy
Tom Boland live on "Sunday Scoffs & Scuffs"
The Mill City Mavericks, The Broadway Blues Band and special Guest Tammy Dutcher will be live at the Stephenville Arts & Culture Centre on Saturday night December 13
Qalipu Today, December 2, 2025
On this edition of Qalipu Today Kaylee Sullivan, Cultural Wellness Facilitator with Qalipu First Nation, shares updates on community initiatives happening throughout December.
