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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Funding announcement happening in Corner Brook today for SportNL
A media event will get underway 2 p.m. at the Corner Brook Tennis Club.
Remembering Dr. Gary Graham at an event in Corner Brook today
“Music Alone Shall Live: A Sing-A-Long Celebration” gets underway 1 p.m. at 110 Humber Road.
Camber Arts wrapping up a busy summer season this week
Tomorrow night is sold out as they close one of their summer shows,” Railway Ties.”
NL Summer Games kicks off in Corner Brook with high energy, spirit, and new friendships
The second half of the Games will take place in Stephenville.
Comments are being accepted on the replacement of the Humber River Ballam bridge
The project includes the demolition and removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a new, permanent bridge.
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That's How I Like It
Doc Walker
The Fireman
George Strait
I Love My Country
Florida Georgia Line
NL Summer Games underway
Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour is also the Minister of Sport, Recreation and Parks. On Bayfm this morning, she spoke about the energy of the games and said it is an honour to be here.
Jim Fidler on "Sunday Scoffs and Scuffs", August 9, 2026
Jim has a new double-disc collection out this August 14 — Midnight Gypsy Fire — pulling together thirty years of his music, from the Gypsy years through Midnight Rover and Friendly Fire
