Katie’s Konvenience is the winner of the 2026 outstanding independence awards Canada, presented by Convenience Store news Canada.
A popular convenience store located on the south shore of the Bay of Islands has won a national award. Katie’s Konvenience is the winner of the 2026 outstanding independence awards Canada, presented by Convenience Store news Canada. Linda and Larry Edmonds have been the owners for 34 years now and their Halfway Point location also includes a bar, restaurant and take-out. On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Edmonds spoke about how a “For sale” sign grabbed her attention more than three decades ago.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
