Corner Brook has grappled with low vacancy rates and the lack of affordable housing for some time.
It looks like some relief is on the horizon. Mayor Jim Parsons says Herald Towers is being developed into an apartment complex, and there’s development at the former Western Star building and Presentation school.
Mayor Parsons says the downtown area is the right place or this type of development. He says this private sector development proves there is a need and a market.
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Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference is taking place in the capital city
The theme of this year’s conference is Strong Minds, Strong Bodies, Strong Women, acknowledging and celebrating the importance of mental and physical wellness in law enforcement.
Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue to host Moose Dinner fundraiser next weekend
BOISAR recently raised $70,000 in 4 months to buy a new search and rescue truck and they’re putting the final touches on it for the big reveal.
Community bonfire for Corner Brook Fire Department Toy Drive moved to Thursday evening
It will get underway 5:30 at Appalachian Chalets & RV on Lundrigan Drive.
Truck left going and unattended gets stolen from Pasadena Irving on Saturday
A social media post by the Pasadena Irving says a truck was stolen Friday night around 9:30 when the driver got out and never made it in the door of the store before a female jumped in the truck and was gone.
Cow Head man boards a bus in Stephenville and gets arrested in Gander after trying to sell drugs onboard
RCMP say 32 year old Tyler James Bennett was arrested at Gander International Airport on Saturday after a disturbance aboard a coach bus.
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