In April 2025, a contract valued at $14.8 million was awarded for the repairs.
The province's fifth water bomber returned to Gander on Friday, marking its official return to the firefighting fleet following repairs. It will be relocated to Labrador at the start of the forest fire season. The aircraft was damaged during a wildfire-fighting effort on the Burin Peninsula while collecting water. In April 2025, a contract valued at $14.8 million was awarded for the repairs.
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Two recent shootings in Grand Falls-Windsor were incidents of intimate partner violence, according to RCMP
Superintendent Paul Peddle couldn’t get into specifics on either case since they are still under investigation.
Corner Brook city hall votes down a $25K employment engagement survey
On BayFM with Lenny Benoit this morning, Mayor Linda Chaisson says the cost was a big issue.
RCMP looking for driver and youths about a suspicious incident in Stephenville
A caller reported that an unknown man was seen speaking with two youths, and left in a white SUV, possibly a Ford, headed towards West Street.
RCMP clock driver doing 103km/hr in a 50 zone; suspends license and seizes vehicle
He was also handed a ticket for excessive speeding.
Corner Brook resident Alaura Alexander featured in "Autistic Creators Celebration"
23 year old Alaura Alexander, dropped into the Bayfm studios for a chat about her artwork, something she’s been doing since she was old enough to hold a pencil.
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Qalipu Today, Tuesday April 14, 2026
On Qalipu Today , Ian Sullivan, Director of Environment and Natural Resources, joins the show.
Tuesdays with the Mayor, April 14, 2026
Corner Brook Mayor Linda Chaisson talks about the new dates for Spring Clean-up in the city, another Town Hall meeting coming up and more.
Corner Brook City Council meeting, April 13, 2026
Corner Brook City Council meeting, April 13, 2026
