Officers attended the area and were unable to locate the male.
Shortly before 5 pm on Friday, police were called to the Confederation Drive area. A business called to report a shoplifter had just fled from the store with merchandise after being approached by store staff. Officers attended the area and were unable to locate the male. Upon viewing the CCTV footage of the event a suspect was identified and the investigation is still ongoing.
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UPDATE: Police have recovered a stolen Dodge Caravan from Deer Lake
The stolen vehicle has a Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate # HWN156.
Appointments now being made for spring cleanup in Corner Brook; call 637-1666 or go to cornerbrook.com
Residents can also drop off bulk household garbage at the Wildcove landfill from May1st-11th and the city will pay the fees.
Qalipu busy with career fairs, a traditional use study, a bird survey and more this month
To find out more or register for events go to the Qalipu First Nation facebook page or qalipu.ca.
Schools to remain closed Friday afternoon due to weather
Schools in the Corner Brook region were also closed Thursday.
Corner Brook MHA Jim Parsons gives first speech in the House of Assembly
He spoke about our world, saying it is not black and white but shades of grey with no silver bullets for the challenges we face.
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I Know One
Charley Pride
After The Fire Is Gone
Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn
Convoy
Paul Brandt
Center Stage with Stella, Wednesday March 11, 2026
This week's musical guest is Lorna Lovell
The Plain Truth, Wednesday March 11, 2026
March is Nutrition Month, nutrition starts with access to healthy options
53rd Corner Brook Winter Carnival Wrap-up
Sandra Elms and Dawn King on Bay Fm Friday morning February 27
