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• Registration is open for the first West Coast Business and Investment Summit

  This two-day event from October 6th to the 7th will bring together business leaders, investors, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, government, educators, and major project proponents from across Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.

• Corner Brook business offering meals for those in need this Tibbs Eve

  “Samuel’s Sammiches and Sweets” is owned and operated by Robert McCarthy and his wife Christina and within a week after posting to social media about their idea, other businesses and donations confirmed enough to prepare more than 300 meals at about $50 each.

• The Punters released an album last month marking 3 decades of music called, "30 Years On"

  The album was released last month, marking the traditional folk-rock band’s three decades of music. 

• RNC offer tips on protecting your property with summer being historically a time of more break and enters

  At home, never leave ladders or tools around that can be used to break in.

• Former city manager being honoured today at "Second Chance Cove" next to the fish plant on Griffin Drive

  Corner Brook Mayor Linda Chaisson spoke about how Rodney Cumby was all about giving second chances and that was his philosophy in life.