Local News
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Coast Guard has established an emergency zone around stranded cargo ship in Lark Harbour
The Coast Guard would like everyone to avoid this area to ensure the safety of residents and the crew.
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Corner Brook man arrested after firing shots at a home with a pellet gun
A 55-year-old man was arrested at his home nearby and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and mischief.
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Blue Felt Lichen is discovered in Central NL; a very rare, species at risk
Land Guardian Justin Hodge says 175 different species of lichens have been found in “Charlie’s Place.” Nineteen of these are new to the province and nine have been listed as species at risk.
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NL's forest fire season is now in effect with 40 wildfires already reported
Permits are not required for backyard fires, recreational campfires or boil-ups on or within 300 metres of forest land.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Arts Infrastructure and Programming Fund
Both arts and community organizations are eligible to apply for arts programming funding.
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Corner Brook transit makes changes to Route 1 effective May 12, no more stops at the old hospital
Bus users can still reach this stop by taking Route 2 from Park Street at the beginning of each hour.
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NL's fifth water bomber damaged seven years ago is now being repaired at a cost of nearly $15M
Forestry Minister Gerry Byrne says adding the fifth water bomber back into the air services fleet will be a great asset in fighting and controlling wildfires, not just by air but through building resources on ground capacity.
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Opposition wants to know why it takes 7 years to move on getting a water bomber fixed
Exploits MHA Pleaman Forsey says officials in the Department of Fish, Forestry, and Agriculture confirmed last week that the water bomber will not return to service until 2026.
Today's Weather
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Corner Brook
Light snow shower
High: 11°C | Low: -2°C
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Deer Lake
Sleet
High: 10°C | Low: -2°C