Local News
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Deer Lake RCMP encouraging parents to talk to kids about lasers after one was pointed at an airplane
The laser, which was blue in color, was held in place for 10-15 seconds and caused temporary visual interference to the pilot.
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RNC issue reminder about safe driving with expected increase in summer traffic
With warmer temperatures, residents can expect to see pedestrians and bicyclists, more frequent activity near roadways, and an overall higher volume of traffic.
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TD Summer Reading Club is in full swing at the Corner Brook Public Library
Regional Librarian Sandra Harnum says there was a good turnout last weekend but kids can still sign up for the summer reading program.
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Corner Brook council votes to keep mail in ballots as an option for the October municipal election
Mayor Jim Parsons says mail in ballots became a reality for the city in 2021 during the Covid pandemic, but only 484 votes were cast that way.
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AG Denise Hanrahan says NL is spending $400K on travel nurses in her latest audit
Hanrahan says without effective planning, spending continues at near record levels and by March of this year, the average agency nurse cost over $400,000 annually – typically working more hours as overtime, resulting in less service for the money spent when compared to staff.
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Plenty of pow wows and mawiomis taking place along the west coast this year
Paul Pike is the Lead Cultural Outreach Officer with Qalipu First Nations and says Mi’kmaq people have always held “mawiomis,” or gatherings, which traditionally would have been a time for marriages or to reconnect with relatives.
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43-year-old Corner Brook man charged with assault, a woman received minor injuries
A woman had sustained minor injuries.
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Corner Brook council approves seven year contract for automated garbage collection
Each household will receive a city-provided garbage cart at no cost.
Today's Weather
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Corner Brook
Light rain shower
High: 15°C | Low: 7°C
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Deer Lake
Light rain shower
High: 18°C | Low: 7°C