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Torraville is wanted for assault, assault by choking, and four counts of failure to comply with a release order.

A deformation in the hull of the MSC Baltic III has also been observed.

Long time Kinsman Donnie Hutchings says at tonight’s party in the park there will be food and a warm drink for everyone as they will be serving hot dogs and hot chocolate.

One lucky boy or girl gets to spend time with Leif the Lucky during the ten days of Corner Brook Winter Carnival fun

Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says the money is to assist the Oat Company with its export development strategy. He says the Oat Company has been manufacturing and selling oat-based energy bars and snacks since 2019.

Councilor Vaughn Granter says this new policy will provide staff with a standard process setting speed limits on streets to ensure that appropriate speed limits are set based primarily on the classification, function, and physical characteristics of a street and that the speed limits are established in a consistent manner using an objective and technical method. 

This will provide more preventative health choices, ensure early detection and treatment of cancer, reduce mortality rates and allow more effective treatment options.

It’s not new but one event is coming back for this year’s carnival, it’s the snow sculpting contest. Committee chair Pam Keeping says it’s open to all Corner Brook residents and there will be prizes.

44-year-old Shannon Payne of Rocky Harbour and 45-year-old Stephen Goudie of Deer Lake were arrested more than a kilogram of cocaine at an estimated value of $35,000 and 100 cartons of contraband tobacco worth about $10,000 were seized.

Sea conditions continue to hamper some operations including the ability to deploy response equipment.

Donny Burden, the city’s director of engineering, says extra costs will be billed back to the contractor. The original projected cost of the building was $25 million. 

After becoming stuck, one motorist opened the door of the vehicle which blew off with the wind.  The vehicle, with three occupants inside, was at risk of blowing over an embankment.

Donna Ryan is the CUPE national rep for the western zone. She says this isn’t fair to LPN”s on site who are making less money and it’s affecting morale, as they are making $30 an hour and agency workers are making $80.

Barry Petten says “Just a couple of months ago we learned over 60 fully trained and qualified nurses from India are sitting home without jobs.”

The ship’s owner has also contracted services by T & T Salvage to help with the ship’s removal.

A Multi-Use Trail will provide a safe route for walkers and cyclists in this part of the City linking residential and commercial areas. In addition, to construct the multi-use trail, the intersections of Confederation Drive/CB Plaza and Confederation Drive/Maple Valley Road will be reconstructed.

PC MHA Craig Pardy says “Recent news articles indicate that 50 percent of people who are now visiting food banks are new users.”

Teara Freake is the V-P and Chief Operating Officer Western. She says this will increase capacity, allow more flexibility for booking and provide an opportunity for more maintenance. 

The opportunity for school communities, including parents, guardians, teachers and students to share their feedback through the online platform has been extended until March 21, 2025.

Whoever finds one of two Bayfm ducks will get a chance to be a radio star and a gift basket.

Residents will soon see 2-3 big blowers out and about starting with Elizabeth Street and Sunnyslope Drive areas to downtown.

Fred Hutton says vendors are citing supply chain issues as the reason they can’t be delivered by the end of March, which is what the contract says.

This includes semi-trailer trucks, buses over 24 passengers, trucks with three or more axles, as well as, Taxis, ride-sharing vehicles, and/or ambulances, and buses up to 24 passengers. 

The RNC’s Cst James Cadigan says police were on patrol on West Street when they noticed the man breaking into parking meters around 2:45 a.m yesterday.

Police were called to the parking lot of the Our Lady of Fatima catholic church on Main Street shortly after 12:30 Monday morning.

Avian influenza viruses rarely infect humans, but people in close contact with infected birds may be at increased risk.

A recent report to the RNC found that over a nine month period, one woman lost $500,000 to a man she met online after she sent bank drafts, cash and cryptocurrency to him believing he was in need.

Between June 28 and August 1, they're stopping in 15 communities in Newfoundland and Labrador for the Orangestore 2025 Canada Games Torch Relay.

Bruce English is a Senior Response Officer with the Marine Environmental Hazards Response team. He says they managed to fly over in a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter yesterday a couple of times and there is no leakage from the ship, which remains in an upright position.

A number of agencies were on scene but BOISAR's Shawn Street is saying a big thank you to the city of Corner Brook, saying they were there within five minutes and had the area plowed so they could get equipment in. 

The most recent increase to the minimum wage rate of $0.60 occurred on April 1, 2024.

Crop varieties which are available include cabbage, rutabaga, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, kale, lettuce, leek and asparagus.

The MSC Baltic III lost power Saturday morning and ran aground in Cedar Cove.

Just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Terrance Benoit was arrested and later in the day, RCMP searched his home where they found stolen property.

Upwards of 10 cms is expected today with strong southeasterlies easing off this morning.

Features include a vertical drop of 519 metres, 64 hectares of skiable terrain, 39 runs and four lifts, including the only high‐speed detachable, quadruple chairlift in Atlantic Canada.

Jamie Fowlow says a clinic in Corner Brook pays a combined property and business tax of 47 mils.  In 2013 St. John’s got rid of business tax in favour of a slightly higher commercial property tax, so businesses pay one tax across the board of 29.5 mils.

With approximately 6,000 construction workers expected to retire in the next 10 years, and the potential for thousands of new jobs created through new hydroelectric projects in Labrador, there is a great future for the next generation of local skilled tradespeople.

It is a competitive, application-based grant program open to the private sector, not-for profit organizations, public sector bodies or boards, municipal governments, and Indigenous organizations to undertake greenhouse gas emission reduction projects.

He says the only acceptable long term solution is a new long term centre to be built next to the new hospital.

NLTA president Trent Langdon says this overlooks critical issues that continue to impact teaching and learning,  such as class size and composition, school resourcing, violence and safety, and the many factors outside of school that have a significant impact on absenteeism and engagement. 

If convicted, a charge of refusing to comply with a demand carries the same penalty as a conviction for a charge of impaired operation.

Police say the 13 year old had left a home in Lourdes last evening and had not returned.

The head  of NL Health Services, Dr. Patrick Parfrey was in the city yesterday to make the official announcement and says renovations on the 2nd and 3rd floors should be complete by this summer.

Individuals must submit their applications to their respective Provincial Sport Organization by March 3rd.

Dr. Patrick Parfrey says two floors at the former Western Memorial Regional Hospital will be converted with 45 beds available to patients who require alternate level of care or long term care.

Minister Gerry Byrne also made nearly $6 million available to support marketing within the fishery.

Doug Ford, Chair of the Council of the Federation, is leading the group as they undertake a series of meetings and events in the United States capital

Jim Parsons says there are still issues with recruitment at Western Memorial Regional Hospital and a new cancer care unit with no one to work there.

Cpl Jolene Garland says before heading out, riders should prepare themselves in case they become lost, stranded, or experience bad weather and delays.

From 4 until 7 p,m this evening at Blomidon Golf Club there will be free local food catered by Pollen Nation.

Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce says between 60 and 80 patients currently at the new hospital should be in long-term care beds.

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, students and community members are invited to the atrium of the campus for an event that will highlight the dedication of Canadian farmers and the essential role agriculture plays in daily life.

This afternoon starting 2 o’clock there will be a Guided Snowshoe Walk at the Pasadena Ski and Nature Park and from 5-7 p.m, Fish and Brewis is being served up at the Legion.

In this province, there are 10,900 permanent and casual school staff working as teachers, administrators and support staff throughout the school system

Allison Caines says violence prevention is defined as any work involved in addressing violence in all of its forms.

These homes provide care for those  with severe mental illness who require live-in support to live as independently as possible in the community. 

The RNC received a report from an individual who accepted an online job offer and was asked to complete on-the-job training on WhatsApp, which is  an online messaging service.

Forsey says  "The vast majority of our food comes from outside the province. With growing concerns about international trade disruptions, now more than ever, we must invest in food security here at home."

The video was officially unveiled during the Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority's Strategic Plan launch on January 28th.

Opposition leader Tony Wakeham is wondering why, after ten years, there is no commitment or timeline regarding the opening of the cancer unit at the new hospital in Corner Brook.

Although President Trump has paused the tariffs, the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade is concerned about this tough economic time that lies ahead. President Ray Brake says the board is there to support business members

Post-secondary requirements have also been removed from application qualifications for those with other life experiences.

The first chartered meeting of the Fisheries seafood Roundtable yesterday morning was directly focused on U.S imposed tariffs. Byrne says the meeting went very well, given the tensions related to consequences of the tariffs.

Atlas Salt Inc. in St.George’s is getting a financial boost from ACOA. Minister Gudie Hutchings made the announcement yesterday.

These programs run full-time, including the summer months and traditional after school hours and operate in a school setting

Spokesperson Scott Sheppard says this is the second year hosting the event and this year it will take place on West Street Saturday night starting 9 p.m.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture represents farmers and farm groups and the theme this year “Cultivating Tomorrow: Regeneration and Resilience.”

Powerschool is a platform used in the provincial K-12 education system.

Shawn Street of BOISAR says they got a call the same day and sprang into action looking for the woman. They searched the shorelines and water, as well as woods in the area until nightfall.

Stem cells are immature cells that can develop into any cell present in the bloodstream. Without stem cells, the body cannot make the blood cells needed for the immune system to function.

People will see messages across various media, as well as promotional materials designed to show support for local manufacturers and retailers beginning this week.

On Friday, government announced $120,000 will be spent on a two year pilot program to provide free busing to seniors in receipt of the GIS, Income support clients, and youth who participate in a youth services project.

Police say a grey 2012 Toyota Matrix, JTS 788, was taken from the Fourth Avenue area in Irishtown-Summerside.

Changes include combining certain subjects, offering some subjects through a modular delivery format, adjusting the amount of time devoted to some subjects and making some subjects fully or partially optional.

The male driver showed signs of alcohol impairment, failed a roadside breath test and was arrested. 

Premier Andrew Furey says this is a time to stand united against U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, and President Trump is a bully.

Erica Gosse was awarded the Mark and Jackie Spencer Award for Spirit, voted on by the contestants.

FFAW President Dwan Street discussions have been underway with government about support but says the fishery will be the most heavily impacted in NL affected by these tariffs.

Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne was part of a roundtable with the Premier, key stakeholders and industry leaders last week in advance of the tariffs to hear concerns.

This funding will help organizations upgrade equipment and infrastructure and explore future opportunities.

Donna Hynes had been missing since Friday.

Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne announced $120,000 over a two year period to run a pilot project partnered with the city and Buckles Transport.

Staff help ensure skilled newcomers receive a transparent, timely, and fair assessment by the relevant regulatory body for their chosen profession.

The Community Radio Awards in Broadcast and Online selected BayFM for their “Community Engagement Award.”

The RCMP provided an update on Saturday.

The operator, an 18 year old male, was rushed to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville with life-threatening injuries.