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Police say he is wanted in relation to a number of assault charges.

A statement to Bayfm news from Grenfell’s communications department states that this is not a permanent reduction to the program but a temporary change for next semest

Dr. Jonathan Pope is chair of the English department. He says she has left lasting memories for students and faculty.

Travis Hulan is the Housing manager with Qalipu First Nations. He has sat at the table for many discussions on housing and says it is very complex in this area with so much stigma attached to homelessness.

Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne says in 2017 a decision was made to change the design of the hospital to not include a PET Scanner but in 2021, government gave the hospital’s Foundation $2 million dollars to purchase the equipment.

Mayor Jim Parsons says the city received funding for an accessibility study which engaged a lot of the community. The remainder of the funding will go towards implementation.

Steve Crocker shared that it was a “pivotal year for tourism and we have officially reached recovery in terms of surpassing the pre-pandemic visitation numbers.

Superintendent Stephane Thoms says synthetic opioids can be made just about anywhere in a clandestine lab. 17 people are facing charges and 8 of them are still wanted by police. 

Mayor Jim Parsons says it's very important to have representation on that board since it deals with garbage. 

There has been less progress on the "What Golden Years?" report recommendations, which were issued to address the financial challenges seniors are facing.

Police also found cocaine, methamphetamine tablets, crystal meth, morphine pills, heroin, LSD, brass knuckles and $10,000.

Byrne says binding decisions on final collective agreement language by third parties, coupled with a right to strike or lockout, are two approaches that are incompatible under any understood collective bargaining principle.

Police say thirty three-year old Johnathan Thomas is wanted for being unlawfully at large after failing to comply with release orders.

Mayor Jim Parsons says an increase in ridership is a first for the city and people are actually unable to get a seat on the bus.

This includes the federal Canada Child Benefit payment.

Campus Registrar Carolyn Parsons says it takes place on November 29th with registration at 9 a.m with sessions on various topics and campus tours.

They can be dropped off at Bayfm, Rideout Tools or Phonetech on Country Road.

Byrne says the plan to advance free enterprises is built on the three pillars of a return to independent collective bargaining, increased competition through increased processing capacity and strengthened controls over corporate concentration.

The budget meeting will be streamed on Bayfm, Rogers and Facebook.

Applicants or volunteer agencies will be notified by email when their completed record checks are available for pickup.

Police have dubbed the investigation, “Project Beehive.”

A woman had sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The accused has been released from custody and will appear in court at a future date.

Following the successful launch of the Killick-1 satellite from the International Space Station in May of this year, MUN engineering students are developing a second earth observation satellite with a mission to study the ocean as part of the Canadian Space Agency CUBICS program. 

Mitchell Griffin was recognized for his hard work, dedication and academic achievements.

These grants help with costs of retrofitting a passenger vehicle to meet accessibility standards or even the purchase of a new vehicle.

Contract documents may be obtained from City Hall. 

The goal is to have all RCMP frontline police officers equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of June, 2025.

ACOA and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings says this includes $22 million for drugs for rare diseases, namely Poteligeo, for the treatment of mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome, and Oxlumo, for the treatment of hyperoxaluria type 1, and will be made available to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Gerry Byrne will address issues of corporate concentration, pathways for increasing processing capacity, and the union’s request to return to the collective bargaining process with a right to strike or lock-out.

He is no stranger to MADD Canada, having been inducted into MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Impaired Driving Awards each year since 2020.

In Irishtown, a 54-year-old woman, was charged with impaired operation and operating a motor vehicle while over 80 mg of alcohol. Her driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle was seized.

All mail and parcels in the postal network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible on a first-in, first-out basis once operations resume.

Gudie Hutchings was in the capital city yesterday to announce $19 million is being invested to host the event by supporting infrastructure and other needs.

Samples were submitted to Service NL on November 13th but the results have not been received.

Katie Temple is the Executive Director of the WEC. She says Dale Hamilton is an artist from Ontario and this is a one woman show on regenerative growing.

The ATV, a black 2021 Maverick X3 turbo with Ontario licence plate # 1ZL56, was stolen from the impound lot on Wellon Drive. 

Sandra Lush is the Regional Manager-Spiritual Health and Ethics. She says this is a free gathering for those 55+ to talk about death openly.

This is the largest domestic multi-sport event in Canada which will bring together more than 4,800 participants from all 13 provinces and territories to compete in 19 different sports.

Actress Allison Crowe says it’s a country/bluegrass musical.

Damien Power of the Bay of Islands Foodbank Network says on average, they're seeing an extra ten families a month looking for help and they’ve provided 1,013 services of food to date.

MHA Gerry Byrne says Dave has left the stage too soon.

This includes those who work in Radiological technology, Radiation therapy, Nuclear medicine technology and Magnetic resonance technology.

Major Brian Wheeler says $108,000 was raised last year, 669 local families received  Christmas hampers and 395 children had toys.

Gerry Byrne says the “Primary Residence Property Title Program” is a uniquely innovative game changer.

Nearly 3000 gifts were donated last year which went into 395 toy hampers, up 8 percent from 2022.

The Committee shares concerns of the Auditor General regarding systematic issues, insufficient policies and procedures, as well as confusion about complaints management, enforcement and inspection processes.

Each year, the provincial government invests in the “A Million Things I Need to Say” Walk, Run and Roll for Stuttering Awareness and Bursary Program Fundraiser.

People will get a chance to hop on the magic elevator that takes you on a magical ride to Santa's Workshop where you will get to meet Santa, have a look around his workshop & take a Christmas photo with Santa.

Debbie Molloy is the vice president of Human Resources with NL Health Services. She says new nurses will also be offered incentives.

Jim Parsons says the MNL convention always provides a great opportunity to network and get files moving.

Attendees can participate in mock lectures and presentations, learn about campus resources, and attend sessions on student residence life.

Over 1300 men’s research projects have been funded to date around the world.

Gerry Byrne says it makes perfect sense this be brought to shore in the Bay of Islands.

Mayor Jim Parsons says they have already started debagging the leaves and it’s important to keep leaves out of storm sewers.

Titled “ What We Heard”, it included the concerns of 439 individuals out of the 800 who were invited.

The funding comes from the Community Futures Program and is intended to support the growth of small and medium sized businesses in rural, coastal and remote areas.

Two women at the scene also sustained injuries and were taken to hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. 

Shortliffe is the CRTC’s Executive Director of Broadcasting. He says there are increasing pressures on advertising, news is expensive to produce and news sources are drying up.

Barry Rooke is the Executive Director of the National Campus and Community Radio Association. Rooke says broadcasters have been saying for years that they need support with news production but they get tax breaks and other supports.

On November 30th, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., relatives and friends of Dave are invited to commemorate him in a day of music, memories, and gratitude at the Corner Brook Civic Centre.

Dave McHugh has been a staple in the local music community for decades. His music was also featured regularly on BayFM.

The RNC say just before 9 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 9) police responded to a report that a man had been electrocuted by a live wire in the area of Byrne’s Lane.

According to the federal government, more than 2,700 members of the Canadian Armed Forces are Indigenous.

Restorative justice is a holistic framework for dialogue between individuals, organizations, and communities. It emphasizes the nurturing of relationships, fostering of collaboration, and the development of more resilient communities through mutual respect and shared responsibility.

Cst James Cadigan says real life grinch characters exist and they prey on distracted drivers.

Admission is $2 but children under 12 get in for free.

Josh Calder, living in Washington, D.C., says islands that are nested in other islands surrounded by water two or three times are called “recursive islands.”

Director of Protective Services, Todd Flynn, says every few years, they have to advertise for these positions. H

Terri Clancey took to facebook to get help in a search and the community responded, but Jaycee was not located.

Confederation 75 educational resource packages are being offered to schools.

These amendments update and modernize the legislation, enable designated enforcement officials to issue compliance orders, and increase fines and penalties for animal cruelty offences.

Mayor Jim Parsons says leaves in clear plastic bags can be dropped off at a location near the old water supply near Lundrigan Drive where the leaves will be composted. 

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 are awarded based on the level of competition and the athletes’ respective accomplishments.

So far this year, more than 15,000 courses have been completed through learning and development programs.

his includes 19 additional RNC officers starting in 2026.

Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says this Exempt Mineral Land consists of the Lunch Pond gold deposit as well as 19 mineral prospects like copper and zinc but the majority of showings are for gold,

White is from the Mi’kmaw community of Flat Bay and holds a Master of Applied Literary Arts degree from MUN’s Grenfell Campus, where he discovered his love for Narratology.

With these amendments, workers will now have access of up to 27 weeks per year of job protected leave for long-term illness, long-term injury, or organ donation; or 104 weeks if an illness or injury is the result of a criminal offence.

This includes Lunch Pond gold deposit as well as 19 mineral prospects and showings, the majority of which are for gold, but there are also separate prospects for base metals like copper and/or zinc.

Caribou are currently active in these areas and the likelihood of caribou-vehicle collisions may increase.

Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says the turnout for the annual remembrance parade is something to be proud of.

Jim Parsons says we’ve heard of the Health Accord and other provincial government initiatives, and obviously there are healthcare needs from an acute care perspective, but he says there are many social determinants of health.

A tenant, who heard noise coming from a neighbouring apartment and went to check on the property, was assaulted with a weapon by the accused. 

Susan Walsh says any reduction in the availability of single occupancy rooms in long-term care homes is a regressive policy approach.

Team lead Gerard Duffney has worked there for years and has held auctions, yard sales and fundraisers, but an idea he had is about to take the city by surprise.

Discussions will focus on energy and natural resources, ocean technology and research ecosystem, climate change, internationalization and academic partnerships, as well as business and innovation.

Mayor Jim Parsons says a new problem is that transit becomes too busy at certain times of the day and people can’t get on the bus.

Gerry Byrne says “this support is an acknowledgement of the need to advance gear technology, to enable the necessary data collection that will allow us to better understand our redfish stocks and support responsible management decisions.”

Thousands of parents are using the Early Learning Gateway, where new features are added regularly.

Twenty Level II high school students who demonstrate academic excellence in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will be recognized with these awards.

Multiple other items were seized including over $147K, a Rolex watch, approximately 10,000 methamphetamine (ICE) pills, approximately 2000 of these contained a combination of methamphetamine and MDMA (Ecstasy).  111 pounds of illicit cannabis, 8 kilograms of illicit hashish, and 3,500 vials of cannabis oil. 

FFAW president Dwan Street says they have issues with management measures that were put in place for the redfish fishery for inshore and outer trawlers.

The RNC say the 33-year-old man was pulled over on the Trans Canada Highway at around 1:30 Saturday morning.

Alan Kendall says they’ve been hosting this event for the past number of years in partnership with the Corner Brook Fire Department Toy Drive.

Colin McNeil is charged with uttering threats and two counts of breach of a court release order.   

Construction would include clearing a short access trail to recover the old bridge using an excavator and placement of armour stone and concrete blocks on both banks of the river during installation of the new bridge.

The original date of September 30th, will be deferred to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which falls on the same day.

The band features vocalist George Masswohl, and Newfoundlanders legendary guitarist Gerry Finn and percussionist Greg Hawco

It will get underway 1 o’clock this afternoon at RCMP Headquarters. 

Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce is planning on speaking about health care, which he says is the number one concern for people in his district and surrounding districts.

it is an opportunity to connect people with organizations dedicated to improving well-being through the social determinants of health.

Also referred to as recovery homes, these provide substance-free living environments to support people as they abstain from alcohol and other drugs.

 Updates to follow.

When adjusting clocks, residents are encouraged to take the opportunity to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

This is in relation to charges that include two counts of uttering threats and a breach of a court release order.

Eddie Joyce says the former hospital is still operational with administration, laundry services, and nurses units

According to new data released by Food Banks Canada, food bank visits have risen by 50 per cent since 2021, and 30 percent of Canadian food banks have run out of food.

These are the only global awards based entirely on neutral, third-party passenger feedback.

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.