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At the detachment she blew twice the legal limit, her license was suspended, and the vehicle was seized and impounded.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., Bay St. George RCMP officers stopped the vehicle, the 38 year old male driver was issued a ticket and the vehicle was seized and impounded. 

Council will reassess the situation on Tuesday, October 14th and provide an update at that time.

The RNC will be conducting checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving, as well as speeding and seatbelt compliance.

It’s important that people do not click on the provided link, delete the message and block the phone number.

Despite not being a regular lottery player, during a recent outing to the town, Jeffrey White decided to go buy a ticket at the store next door while waiting for his takeout order.

His passenger was transported to hospital with serious injuries, potentially life-threatening injuries.

Eugene’s vehicle was located along Route 480 (Burgeo Highway) and police and volunteers with Stephenville Ground Search and Rescue and Burgeo Ground Search and Rescue are actively searching in the area. 

Board Director Jake Foran is a former police officer of about 16 years and says it’s no secret that policing and public safety have been under funded over the years.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says people can expect to see more police on our roadways with various checkpoints throughout the province to remove impaired drivers from roadways and to ensure that motorists are driving safely.

In Corner Brook, there were 3 places to vote and 585 people voted, 2 stations were open for Humber-Bay of Islands reporting 170 ballots and Humber-Gros Morne saw 925 people at 4 polling stations.

Police say Gerard Fowlow is facing a number of firearms related charges and no injuries were reported although RCMP did get a number of calls about shots being fired.

The advisory covered Lemarchant Road, Lime Street, Livingstone Street, and Barters Hill, including Cabot Street, Barters Hill Place, and Stephen Place.

Last November, RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region displayed what was the province’s largest seizure of over 20 kgs of cocaine worth about $1.6 M on the street, and 9.5 million cigarettes worth about $2.6M.

Sharon Piccott says on any given day, there are upwards of 10 tractor trailers filled with dead farmed salmon pass by her house headed to be burned in a digester at a local dairy farm.

Police say Sophie Willis has shoulder length, blue hair.

RCMP Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says they were called at around 8:22 p.m. Tuesday ( October  7th) night, the vehicle involved was found overturned in the ditch and the lone injured driver was taken to Western Memorial Regional Hospital.

Evan Long was charged on March 8th, 2023 after a 57-year-old man appeared at the RNC detachment with injuries.

RCMP say personal items were also stolen from current occupants.

Inspector David Emberley of RCMP Federal Policing – Eastern Region will provide an update on charges at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning

This means no watering lawns, washing vehicles, have short showers and limit laundry to full loads only.

Physics professor Dr. Svetlana Barkanova was only 12 years old when the trio were conducting experiments in California during the eighties and she built an electric circuit to power a light bulb at her school in Latvia, a moment when she decided to become a scientist.

Newfoundland Hydro blames transmission line trip.

They are "electrofishing," which is a technique that captures fish by running a low electric current through the water.

It’s taking place at the St.David’s-Maidstone Intersection getting underway at 10 a.m.

After 16 years as a councillor, Mayor Chaisson says as the 11th Mayor and second woman to ever hold the role, it’s important to acknowledge the record number of women participating in the electoral process. 

Both vaccines will be offered to anyone aged six months of age and older, and can be administered at the same time. 

“Charge into Fire Safety” is the theme as Fire Prevention Week events take place throughout the western region.

18-year-old Frank Major was arrested in an area on West Valley Road and Elford Avenue area.

RCMP saw the 15-year-old driving the dirt bike dangerously on Minnesota Drive in Stephenville.

Longtime Anglican Glynda Seaborn was among a number of people who became vocal after a January 19th sermon involved Bishop John Organ talking about his removal of Dean Catherine.

White is wanted in relation to charges of assault with a weapon and failure to comply with court orders. Barnes is wanted for possession for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with court orders. 

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 4), RNC went to the park after getting a report that someone was in the area pointing a firearm.

RNC were called to Main Street around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday after getting a report that a pick-up truck had left the road and rolled down an embankment.

There are currently 550 foster families in the province and over 900 children in the foster care system.

Vote-by-Mail kit delivery is ongoing, using courier, messenger and cargo services, and voters must return their kits by October 9th to the nearest district office.

During a search of the vehicle, RCMP found cocaine,  MDMA (or Ecstasy), illicit pills, an imitation handgun, later determined to be a pellet gun, two edged weapons, cash and other drug trafficking items.

One driver, a 37-year-old woman, was also handed a ticket for driving with a child not secured in a car seat.  

Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Carey read out the grand total, $305,686.27 plus $200,000 from the provincial government.

RCMP issued an advisory shortly after 6:30 this morning and people were asked to stay away from the area.

If lithium-ion batteries are misused, damaged, or improperly charged, they can overheat, start a fire, or explode.

Municipl elections were held on October 2 across the province.

When police arrived on the scene, emergency crews were working to free the occupants trapped in one of the vehicles.

Drop by the Bayfm studios today to take in the action until 5 p.m. or call 709 634 2322 to make your donation. 

The new RNC Public Communications officer is Cst Stephanie Myer.

Chaisson quickly took the lead by approximately 53%.

Police say Batt killed a pedestrian after hitting him with his vehicle early Monday morning in Curling. The 91-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital.   

This is the day when communities throughout NL will select who will be on council. Polling stations opened at 8 o'clock this morning and will close at 8 p.m. Voters are reminded to check with their local municipality to find out where to vote. In Corner Brook, there are four polling stations including St Michael’s church on Park Drive, the Civic Centre, St. Mary’s church on Curling Street and All Saints church on Clarence Street. Residents MUST vote at their designated polling station and can easily check this at www.cornerbrookvotes.com or by calling 709-637-1666. Voters have to be at least 1

Debbi White, Travis Park, Greg Lovell, Zeke Gough, and Glen Gale have all been elected by acclamation. 

NLTA president Dale Lambe says “As education is the foundation of the future of this province, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians deserve to know who is willing to stand before the public and demonstrate a real commitment to public education.”

RCMP say she was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Paul Pike says residential school survivors across the country have been trying to share their stories about what happened for generations but unfortunately some people have not been listening, and to get reconciliation we need to get to the truth for some form of justice.

The 28 year old male driver was assessed and released by paramedics.

Older people are not only our parents, grandparents, neighbours, and friends; they are experts, advocates, and change-makers.

Executive Director Suzanne Carey says cardiac monitors will be purchased for Burgeo, keeping patients in their own region instead of having to travel to Corner Brook. 

Most of the electronics used in homes daily are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode!

There were no injuries and no further risk to public safety.

Water will be trucked into the town's water supply from neighbouring Corner Brook.

Matthew Todd Batt will appear in Corner Brook provincial court.

Jenkins is wanted by Roddickton RCMP.

A 91-year-old man was struck by the vehicle after midnight and was pronounced dead at Western Memorial Regional Hospital.

LBC Holdings Inc. submitted the proposal to government to build 105 RV sites with water and electrical hookups, four cottages and the installation of a water and sewage system.

Qalipu First  Nations Chief Jenny Brake says the day is also recognized as “Orange Shirt Day,” something which resonates deeply with Indigenous communities and is a time for reflection.

Police say 37 year old Matthew Todd Batt from Benoit's Cove  was operating the vehicle involved and has been charged with impaired driving causing death.

Residents are legally required to conserve water and failure to do so is an offence which could result in a fine.

Sherry Chippitt of the NL Housing and Homelessness Network says that crisis is happening here with people facing eviction or even sleeping in cars.

Kristen Pittman is the Manager, Indigenous Affairs with the Indigenous Resource Centre at Grenfell Campus and says it starts at 11 a.m. with a flag raising, the Corner Brook Aboriginal Women’s Association will be there, and they will do a commemorative walk around campus. Please wear orange. 

This includes Income Support, Post Secondary Students, Employment Services, Residential Tenancies, Motor Registration, and Vital Statistics.

The purpose is to streamline operations, support diverse workplace needs, and ensure a seamless migration of all necessary information from existing platforms to the new system.

Those who sent their ballots in the mail by September 22nd are advised to call 709 637-1535 to confirm if their ballot has been received.

Manager, Indigenous Affairs, Kristen Pittman says it’s important to offer events like this which help students feel recognized and safe in their own school, with 324 Indigenous students on campus making up  25 percent of the total number of students. 

Starting 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Legion is an event called “Feed the Need” with local performers Broadway Blues Band, Cover Girls, Robyn Jean Band, Mill City Mavericks, Merrymaker, and D.J. Two Jays.

In 2022, Hughes Brook was faced with a similar situation and White says they had to bring in water from Corner Brook which cost the tiny community $7000..

Corner Brook RNC say the moose had left the area by the time they arrived on scene. 

Gallery Director Jane Walker says it’s a project designed to highlight various alumni or graduates of the Visual Arts program who went on to build careers in various sectors.

Mayor Debbie White says it takes every resident doing their part to make this work.

The suspect was seen on video surveillance wearing a black hoodie, a red shirt underneath, a pair of grey sweatpants, a pair of brown hiking style sneakers, a dark-coloured face covering and a pair of blue latex gloves.

Kin chair Lenny Benoit says the Cover Girls, Roby Jean band, Merrymaker, Mill City Mavericks, the Broadway Blues band and D.J. Two Jays will be there.

Manager Annette George says these events involve combining plants and nature, culture, and mental wellness with people coming together in fellowship around these topics.

It’s an opportunity to meet some town volunteers, enjoy great food, and learn valuable skills. 

This service will be available to all residents from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will take riders from their homes to their designated polling stations.

The show’s host, Paula Sheppard, says consent is a complex issue that probably isn’t well understood and one example of that is a case from this summer which involved charges against 5 hockey players that garnered a lot of media attention.

Randell works out of the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy on Union Street.

The driver of a panel van was pronounced dead at the scene and another driver was assessed by medical services and treated for minor injuries.

Suzanne Carey is the foundation’s Executive Director. She says the goal this year is just over $686K and one of the items will be going to Burgeo, namely a cardiac patient monitor.

The Corner Brook Rapids Swim Club has agreed to cover the remaining balance over $75,000.00. 

Five companies submitted proposals to supply the garbage bins with prices ranging from $99.23 per bin to the lowest of $79.60 per bin.

Collectively, these leases generate just under $5,000 annually.

Manager Krista Hansen-Robitschek says they also have a country music show called, “The Girls” coming up in Corner Brook October 2nd and in Stephenville October 3rd featuring Lisa Brokop, Patricia Conroy & Beverley Mahood.

Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the man’s body was safely recovered by enforcement officers, Long Range Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) and Port Saunders and Roddickton RCMP.

Changes to the threshold from 10 units or more to 5 units or more is needed to better reflect current collection needs.

Brayden Pittman says they worked with the NL Arts Society to get the album started. Hillary Day is the one in front of the mic, and he works on production.

RCMP will provide updates.

Representatives from the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) recently presented a certificate to the city signifying an honourary membership in their  Century City Club.

This is part of the winter preparation at the cemetery.

There will be a special fundraiser in Corner Brook next month to help support a fine musician and friend to many.

Corner Brook RNC just before 6:30 p.m., on Saturday police were to a report of erratic operation of an ATV in the area of Main Street.

Residents are asked to take extra measures to conserve water, which should only be used for essentials, avoid filling tubs, pools, watering lawns, and washing vehicles.

Housing Project Facilitator Paul Brake says they’ll be accepting applications for this program again in the spring so anyone who did not get approved, can apply again. 

Lynn House of Western Regional Waste Management says this is not a free dump day but an awareness day for things you wouldn’t normally throw in the trash.

Chief Jenny Brake says the highlight was having Mi'kmaw Grand Council Grand Chief Silliboy attend the Elmastukwek Mawio'mi, as well as Elder Maggie Paul.

PSD Fogo is one of two dogs new to the force and they were both trained in house by Sergeant Jody Ryan, who actually picked out the dogs in Holland.

President and CEO Jeffrey Young says “This acquisition at 1 Washington Drive  represents an investment in our children, our families, and our future.”

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.