Local News
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More details on rate mitigation and electricity cost increases until 2030
NL Hydro President and CEO Jennifer Williams says it’s not known what will happen after 2030 since there will be changes.
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RNC reminds motorists to follow the rules this Victoria Day weekend
Drive with caution, obey posted speed limits, and drive according to the weather conditions. Impaired driving and aggressive driving behaviours, such as speeding, distracted driving and stunting, continue to put people at risk.
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Sunday is World Family Doctor Day
Over 100 physicians have been recruited to NL in the past year due to recruitment incentives.
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Reverend Dave and the Sin Eaters gearing up to release next album
The band’s upcoming release of Live at the Garrick is both a concert video and a live double album.
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Government's rate mitigation plan will put a cap on what electricity customers pay for Muskrat Falls
This means on an average monthly bill of $300, customers will pay $307 a month in July compared to $500 a month without the rate mitigation plan.
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Over 1 million motor vehicle registrations done online since 2019, MyGovNL hits a milestone
During that time, more than 195,000 driver’s licence renewals and 84,000 drivers’ exams have been completed through MyGovNL, and nearly 45,000 driving records have been issued.
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Qalipu Men's Fellowship Circle throw support behind Moose Hide Campaign
Keith Cormier says this movement started in Northern B.C more than a decade ago by a young mother, Raven LeCerte was moose hunting with her father along what’s known now as the Highway of Tears.
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Media only event by FireSmart Canada highlights how to reduce the risk of damage from forest fires
Sara Richards is a level 3 conservation officer. She says the FireSmart Program started in 1993 as a means to address wildfire concerns and prevent fires by reducing the risks.
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Two potential west coast projects are up for public comments
Marine Contractors Inc. wants to create a 49-hectare quarry in the Watson’s Pond area that would include its existing operations and an expanded area between Lewin Parkway and Corner Brook Stream.
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Westjet is back at the Deer Lake Regional Airport and with a new route to Calgary
With this return and new service, President and CEO Tammy Priddle says it will “provide the community with more connections to Ontario and Alberta as well as international connections and will support recovery with capacity at a level this summer 20% higher than 2019”
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Aladdin Junior takes to the stage at Immaculate Heart of Mary school tonight
The show gets underway 6:30 this evening.
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Allison Crowe visits Bayfm for "Scoffs and Scuffs"
She teamed up with her husband, Adam Brake, and wrote a play that will be performed in Cow Head next month.
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SIRT NL to investigate collision in Kippens on Tuesday involving RCMP cruiser
Emergency Medical Services who arrived at the scene determined there were no life-threatening injuries.
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Feds announce $13.7 million will be spent over next 4 years for more child care spaces in NL
Through this fund, families can save up to $14,300 on child care every year, per child.
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Ontario MP on a tour of the province to talk with people about the issues
Eric Duncan dropped by the Bayfm studio yesterday for a chat. He spent some time in Deer Lake and Corner Brook and says he’s hearing similar issues like the carbon tax and how it’s adding to the cost of groceries and gas.
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It's the 10th year for the Moose Hide Campaign
The Campaign began over 10 years ago, when co-founders Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven were hunting a moose on their traditional territory along the Highway of Tears, where dozens of women have gone missing or been murdered.
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Police and Highway Enforcement team up for Canada Road Safety Week this long weekend
The focus of this campaign continues to be on the elimination of impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and driving without a seatbelt.
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Grenfell Campus students will graduate tomorrow
The event will be live-streamed on MUN’s website.
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2Billion Trees project in Corner Brook needs your input
The deadline to take part in a survey is Friday, May 17th. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.allcounted.com/s?did=goob7668yym49&lang=en_US
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A chance to see the new Western Memorial Regional Hospital on Saturday
The tour will provide visitors with the opportunity to view areas including inpatient rooms, patient registration areas, mental health unit, emergency registration and other areas.
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Corner Brook Mayor says some people are not following the rules for the annual spring clean up
Mayor Jim Parsons has some concerns about the process.
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Question period in the House of Assembly kicked off with a question about help for the people of Cape St. George
Tony Wakeham says the heavy rain on Good Friday caused severe flooding in the town of Cape St. George, destroying one home and damaging several other properties.
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The recommended age for breast screening goes from 50 to include women ages 40 to 49
The Department of Health and Community Services estimates an additional 24,000 people will become eligible for the Provincial Breast Screening Program.
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What to do if you encounter a moose
It may be lowering its head, the hair on its neck may be standing up, the moose may be licking its snout and pinning back the ears.
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RCMP locate missing man Blair Byrne from Stephenville
Police say Blair Byrne has been located and is safe.
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Government launches a Hydrogen Development Action Plan
The plan is titled “Green Hydrogen: An Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. ”
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Young moose put down in Corner Brook neighbourhood, wildlife office hangs up on resident
David Wellon says some kids were taunting it and that’s when wildlife officers showed up and euthanized it.
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Crews busy all weekend dealing with the clean up from a landslide on Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive has been closed to motorists since April 2nd.
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ECMA winner Jason Benoit releases new album, "Deadwood"
The Fox Island resident also won Music NL’s “Fan Choice of the Year,” and “Indigenous Artist of the Year.”
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A woman is dead after a collision on the TCH near Bishop's Falls Friday evening
The woman was driving a Dodge Ram pickup and left the eastbound lane of traffic and collided with an oncoming tractor trailer travelling westbound.
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College of the North Atlantic wins a national award for early childhood education
There are currently more than 600 students enrolled in early childhood education programs at College of the North Atlantic.
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A public hearing for a general rate application by Newfoundland Power is coming up next month
Newfoundland Power has filed a General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board to review costs and operations which could lead to electricity rate increases.
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Corner Brook Girl Guides visit Bayfm for a tour of the station
22 girl guides had a tour of the Bayfm radio station.
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Police looking for a missing man from Stephenville
Police say 34-year-old man, Blair Byrne, was last seen on May 9th in Stephenville.
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Premier and Industry Minister off to the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit and Exhibition
It’s expected to bring in over 15,000 attendees from 130 countries.
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Clean up week continues in Corner Brook and starts in Steady Brook
Residents are asked to separate household garbage, black garbage bags are not permitted, and loose items should be bundled and tied.
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Corner Brook city hall awards trail design project to Tract Consulting
The proposal submitted by Tract Consulting is nearly $49,000.
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Corner Brook Vikings Special Olympics team to hold fundraiser on June 5th at the RAC
Melanie Gosse has been a music teacher for the past couple of decades, and says the idea for this came from special olympian Sarah Flight.
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Trans Canada Trail leads to economic benefit for communities along the route
Every year, trail users spend more than $13 billion at businesses and services along their route, and trail activity supports more than 220,000 jobs across the country.
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Travel delays on the TCH in Gros Morne as the Western Brook Bridge is replaced
Motorists can expect possible traffic slowdowns, sporadic periods of single lane traffic, and reduced speed limits until the project’s completion in September.
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The Hew and Draw hotel in Corner Brook is looking for an artist in residence
A social media post says the hotel is taking applications for an artist in residence to design and install a public mural.
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Man arrested in attempted robbery of cab driver
A man was arrested by Corner Brook RCMP for an attempted robbery of a cab driver last week.
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Police pull 6 commercial vehicles at a checkpoint in Stephenville on Wednnesday
The commercial vehicles that were inspected had a total of forty-five defects.
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City hall renews maintenance contracts at Jubilee Field and Wellington Street for the sports season
Councillor Pamela Keeping says the cost for Jubilee Field is slightly more than $31,000.
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Port secondary students can now apply for financial assistance
With one application, StudentAidNL will assess students for both federal and provincial financial assistance.
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Opposition Health critic says Licensed Practical Nurses were omitted from National Nursing Week
Barry Petten noted he has heard from many constituents and other licensed practical nurses around the province who feel insulted and disrespected.
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MS Walk to take place in Corner Brook on May 26th
On May 26th, in 50 communities across the country the MS Walk will bring people together with the goal of raising over $4 million.
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A 40 year old man arrested for impaired driving on Wheeler's Road last night
RNC say they were on patrol and stopped the vehicle around 10 o’clock.
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Women in Agriculture group in Corner Brook today
Robbins says the ultimate goal of this venture is to form a group for women in agriculture such as the NL federation of Agriculture.
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Kabby gets a ride sharing license in NL
Transportation Network Companies are required to obtain a licence from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to operate in Newfoundland and Labrador and ride-sharing drivers are required to hold a Class 4 licence.
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"Play it Again: An evening with the Great American Songbook" is at the RAC tonight
Mike Payne says this show consists of the most influential songs that have stood the test of time.
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RCMP looking for an atv stolen from Stephenville Crossing
The ATV, a 2023 black and green Kawasaki Mule 700, was stolen from a property on Brook Street.
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708 Air Cadets gliding into the Stephenville Dymond International Airport
Airport owner Carl Dymond says he was once an air cadet himself and says these youth programs are so important to development.
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From turning on the tap to taking a drive, Corner Brook Mayor says it all takes municipal governance
Mayor Jim Parsons attended a symposium in Gander last week that was part organized through Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and says these meetings create the perfect opportunity to network.
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Nominations are now open for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award
This award is presented annually to recognize outstanding achievement, innovative practice, and excellence in literacy.
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Police confirm human remains found in Port aux Basques on Monday were those of missing Brian Lush
His remains were located inside a truck owned by Lush, who had also parked a moving truck at the Petro Pass Truck Stop in Summerstown, near Cornwall last week.
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National Test of Alert Ready to take place this afternoon
Some residents will not receive the test alert on their wireless device due to compatibility, LTE network connection, cell tower coverage, device software and/or settings.
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"Everyone has a role to play" being highlighted during Emergency Preparedness Week
An emergency preparedness kit should include food, water, batteries, a portable radio and prescription medications for at least 72 hours.
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Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority hosting a public meeting in Corner Brook tonight
CEO Tammy Priddle says they’re looking to gather information and opinions to help them with planning the next 20 years.
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Our Lady of Mercy church celebrates national contest win
Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit ran into a former school teacher last night at a ceremony in Port au Port West. Kathleen Lawlor says the church was built by local volunteers and everything in the church is pre-vatican.
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Marine Contractors Inc. is awarded a contract for pavement patching in Corner Brook
The sole bid at over $441,000 was approved and pricing is based on $115.50 per square metre of asphalt pavement.
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Grade six students write about "What Corner Brook means to me."
The Mayor and Junior Council were selected and held their own public meeting on Monday.
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It's Municipal Awareness Day at the Corner Brook Civic Centre today
The town of Pasadena is also celebrating the day with guided tours to explore upgrades at the water treatment plant facility.
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It's Mental Health Week
This year’s theme is "Healing Through Compassion because #CompassionConnects."
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OPP confirm a long hauler from Stephenville was found dead
Lush had parked his moving truck at the Petro Pass Truck Stop in Summerstown, near Cornwall and was heading back home to Newfoundland at the time.
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Corner Brook council pre-empted by a junior council and Mayor for the day
Deputy Mayor Watkins announced the Jigs and Wheels Festival is coming back.
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Work to start soon on clean up of Riverside Drive but safety will come first
Granter says the hope is remediation will begin this week, weather permitting.
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It's the right time to apply to the RCMP, Cpl Peter Gosse to hold a recruitment session tonight
Cpl Peter Gosse is the facilitator and says this means anyone can attend, from the comfort of wherever they are.
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Bay St. George RCMP looking for a side by side stolen from Stephenville
The side by side, an orange 2013 Kawasaki Teryx with NL licence plate VTF013, was stolen from a residential property on Ohio Drive in Stephenville s
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BOISAR spends days helping in the search for a missing Pynn's Brook man
Shawn Street is the coordinator of BOISAR. He says they searched the Lady Slipper Road area and the next couple of days they searched the Logger School Road area.
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It's Spring Clean up time in Corner Brook
This week is for metals & bulk waste (furniture, branches, grass cuttings). They should be put into separate piles.
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NL delegation in Houston, Texas, for the Offshore Technology Conference
This year’s conference includes sessions on green hydrogen and offshore wind.
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Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant suspended due to federal employment funding cuts
With the Government of Canada’s decision to cut $625 million in jobs funding nation-wide, almost 200,000 fewer people will be served across the country.
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, RCMP NL advises safety first
Cpl Jolene Garland says motorcycle operators need to follow the speed limit, drive sober, check blind spots, wear a helmet, and consider wearing highly visible clothing.
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Industry Minister marks 50th anniversary of Come by Chance
On March 27, Braya's first ever shipment of biofuel, produced from soya bean oil, was exported from Newfoundland and Labrador to a customer based in California.
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Girls in sports, the topic of the Plain Truth on Bayfm
Host Paula Sheppard says a report from Canadian Women in Sports in 2020 discovered that the retention of girls and women in sports is a critical concern.
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Local search and rescue groups spent days trying to find a missing Pynn's Brook man
A post on the Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue says, “Great work by Deer Lake Search and Rescue members in finding and rescuing this individual.
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RCMP Traffic Services West and Highway Enforcement officers team up to check commercial vehicles
Four of the six vehicles were removed from service.
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Celebrate Municipal Awareness Day in Corner Brook this Wednesday!
This event will include outdoor equipment displays, indoor information booths, and a fun zone in the gym.
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A grant from the Trans Canada Trail will help fix erosion on the Corner Brook Connector
The grants, up to $1,500 each, were awarded following an application process and can be used toward a number of trail activities, including accessibility improvements, clean-up, debris removal, art installation, maintenance or volunteer appreciation.
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Police locate missing man Joshua Legge
RCMP provided the update on Saturday afternoon.
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Happy 100th anniversary to two Salvation Army churches in Corner Brook!
The Salvation Army is hosting a Family Fun Day tomorrow from 2-4 p.m. at City Square. There will be food, music and mascots.
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Qalipu Chief Jenny Brake is looking forward to future conservation projects
Brake wouldn’t get into details about other similar projects, but did say they are being developed.
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Changes are being made to the NL Tourist Accommodations Act
Since last April, over 2,200 accommodations have registered with the Province.
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Community Preparedness Day at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook tomorrow
At the Majestic Lawn tomorrow afternoon, Sparky will be on hand for pictures with the kids and folks will have an opportunity to learn about ways they can reduce the risk of a fire.
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RCMP looking into atv users in the town of Deer Lake
Cpl Jolene Garland says while the town has a by-law allowing licenced operators of off-road vehicles to travel on municipal roads to access trails, they are also using town roads for regular transportation in the community, which is not permitted.
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$3 million for student assistants K-12
The investment will result in approximately 104 full-time equivalent student assistant positions being added to the K-12 public education system.
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Question period in the House of Assembly yesterday kicks off with a loud discussion and warning
Opposition Leader Tony Wakeham asked about initiatives within the fishery.
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Sweetland premieres tonight at the Cineplex in Corner Brook
Christian Sparkes's film Sweetland, based on the novel by Michael Crummey will screen Saturday at 6:30pm.
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UPDATED: Missing man Joshua Legge found safe
The RCMP provided an update on Saturday.
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$220,000 to Food First NL for better access to nutritious foods
The Department of Health and Community Services prioritizes improved access to nutritious food as a component of improving health outcomes and addressing the social determinants of health for the residents of the province.
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NL has 52 nominees at this year's East Coast Music Awards, taking place this weekend
A total of $500,000 was announced recently from government and the capital city to host the East Coast Music Awards next year.
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Nature Conservancy of Canada offers tips on outdoor events like camping or hiking
Be prepared, such as knowing where you are going, the types of trails, what wildlife is in the area to how to set up a tent and campsite.
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Delays in air travel possible after aircraft overshoots runway at YYT
The incident has forced the closure of the impacted runway and operations are being assessed.
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Deer Lake RCMP looking for missing man Joshua Legge, last seen in Pasadena
He may be driving a 2015 blue Dodge Ram pickup truck with NL license plate CWX 811.
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RCMP looking for a dirt bike stolen from Port au Port East
Cpl Jolene Garland says the bike is a 2002 Yamaha TTR 250 four-stroke. It is blue in colour and is missing the plastic covering of the gas tank.
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Bay of Islands MHA questions House of Assembly on unsafe roads and cataract surgeries
As well, Eddie Joyce says social housing has been a long standing issue in Corner Brook and while for 50 units are welcomed, there are over 300 people on the waitlist.
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Opposition House Leader says people in NL have highest debt burden in Canada
Conway-Ottenheimer says there has been too much money wasted.
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Safe outdoor fire tips in time for Forest Fire Season, on now until September 30th
A permit must be obtained from a forest management district office to burn vegetation, wood and paper products during forest fire season.
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NL Forest Fire Season starts today
Forestry Minister Elvis Loveless says currently, there are wildfire suppression teams, water bombers, helicopters, and equipment strategically located throughout the province -- ready to respond whenever and wherever they are needed.
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$550,000 for mental health and suicide prevention training
62 courses have been offered with 630 people attending training in either Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or SafeTalk across the province as of last month.
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Province-wide public safety radio to start June 1st
Justice and Public Safety Minister John Hogan says government committed to this project four years ago and recognized how this could bolster public safety in all regions and committed $181 million over 12 years to implement this and the associated communications infrastructure.
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United Way gives nearly $385,000 to 41 charities in NL
Some funding is coming to the west coast for the Stephenville Emergency Food Services Program.
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OPP looking for a missing man originally from the Stephenville area
51-year-old Brian Lush was parking his truck at a gas station in eastern Ontario last Wednesday, according to family.
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Premier speaks about the province's future at the Empire Club of Canada
Andrew Furey says wind hydrogen projects are expected to bring $200 billion to NL’s GDP and 12,000 jobs.
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Qalipu and Nature Conservancy of Canada sign a deal to protect "Charlie's Place."
Qalipu Chief Jenny Brake says, “For generations, both Beothuk and Mi’kmaq people have occupied Charlie’s Place."
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Corner Brook city hall reviewing submissions for STAR initiatives
Mayor Jim Parsons says it’s a program with Tourism Atlantic that recognizes tourism is a mixture of more than just the city.
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Opposition uncovers 51 deaths due to overdose in NL last year
Premier Andrew Furey says government can always do more to address this evolving issue. He says this has been an evolving crises that gripped the west coast of this country and is now spreading east.
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"Outdoor Fun, No Damage Done" free webinar taking place tomorrow
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is offering practical tips on how to enjoy nature responsibly.
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Applications are open for the 2024-25 Accessible Vehicle Funding Program, up to $50,000 available
Eligible applicants can receive up to $50,000 funding for accessibility related vehicle modifications.
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Craig Young to play at the RAC this Saturday
Young says he grew up with parents who loved music and he learned how to play guitar at a young age.
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Bay St. George RCMP arrest three impaired drivers since Friday
Police saw a man operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on a road in St. George’s on Friday.
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Gros Morne summit is closed to visitors May 1-June 27
Arctic hare, rock ptarmigan and caribou need privacy and a disturbance-free environment as they have their young and care for them in their first days of life.
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Premier Furey offers condolences to the family of Bob Cole
Furey says "The passing of the voice of Hockey Night in Canada is a loss not just for a nation of dedicated hockey fans, but it is especially poignant for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians."
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Time to take off those studded winter tires
Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tire use is only permitted between November 1st and April 30th.
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Several businesses in Corner Brook close in April
Mayor Jim Parsons says some businesses are finding a lot of pressure in retail with online sellers.
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Proposed salt mine in St. George's gets green light from government but there are conditions
A Certificate of Approval, an approved Waste Management Plan, and monitoring stations are required before construction.
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Keep voting for Our Lady of Mercy church
The Next Great Save is made possible by The National Trust for Canada, which is a registered charity that leads and inspires action to save and renew historic places.
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Any grade 6 students want to be Mayor for a day?
Six runners-up will be selected as "Councillors" and will participate in a mock Public Council Meeting on May 6 at 6 pm to be televised by Rogers.
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Senior busted for impaired driving in Corner Brook this past weekend
He was released to appear in court at a later date.
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ATV access to some Corner Brook streets starts this Wednesday
Drivers must be at least 16 years of age, have a driver’s license, and insurance.
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BOISAR practices rope rescues near the Main in the Mountain
15 BOISAR members along with 3 members from Bonne Bay Search and Rescue - BBSAR, took part in rope rescue techniques.
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Corner Brook city hall looks for proposals to start phase two of the Great Train Enhancement
This will include the establishment of a continuous transportation and recreational route running along the waterfront from Mill Road to the Man in the Mountain lookout.
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UPDATED: Teen dead after Stephenville dirt bike crash
The operator, an 18 year old male, was rushed to Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville with life-threatening injuries.
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