Local News
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A man has died in St. John's after colliding with a light pole while driving a scooter
The man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision and was taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
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Police find human remains of a man inside a vehicle in Bay Roberts
The vehicle was located on Country Road on Monday morning.
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RCMP issue 26 tickets on the Northern Peninsula Highway, most of them for speeding
Five motorists were ticketed for passing on a solid line.
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Deep Gulch project underway to replace 50 foot deep sewer lines on University Drive
Work is ongoing now on the end wall where pipes will come out and water will flow into Corner Brook stream.
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Government has released the 2024-26 HealthTech and BioTech Ecosystem Action Plan
The Action Plan will provide a path forward to guide the ongoing growth of this sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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RBC Race for the Kids is running and walking for child and youth mental health
RBC Race for the Kids is a walk/run event held across communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, raising vital funds for mental health programs and services at the Janeway.
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RNC issue over 130 tickets in three days in the Corner Brook region
One driver had their vehicle seized and license suspended for driving 168 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone.
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Mayor talks about delays at the new recreation centre in Corner Brook
Mayor Jim Parsons says they’re still waiting on substantial completion from the contractor and that the building is constructed correctly.
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Highway brush cutting contract awarded for Campbell's Brook to Port aux Basques
MHA Andrew Parsons says this will include clearing along the entire right-of-way on both sides of this section of highway.
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Bayfm will host Radiothon 2024 this Friday!
Over 22 million has been raised over the years in support of the Western Regional Hospital Foundation.
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Police locate and arrest escaped inmate from Her Majesty's Penitentiary
Police say 51-year-old Todd Boland fled the facility on foot around 9:40 this morning.
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Bay of Islands MHA sends second letter asking for a meeting with the Premier over lack of student assistants
Eddie Joyce says he’s met with parents and continues to hear stories of children still home due to this and others sitting in soiled clothes at school.
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Department of Education says an additional 160 fulltime student assistants have been added this year
An additional 40 instructional resource teachers were also hired to support students this school year.
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It's International Day of the Older Persons and National Seniors Day
This year, the United Nations theme is “Aging with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide.”
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RCMP NL issue warning about lethal opioid being sold as oxycontin
One is marked with a “M” and the other has the number “30” etched on the pill.
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Qalipu Chief excited about employment and economic opportunities
The Qalipu, the Membertou First Nation and Horizon Naval Engineering now own the 140 year old St. John’s shipyard, known as Newdock.
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NL signs MOU with port in Belgium
Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says this agreement will further enhance cooperation and assist in establishing a green shipping corridor to connect our Canadian renewable energy supply with European demand.
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Corner Brook Mill Whistler waiting on a part from Europe
Meanwhile, Mayor Jim Parsons says the city is still working on getting a second train but it’s not easy to find one.
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Lynx sighting reported in Steady Brook this morning, keep an eye on your pets
Keep small dogs and cats indoors whenever possible, and always accompany pets when taking them outside.
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Three moose poaching incidents on the west coast are under investigation
Officers responded to a complaint from the public about a dead bull moose approximately two kilometers east of Codroy Pond near the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Corner Brook Pulp and Paper appeals council's decision against harvesting in the water shed area
Mayor Jim Parsons says the area is a protected water supply zone under discretionary use and as such there is a specific procedure including public consultation.
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Ribfest will be back in Corner Brook next year after a record crowd last month
Deputy Mayor Linda Chaisson asked if there will be a 6th Ribfest and the city’’s Director of Public Works, Donald Burden says Crabby’s BBQ Shack and the Texas Rangers will be back next year.
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Special Olympians showcasing originals and hits at CB Nuit tomorrow
Bayfm’s Melanie Gosse, among her many talents, helps those from the Corner Brook Viking Special Olympics explore their musical side.
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Qalipu First Nation enters a partnership in the St. John's shipyard
Qalipu Chief Jenny Brake says it will pay immediate returns to Nations members for social and cultural programming and will sustain economic development for the communities.
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Pasadena Pirates celebrate first win for NL at Atlantic Championship since the eighties
Darren Hancock is the President of Baseball NL. He says baseball has grown in this province.
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Department of Education issues advisory saying no changes in Student Supervision Policy
A teacher sponsor is preferred but, when one is not available, a lead volunteer can be appointed by the school administrator.
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Fish and Wildlife students to clean up Riverside Drive this morning
Student Carly McLennon says it’s part of their Environmental Citizenship Course.
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Curling retaining wall change order approved at nearly $170K
However, since some materials were not used, the city received a credit of slightly more than $39K.
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Corner Brook is now paying less for water treatment chemicals
The city’s Director of Public Works Donald Burden says if less is used, the cost goes down.
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Government launches an online survey for nurse practitioners and students to help with recruitment
Health Minister John Hogan says “Expanded opportunities will help with retention, which will increase access to health care for residents.”
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Some teachers are heading to the House of Assembly in November to learn about parliament
The Teachers Institute provides an opportunity for educators to experience first-hand the inner workings of parliament and the broader structure of government.
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Premier Andrew Furey does not support a pay raise for MHA's
March report recommends a $25,000 salary increase for MHAs, after this annual salary has been frozen since 2009.
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Cleaning Corner Brook city hall will now cost over 18 percent more
Councillor Vaughn Granter says bids closed last week with one bid received for a 3-year Contract. Blair Holdings Limited $483.808.26 HST Included per 36-month term.
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Remembering Hurricane Fiona two years later; Mayor says it's been challenging
Port aux Basques Mayor Brian Button says the town lost a lady who was a strong community member.
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Submissions are being accepted for the annual Arts and Letters Program
The program provides an opportunity to submit works for adjudication and recognizes excellence through the awarding of monetary prizes and the exhibition of entries, where appropriate and feasible.
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RNC find drugs, cash and guns in St. John's; two women and two men are facing charges
Searches resulted in the seizure of a loaded handgun, a loaded semi-automatic rifle, as well as two replica handguns, large quantity of cash, cocaine, fentanyl, crystal meth, prescription pills, and more. T
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Man arrested by RCMP for discharging firearm at residence in Frederickton
Police say 22-year-old Aaron Russell of Carmanville is facing several firearm related offences.
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Premier Furey says "no one wants to use agency nurses"
Furey says the times have changed with a shift from nurses wanting full time to a more flexible schedule lately.
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Corner Brook is starting a feasibility study on a community market space
It aims to provide a vibrant venue that supports local commerce, community engagement, and cultural events.
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New Grants Program Announced for Community Violence Prevention
It will see $525,000 distributed to groups and organizations throughout the province in 2024-25.
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Pasadena Pirates bring home the gold from the U13AA Atlantic Championship
Everyone is invited to Pasadena Place at 6:15 for a banner unveiling followed by a motorcade parade led by the Pasadena Fire and Rescue.
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A new hip fracture unit in St. John's will improve care for patients in NL
Premier Andrew Furey says establishing the new 12-bed dedicated hip fracture unit at the hospital will ensure health care professionals will be able to provide best practices for patients recovering from hip surgery in one unit rather than multiple areas of the hospital.
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Corner Brook Mayor brings the gavel down for order at Monday's public meeting
A discussion continued for about 15 minutes and the Mayor asked several times to vote on the motion and move forward.
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PSD Marlow catches criminals and saves a life at an accident scene on the highway near Tilton
Marlow and her handler were engaged and, while approaching the scene of the collision, observed a man in a wooded area on the side of the highway.
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CBNuit mentor Sandra Chow says student provides inspiration
Student Alyssa Butt says her project is a paint by number where everyone can take part and she has giveaways.
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Teachers wants security after weapons found at a St. John's High School
NLTA President Trent Langdon says it was a significant seizure with multiple weapons, including bear spray and bladed weapons.
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NL becomes Canada's first "well being" province
Premier Andrew Furey says being Canada’s first well being province is due to investments in health.
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Funding for four organizations to support well being in NL
The Food Producers Forum, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Thrive Community Network and SmartIce will share $30,000
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Open tryouts tonight at the Civic Centre for the Corner Brook Royals hockey team
The season will start in early November and out of last year’s players, 16 and two goaltenders are returning.
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Ontario woman charged with impaired driving after being stopped by police in Corner Brook
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It's Environmental Public Health Week
This year’s theme is – Create resilient communities through disaster risk reduction and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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South shore Bay of Islands motorists advised McLeod's Lane and Route 450 is under construction for 2 weeks
There are no scheduled road closures, but traffic control will be in place.
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Western Regional School of Nursing celebrates 50 years of Shine-a-rama
Hope Evoy is also one of the coordinators and says it all takes place October 5th from 11-5 p.m. at the Corner Brook Plaza.
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Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative spans from Bonne Bay to the Bay of Islands
Dr. Jordy Thomson says their main focus is Acadian redfish.
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Award winning knitter to put off a show at CB Nuit this weekend
Knitter Kirk Dunn is offering a workshop “the Knitting Pilgrim” at the first United Church from 10 a.m. until 1p.m. this Saturday.
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The Marina Sexton, the sister of the late Tommy Sexton of CODCO, will perform at CB Nuit this Saturday
Sexton grew up in a large family with nine children and says making people laugh was a competitive sport.
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Anyone can register for a virtual panel discussion on rights to access information this Wednesday
Joining them will be a representative from one of the world’s leading access to information organizations, the Centre for Law and Democracy.
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Second moose poaching incident on the west coast in two weeks
Officers responded to a complaint from the public about a dead bull moose approximately six kilometres in the Black Duck Siding Resource Road.
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Gros Morne moose population management program has started
There are three different hunting zones within the national park boundary with different opening dates for each zone, and a fourth zone that is closed to hunting.
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It's time to celebrate your right to know with a virtual panel discussion this week
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) has organized a RTK 2024 Atlantic Event - a Virtual Panel Discussion on Access Rights and Democracy.
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Immigration Minister Sarah Stoodley is in the UK to attract more skilled workers to NL
Stoodley will also attend a football match between Barrow AFC and Chelsea FC on September 24th. Barrow AFC’s jerseys will prominently feature Newfoundland and Labrador as part of a partnership that the Provincial Government and the team launched in June.
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Legion will offer screech-ins tomorrow as 9,000 cruise ship passengers and crew expected in Corner Brook
Spokesperson Robert Murphy says it’s also open to anyone from away and takes about half an hour.
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City of Corner Brook looks to establish a community market space
This initiative aims to provide a vibrant venue that supports local commerce, community engagement, and cultural events.
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Well-Being Week starts this Sunday
It’s an ideal time to highlight the ongoing Year of the Arts initiatives and the positive impact the arts and cultural sector has on the well-being of our people and communities.
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Corner Brook radio personality and musician Bill Bartlett has passed away
You likely heard him on CFCB's morning show, and he continued to share down-home music on Country 93.3 up until this year.
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Enforcement officers asking for help in a moose poaching incident near St. Davids
It appears the animal was shot on the roadway between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. and dragged approximately 800 meters on the road to a pit, where the moose was then processed.
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A section of West Street will be closed tomorrow for the Colours of Corner Brook event
West Street will be closed from the intersection of Todd Street to Main Street.
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Finishing touches on CB Nuit are taking place, little more than a week away
Organizer Lousie Gauthier says everything is ready to go. She says it’s like putting together a big jigsaw puzzle.
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Millions of dollars to support housing for survivors of gender based violence
The money will be spent over the next five years to help women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, find a safe and affordable place to call home in the private rental market.
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Opposition concerned since no tender has been issued to fix the province's 5th water bomber
Pleaman Forsey says this means there are only four CL-415 water bombers available, leaving us vulnerable during next year’s forest fire season.
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School kids to kick start the 2024 Agriculture Expo taking place in Corner Brook this weekend
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Government launches a new website and campaign to help increase awareness of dementia
The website complements actions under the Dementia Care Action Plan by promoting awareness and understanding of dementia and providing information on services and resources to support individuals and families to live well with dementia.
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Wanted woman arrested in Deer Lake
28-year-old Bianca Williams was picked up on September 13th.
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Twin brothers will offer weekend clinic dermatology services in Corner Brook soon
Dr. Joe Coffey says he and his twin brother, Dr. James Coffey will be offering these clinics one weekend a month beginning in October.
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Close to 300,000 trees have been planted in Gros Morne this year
This year, they’ve added Balsam Fir, Black Spruce, White Spruce, and even a few Red Maple, White Pine, Yellow Birch, and Balsam Poplar to the park's landscape.
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Agriculture Expo 2024 is this weekend at the Corner Brook Civic Centre
Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons says he likes the different breeds of chickens and always leaves with something to eat.
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RCMP NL investigates missing Coast Guard employee at sea
The search was turned over to the RCMP late last evening.
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Mayor praises the team for work on the Corner Brook Stream Trail this summer
Mayor Jim Parsons says the Corner Brook Stream Trail Development Corporation has been working all summer to make the trail more accessible. .
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Qalipu Today is back on the air with Bayfm after a busy summer
Qalipu First Nations Chief Jenny Brake says it was an extremely busy summer with events and gatherings.
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Political leaders wrap up meetings in St. John's on cyber security, digital trust, and artificial intelligence (AI)
Digital Government and Service Minister Elvis Loveless says “Canadians expect our public services to keep pace with the digital world, and that governments will do everything in their power to protect them."
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Federal and Provincial governments to make a housing announcement tomorrow morning
ACOA and Rural Economic Minister Gudie Hutchings will join Housing Minister John Abbott and Women and Gender Equality Minister Pam Parsons for the event starting at 9:30 a.m.
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Three Bay St. George men charged in relation to two home invasions in Stephenville last week
32-year-old Jacob King and 36-year-old Ashley Parsons, both of Mattis Point, and 22-year-old Braden Lacosta of the Stephenville area, were arrested by RCMP
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Women and Gender Equality Minister speaks of investments to end sexual violence
Pam Parsons says one example is $700,000 in funding recently to create a crisis hotline in NL
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Forestry critic condemns government for failing to fix a water bomber parked since 2018
Pleaman Forsey says “government has flip-flopped on fixing the water bomber, and now we’re facing another fire season without adequate resources.”
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Corner Brook's cruise ship season hits high gear with thousands expected and another double ship day
Mayor Jim Parsons says this is just a warm up to this weekend when close to 9,000 passenger and crew arrive on Saturday.
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STAR group in Corner Brook working on a marketing and branding plan for the region
Mayor Jim Parsons says people don’t come her just to see Corner Brook, it’s the Bay of Islands and Humber Valley.
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This is Sexual Violence Awareness Week
This year’s activities emphasize the importance of reconnecting, fostering self-awareness, and rebuilding connections within communities, along with the 40th annual Take Back the Night march on September 20th.
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CB Nuit looking for youth volunteers
Director of Volunteers, Patricia Gore was at Grenfell’s Get Involved event recently and she met with many repeat volunteers.
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A new video "Our World in Motion" features the voices of St. Peter's Academy in Benoits Cove
In the video, 5 school kids take a tour of the Bay of Islands region on bike, foot, raft, kayak, side by side and dory while describing various geological sites and acknowledging that their world is in motion from the ground up.
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Corner Brook man facing charges after assaulting a woman at a hotel
She was taken to Western Memorial Regional Hospital to be treated for her injuries.
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Justice critic raises concerns over shortages and escalating workloads of crown prosecutors
Helen Conway Ottenheimer says "Both retired and current crown prosecutors have spoken out about staff shortages and escalating workload, including an increase in murder cases,"
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First ever Schizophrenia Education and Awareness workshop in Corner Brook today
This 3 hour workshop is for everyone who is interested. For more information email caroline.freakessnl@outlook.com
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Shriners from Kansas among cruise ship visitors in Corner Brook today
Keith Goulding is with the Long Range Shrine Club here at home. He says for many in this group, it is their first time in NL.
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Bay of Islands MHA writes letter to the Premier about student assistants
Eddie Joyce says the stories were very sad and many are left with keeping their kids out of school due to safety concerns.
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NL Health critic says doctors are not getting bonuses and incentives
Barry Petten says "Doctors are frustrated and disheartened. They shouldn't have to chase after the government to receive what was promised."
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Cabox is an aspiring Global Geopark that spans the Bay of Islands and Humber Valley area
Some talented young singers from St. Peter’s Academy in Benoit's Cove did a song as part of the animated Cabox Rock Video soundtrack.
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18 year old new driver in Corner Brook picked up for impaired driving
The vehicle was seized and the teen’s drivers license is suspended for up to six months.
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Online criminal record checks through the RNC open to more west coast residents
The online feature would be new for residents of Cox’s Cove, Gilliams, Humber Arm South, Hughes Brook, Irishtown-Summerside, Lark Harbour, Little Rapids, McIvers, Meadows, Pasadena, Steady Brook and York Harbour.
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Local doctor talks about whooping cough after schools notify parents of an increase in the disease
Doctor Shanda Slipp says this disease isn’t talked about much thankfully to vaccinations and is caused by a bacteria.
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Over $2 million announced in Norris Point for two projects to help aquatic species at risk
On behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister Gudie Hutchings of Rural Economic Development and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced over $2 million dollars in funding for two projects as part of the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk.
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Tourism Minister and operators asking feds to step in to help avert a strike by Air Canada pilots
Steve Crocker and Craig Foley are urging Air Canada and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) to work together to avoid a pilot’s strike.
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Audiology department to benefit from upcoming Bayfm Radiothon in support of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation
Mihoela Foss is the department’s Clinical Lead. She says the Vivosonic Integrity V500 which is an advanced piece of equipment when testing young babies or children with risks of hearing loss.
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Corner Brook Status of Women to host webinar on Monday
A link to the webinar and next week’s event can be found on the Corner Brook Status of Women facebook page.
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Nick Hamlyn and Maggie Cody at the RAC tonight
Hamlyn says they’re both coming off a summer of performing at the Grand Bank Regional Summer Festival.
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Police investigate two home invasions in Stephenville
Police suspect these two incidents are related and involve the same three individuals.
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Grenfell psychology prof says "suicide is preventable but very hard to predict"
Dr. Tyler Pritchard is a psychology professor at Grenfell Campus and a provincially registered psychologist in the western region. He says some people find still find it tough to talk about suicide.
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Five west coast farms open the gates to the public this Sunday
Terri Lynn Robbins is the owner of Robbins Family Farm. She says it’s one of her favourite times of the year and people will get a different experience at each farm.
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Visiting dermatologists offering clinics through Western Memorial Regional Hospital
These clinics will be offered one weekend a month beginning in October.
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Man picked up from Caribou Road facing assault related charges
The alleged victim sustained minor injuries and was not hospitalized.
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Man charged after stealing groceries on Caribou Road
A 44 year old male was arrested and charged with theft under $5000.
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RNC welcomes 13 new officers destined for jurisdictions throughout NL
The ceremony was a follow-up to last week’s graduation from the Atlantic Police Academy in Prince Edward Island.
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Minister responsible for Agriculture stresses significance of Open Farm Day this Sunday
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Minister Gerry Byrne says it’s important that young people understand where our food comes from.
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BayFM wins two national awards in less than a year
The Community Radio Awards in Broadcast and Online selected BayFM for their “Community Engagement Award.”
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UPDATED: Missing man Joshua Legge found safe
The RCMP provided an update on Saturday.
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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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