The by-election will be held March 6th.
Twelve people have been nominated for an election to fill 3 councillor vacancies in the town of Stephenville. This after nearly half the council resigned recently for various reasons. Names on the ballot will include Darren Roberts, Darrell Shelley, Gerard Pomeroy, Geoff Benoit, Ken Penton, Maurice Hynes, Patrick Mercer, Paul Green, Paul Grenier, Ray Tompkins, Tom O’Brien and Trevor Murphy. The by-election will be held March 6th.
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February is Violence Prevention Month
Violence Prevention Coordinator Michelle Maloney says violence prevention is part of a network of ten organizations working year round to address issues related to gender based violence and many different forms of abuse.
Government is reviewing plans for a quarry northeast of Cape Ray
It will be known as the Barachois River Bridge Quarry.
"Trash Talk" explores misconceptions about plastics; does it go in the trash or a blue bag?
Lynn Howse is the Outreach Officer with Western Regional Waste Management and says containers that handle fruit are recyclable but soft packing around a 24-pack of bottled water is garbage.
Deer Lake RCMP recommending residents lock vehicles and safeguard valuables
On Monday, February 9, 2026, police were called about to investigate reports of mischief caused to vehicles parked overnight on Tulks Lane and Fifth Avenue.
Delay in mail delivery leads to tax payment extension for seniors in Corner Brook
Seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement also qualify for a 15% discount on property taxes by calling 1-800-277-9914.
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I'll Take You
Ben Gallaher
That's Why God Made Guitars
Brett Kissel
Safe Place To Break
Meghan Patrick
The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 11, 2026
Paula Sheppard’s guest this week is Dan Meades, Provincial Coordinator for the Transiton House Association of NL.
