Immigration spaces have now doubled in this province.
Minister Gerry Byrne says the population of this province has increased by 12 thousand in the last year, largely due to immigrants. He says the agreement with the Federal Government had to change, raising the number of spaces from 1500 to over 3000 newcomers to our province each year. Minister Byrne says immigrants are also bringing skills, like health care.
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Police find cocaine, opiods, cash and weapons at a home in Stephenville
RCMP Police Service Dog Thor located various drugs hidden inside the home.
Corner Brook looks to get a hydrological assessment on Riverside Drive
Mayor Jim Parsons says this is a follow up to the aftermath of the landslide in the area last spring.
Ed Kearsey's jersey to be retired at tomorrow night's hockey game between the Royals and Red Wings
Kearsey is also the assistant coach of the Corner Brook Royals.
Corner Brook RNC investigate the death of a 22 year old woman
The Chief Medical Examiner is investigating to determine the cause of death.
Help is on the way for the Boys and Girls club in St. Anthony after a fire destroyed the 100 year old building
Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell is also the MHA for St. Barbe-L’Anse aux Meadows. She says the whole community is hurting.
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Ed Kearsey Jersey Retirement
Saturday night the Corner Brook Royals host the Deer Lake Red Wings, the jersey of senior hockey legend Ed Kearsey will be retired!
The Plain Truth, January 15, 2025
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about Mental Health and Addictions. We acknowledge that this is a sensitive topic for a lot of people and we hope that you able to find strengh and resilience if you choose to keep listening.
