Police presence underway at Lewin Parkway and Pratt Street in Corner Brook
Published: August 21, 2026 17:50
There is no risk to public safety at this time.
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Speedy Glass Red Bags initiative raises tens of thousands for local foodbanks since starting in 2019
Published: August 21, 2026 15:30
Speedy Glass Owner Nadine Margeson says since Red Bags started, around $30K has been raised for the Corner Brook area, $23K in Deer Lake and in Pasadena, last year about $9200 was raised, all of which went to local foodbanks.
Premier says about $400K in American booze inventory is going back on the shelves for sale
Published: August 21, 2026 15:30
Premiers across Canada have lifted the ban on U.S. alcohol sales and Wakeham says it’s up to the NLC now to place orders for more American booze.
An 80-year-old woman is dead after a motor vehicle accident in Bay St. George
Published: August 21, 2026 13:55
A second occupant of the vehicle, a 79-year-old man was taken to hospital in Corner Brook with serious injuries.
Premier Tony Wakeham shuffles cabinet to get ready for the next phase
Published: August 21, 2026 08:30
This includes delivering major projects, unlocking opportunities in Labrador, improving services, reducing red tape and a more efficient government while still delivering on the core promises of better health care, lower taxes and safer communities.
Funding announcement coming today for fire protection vehicles and equipment
Published: August 21, 2026 08:30
It will take place late this morning at the Bay de Grave Volunteer Fire Department in South River.
3rd annual Community Port Day is tomorrow dockside at the Port of Corner Brook
Published: August 21, 2026 08:30
Patti Ricketts is the Cruise and Engagement Coordinator and on Bayfm, she said this year will be the biggest yet.
Power outages affecting North Shore of Bay of Islands, Gallants area
Published: August 20, 2026 16:29
Newfoundland Power is reporting over 1700 customers without power.
One lane of TCH near Flat Bay Junction is closed due to a motor vehicle accident
Published: August 20, 2026 16:13
Motorists should expect significant delays traveling through the area.
It's time to “Stuff the Backpacks” at Staples until 2 p.m today with supplies for back to school
Published: August 20, 2026 14:47
Mike Kearley is the Executive Director of Vine Place and on Bayfm this morning, he said so far, 176 have registered for a backpack.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a holiday this year for employees with the city of Corner Brook
Published: August 20, 2026 14:44
Until the day is designated as a provincial holiday, council has to approve the day off for staff every year.
Major cabinet shuffle today and Humber-Gros Morne MHA Mike Goosney has a new role
Published: August 20, 2026 14:42
He has been appointed as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts, as well as, Sport, Recreation and Parks, PictureNL, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, and the Pippy Park Commission.
2026 NL Summer Games in Corner Brook and Stephenville ended last weekend but more work to be done
Published: August 20, 2026 08:30
About 1400 young athletes competed in the 2026 NL Summer Games held in Corner Brook and Stephenville from August 8th to the 15th.
Deer Lake Airport CEO says quick response by police led to smooth travel after an unattended bag was left there
Published: August 20, 2026 08:30
Tammy Priddle says safety is priority at the airport and when staff noticed the bag, security tested it with a swab and it came back as containing an explosive material.
At the end of 2025 the City of Corner Brook had more than $1.7M of funds available for additional projects
Published: August 20, 2026 08:30
As per the requirements of the Canada Community Building Fund Agreement, each year the City is required to prepare and approve a report showing a full and detailed statement of revenue and expenditures.
RCMP suspend two drivers licenses for excessive speeding on the Northern Peninsula this past weekend
Published: August 19, 2026 14:30
RCMP Traffic Services West clocked a 17-year-old doing 115 km/hr in a 50 zone.
200,000 tree seedlings being planted in remote areas of Gros Morne National Park
Published: August 19, 2026 14:30
This is to restore areas of forest that were impacted by moose over-browsing.
Corner Brook was one of three Canadian communities to take part in a national wildfire plan
Published: August 19, 2026 14:30
The Plan concludes that Corner Brook's overall wildfire risk is currently low to moderate, but identifies higher-risk areas where development borders continuous forest fuels.
Explosives Disposal Unit called to the Deer Lake Airport on Monday after an unattended bag was left in the terminal
Published: August 19, 2026 08:30
An initial assessment of the item carried out by airport security officials discovered the possible presence of an explosive material.
Uninsured driver in Corner Brook facing intimate partner violence charges as a result of traffic stop
Published: August 19, 2026 08:30
During the traffic stop, a female passenger told police she was assaulted by the driver the day before.
Kippens man arrested for theft at a Stephenville liquor store was found with a knife on him
Published: August 19, 2026 08:30
31-year-old Jordan Young has been charged with theft under $5,000, failing to comply with a probation order, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and carrying a concealed weapon.
August 1st will from now on be known as "Corner Brook Day" but it's not a civic holiday
Published: August 18, 2026 15:30
The City’s civic holiday remains as the third Monday in February as part of Winter Carnival.
In less than a day last week, RCMP NL caught five drivers for dangerous driving behaviours
Published: August 18, 2026 15:30
Shortly after ten o’clock Thursday morning, RCMP were passed on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) by a SUV travelling at 155 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone and the driver, a 45-year-old Corner Brook man, was ticketed.
It's "Gord Hamlyn Day" at Fox's in Curling and all money from ice cream sales goes to the Toy Drive
Published: August 18, 2026 15:30
Gord Hamlyn was a firefighter for 45 years and a big part of his entire career was the Toy Drive.
"The Corner Brook Connects" coming to the Arts and Culture Centre next month
Published: August 17, 2026 08:30
It’s a community showcase designed to bring people together and highlight what makes Corner Brook a vibrant and welcoming place to live.
Government has increased the one-time fertility subsidy by $9,000
Published: August 17, 2026 08:30
Health and Community Services Minister Lela Evans says it will also help improve access to care, while work continues to establish IVF services here in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Government is reviewing plans for harvesting from Deer Lake to Cat Arm and the whole Baie Verte Peninsula
Published: August 17, 2026 08:30
The 5-year plan was registered with the Environment department on August 6th and public comments are due by September 11th.