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Truck left going and unattended gets stolen from Pasadena Irving on Saturday
Published: November 4, 2025 09:30
A social media post by the Pasadena Irving says a truck was stolen Friday night around 9:30 when the driver got out and never made it in the door of the store before a female jumped in the truck and was gone.
Cow Head man boards a bus in Stephenville and gets arrested in Gander after trying to sell drugs onboard
Published: November 4, 2025 09:30
RCMP say 32 year old Tyler James Bennett was arrested at Gander International Airport on Saturday after a disturbance aboard a coach bus.
Leaves with dark spots or blight can damage vehicles or shingles, remove them fast
Published: November 4, 2025 09:30
Corner Brook's Sustainability Development Coordinator Kirstin Mercer says this type of blight can actually stain your vehicle if the leaves aren’t cleaned off quickly.
Masks are once again required at hospitals and health care facilities until at least the end of March
Published: November 3, 2025 15:30
This is due to a rise in respiratory illnesses across the province and applies to visitors, support persons, outpatients, emergency department patients, and health-care workers.
Corner Brook looks to fill the role of Assessment Review Commissioner
Published: November 3, 2025 15:30
The successful candidate would hear residential and commercial property appeals, render judgments, and other duties.
Corner Brook is gearing up for winter snow clearing operations
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/corner-brook-is-gearing-up-for-winter-snow-clearing-operations/
Published: November 3, 2025 15:30
Although the city’s budget for 2025 is $41.9 million there are no amounts highlighted for snowclearing.
Corner Brook's Fall Leaf Collection at curbside starts today, no limit to number of bagged leaves
Published: November 3, 2025 15:01
On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Linda Chaisson says residents can also drop off leaves at 3rd pond until November 14th.
Corner Brook moving to cashless, pay-by-plate parking systems, no more coin operated meters
Published: November 3, 2025 14:58
Todd Flynn is the city’s Director of Protective Services. He says there are 150 parking meters in the downtown area and over the past year, many of them have been destroyed in an attempt to get the money out.
Shutdown at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper begins, Kruger officials anxious to start $700 million retrofit
Published: November 3, 2025 14:55
Last week, parent company Kruger announced the shutdown due to critically low water levels at the Grand Lake reservoir, which is used to generate electricity at Deer Lake Power to source newsprint production.
Clocks go back one hour this Sunday, time to "fall back" to standard time
Published: October 31, 2025 17:14
Residents are being reminded to turn their clocks back by one hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday.
Milltown Records to release Halloween Compilation in Corner Brook tonight
Published: October 31, 2025 14:37
Scott Sheppard says there are ten bands or local artists on the Halloween Compilation and they’re all from the west coast.
RNC wishes everyone a safe and fang-tastic Halloween!
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/rnc-wishes-everyone-a-safe-and-fang-tastic-halloween/
Published: October 31, 2025 14:34
Trick-or-Treaters should wear bright or reflective clothing, carry a flashlight or glow stick and use sidewalks and crosswalks.
Premier releases resignation letter former member of Churchill River oversight panel
Published: October 31, 2025 14:33
The letter, dated May 12th, started with while he “genuinely appreciated the honour and opportunity to be of service to the province” it saddened him to resign.
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Published: October 31, 2025 08:30
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Shutdown at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper coming Monday due to low water levels for Deer Lake Power
Published: October 30, 2025 17:18
A news release from the company explains this is due to low water levels impacting the ability of Deer Lake Power to supply sufficient energy to operate the Mill.
Premier Wakeham says an independent review on Churchill Falls is coming soon
Published: October 30, 2025 14:36
Michael Wilson resigned from the Churchill Falls panel in May and his letter basically said there could be a better deal on a power agreement. Wakeham says he will release that letter and release Wilson from his non disclosure agreement so he is free to…
Family members upset after some headstones were removed at Mount Patricia Cemetery without communication
Published: October 30, 2025 14:33
Carl Bennett is the President of the Mount Patricia Cemetery Association. He says the flagstones in question were made by Heritage Memorials out of Nova Scotia, and they were aware of the policy having been supplying headstones for years now.
RNC issues arrest warrant for man accused of abducting his daughter and believe they are now in Egypt
Published: October 30, 2025 08:30
Ahmed Mohamed Shafik Abelfat Elgammal is wanted on charges of abduction in contravention of a custody or parenting order.
Police looking to speak to anyone who may have picked up a hitchhiker Tuesday night near Daniel's Harbour
Published: October 30, 2025 08:30
Port Saunders RCMP tried to stop a grey Buick sedan travelling south on Route 430 but the driver fled from police.
Prremier Tony Wakeham announces cabinet and former Deer Lake Mayor Mike Goosney is on the team
Published: October 30, 2025 08:30
The new Humber Valley MHA is the Minister for Government Services, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Labour, and WorkplaceNL.
Porter Airlines celebrates 19th birthday
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/porter-airlines-celebrates-19th-birthday/
Published: October 29, 2025 14:30
Over the past year, Porter has hired 400 more people, expanded its fleet to include 48 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with up to 100 jets on order, and added 20 new routes with seven new destinations.
The Off-Broadway Players bringing "Groundhog Day the Musical" to the ACC next month
Published: October 29, 2025 14:30
Directed by Megan Collins, tells Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit, it’s just three weeks away.
Half the impaired drivers picked up by RCMP this past weekend were on the west coast
Published: October 29, 2025 14:30
On Saturday, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Deer Lake RCMP were called to Route 401 near Kelly’s Point in Howley, where they found a vehicle, still running but off the road and the driver, a 37-year-old man from New Brunswick was inside.
Premier and cabinet being sworn in today
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/premier-and-cabinet-being-sworn-in-today/
Published: October 29, 2025 08:30
Premier Wakeham will deliver remarks and be available for questions after the swearing-in.
Studded tires to be allowed as of this Saturday
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/studded-tires-to-be-allowed-on-november-1st/
Published: October 29, 2025 08:30
Government is reminding motorists that it’s a good idea to get winter tires installed before snow and ice begin to affect road and driving conditions.
NL teachers stand in solidarity with striking teachers in Alberta who are being forced back to work
Published: October 29, 2025 08:30
Lambe says teachers here are hopeful that the newly provincial government is carefully watching the situation unfolding in Alberta and does not make the same mistake as it prepares to bargain with its public sector unions, including teachers province.
New Corner Brook council wrapping up orientation, meeting with MP in a couple of weeks
Published: October 28, 2025 14:30
Mayor Linda Chaisson has 16 years on council under her belt and Deputy Mayor Pamela keeping is also a former councillor, but the new Mayor says it takes time getting used to the faces and changes.
Water being shut off twice a day in Hughes Brook as dam levels drop critically low
Published: October 28, 2025 14:30
Shutoffs will happen nightly from 9:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m and daily from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Haunted Hound House in Corner Brook this Thursday
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/haunted-hound-house-in-corner-brook-this-thursday/
Published: October 28, 2025 14:30
Client Care Specialist Amy Compagnon says it’s a great opportunity for a little spook and a little snack with treats handed out at the end of the tour.