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Corner Brook's new garbage and recycling program doing well since the start nearly two months ago
Published: March 3, 2026 15:30
Kristen Mercer says “they get a quality control email each day and they’re impressed with Corner Brook and they didn’t think we would get it this much this soon.”
RCMP seize four vehicles and ticket drivers in less than 36 hours in Bay St. George
Published: March 3, 2026 15:30
Ten o’clock Thursday morning, a known suspended driver was pulled over in Barachois Brook.
A new town in Bay St. George; Mainland and Three Rock Cove have incorporated
Published: March 3, 2026 15:30
A transition committee will be created to determine next steps and timelines.
Corner Brook's next town hall meeting will be in Curling
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/corner-brooks-next-town-hall-meeting-will-be-in-curling/
Published: March 3, 2026 09:30
Mayor Linda Chaisson says it will take place in Curling mid-April and all council will be there as well as city staff.
RCMP seize unworthy vehicle doing 50km/hr over the speed limit in Felix Cove
Published: March 3, 2026 09:30
The 62‑year‑old male driver from Picadilly was ticketed and his license was suspended.
Seniors Advocate has mixed emotions about retiring but feels the time is right and the office is built
Published: March 3, 2026 09:30
Susan Walsh says the past 35 years have been a blink as she gets set to retire in May.
Manitoba man arrested after stealing a cab from Pynn's Brook and crashing it nearby
Published: March 2, 2026 15:30
The suspect blew four times the legal limit at the Deer Lake detachment.
Municipalities NL wants government to prioritize on outdated legislation
Published: March 2, 2026 15:30
The Municipal Elections Act does not effectively meet the needs of voters or municipalities.
Projects with the Great Coastal Trail and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper get green light from government
Published: March 2, 2026 15:30
Trailhead Development Company Inc. will build a trailhead gateway and a 28-kilometre multi-use trail for walking and biking.
Job Creation Partnerships program applications accepted until June 12th
Published: March 2, 2026 09:30
It supports community-based, not-for-profit projects that provide Employment Insurance (EI) eligible individuals with opportunities to gain work experience.
WRWM says empty paint cans must be dropped off at a transfer station
Published: March 2, 2026 09:30
For more information on garbage and recycling, go to wrwm.ca or download the App at wrwmnl
Multicultural Food and Craft Fair at the Corner Brook Legion tomorrow
Published: February 27, 2026 17:26
Carnival Committee member Jennifer Elms says there will be delicacies from India, Uganda, NL and more with a couple of new vendors this year.
Lots of Cormorant helicopters will be flying around the west coast during the next week
Published: February 27, 2026 17:21
Training will be concentrated around the airport at the Town of Deer Lake and on the North side of Deer Lake, opposite the Town of Pasadena.
AG's latest report contains 132 recommendations but 57 of them are old
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/ag/
Published: February 27, 2026 17:15
They found 490 incidents of fraud reported last year, with 64 percent related to cheque fraud and 26 percent were clients receiving support under false pretenses
Funeral arrangements are in place for Nola Roberts of Nola's Trendsetters, who passed away yesterday
Published: February 27, 2026 17:14
A natural giver, Nola quietly helped friends, neighbors and even strangers, never seeking recognition - only a chance to make life a little better for someone else.
Money available for communities looking to develop a wildfire prevention plan
Published: February 27, 2026 09:30
The program supports risk assessments, fuel management planning, and mitigation activities.
RCMP seizes a vehicle in Deer Lake on Wednesday, speeding, erratic driving and no insurance
Published: February 27, 2026 09:30
At around 5:00 p.m. an officer saw a vehicle speeding and driving erratically and pulled the driver over on Farm Road.
78-year-old McIvers man appears in court charged with attempted murder
Published: February 27, 2026 09:30
Arthur Parsons was arrested on Wednesday after a shooting in McIvers. There were no injuries.
78-year-old man charged with attempted murder after shooting incident in McIvers yesterday
Published: February 26, 2026 17:18
Officers quickly contained a home and as a result 78-year-old Arthur Parsons was arrested without incident and the shelter-in-place was lifted.
It's tax season and a local Insolvency Advisor recommends getting them filed by deadline
Published: February 26, 2026 15:30
Ashley Payne is an Insolvency Advisor with BDO Debt Solutions here in Corner Brook. She says people need to focus on getting their taxes done before the deadline to avoid interest and penalties.
Minimum wage in NL going up by $0.35 on April 1st
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/minimum-wage-in-nl-going-up-by-0-35-on-april-1st/
Published: February 26, 2026 15:30
The minimum overtime wage rate is rising to $24.53 an hour.
Corner Brook Winter Carnival Ambassadors back at Bayfm to chat about the experience
Published: February 26, 2026 15:30
This year’s Winter Carnival Ambassadors are Ella Rashleigh and Lily Smallwood.
The Corner Brook Winter Carnival committee is looking for your photos
Published: February 26, 2026 09:30
Public Relations spokesperson Ashley Buckle says it’s nice to see carnival through the eyes of others and everyone enjoys it differently.
NL's Seniors Advocate to retire after 35 years on May15th
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/nls-seniors-advocate-to-retire-after-35-years-on-may15th/
Published: February 26, 2026 09:30
Susan Walsh says “much has been achieved but more remains to ensure seniors in our province are respected, supported, and live with
RCMP arrest repeat offender Jamie Gillam at the Marine Atlantic terminal Sunday night
Published: February 26, 2026 09:30
Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police got a call shortly after 10:30 p.m saying Jamie Gillam, 28, was at the Marine Atlantic terminal, in violation of the conditions of his release order.
36-year-old Christopher Bourgeois facing charges after a disturbance at a home in Norris Point
Published: February 25, 2026 15:30
During the man’s arrest, he used his body to cause damage to the police vehicle and was taken to a nearby health centre for treatment of minor injuries.
53-year-old man loses vehicle and license after traffic stop in Stephenville last night
Published: February 25, 2026 15:30
A roadside test was done and while the driver was found to be above the provincial limit he was below the criminal threshold to be charged for impaired driving.
RNC seize a number of vehicles and suspend licenses in the Corner Brook region over the weekend
Published: February 25, 2026 15:30
During a one hour period on Sunday, three drivers ages 27, 33 and 36, all had their licences suspended following roadside screening in the early morning hours.
Police lift shelter in place order for McIvers residents, one man taken into custody
Published: February 25, 2026 14:58
All residents of McIvers will see a police presence throughout the day.
February is Heart and Stroke month
https://www.bayfm.ca/news/local-news/february-is-heart-and-stroke-month/
Published: February 25, 2026 09:30
Dr. Daisy Baldwin is an assistant prof with MUN’s Faculty of Nursing and says there are differences between heart disease and stroke but they are intertwined.
Alexis Whiteway is the Leifling for the 53rd Corner Brook Winter Carnival
Published: February 25, 2026 09:30
She showed up at the Bayfm studios on Monday wearing her viking attire gown with gauntlets, sword and dagger, and a money belt, because she says vikings love money.
Premier says Newfoundland and Labrador is ready to support Canada’s new Defence Industrial strategy
Published: February 25, 2026 09:30
Tony Wakeham outlined the province’s defence capabilities directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney and during his November meetings in Ottawa, following up with a letter in December.