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This is a picture of part of a RNC vehicle on the highway near Corner Brook. Snow can be seen on the hill and the words "Drive Safe" are there in white.

Corner Brook motorists wake up to a slippery commute without enough sand trucks on ready

October 29, 2024 by Tonya Organ

Yesterday was a tricky day for motorists in the city of Corner Brook. Overnight rain and snow froze quickly and residents woke to a slippery commute. One vehicle ended up on its roof on Maple Valley Drive and there were a number of fender benders throughout the city. Mayor Jim Parsons says staff didn’t have enough sand and salt trucks ready for the changeover in weather and that isn’t typically done until November 1st. Once trucks are changed over for sand and salt delivery, they can’t be used for anything else without reequipping them, and the city is wrapping up sidewalk and curb work before the construction season ends. The Mayor also says most motorists don’t have studded winter tires on yet. Studded tires are permitted as of this Friday.

This is a picture of RCMP Media Relations Cpl Jolene Garland. She is standing at a podium and wearing a uniform.

Pouch Cove man charged today with impaired operation by drug causing death

October 9, 2024 by Tonya Organ

27-year-old Jonathan Patten has been charged after an investigation into a fatal collision that occurred on March 19th. A head-on collision occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. on the Veterans Memorial Highway. Patten was driving a GMC truck that collided with a Subaru car. The driver of the Subaru, a 25-year-old Tilton man, died at the scene. RCMP Corporal Jolene Garland says blood samples taken from Patten confirmed the presence of a number of illicit impairing drugs. His drivers license was suspended and he is due to appear in court December 18th.

Other stories in this CKVB Newscast include the opposition calls for more RCMP officers in light of recent violent crimes on the east coast; Qalipu First Nation members heading into an election soon; and October is National Foster Families Month.

This is a picture of an operating room with womeone having eye lazer surgery. Everything is covered in blue material except the eye which is being kept open.

Local MHA says there’s no longer a ‘waitlist for cataract surgery’ in Western Newfoundland

August 12, 2024 by Tonya Organ

Some residents of Western NL have been waiting for nearly two years for cataract surgery and Bay of Islands MHA Eddie Joyce says that wait has now been eliminated.

Dr. Justin French and his team of ophthalmologists and staff, the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, and the Department of Health and Community Services have approved the additional quota necessary within the five year contract. They have signed off on the agreement. Joyce says “this is very good news for all the people waiting to have surgery completed to enjoy a better quality of life.“ He believes this will lessen wait times now for surgeries like hips, knee joints, etc. at the new hospital in Corner Brook.

Other stories in this CKVB Newscast: plane crash in the Blow Me Down Mountains kills one person, a couple of arrests after disturbances in the Elizabeth Street area of Corner Brook, and new overnight hours coming for child care.

– With files from Kody Gardner and Dean Clarke

A radar inside a RCMP cruiser. It shows a reading of 161. It's a sunny day and you can see a vehicle parked in front.

RCMP NL catch speeders, suspend licenses and impound vehicles

July 31, 2024 by Tonya Organ

RCMP NL are noticing excessive speeds on the roadways this summer.

A 17 year old was doing 161 km/hr on the TCH near Little Harbour on Saturday afternoon. Traffic Services West Cst. Derek Hayden joined Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit this morning to talk about the seriousness of speeding. He says posted speed limits are part of a design by engineers with speed in mind. Hayden says this time of year is statistically known to be prime time for more traffic. Speeding can lead to a suspended license, an impounded vehicle, and a hefty fine.

Other stories in this CKVB Newscast: Corner Brook looks to add more city streets to ATV usage, government issues a call for expressions of interest on an iron ore deposit in Labrador, and Workplace NL looks to reward safe employees and employers.

– With files from Lenny Benoit

Two vehicles involved in a search for a missing walker in Corner Brook. It's a sunny day and the red vehicle says "bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue.

Search for a missing man in Corner Brook ends safely and quickly

July 26, 2024 by Tonya Organ

Police and search groups were called out on Tuesday to look for a man missing in the woods on back of Country Road in Corner Brook.

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Cst. James Cadigan says there was concern for the man’s safety since he had not been heard form since noon that day.

Krista Targett, a member and treasurer of the Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue group, says they got the call to help around 4 p.m. on Tuesday and 15 members showed up to help. They formed four teams to begin walking the trails. Tarbett says the man made his way through and ended up at the end of the trail system around 5:40 Tuesday evening where he was reunited with family.

Other stories in this CKVB Newscast: new Fisheries Minister reacts to comments made by opposition leader, NL challenging Ottawa on joint management of the fishery, and Corner Brook’s Jigs and Wheels festival is just about here.

– With files from Lenny Benoit.

This is a picture of the news sign at the airport in Stephenville, NL. the sign reads, "Stephenville Dymond International Airport. It stands in front of one of the buildings at the airport.

New owner of bankrupt Stephenville airport sets sights on year ahead

January 12, 2024 by Tonya Organ

The Stephenville Dymond International Airport is gearing up for what looks like will be a very busy year ahead.

Owner Carl Dymond first announced his intentions to buy the bankrupt infrastructure back in 2021. He says it’s been a long road to finally acquiring the airport last August, but was well worth it. Dymond is looking two to three years down the road when flights are normalized and people will be walking into the airport, eating at restaurants and staying at the airport hotel.

He gave airport workers a $10 an hour wage increase and says they’ve accomplished a lot in the past few months. Dymond says administrative work has kept them incredibly busy and tells CKVB more.

Here are CKVB’s other news headlines: Bay St. George RCMP looking for man in relation to an assault in Stephenville, Justice Minister announces new appointments to the King’s Counsel, and community to have say in climate change plans.

This is a head shot of Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne. He is smiling in this photo.

Corner Brook still waiting for a bearing to fix Lewin Parkway bridge: MHA

January 9, 2024 by Tonya Organ

Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne is hopeful the Lewin Parkway bridge will be fixed soon. It’s creating headaches for motorists for some time and the wait is due to a bearing that needs to be fabricated overseas.

Byrne says it has caused delays and the wait is a supply chain issue.

Another issue that needs to be fixed soon is the Massey Drive exit onto the Lewin Parkway, he adds. There was a mudslide in the area and the city’s main water piping is underneath and it has taken some time to reroute the piping.

The MHA says both issues need to be addressed as quickly as possible.

Other stories by CKVB in this newscast include the new owner of the airport in Stephenville looking to bring back flights, Corner Brook Mayor anxious for the opening of the new Recreational Centre and World Energy GH2 holds a drop in session to talk about wind hydrogen development in the area.

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