senior director of primary care and community services for the Western Zone said everything is on track to have the 45-bed facility opened within six months Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience “It won’t be just moving people into the previous space and making do it will be redesigning it to meet the needs of the residents,” Wight said of the renovations happening on the second and third floors of the facility which is now known as the Corner Brook Community Health Centre The plan is to turn the third floor into a 30-bed long-term care facility “We don’t want this to be a transitional space in long-term care where someone is waiting to go to another space that they see as more preferred,” said Wight The goal is to make the facility a preferred space where people are satisfied with it and the care they’re provided which will become a 15-bed transitional-care unit This unit will accommodate people who require some form of care to allow them to recover and return to their own homes By opening the two dedicated spaces at the centre NL Health Services hopes to alleviate the bed shortage it is facing at the new Western Memorial Regional Hospital Wight said a lot of work has been completed and there are a lot of teams involved in the work Construction is currently taking place to redevelop the third floor and Wight said she was able to tour the facility recently bright and functional to meet the needs of the long-term care residents and their families,” she said NL Health Services has engaged with the resident and family council around the space in terms of wayfinding “We’re trying to minimize changes to the space but yet it needs to be functional and have all the amenities that a current long-term care facility has,” said Wight She added that a manager has been hired to support the larger effort around the project staffing and procurement of equipment and programming The 30-bed long-term care facility will be divided into two units and will feature all single rooms of differing sizes One side will be known as the Bay of Islands and the other will be called the Tablelands Located on both ends of the units will be a servery dining room and lounge configured in an L-shape Wight said this will help with pleasurable dining “Getting residents up and out to breakfast so not having their meals in their room,” she said which has a positive effect and is the practice at other facilities The second-floor transitional-care unit will be known as Green Gardens All rooms in the unit will be single accommodations and is meant to serve as a 30-day transitional-care facility physiotherapy and occupational therapy spaces a compassionate care area for families who are palliating at the centre and an outdoors space “Within the long-term care space and the transitional-care unit we’ll certainly have all the amenities of a long-term care facility,” said Wight “It certainly will provide for the needs of residents and we really want it to become a person’s home The decision to move to long-term care for individuals and families is really challenging so we want to make this as attractive as possible and provide the right care and the right place to the residents who need it.” Running the new facility will require a lot of staff and Wight said a staffing model is being worked on and will soon be finalized NL Health Services will be able to start recruitment “We’re anxious to get that going because in order to have it ready for early fall “It will be new staff hired to support the units,” she said adding that the staffing model will be based on the standards for each space Staff needed will include registered nurses (RNs) and Wight said NL Health Services recognizes it may be hard to find all those people That’s why there’s significant work happening around recruitment we have an availability of internationally trained nurses and workers in the province and zone which will help support staffing of this unit,” she said The use of travel nurses on an interim basis may also be considered we want to look at all other options before we look at travel nurses but it is an option that is utilized to help support that.” The third floor will be completed before the second floor but Wight said no plan has been made as to when they’ll start moving patients in — things like the staffing and where NL Health Services is in terms of recruitment and equipment procurement will all have to be considered The facility will need all new equipment — everything that’s needed for a long-term care facility — including beds bedside trays and all kinds of medical equipment The centre already houses the nursing school and some other departments like human resources and mental health and addictions but there is still a lot of unutilized space Wight said the whole redevelopment of that space is being looked 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Sign In Register North Vancouverites may have noticed an out-of-the-ordinary vessel floating in local waters over the last few days Royal Canadian Navy submarine HMCS Corner Brook pulled up to North Vancouver's Burrard Dry Dock Pier on Thursday causing quite a stir as people flocked to get a look at the unique vessel The diesel-electric vessel is ready for deployment after a 14-year hiatus following a strike to the seabed during a submarine officer training session near Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island Now back in order, the submarine will “play a key role in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region,” the Royal Canadian Navy said in a X (formerly Twitter) post last week Navy submarines help contribute to national security and defence due to undertaking long covert patrols in Canadian maritime areas and distant waters Canada announced the decision to acquire HMCS Corner Brook along with three other submarines from the United Kingdom on April 6 Repairs were needed to bring the 2,455 tonne submarine back to pristine condition following the strike on the seabed The glass dome in the submarine took the worst hit Upgrades to Corner Brook’s sonar and communications systems were also needed “Which is bread and butter for the submarine,” Isabelle said about the systems New systems and upgrades help address obsolescence enhance the sub’s operational capabilities and improve communications from the vessel to shore.  we want to remain relevant," he said, "enable the crew to remain at sea Corner Brook and other submarines are intended to remain in service until the 2030s Long waits for a submarine to return to full operation is not uncommon as there are a lot of checks done to make sure a vessel is in perfect condition before returning to sea “Though the submarine was in refit for 14 years give or take we have three other submarines that were operating at the same time,” he said but the investment is there to get those upgrades so we can maintain applicability.” Aside from technical upgrades and maintenance Up to 59 sailors can fit into the confined space pipes and gauges showing pressure and temperature as the Victoria class subs are designed to stay submerged for weeks at a time A few rooms and hallways are dedicated to bed-bunk style beds for sailors to sleep in pillows and uniforms. Other rooms are filled with control switches The commanding officer’s room is a bit more spacious than the rest The most spacious rest area of the submarine the "Junior Ranks Mess," is for general purposes  – anything from crew watching TV and eating to playing board games and reading.  But the biggest space of the vessel is the weapons storage compartment where torpedoes are stored when the ship is on an operational mission the area is used to sleep trainees and also as a gym space.  lunch and dinner daily for the dozens of sailors on board “We get top notch food because we all know food really affects morale,” said Lt.-Cmdr Britany Bourgeois Sailors eat relatively normal food while at sea – eggs and anything from steak to stir fries and curry with rice for dinner Petty Officer First Class Stephen Mahabir has been on Corner Brook before and after the grounding incident and says it’s good to see the vessel finally returning to sea “I sailed on the East Coast submarine for the last year and it’s nice too because I’m a West Coast sailor to have a submarine on our coast now back in operation,” Mahabir said “I can’t wait for the next deployment Mahabir joined the navy 16 years ago to challenge himself but also for his love of the ocean and technology He oversees the mechanical systems on board and keep the machinery working. The 36-year-old sailor carries the unofficial job title “the wrecker,” based on old British naval terminology “We kept all of our old British titles and sayings,” he said “I love old naval traditions and stuff like that Corner Brook will be at the Burrard Pier Dry Dock until Tuesday for people to view from the nearby dock before the vessel takes off to Howe Sound [email protected] Want to stay updated on North Vancouver and West Vancouver news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter Federal Election 2025NewsAffordability concerns reach Canada’s farthest corners, including Corner BrookBy Paul HollingsworthOpens in new windowPublished: April 10, 2025 at 2:38PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved The City of Corner Brook announced the name of the new recreation centre today a name that is familiar to many Corner Brook residents the accessible centre will soon be open to the public An Ontario man who swindled tens of thousands of dollars from seniors in a “grandparent… May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Sexual exploitation of youth is a growing issue Those who work to prevent say awareness… The new recreation centre in Corner Brook has been named the Marina Redmond Centre an official naming ceremony was held at the location on Grenfell Campus the $25 million dollar facility was due to open in the summer of 2023 Mayor Jim Parsons says they wanted the centre to be named after someone who embodied the spirit of sport and the city Marina Redmond served the city of Corner Brook for 27 years Marina Redmond was a long-time employee of the city who passed away in 2023 after a battle with cancer. The YMCA of Western Newfoundland will operate the new 30 space daycare at the Marina Redmond Centre.  To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183. BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:                      The Plain Truth, Wednesday April 30, 2025 Mental Health Week is celebrated each year during the first week of May after being neglected by the emergency room twice the baby got stuck in the fallopian tube,” Taylor Shears’s gynecologist told her as she grew paler and weaker by the second Shears had been rushed to the Corner Brook hospital in an ambulance on Feb after already visiting the emergency room twice She alleges that she was neglected by the system during those visits because she was unable to see a doctor leading to her worsening circumstances that put her very life at risk But this wasn’t the first time she’d had to fight to be heard in the health-care system Shears began experiencing a lot of pain in her chest “I kept going to my family doctor and I kept explaining to him it almost feels like a heart attack in a way but I know it’s not a heart attack,’” she said Shears went to the old Western Memorial Regional hospital five separate times The outpatient area was so crowded that she would have to sit on the floor While suffering from constant pain and on the floor which eventually pushed her to give up and go home without seeing anyone The nurse hooked her up to an EKG and kept giving her Tylenol it got to the point where I was neglected for about an hour and a half I’m taking up space for someone who obviously must need the room more than me.’ If something was wrong John’s that Shears went to the Health Science Centre in agonizing pain and was told she needed to be admitted She was given the option to be admitted in St I remember I had to stay in the bathtub the entire night to get the pain away,” she said she had been in pain for about 12 to 14 hours “I crawled into the outpatients in Corner Brook,” she recalled “I knocked on the outpatient door and a nurse came to see me She took me in for an emergency ultrasound and found that I was going septic due to a blockage.” Shears had a stone in her gallbladder that was blocking the bile from processing food — it wasn’t pinned gas she was booked in for an emergency surgery for the following week and was given Toradol and another medication to help break it down and keep her alive It wasn’t until January of 2025 that Shears began to experience pain once again on her left side It began as a slight pain that wasn’t inhibiting her daily functions “It was with me for I think about two weeks and three days.” you experience many different kinds of pain and she had heard the symptoms of an ovarian cyst from others and assumed that’s what it was “I personally was leaving it alone because I assumed it could have been an ovarian cyst,” she recalled She knew at that point something was very wrong she drove herself to the outpatients at the new Western Memorial Regional hospital that opened in Corner Brook in June 2024 There were only two other patients in the waiting room: a man looking for a refill with his wife accompanying him Shears waited and wasn’t seen for about an hour “I went back home and laid in my bed for about an hour and the pain got worse,” she recalled Shears got up again and drove herself to the hospital for the second time as her left side continued throbbing “I still had my band on and everything,” she said I remember I called 811 and I explained my symptoms and I said The woman on the line told her to call an ambulance immediately That’s when she remembers the pain being at its worst There’s a little divot in the stretcher to stop you from falling off she explained her symptoms to the triage nurse and another nurse came over to take some blood but the pain is so bad that it’s making me nauseous,’” she recalled I do smoke cannabis every night before going to sleep.’” She was told she probably has cannabinoid hyperemesis a condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of vomiting due to long-term use of marijuana I really don’t think that that’s what’s going on with me.’ But understand I’m not going to argue with someone that’s in a medical field,” she said Shears asked if she could lay down in the blood collection room while she waited for a doctor or nurse She knew there were only two other patients in the waiting room and assumed it would be fine for her to lie down for a bit “I remember laying in the outpatients and they checked my blood and everything came back normal — until they saw I was pregnant we’re going to take you in for an emergency ultrasound really quickly to find the pain.’” Every time the transducer was placed on her left side for the ultrasound “[The nurse] said that there seemed to be something there but she couldn’t tell me exactly what it was,” explained Shears They did one more ultrasound and sent it off to be properly looked over before sharing any results Shears was then brought to a room to lie down and wait “I was so frail and pale and just couldn’t do much that they couldn’t find my veins I remember I was poked at least probably 14 or 13 times but I was so out of it that I just didn’t care,” she said “I remember looking up to the ceiling and praying and just saying Shears remembers barely being able to see her the baby got stuck in the fallopian tube.” She was told she was about six weeks along and it had caused her fallopian tube to rupture Blood had started going through to her intestines and lungs which is why she was having such a hard time sitting up in a chair “[The gynecologist] was saying that the blood in my lung and I need emergency surgery or I am in fact going to die,” said Shears “I do remember her saying that to me exactly.” if I need my next of kin to sign for me because I can barely move they brought in six other hospital staff as witnesses only able to muster a little scribble on the paper “I remember putting the squiggly line on the paper for signing,” she said I remember going to sleep and waking up and everything was OK.” Shears expressed her gratitude to the emergency responders hospital staff and gynecologist who saved her life that night It’s now been almost three months since the surgery and she’s still experiencing significant pain on her left side “I have called 811 and expressed my concerns they think it’s just from it being tender because of how the surgery was a big deal,” she explained Shears is left with only one fallopian tube meaning her chances of having any more children is now 10 per cent if I did not call 811 to get advice to call an ambulance I 100 per cent would have died in my bed.” have motivated her to now pursue a career in a health-related field The Telegram reached out to NL health services for comment on April 25 This story will be updated if a statement is received Anasophie Vallée is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter covering Indigenous and rural issues This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 3 days agoDuration 1:23A spike in vandalism means parking metres are being removed in downtown Corner Brook3 days agoNewsDuration 1:23City enforcement staff are removing 166 parking metres after more than 90 have been damaged since the end of January. Mayor Jim Parsons says the city is exploring new parking options, but the bigger issue is an increase in petty crime in the area. Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video11:28 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |12 hours agoVideo1:19 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Mayor Jim Parsons said they didn’t want anything generic When it came to naming the City of Corner Brook’s new recreation centre From the time that planning for the facility started it’s been known as the Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre but Parsons said there are a lot of buildings in the city that have Corner Brook in their name “And if we’re going to name it with a person’s name that person needs to embody a spirit that you want the facility to reflect,” he said He said the city-run facility will be a place for young athletes and older athletes where kids will learn to swim and everyone can stay healthy and active It will be inclusive and welcoming and support physical and social well-being who believed recreation should be inclusive A builder and volunteer who worked tirelessly not for recognition but because it was the right thing to do Parsons announced the centre will be named the Marina Redmond Centre in honour of the former long-time city clerk who died on July 14 The naming took place during a special ceremony in the lobby of the centre Parsons said naming the centre after Redmond was the proudest moment he’s had as mayor She embodies everything good about public service a sport she is credited with introducing in the city “She was a fierce pickleball player,” he said “She just believed that sports and recreation was for everyone and that’s what we want the centre to be.” Paul White said having the centre named after his wife was a wonderful gesture He said she was passionate about sports of all kinds paddleboarding and her much-loved pickleball Living in the city gave her the opportunity to do all that and more “We have never taken for granted to live in a city that has so much to offer,” he said After the ceremony and still overcome with emotion he said having the centre named in her honour was incredible “This is something that is so fitting for Marina adding he doesn’t know how she would react to the honour This is a fantastic legacy to her,” he said Parsons and White also paid tribute to former city manager Rodney Cumby Cumby was part of the decision to name the centre in Redmond’s honour For staff with the city’s recreation department and staff of the centre there are offices located on the second floor the fitness centre is fully equipped with things like weights and weight machines cards and more at Corner Brook Atlanti-Con | CBC.ca LoadedCosplay cards and more at Corner Brook Atlanti-Con 27 days agoDuration 2:25Cosplay, comics, cards and more at Corner Brook Atlanti-Con27 days agoNewsDuration 2:25Atlanti-Con is a highlight for local science fiction and fantasy lovers, and has been going on for more than a decade in western Newfoundland. Fans gathered in Corner Brook to buy merchandise from local vendors, show off their cosplay and meet the voice actors behind iconic shows and games. 20 days agoDuration 2:19Beloved Corner Brook resident immortalized in new rec centre20 days agoNewsDuration 2:19It's a special day for Corner Brook, but also for friends and family of a beloved resident. Marina Redmond’s lasting legacy is being honoured with a big tribute. The brand new recreation facility is being named after her. Here and Now's Colleen Connors takes us inside. Corner Brook provides opportunities for residents to dispose of items that aren’t collected through normal waste collections the City of Corner Brook provides its residents with opportunities to dispose of items that aren’t collected through normal waste collections residents have been able to place things like old appliances and household furniture curbside for pickup during a set cleanup period The city will still be offering that service The changes were announced at a council meeting on March 10 and while there are still some details to be worked out Residents have two options for bulk collection: The logistics for pickups are still being worked out and additional details on the new process will be provided in the coming weeks No appointments can be booked at this time the city has had a number of problems over the last few years when it comes to spring cleanup and bulk waste pickup People put it out late again and there’s some debris going around for multiple weeks and confusion.” Parsons said the city is following the lead of other municipalities in the province in making the changes “We want to make sure that the garbage is getting where it’s supposed to be in the dump.” It was also noted that the cost of the bulk waste pickup by the city’s waste contractor has doubled for 2025 the bulk waste collection will be done by city staff stay open for last-minute lovers | CBC.ca LoadedMy Stormy Valentine: Corner Brook businesses plan ahead 3 months agoDuration 2:19My Stormy Valentine: Corner Brook businesses plan ahead, stay open for last-minute lovers3 months agoNewsDuration 2:19Marble Mountain in Corner Brook was closed this Valentine’s Day due to the stormy weather, as were schools. But as the CBC’s Colleen Connors reports, many businesses simply couldn’t afford to sit out on one of the busiest days of the year. it’s happened not once but twice in the past month Kelly George and her family live on upper Elswick Road in the Townsite area of the city The first sighting occurred between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day “It was right in the middle of the afternoon,” George told The Telegram One of her sons was looking out in the backyard when he spotted something bigger than I would anticipate a lynx even being,” said George The lynx stayed around for about 15 minutes before crossing through the Georges’ backyard and their next-door neighbour’s “We didn’t see it for the rest of the day,” she said adding they did keep an eye out just in case it was still around The family has a miniature Australian shepherd and the dog is out in the backyard quite a bit He’s currently having some mobility problems he wouldn’t even be able to do anything because he can’t really walk right now.” George also thought it would be a good idea to let others know about the sighting and shared pictures on Facebook The post got shared a few times but no one else reported seeing it George and her family have cross-country skied at Blow Me Down Ski Trails on the outskirts of the city for years and she said they’ve never seen anything like this before We thought we would never see it again,” she said George’s husband called out — the kids had spotted the lynx again but George isn’t certain it was the same one This one also came up on the family’s deck and George said it stood there watching them take pictures of it She also shared those photos on Facebook and said her family are still the only ones to have seen it “We’re probably looking out back much more than they would be because our dog is in and out,” she said There have been no other sightings since then and George is hopeful the animal or animals have moved on “They’re absolutely beautiful animals but it’s a little bit too close for comfort when we have kids out playing in the neighbourhood It’s just a risk that I don’t want to take,” she said She also alerted the wildlife division of the Department of Fisheries Forestry and Agriculture about the sightings The province doesn’t keep specific numbers on the lynx population but it does manage it through information obtained from trappers and by tracking the snowshoe hare population The lynx and snowshoe hare populations are closely associated as lynx feed mostly on hare “It’s generally unusual to see animals like lynx coming into towns,” Bruce Rodriques furbearer ecologist with the wildlife division there’s going to be lynx all around communities,” he said Rodrigues said lynx are active all year but are usually solitary this time of year so generally you’re not going to see lynx in numbers or in the same general area Because he didn’t have a lot of information about the recent sightings he couldn’t say if the George family saw one lynx or two they’re looking for food and their main food source is snowshoe hare And snowshoe hare populations are up this last year so generally lynx should have a lot of food available to them.” Lynx can supplement their diet by preying on small mammals like mice and other small animals so they’re not typically going to go into a town especially when food sources like snowshoe hare are plentiful but every once in a while they may get a bit curious or be attracted by something to come into a town “We do have a lot of woods around Corner Brook and sometimes disturbance such as noise and losing some of the connections between landscape can affect where lynx can go and increase our sightings of lynx within communities,” he said because not a lot of people see them,” said Rodriques it’s important to remember that they are wild animals “You don’t want to corner them because they might get defensive then and it could become defensive if approached or barked at so people should keep their pets under control but a lynx won’t generally attack if the owner is around or nearby It’s also important that people don’t feed any wild animals or leave garbage out “Those are certainly attractants that can bring animals back into an area frequently,” he said Rodriques said sightings are followed up on by district forestry officers and if an animal becomes problematic then it could potentially be relocated or removed then reinforcing some of the things to avoid doing would be the recommendation He added the hope would be that the animal moves off on its own Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker will be in Corner Brook today to make an announcement regarding the Newfoundland and Labrador Games. The announcement will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. Crocker will be joined by Minister and MHA Gerry Byrne, Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons, and Darren Colbourne from Sport NL. May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls… Sexual exploitation of youth is a growing issue. Those who work to prevent say awareness… Summer Games are returning to Corner Brook | CBC.ca LoadedThe 2026 N.L Summer Games are returning to Corner Brook 2 months agoDuration 0:37The 2026 N.L. Summer Games are returning to Corner Brook2 months agoNewsDuration 0:37For its 50th year, the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games are heading back to Corner Brook, where it all began. Mayor Jim Parsons says it’s going to take a lot of volunteers to make the games a success. A former Corner Brook RCMP officer expressed regret and remorse for his actions prior to being sentenced to one year of house arrest in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Tuesday “I fully acknowledge the gravity of the offences I have committed,” Michael Hann said of the charges of possession of cocaine and unauthorized use of a computer “For 16 years I had the privilege of serving as a police officer a role that demands integrity trust and a commitment to upholding the law,” he said “By engaging in conduct that directly contradicts the very laws I was sworn to uphold I have embarrassed the police force and undermined the trust that the public places in those who serve to protect them.” Hann was charged in February 2023 with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking unauthorized use of a computer and breach of trust following an investigation by the province’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT-NL) He had been scheduled to go on trial on March 3 but discussions between the federal and provincial Crowns and his lawyer resulted in Hann agreeing to a change of plea that saw the possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine charge reduced to possession of cocaine and the breach of trust charge being withdrawn Justice Garrett Handrigan presented an overview of the joint statement of facts he obtained a top security clearance that gave him access to the force’s Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS) PROS is a computerized database that contains the files of all investigations conducted by the force addresses and dates of birth of people and details of the investigations Searching a name in PROS will provide access to information about that person including any files they are associated with Hann’s access to PROS expired in 2017 when he went on medical leave related to PTSD he needed to reactivate his security clearance the RCMP had received information that Hann might be linked to criminal activity Hann was interviewed as part of an internal investigation and acknowledged an association with two people who he was aware of having been involved in drug trafficking Hann committed to cutting ties with the two people and even offered to extend that to a family member in order to get his security clearance renewed the RCMP continued to receive information that Hann was still involved with drug traffickers the RCMP’s Major Crime Unit started an investigation into possible law enforcement corruption known as Project Bliss The investigation included tracking Hann and three suspected drug traffickers It was determined that Hann maintained some contact with those people two undercover officers were assigned to befriend Hann and his girlfriend it was confirmed that Hann spent time in the company of two of the suspected drug traffickers that he had been aiding or abetting any of them An audit log of Hann’s access to PROS between March 1 showed he had searched 15 investigations in which neither he nor the Corner Brook detachment including those of a friend and fellow target of Project Bliss the name given to one of the undercover officers the name of a man who had assaulted Hann’s brother and the name of a known drug dealer in the province This was done despite Hann having signed a classified statement that he would only access PROS for the undertaking of his duties There was no evidence that he shared any of the information he obtained the two undercover officers visited Hann at his home in Little Rapids and one asked if he could leave an ounce of cocaine there The officer said he didn’t want to have it with him while travelling in case he was stopped by the police Hann agreed and the cocaine was put in a box on his backhoe He declined any payment and said: “I didn’t see or hear anything.” At no time did Hann report what happened to the RCMP or take any steps to deal with it as a police officer and gave a statement acknowledging he knew three people he had associated with were drug dealers and he had spent time with one of them after his security interview and acknowledged other unauthorized access to PROS The charges weren’t laid until February 2023 Handrigan said the facts in the agreement statement supported the charges against him The Crowns and Hann’s lawyer presented the judge with a joint submission on sentencing that Handrigan said he saw no reason not to accept It outlined a sentence of six months for each charge to be served consecutively and in the community It includes conditions that Hann does not consume or possess any alcohol or controlled drugs and restricts his movement outside his home Handrigan said he was satisfied that allowing Hann to serve his sentence in the community does not endanger the community Hydro propping up Corner Brook paper mill | CBC.ca LoadedN.L 3 months agoDuration 3:06N.L. Hydro propping up Corner Brook paper mill3 months agoNewsDuration 3:06The provincial government, through its Crown-owned utility company, is helping prop up the struggling newsprint mill in Newfoundland and Labrador by buying unnecessary electricity from Corner Brook Pulp and Paper at an inflated rate. The CBC's Terry Roberts has that story. On Tuesday Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons announced the name of the city’s new recreation facility. It will be known as The Marina Redmond Centre.  Parsons was joined by members of the council, staff, community partners, and Redmond’s friends and family. Redmond served the city for 27 years, including 23 years as City Clerk, before her passing in 2024. She also had a passion for sports and recreation and was a multi-sport athlete. The site will open to the general public on Saturday, May 24. John the Evangelist in Corner Brook are upset with how Bishop John Organ has been handling the dismissal of the parish’s minister Tensions have boiled over at the Anglican Cathedral of St and the upset congregation and ousted minister doubt the issue is reconcilable The bishop told the congregation there had been a history of unresolved conflict with other church members involving Short and that attempts to address the issues were met with anger and a lack of cooperation on her behalf Parishioners questioned Organ and defended the reverend vowing to leave the church if she was not reinstated members of the Vestry of the Cathedral Parish of St John the Evangelist in Corner Brook have all resigned from their positions as elected parishioners responsible for the stewardship of the church’s resources nearly 40 people gathered outside the church on Main Street in downtown Corner Brook to protest Dean’s dismissal and demand Organ’s resignation Short commended those who have supported her throughout the ordeal “The reason I will speak up is because of the bravery of those who are speaking up,” she said “It’s not an easy decision for lay people to speak up against their bishop who took a leave from her ministry for cancer treatment in 2019 and 2020 said she was pressured by Organ to return to work and given an ultimatum to return by a certain date or she would be permanently replaced surgeries and radiation and everything,” she said Short has felt her ministry was constantly the subject of Organ’s interference “I really felt like my ministry was stifled,” she said something would happen and somebody would get the bishop involved and it just reached a point of frustration of is this how I want to work?” Short’s frustration has turned to not being able to have her issues addressed through the canonical law of the church She has spoken to various levels of the Anglican Church of Canada including the Metropolitan and Primate offices so it’s a struggle of finding who has jurisdiction to deal with what was a wrongful dismissal,” said Short She described the revocation of her licence to minister as a wrongful because Short feels Organ did not follow the church’s guidelines for revoking a licence Organ told the congregation he decided to revoke Short’s licence after she walked out of a meeting on Jan 14 that was meant to discuss the Anglican church’s own published document on how to effectively resolve conflict “He got upset with me because I left the meeting and took 24 hours to make some difficult decisions and wrote a letter of revocation effective immediately,” said Short “None of the proper protocols had been followed it’s the ministry licence that makes it possible for Short to work anywhere within the Anglican Church of Canada “If my license can be wrongfully and so rashly removed why is everyone so mindful of protecting the bishop’s license which is issued in the exact same ways?” asked Short In a prepared statement announcing their resignation en masse the vestry said it was unaware of any anger issues or other conflicts involving Short prior to the Jan The group said Organ refused to give them details of the allegations against Short and refused to meet with the vestry as they subsequently tried to gain an understanding of the sequence and severity of the incidents he was concerned about The vestry members noted their decision was not made lightly but they all felt they were “no longer effective in trying to address the serious problems that have arisen at the Cathedral.” Vestry members made an unannounced visit to the bishop’s office but were denied a meeting which they said the bishop deemed invalid because it had not been done at a formal vestry meeting An interim dean and rector has been appointed since Short’s dismissal but the vestry said in its prepared statement that members did not feel the interim dean and rector would have helped resolve the problem immeasurable pain and grief for the parishioners who have had a lifetime connection with the Cathedral and especially for the members of vestry who were frustrated in all their attempts to get the Bishop to explain his actions,” said the release The vestry also stated other incidents involving conflicts other past clergy members have had with Organ have since come to light and said indications are there seems to be “a toxic culture in our Diocese that seems to have been a trademark under Bishop Organ.” The congregation members who support Short are not just demanding answers from Organ but are also asking him to step down in no uncertain terms who has been a member of the congregation for nearly 50 years and is an avid volunteer said she has left the cathedral parish and won’t be returning while it is under Organ’s care “I think this has become more than an issue about Dean Catherine being dismissed during a church service when it could have been done at a congregational meeting,” Seaborn said in an interview with The Telegram met with the vestry to try to explain why he was acting in this manner … The congregation wanted to understand if there was some reason but it appeared that nothing was going to happen and all the appeals to the hierarchy of the Anglican Church made it seem that he was untouchable He could do whatever he wanted in the workplace but I think church people have a responsibility to stand up to injustice wherever you find it is also refusing to return while Organ is the bishop “Nobody should have to work under the circumstances that these priests have had to work with Voicing her frustration with the church hierarchy saying it has no jurisdiction in the matter Watton said there needs to be better checks and balances that hold the bishop more accountable she said the upset congregation will continue with their protests including one planned for the next Sunday morning service The schism within the Corner Brook church is also having an effect in other ways a retired health care chief executive officer has been a long-time financial donor but has suspended any further support until this matter is resolved Wasmeier said she doesn’t know Short well and isn’t taking sides but did write Organ to advise him of her decision until a fair investigation into what’s been happening has been completed she was responsible for investigating any reports of suspected workplace harassment to find out if there was any merit to the allegations It was an obligation and not a choice to investigate Wasmeier said she was made aware of the church situation in a letter from the vestry members but said she did seek out others independently to learn more about the issues before making her decision to withdraw her financial support for the church “These are people who volunteer tremendous amounts of time and energy to the workings of the church and no one was listening to them both Short and the vestry appear to have not been treated fairly and respectfully and called for an investigation so that all involved can identify their issues and a fair I had to explain why,” she said of her reason behind penning the letter to Organ If there are allegations of workplace harassment it is incumbent on the Bishop to allow the matter to be investigated “That’s what these good people are asking for,” she said The Telegram has requested an interview with Organ His office did issue an emailed response: “I am of course saddened by the controversy that has arisen regarding Dean Short’s status in our Diocese,” the prepared statement reads “I know that mediation options have been proposed to Dean Short for the purpose of facilitating a resolution I continue to hold out hope that a mediation will occur soon “It is important that Dean Short’s concerns be addressed and that we move toward a resolution for her wellbeing and for the wellbeing of our Diocese.” Short acknowledged that Organ has reached out for mediation but is not going to sweep the issues in the church under the rug for the sake of getting her job back “But I made it clear from day one that this is not about me being able to forget all that has happened and go back to work in the model that I was working under,” said Short It goes against everything that labour standards say if nothing else … But what would that say to all of these people who’ve had their faith and their belief in what their church stood for crushed and dismissed and not even made relevant?” Short said she was “shocked and stunned” that Organ would use the Sunday service as the vehicle to publicly deliver the news that he had revoked her licence and the confidential details around his decision She said she has retained a lawyer and is prepared to pursue the matter legally if all avenues of canonical law do not satisfactorily resolve the situation For the last few years Brandon Sparkes has been buying vacant and rundown buildings around Corner Brook and giving them a new life “I’m pretty much always looking for anything that stands out to me that looks like a project,” said Sparkes which specializes in real estate purchases and land development building new properties and renovating old existing ones it’s places that no one else wants to take on Places like the Marine Lounge on Humber Road which he’s in the process of converting into two two-bedroom apartments and his latest venture the Seven Seas restaurant building on West Street “Whatever is going to make sense at the end of the day that we can do the conversion he’s often fascinated by the history of those old buildings a commercial diving and marine construction company “Just through those contents that are left behind you can kind of learn a lot about the family that was there For Sparkes the Seven Seas fits right in with what his company does the restaurant had been closed for several years before its owner Soon Wing Oue died in 2004 it’s continued to stand vacant but from the outside looking in it looked frozen in time A cash register still sat on the spotless counter plates and other dishes neatly stacked behind it and it appeared still ready to welcome customers Before his death Oue was often seen inside cleaning or tidying up and later his wife Sparkes first looked at it about four or five years ago and I didn’t end up making an offer,” he said The building didn’t sell until the summer of 2023 and went back on the market a few months later Sparkes said the timing was right for him and he felt it was a much more doable project “It’s a great location right downtown in the heart of the city and a beautiful building,” he said “I see a lot of potential future value there It’s going to be a big project and we’re going to have a lot of work to do it’ll be a nice property for the company for sure,” he said Sparkes laughs when he says the plans for the building have changed three times already The company had approval to build two apartments on the top floor but has since submitted a permit application to add a third apartment He said they are just waiting on word from the city before starting any work The apartments will all have two bedrooms and he’s hoping to have them ready for rental in fall 2025 The plan for the main floor is to split it into two smaller units which will available for commercial lease He said they’ve had interest in the commercial spaces already and most of it is from people wanting smaller spaces The spaces will be ideal for a variety of businesses and Sparkes said he’s had inquiries from four completely different businesses He also plans to keep an area in what was the kitchen for an office for his company As he prepares to convert the building Sparkes has been cleaning it out He saw there was still a lot of life left in many things and started posting some of it online Sparkes said they have sold about 80 per cent of the contents He had a lot of small businesses reached out that wanted some stuff “Some people just came in and wanted a couple of knickknack souvenirs from the place because they had a bit of personal connection with the place It seemed like everyone I talked to had a story about it,” he said When he posted the restaurant’s booth seating Sparkes was “blown away” by the reaction with at least 150 messages from people who were interested in buying some of them “Which was awesome because it looks great in her space It really goes with the atmosphere there,” said Sparkes A few more booths were bought by the Merchant Warehouse in Woody Point and Bootleg Brew Co Another person with plans to open a coffee shop bought some other things and six or seven businesses purchased some of the equipment “I find there’s so much interest in this building Everybody who walks by wants to come in for a look Just because it’s been sitting vacant for so long I think people are happy to see something going back there,” said Sparkes While the building will have a new persona Sparkes is looking for a way to honour the Seven Seas and what it meant to the community so it would be cool to leave something there,” he said John the Evangelist in Corner Brook had her ministry licence revoked in December for allegedly leaving ongoing conflicts with church members unresolved An internal conflict among Anglican church leaders in Corner Brook has bubbled over into the public realm and has resulted in one minister having her licence revoked During the Sunday service at the Anglican Cathedral of St Bishop John Organ used his homily to tell the congregation about the situation that led to the suspension of their rector and dean Organ said while there have been conflicts within the church that predate both his and Short’s time in the western Newfoundland diocese there have been several incidents involving Short in recent years that have been left unresolved Before offering details about what’s been going on Organ talked about the pitfalls of social media and how often the stories and information gleaned from social media posts can be one-sided or inaccurate “One thing is for certain; social media from only one side is more likely to get it wrong than to get it right,” he said to those gathered for the service which was also streamed live on social media He said angry and threatening social media posts made by Short related to what was a governance and discipline matter compelled him to bring the matter to the congregation during the service Organ recounted how he had recommended Short be appointed rector and dean of the church after he had arrived in 2018 and how Short had served the cathedral “exceptionally well” through her work He also noted how she continued to work hard for the cathedral and within the diocese after her return from a leave of absence to deal with an illness there was some difficulty between Dean Katherine and myself especially once when I needed information or clarity and “Those interactions have been described by Katherine as my chastising her putting a knife in her back and being called to the principal’s office.” there have consistently been occasions of conflict between Short and other people at the cathedral While he acknowledged that some of these incidents were characterized by anger on both sides he said her approach left the issues unresolved and a pattern of similar incidents developed or asking for time to calm down,” said Organ Organ said there was a conflict last summer involving Short and some of the consequences from that have still not been addressed He said there was another incident in November that left Short so angry that he didn’t feel comfortable talking to her about it in person “It felt too intense and too unpredictable,” he said The bishop did not go into any specific details of either incident he referenced Organ said when he finally agreed to let Short deal with the November situation in her own way He called it “evidence of … passive aggressive leadership style and actual problems left unresolved.” not to discuss particulars of any incidents but to walk through the church’s own published document on how to effectively resolve conflict but Organ said Short walked out of that meeting about halfway through After some fruitless efforts to reestablish meaningful communication with her Organ said he decided to use his authority to revoke her licence to practice her ministry in the diocese Organ said he understood the severity of that decision and the pain it would cause but added that he would reinstate Short immediately if she agreed to follow the church’s model for addressing the sorts of strife they have been dealing with “It is my hope and my prayer that Dean Katherine will accept this window of opportunity to return as dean and rector with the commitment to constructive conflict resolution.” some members of the congregation voiced their displeasure to the bishop over his decision and with a threat of leaving the cathedral was followed by a round of supportive applause from other members of the congregation “I feel Dean Katherine is a wonderful person who has been great for the church and you’re just listening to somebody else telling you stories,” the woman said to Organ I’m about to walk out of this church and I will go even to another religion if I could find a better place to go than this place.” saying he too would leave the church and only come back when Short returned Organ told the congregation that he understood their disappointment and frustration but said it wasn’t him who made this longstanding issue public and he hopes the church can get through this difficult period together “There’s a lot more detail than you know — you have one side,” said Organ The Telegram requested interviews with both Short and Organ but none have been granted as of publication colleagues and parishioners that her licence had been revoked and was seeking legal advice about the situation She urged anyone with concerns to contact church officials Organ noted how sometimes people in leadership roles must make difficult decisions “When those are made they are not without deep wrestling “No such decisions are without pain for anyone The credibility of the victim in an alleged attempted murder case was called into question in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Tuesday after he allegedly brutally attacked the victim outside an apartment building on Beothuck Cresent in the city The victim told the court that Long had been harassing him for some time before the attack painted another picture as she cross-examined the man suggesting it was him and not Long who was the harasser Justice George Murphy gave instructions to the jury of seven women and five men was the first witness to be called by Crown attorney Darby Ashton Ashton reviewed some of what he had said the day before The victim had said he did not know the name of his attacker until he saw it in the news but that Long was the man who had been harassing him He also told the court that he had followed Long before the attack to find out where he lived He said he went there on two occasions and left letters in the mailbox for Long and tried to get information about him from the resident in the unit above Long’s The man said he could not remember when he put the letters in the mailbox and that he “got scared,” and wanted to put a halt to it the RNC said the two were known to each other and had had past interactions that did not involve the police The man said he could not remember many things but testified of picturing Long smashing the window of his car on the day of the attack and coming at him He said he didn’t see his face but knew who it was He said he’s still recovering from the attack As Mills questioned the man on cross-examination he repeatedly answered with “yes ma’am” or “no ma’am” or “I can’t remember.”   Mills reviewed the other incidents the man spoke about during his direct examination one at a local grocery store parking lot where Long put his foot on the bumper of the man’s vehicle and another where he saw Long walking down a road near a long-term care building with an axe in his hand He said he thought Long pretended he was going to chase him The man didn’t offer any reason for why Long was supposedly harassing him Mills suggested to the man he wasn’t telling the truth and that the things he was saying he didn’t remember were things that he should She presented him with statements he gave to the police that provided details he couldn’t recall The man’s response was if it was in the statement yet he could not remember speaking to police Mills later put it to the man that it was him who was harassing Long and that he knew who he was before the attack occurred She said the man bought items from Long that he’d advertised on Facebook Marketplace in 2021 She said he knew where Long lived because he’d been there to collect those items Mills said the man made a comment to Long at the time about his appearance that he was attractive and later sent messages to him but he told the man he was straight and not interested Long deleted his Facebook in an effort to avoid the man who had continued to message him Mills said the things the man told the police about Long were things he had made up and that it was he who was obsessed with Long the victim is scheduled to go on trial in the provincial court on charges of sexual assault invitation to sexual touching and sexual interference Mills presented a letter the victim gave to an investigating officer that said if police dropped those charges He said he could not remember writing it but agreed it was his signature When Mills suggested he tried to extort the police The Crown’s second witness was a man who lives in the apartment building who saw some of what occurred that night He testified that he was outside the building and heard a commotion As he walked across the parking lot toward the victim’s vehicle he could see someone swinging their arms and that the person was punching at the victim He said the attacker was dressed in black and their face was covered He described the person as having pale blue eyes reddish hair and was around 23 years old and skinny who spent about a year in jail before being granted bail and his build is different than what the man described The man accounted for the differences by saying it was dark and it could have been the lighting around and that the person had their face covered The case against a former Corner Brook RCMP officer will be called again next week in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador unauthorized use of a computer and breach of trust The three charges were laid as a result of an investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team The investigation was launched after the RCMP notified SIRT-NL of allegations that Hann was involved in illegal activity while employed with the force but the charges were not laid until eight months later Hann’s matter has been on the Supreme Court docket a few times in recent weeks including being set for trial on March 3 and again on Tuesday Tuesday’s appearance was used instead for a case management meeting which had been scheduled for multiple days will be temporarily shutting down production over the Christmas holidays told The Telegram that production will stop on Dec The company said the decision to shut down is proactive and aims to address the current imbalance in the global newsprint market demand “This will contribute to rebalancing our order book and create a more favorable and sustainable business environment for 2025,” said an email from the company This shutdown will be the second one in just over a year because of market conditions the mill ceased operations for seven days citing a need for cost savings amid a difficult business environment in the newsprint sector the mill was also shut down for close to two weeks for repairs to the steam distribution system to ensure its compliance with safety regulations The Port of Corner Brook played host to a ship that it doesn’t normally see at this time of the year on Monday Le Commandant Charcot has a capacity of 245 passengers and 215 crew members The cruise line offers its guests cruises of a kind never before undertaken Le Commandant Charcot is an ice-class vessel it is the only one of its kind capable of breaking through multi-year ice up to 2.5 metres thick Corner Brook is included on the ship’s Last Moments of Winter 16-day itinerary in collaboration with its cruise industry partners organized winter and summer familiarization tours for several senior executives from Ponant “Cruise lines typically plan itineraries three to five years in advance making it rare to see the immediate impact of our efforts Ponant’s rapid introduction of new itineraries in our region is remarkable This expansion not only highlights the strength of our region but also reaffirms our global appeal in the industry,” said Pattie Rickets “This milestone not only extends our cruise season but also showcases our capability to adapt and grow as a premier destination for year-round expedition travel.” noted that the province has long been promoted as a year-round destination we have the remarkable opportunity to share our unique winter adventures with the global cruise industry,” said Chow The port has 23 scheduled cruise ship visits booked for the 2025 season Those visits will bring a potential 31,000 passengers and 14,700 crew to the city and region The Carnival Pride will kick off the traditional cruise season on June 4 Le Commandant Charcot’s visit is the first of four maiden calls this year Also making first visits to Corner Brook will be Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Star Celebrity Cruises’ Silhouette and Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Splendor A visit by the Insignia will wrap up the season on Oct The Corner Brook Winter Carnival kicked off on Friday and today is day four. There are several events taking place today including the Family Fun Day in the Park from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Margaret Bowater Park. City Hall and City Administrative Offices along with most businesses are closed today and there will be no curbside green bin, recycling, or garbage collection. The annual event, now in its 52nd year runs until March 2. Warm temperatures, sandy beaches and a fruity tropical beverage. That might be what comes to mind when thinking about cruise-ship options. However, a group of sea-going travellers made Corner Brook a port of call today for a very different reason. NTV’s Don Bradshaw explains. 5 months agoDuration 2:21Port of Corner Brook makes big splash after record-breaking cruise season5 months agoNewsDuration 2:21The Port of Corner Brook is getting an injection of federal cash to keep the momentum rolling. This, after a record-breaking season that saw 36 port calls from 19 different cruise ships. All told, over 50,000 passengers visited the area this year. The CBC’s Leila Beaudoin reports. A cruise ship is expected to visit Corner Brook today. The Le Commandant Charcot operated by Ponant Cruises is expected to arrive in port at 9:00 a.m. this morning and will depart at 6:00 p.m. The ship carries 245 passengers and 235 crew. expands to Corner Brook"My whole idea for when people walk into an Oceanic cannabis store is for them to question is this a cannabis store," Taylor Giovannini Taylor Giovannini is working to normalize cannabis and she’s doing it by pairing it with an already normalized substance: coffee Giovannini is the owner and CEO of Oceanic Releaf which operates a cannabis cultivation facility in Burin and a chain of retail stores under the Oceanic Cannabis and Coffee banner She believes that educating people about a new consumer product is her responsibility as a licensed producer and retailer Before Giovannini could even look to educating the public Lawrence and said she didn’t know much about cannabis before starting her business “But I did know enough to know that it helped people.” An “aha moment” she experienced while using cannabis to help alleviate a family member’s pain made her want to pursue something related to the medical side of cannabis Learned everything I could,” Giovannini told The Telegram “I just knew that this plant and medicine was meant to be in our system I didn’t actually know at the time that legalization was coming I was truly just doing this on the medical side which I kind of focused on destigmatizing and normalizing cannabis but with the ultimate goal of educating people on the medical side.” bought the old High Liner Food fish plant in Burin and set about turning it into a cultivation facility opening their first store in Burin in December 2020 While they waited to introduce their own cannabis they sold products from other Canadian producers and the store in Burin was the first drive-thru cannabis and coffee location in Canada they started growing and producing their own cannabis products that include Oceanic a fun recreational brand; and Pirates Booty The retail side of the business has also grown with the opening of nine more stores The 10th Oceanic Cannabis and Coffee shop recently opened on West Street in Corner Brook Giovannini said they are places where customers can pick up a coffee to go along with a variety of cannabis products including Oceanic’s brands and others sourced through partnerships with Canadian brands The coffees served include some local to Newfoundland The stores also carry a line of Oceanic merchandise like hoodies and hats Giovannini said it’s not something she invented — it’s something Amsterdam has been doing for years “Coffee is something I’m pretty passionate about as well it came back to how do we normalize this and how do we educate people,” she said My whole idea for when people walk into an Oceanic cannabis store is for them to question ‘Is this a cannabis store?’ It’s not your typical cannabis store.” Giovannini said many people have the wrong idea when it comes to cannabis She said they likely grew up being told it was “the devil’s lettuce.” it really is educating the people who have been told wrong their entire lives It’s not about trying to get them to do it It’s about educating them how to properly do it if they choose to if they feel like they’ve done too much,” she said “It’s answering the questions that a lot of people don’t want to ask and we really try to do that and create that comfortable atmosphere where it’s OK to ask or it’s already given “There’s fear in everything that we don’t know so that’s our goal is to let people know what it is as Giovannini said the plant and the store were well received in Burin It was devastated in 2012 when the fish plant closed down,” she said The cultivation plant employs 45 people and another 45 to 50 are employed across the island in the retail stores She said the reception has been similar everywhere they have gone “I think any local brand is kind of welcomed.” where they are located is regulated by the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation Corner Brook originally had three cannabis stores the corporation issued a request for proposals for another operator “Corner Brook has always been on our radar,” said Giovannini The store is located right in the heart of downtown at 43 West St We’re the darling brand of cannabis in Newfoundland and we want people to be proud of it,” said Giovannini Even though it’s been legal for a few years Giovannini said the regulatory part of the industry is still new which creates some challenges to doing business so it’s hard to even let people know the store is open There are also restrictions on what they can talk about when it comes to the products and they are not allowed to speak to the medical properties at all it still allows the stigma to exist because it looks like it’s still bad,” she said but then they’ve put all this red tape on it who sits on the board of the Canadian Cannabis Council of Canada and the federal Department of Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada’s Cannabis Industry Forum She said the forum is trying to figure out why licensed producers are struggling something she said happens because the industry is overtaxed federally and very little is done with the black market which is thriving because the licensed industry has such large limitations “Our message to consumers is go the safe route and to know what you’re purchasing and that it comes from a licensed producer of Health Canada and we all abide by the same standards,” said Giovannini and Giovannini said their success comes from hard work and focusing on Newfoundland making sure that they could feed themselves through their own stores if anything goes astray they’ve also found success in taking their business outside the province Giovannini said they ship products across Canada and have gotten into the provision of medical products in Germany and the United Kingdom “Because of how Canada has made itself with all the high taxes and the uncertainty of all these rules and regulations we really needed to look outside of Canada and we went back to why we’re here is the medical we’ve found really cool partners where they bring in our product and sell under their brands and it’s a co-brand.” the industry is not impacted by the threat of U.S tariffs because the borders don’t really cross in the cannabis world between the U.S That’s something she’s forever thankful for even though there’s a lot of states that are legal and they don’t have a standard practice across the states Every state has their own rules and regulations.” If there is a lesson from the threat of tariffs VancouverNewsNorth Vancouver welcomes HMCS Corner Brook hunter-killer submarineBy Martin MacMahonPublished: April 03, 2025 at 8:30PM EDT expanding golf business to Corner BrookThere may be snow covering the golf courses around the Corner Brook and Humber Valley area but that doesn’t mean golf enthusiasts can’t work on their swing over the winter There may be snow covering the golf courses around the Corner Brook and Humber Valley area a bar and indoor golf facility featuring Trackman golf simulators recently opened its second location in the province in Corner Brook Golfshotz is owned by Tara O’Reilly and Trevor Hefferan O’Reilly moved to Calgary when she was 18 to work and save up for university but ended up staying for about 15 years “I just fell in love with the independence O’Reilly completed a degree in business with a major in marketing during her time living in Calgary she also started an indoor/outdoor residential and commercial painting business O’Reilly realized that she loved owning a business and bartending I wanted to make my goal one day to open a bar and kind of kill two birds with one stone,” she said I love the fact of kind of building from scratch.” It was a hectic time because she was still commuting between Newfoundland and Alberta I was constantly flying back and forth every single week to try and get it open but then still work at the same time to kind of float opening the bar,” she said Yes B’ys closed in December 2019 but that didn’t mean O’Reilly — who had made the move home permanent — was out of business She was already on to her next venture and actually opened the first Golfshotz location in Mount Pearl a week before Yes B’ys closed O’Reilly and Hefferan had been friends for years They reconnected when she was opening Yes B’ys and he helped her out with the bar so it was his way of gaining experience to have the knowledge to open his bar eventually,” she said Hefferan was going to open his own place with someone else but later asked O’Reilly if she wanted to partner with him instead Golfshotz was the perfect idea for them with her business background and his golf background “He is like the golf master,” O’Reilly said with a laugh he’s kind of lived and breathed golf his entire life and I’ve lived and breathed the bar industry.” Hefferan is originally from Bellview Beach in Trinity Bay and has lived in St I just picked it up and just fell in love with it “You get better every time you go out,” he added Hefferan completed a three-year program in professional golf management at Holland College in PEI he’s worked at and managed a few golf courses He’s been the professional at a few courses in the province and has been active in teaching programs Expanding Golfshotz to more locations is an ambition that O’Reilly and Hefferan had from the beginning it made sense for them to follow the golf courses that are in the province as they looked at potential locations With two golf courses in the Corner Brook and Humber Valley area O’Reilly said they figured there were a lot of golfers here who could support the venture Hefferan said starting a business like Golfshotz was really a no-brainer “People really had no options in the off-season to practice or play,” he said Hefferan added that he knew some people in the industry out here who could give him some insight as to how many members they had and how many rounds were done in a year They opened up on Commerical Street at the end of November exactly five years to the day after the opening of their first location we’d like to open a few more places around the island,” O’Reilly said adding they are already scouting for a location in central “That was part of our roadmap that we put in place and we just want to copy/paste in different locations.” Both Golfshotz locations utilize the Trackman golf simulators with two in Corner Brook and three in Mount Pearl to give patrons a realistic golf experience The Mount Pearl location also has a HitTrax softball simulator O’Reilly said Trackman is the top of the line when it comes to golf simulators offering industry-leading accuracy utilizing the same technology used by the PGA tour so it’s come a long way in the last five or 10 years It is very much like being on the golf course with the accuracy and you can trust the numbers and the data It’s great for teaching and practicing,” said Hefferan “If the pros on tour are trusting the numbers that they’re producing then the average golfer around here wouldn’t have any issue for sure.” Trackman simulators have so many functions that people in different locations can play with and against each other “There’s three or four hundred courses on there and the graphics are just unreal,” he said “This really caters to the phenomenal golfer and then the golfer like me,” added O’Reilly “It’s perfect for me to play games like capture the flag or mini-golf or even to practice my game CBC LiteSectionsNews • Canada • Nfld LabradorSay hello to Corner Brook's 'magnificent' new rec centre, which now has a name and opening dateMaddie Ryan | CBC News | Posted: April 15, 2025 7:17 PM | Last Updated: April 15 Caption: The Marina Redmond Centre, opening at Memorial University's Grenfell campus in May, has pools, a fitness centre and other recreational features. (Colleen Connors/CBC) Caption: Paul White, who was married to Marina Redmond, says his family is ecstatic about the new facility's name. (Colleen Connors/CBC) Caption: Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons announced that the city's new recreation centre will be named after longtime clerk Marina Redmond, who died in 2023. (Colleen Connors/CBC) It wasn’t any real secret after having been revealed at the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games in Bay Roberts this past August that Corner Brook would host the next Summer Games the province made it official by announcing the city as the host for the 2026 edition of the Summer Games Arts and Recreation Minister Steve Crocker was in the west coast city to make the announcement at the Corner Brook Civic Centre “The Games are a fantastic event for young athletes and are about so much more than sport — the camaraderie and friendships made have the potential to last a lifetime,” Crocker said and wished the organizing committee the best as their planning ramps up for 2026 The Newfoundland and Labrador Games is the largest multi-sport event in the province coaches and staff and involves approximately 500 active and dedicated volunteers in partnership with Sport Newfoundland and Labrador and provincial sport organizations the province’s top athletes between the ages of 11 and 18 will compete in a variety of summer sports including track and field “With our well-deserved reputation for hospitality volunteerism and top-of-the-line sports and recreation facilities I am thrilled that Corner Brook will once again play host to the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games,” said Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne “As the province’s premier event for young athletes the Newfoundland and Labrador Games will offer an unforgettable experience while fostering future excellence,” said Sport NL president Raeleen Baggs “We have a proven track record of hosting successful sporting events and our community is ready to provide an unforgettable experience,” said Corner Brook Mayor Jim Parsons There will be a road closure in Corner Brook today to accommodate a water outage Due to repairs to the water distribution system a water outage and road closure is expected to last six to eight hours Bannisters Road will be closed to through traffic between Quinton Street and Hillcrest Road Motorists are advised to use alternate routes Corner Brook’s Spring Cleanup will be a little different this year Residents will have two options for disposing of waste during the month of May Option one is to bring bulk garbage to the Wild Cove Landfill site Proof of residency within City limits will be required.  Mayor Jim Parsons says staff will also be collecting from curbsides, and residents will need to make an appointment using an online form or by calling the city’s customer service team at 637-1666 He says the city had to streamline the pick up process due to increasing costs The issue was discussed at last night’s public meeting Aaron O’Brien is the city’s director of engineering He says they’re working on the final details and more information will be available as the city rolls out the new pick up schedule The 52nd annual Corner Brook Winter Carnival kicks off today. NTV’s Becky Daley reports. Dozens of parishioners from an Anglican church in Corner Brook took to the streets Wednesday, demanding the resignation of their bishop and the reinstatement of a minister removed from her post earlier this year. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports. 2 months agoDuration 2:02Shock and surprise: Corner Brook residents react to Furey’s resignation2 months agoNewsDuration 2:02Just minutes after Andrew Furey announced he won’t be seeking reelection, shoppers at Corner Brook Plaza weighed in on the decision and shared what qualities they’ll be looking for in the next premier. As efforts continue to salvage a cargo ship that ran aground on the west coast last month, the Corner Brook Port Corporation is bracing for what could be a busy time for shipping. Andrea Barbour’s life now is vastly different than it was even a couple of years ago the Corner Brook resident worked for the federal government but left the workforce three years ago to be a stay-at-home mom and help her children with school “I’m going to do something good with my time,” she said “So I started with TikTok page because I really enjoyed watching TikTok’s and I was like It took off as people started connecting with how she was showcasing not only herself but her home as well “I was getting a lot of comments from people who were saying I love Newfoundland and you’re making me homesick’,” said Barbour who adds that’s part of why she got her real estate license Barbour loves to make traditional NL dishes but she was noticing they weren’t being made as much as they were in the past she decided to try and preserve a little bit of that with her cookbook It was a way for her to preserve a little bit of her own history I should take some of my nan’s recipes and put together a cookbook,’” said Barbour She explored getting a publisher but found that to be an expensive venture it’s been available at a couple of gift shops around Corner Brook If that wasn’t enough Newfoundland and Labrador traditions for Barbour to concentrate on she’s also let her needlework do the talking in some cases named aptly after her husband’s poem and the idea of meeting every day with love “This didn’t happen overnight,” said Barbour “I’ve been working at this and going to craft fairs for the last couple years I can’t crochet fast enough to go to a craft fair because my online business is as soon as I make it From her TikToks to her cookbook to her crocheting It’s gotten Barbour even more attention as her work has started to take off “I started to Facebook page a month ago and it’s gone from 300 followers to 3,200 followers.”  They’re mostly provincial ex-pats from away in places like Ontario and Alberta who want a piece of home to call their own “They’re the ones mostly buying the crochet and the cookbooks,” said Barbour From the thick skin needed to be online to what it takes to build a small home business Barbour has lived plenty of lives since leaving her old job “If you follow your passion and follow what brings you joy ✨️Want a Cookbook or something I made (Crochet My favourite place will always be home — Newfoundland the sound of the waves crashing against the rugged coastline The energy of Jamaica is powerful and uplifting Both Newfoundland and Jamaica have strong cultures and a way of life that feels free and real 🧠 ✨️A New Perspective on Life✨️❤️ In 2020 I had a near-death experience that changed everything I follow people who inspire and motivate me in different areas of my life I enjoy following real estate experts who provide insight and knowledge that help me grow in my career I also follow creative artists who express themselves through unique and meaningful work as creativity has always been a part of who I am Newfoundland cooking pages keep me connected to my roots I follow a few cat accounts because my Maine coon is a big part of my life I believe that the content we consume shapes our mindset so I surround myself with uplifting and inspiring pages that help me learn People might be surprised to learn that I was once very shy and afraid to be myself which made me self-conscious and hesitant to speak up I learned that other people’s opinions don’t define me I realized that bullies often try to dim the light in others because of their own suffering Once I embraced my worth and found my confidence 2022 was the year that completely changed my life walked away from a 16-year career with the Federal Government of Canada This was the year my perspective completely shifted and stayed away from anything that drained me or no longer aligned with my soul I also started trusting my intuition and stopped letting fear hold me back It was the beginning of a whole new chapter in my life Choosing myself and my happiness over security and comfort and doing the deep inner work to heal was incredibly difficult I had spent so many years helping others that I forgot to take care of myself I reached a point where I had to decide if I was going to continue living a life that didn’t align with my soul or if I was going to take a leap of faith and create something better but also the most freeing and empowering thing I’ve ever done I had a near-death experience when my appendix burst and I became septic which completely changed how I saw the world I developed multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) — certain scents triggered severe migraines I realized my illness was linked to trapped emotional trauma My body was reacting to scents associated with painful past experiences I love fashion and footwear and enjoy going on a shopping spree once in a while because it makes me feel amazing — like a natural high I wore a blue uniform as a Border Services Officer — cargo pants I rediscovered my love for style and self-expression I don’t follow trends — I buy what catches my eye and mix and match pieces in a way that feels creative and unique My favourite movies are What Dreams May Come and Jesus Revolution These movies make me feel connected to something greater — like I’m at home in the universe grounding myself by placing my bare feet in the grass and soaking in the energy of nature Being near running water or ocean waves also brings me peace and deep breaths of fresh air help reset my mind Spending time with animals is another way I find calm — they have a way of soothing the soul I’m focused on reading about real estate and business so I can keep learning and growing in my career or needing to control everything around me But I’ve let go of fear and now live by faith Overcoming that fear changed my life — now I embrace who I am and shine without hesitation and sparkles — anything that makes a statement I buy what catches my eye and mix and match different styles in a way that feels creative and true to me I dress in a way that makes me feel strong and powerful you may still catch me in a plaid jacket or bright yellow rain boots — because at heart My most treasured possessions are the handmade items and quilts passed down from my mom and nan These pieces hold deep sentimental value because they carry the love I don’t have a strong attachment to material things but these handmade treasures mean more to me than anything money could buy They represent a time when things were made with love and care stitched together by the hands of those who came before me I don’t place much value on worldly possessions — what matters most to me are the connections and experiences that truly make life meaningful I am most grateful for my strength and resilience I have always found a way to push through and come out stronger and moments that tested me beyond what I thought I could handle I am also deeply grateful for my creativity Creativity has always been a huge part of who I am and I believe it allows me to see the world differently It’s what fuels my passion and keeps me inspired I wouldn’t trade that part of myself for anything I would choose Jesus because I have so many questions I would love to hear his words firsthand and ask about life Bob Marley is another person I would love to meet and his deep spiritual beliefs have always resonated with me I feel like his soul carried wisdom beyond his years and I would love to have a conversation with him about love My Nan Cull would be the most personal and emotional guest at my dinner but she had Alzheimer’s when I was a small child so I never truly got to know her or have a meaningful conversation with her and I have always wished I could sit down with her and hear her stories I would also love to show her the cookbook I created in her memory and share with her how much of an impact she had on my life This dinner would be one filled with wisdom and deep conversation—an experience I would cherish forever I have been through some of the hardest challenges life could throw at me I don’t stay down when life knocks me over — I rise Something I am working on improving is overworking and overthinking and sometimes that passion leads me to push myself too hard I have a habit of wanting everything to be perfect which can cause me to overanalyze situations I am learning to trust that things will work out as they are meant to and that I don’t have to control every outcome I used to think my biggest regret was choosing a science degree in university instead of following my heart into visual art or theater I realized that it wasn’t a regret—it was just part of my journey I truly believe that everything happens for a reason Maybe it wasn’t the right time for me to pursue that path Instead of focusing on missed opportunities and I don’t feel like I live with any regrets and every experience—good or bad—has led me to where I am today Answers have been edited for length and clarity 3 months agoDuration 1:20Former Corner Brook hospital will house long-term care overflow3 months agoNewsDuration 1:20Two floors of the Corner Brook Community Health Care Centre will be renovated this year and turned into a 45-bed unit. The health authority says the space will be used by those waiting for a spot in long-term care. T-shirt and my sneakers,” she said with a laugh as she talked about how things have changed Roshayne Mendis was far from a fashionable person Mendis is the founder and CEO of Contour Clothing which produces a sustainable clothing line for women Mendis held a grand opening at her new physical location at 27 West St Mendis has a master’s degree in business administration with a research concentration in corporate social responsibility and a post-graduate degree in marketing and branding She was 20 when she started working in the clothing industry in a factory in Sri Lanka where she gained knowledge about the production process the industrial machines used to produce clothing and how production lines are run It’s also where she got to meet and talk with designers from bigger brands about their visions for their designs she started to see a change in the way she viewed fashion “I was like so fascinated with how designs can differ and how you can make a brand identity,” she said As a product development and merchandising manager she learned a lot about sustainability and the impact the fashion industry was having on the environment She was also involved in research and leading initiatives around sustainability she wasn’t finished with her education and wanted to pursue a PhD at a foreign university “Something to add to my credentials,” she said She applied to a few countries but was interested in Canada because her brother A meeting with a professor at the university in Sri Lanka led her to Corner Brook’s Grenfell Campus The professor was from Grenfell and encouraged her to apply She made the move in 2018 and enrolled in the master’s program in environmental policy “I wanted a degree around sustainability and the research that I can do along with that Mendis wanted to do something that could result in change as opposed to just doing research that doesn’t get used Her research focused on marine protected areas in Gros Morne and public consultation and she completed her master’s in 2020 right around when the COVID-19 pandemic began “Everybody was being laid off and there was no jobs to apply for,” she said it was for ones where she could put her experience in the research and development of clothing to use There were some opportunities in British Columbia but there were some obstacles: she didn’t have permanent residency or citizenship status and no connections no point in applying for jobs at this time and I’m going to do something for myself using the expertise that I’ve gained over the past eight years,” she said “I didn’t want my expertise to go to waste That something was starting Contour Clothing online I’m just going to give it a try.’ Rather than regretting not trying Mendis had what she felt was a great idea for an online store to sell her own brand of clothing designed by her But when she inquired about registering her business she was told she wasn’t allowed to do it because she was a student and a temporary resident He asked her if she was sure about her idea and if she was he became the co-founder of Contour Clothing dealing with shippers and communicating with customers online Mendis thought for sure people would order online She didn’t know a lot of people and people weren’t familiar with her clothing store People tend to stick with reputable brands even if they like the clothing from lesser-known shops She knew a physical location might help with that with a few orders coming from British Columbia She knew she had to do something to build her name and credibility and started going to markets and she was able to build on the online platform It took some time for her to reach the next step of opening a physical location but Mendis jumped into it when she saw the space on West Street was available in September I just had one month’s rent,” she said with a laugh Her father always told her to aim at the stars and you will fall somewhere so she decided to give it a go and got the space in November She received a loan from Futurepreneur and used that to pay the second month’s rent and to get the shop ready Mendis is the primary designer of Contour Clothing’s line of pants shirts and dresses for women that are versatile enough to go from the desk to dinner She also produces a line of shirts and dresses for children She was inspired to start the children’s line because of difficulties she had finding bright-coloured clothes for her son Akayne Wickramasinghe Mendis works with mood boards and colour palettes to lay the foundation for the designs A friend in Sri Lanka helps with the dress designs She said quality is important to her in both the materials used and the finished product Her clothes are made from a cotton-linen blend and she is working with a fabric supplier to develop a fabric that will be thick enough for our harsh winters Visitors to the boutique will also find items from other female-led businesses including some items from SALT jewelry from Sea Salt & Twig and knitted items from Ishari Jayasooriya who is also from Sri Lanka and now lives in St Jayasooriya will be making some handbags that Mendis has designed that will pair with the items in her clothing line Her goal is to build a brand that is globally known she’s committed to being transparent with her customers about the production process and the importance of using sustainable materials “Even if they don’t buy the clothing at least they walk out with some kind of knowledge about clothing,” she said She’s running her business while completing her PhD in immigrant entrepreneurship and is planning to hire someone to work in the store with her Mendis is also looking at how she can expand production Her goal is to set up a sewing space in the downstairs area of the store with industrial sewing machines and a cutting table She’s hopeful that she’ll be able to hire more people to produce the clothing There’s nothing ordinary about the elevator at 25 Broadway in Corner Brook This elevator is taking people of all ages on a magical ride that ends at the North Pole in Santa’s workshop The elevator ride that combines a virtual world with the real world is the work of two local business owners — KJ Hollahan and Kristi-Lee Anderson Hollahan owns NL Corporate AV Solutions and has been in the audio-video business for over 20 years Anderson opened Make it Yours Wedding and Event Planning in February 2023 Hollahan said the idea for the elevator ride came from Mike Hoskins who had seen a video online of a magic elevator in New Jersey With his business being an audio-visual company and hers a decorating company “We realized we had most of the equipment already required to pull it off We just needed to buy a few more things,” he said They also thought it would be a great thing to bring into the community There’s nothing for the younger kids especially around Christmas to help bring families together a new experience outside of just going in and getting your picture at the mall they started the process of putting it all together It took about a month and half to bring their vision to life at their Broadway location When people enter the decorated storefront Buddy and Poop Fart talk with each other on walkie-talkies as they make sure each stage of a visit runs smoothly Candy Cane and Skippy helped during the opening weekend and may make a few more appearances “We’re giving them an experience,” said Anderson Inside the elevator are five TVs that are hooked into a high-end video card and a bunch of different computer systems work together to create the experience “The five TVs display one large video which is separated to each screen and each screen works together to make it look like the elevator is taking off and flying to the North Pole,” said Hollahan When you get out on the other side of the elevator you get walk through Santa’s workshop Anderson put her creativity and decorating skills to work in building the workshop which she’s filled with antique toys “My vision was to bring not just the kids but bring us older folks back to what Christmas used to be,” said Anderson To round out the trip visitors get to meet Santa and take a Christmas photo with him the response to what they’ve created has been phenomenal with interest from locals and people from out of town Over the opening weekend they had people from St Grand Falls-Windsor and Stephenville visit “I have to turn my phone off to go to sleep,” she said with a laugh She said the experience is one that everyone is enjoying and she even had a family reach out to tell her they’ve never seen their kids so excited for Christmas as they are now after going through the elevator The magic elevator is just running on the weekends for now and Anderson is taking bookings for groups of up to five people up to the Dec she’ll take bookings for the next weekend as well and if there’s still demand she’ll start adding in some weekday bookings Bookings can be made by contacting her at 709-660-0981 or by emailing nlav709@gmail.com While the trip to Santa’s workshop will end once Christmas passes Hollahan said they have some more ideas for how to use the elevator “We’re already planning on more events using the elevator in different ways tweaking it to use at different times in the year,” he said The Crown has wrapped up its case in Corner Brook against a man charged with attempted murder the story contains video of the alleged attack that some viewers may find disturbing