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CBC
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Police presence in Badger, smell of smoke lingers as fire burns 600 metres from town
The CBC's Colleen Connors has the latest from Badger on the conditions in the town, on Day 2 of a fire evacuation order.


CBC
29-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Is a hotel turned shelter a problem, or part of the solution?
On Main Street in Corner Brook, Mayor Jim Parsons says more people are begging for change, and there's more petty crime. He says the issue is the location of an emergency shelter in the old Hotel Corner Brook. But advocates and residents say there's nowhere else to go. The CBC's Colleen Connors explains.


CBC
23-05-2025
- General
- CBC
This four-year-old says he needs a daycare. Others in St. George's agree and are growing impatient
A woman who wants to open a daycare centre in the southwestern community of St. George's says she has everything ready to go — except government approval. The CBC's Colleen Connors reports.


CBC
17-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Long Range Mountains candidates are vying to become the west coast's newest
The federal election is less than two weeks away, and candidates on the west coast of Newfoundland have a lot of ground to cover. With Liberal MP Gudie Hutchings not seeking re-election, it means the district will have a first-time member of parliament. The CBC's Colleen Connors met up with the Liberal and NDP candidates, while the Conservative hopeful spoke with CBC Radio.


CBC
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Beloved Corner Brook resident immortalized in new rec centre
It'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.