The Western Star: Local

Dream on hold; Crossley's run postponed until early 2011

Gary Kean — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Corner Brook native Blake Crossley and his Dare2Dream teammates have decided to postpone their amazing feat of endurance until next January.

Western Health, doctors sued; Decision in case of former Corner Brook woman brought down in New Brunswick court

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Two pathologists who were working at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, as well as the hospital itself, find themselves at the losing end of a negligence lawsuit.

City council not voting on remuneration Monday

Gary Kean — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Corner Brook’s city council will not be voting on whether or not to increase the amount of remuneration members receive when they meet publicly Monday night.

Byrne not deterred; Continues criticism of government over Marine Atlantic

Cory Hurley — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Gerry Byrne, who came under fire recently for his criticisms related to Marine Atlantic, is not about to abandon ship.

Networking a key benefit of conference say attendees

Cliff Wells — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Having 80 people in one room talking about something they’re passionate about can get a little loud, but it’s one way of looking for answers to some problems.

Industrial park to get fire protection upgrade

Gary Kean — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

The City of Corner Brook is taking steps to establish better fire protection in the Watson’s Pond Industrial Park area.

Alcohol suspected in accident

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

The RCMP on the Baie Verte Peninsula have determined alcohol was a factor in a single motor vehicle accident which occurred in Pacquet early Tuesday morning.

Animal neglect case set over

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Questions abound over what exactly is in the report of an expert witness, which appears to be vital to the case of a Deer Lake man charged with causing unnecessary pain to an animal.

Young man accused of impersonating an officer has case set over again

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

Issues pertaining to disclosure and eye witness testimony continue to delay the case of a young Pasadena man charged with impersonating a police officer last fall.

Western Health working toward better methadone treatment

Cliff Wells — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:08:00 GMT

The methadone maintenance therapy program is building on the west coast.

Right now the only place to begin treatment for opiate drug addiction is St.