Carbon rebate cheques delivered today
The first instalment of the 2024 Canada Carbon Rebate will be delivered to some Canadians today as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March. Residents in Atlantic Canada will receive the first of four instalments today if they filed their 2023 taxes by March 15th. Those who have filed their taxes […]
Read moreBay St. George RCMP seize two vehicles for traffic violations
Bay St. George RCMP seized two vehicles on Saturday for various violations of the Highway Traffic Act. Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, police on patrol observed an excessive speeder on Route 490. The vehicle was traveling 150 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, a 20-year-old man, […]
Read moreTeam Gushue wins 15th Grand Slam title
Brad Gushue and his celebrated team ended the season on a winning note Sunday, winning their 15th Grand Slam title. Gushue made a single in the eighth end as his St. John’s-based rink beat the top-ranked Italians 7-6 to win the Princess Auto Players Championship.It’s the first time they’ve won the Players Championship since way […]
Read moreRoyal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial Hockey Tournament begins today
The largest high school hockey tournament in the province begins today in Paradise and Mount Pearl. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournament runs from April 15-21, and sees 16 girls teams and 16 boys teams compete for the Beaumont-Hamel Cup and Beaumont-Hamel Centennial Cup. The tournament commemorates the Regiment’s rich culture and […]
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