A legend of Newfoundland country music received a special tribute in Toronto this week. Roy Payne, the beloved singer-songwriter from Trout River, was among the military veterans honoured by the Toronto Maple Leafs during a pre-game ceremony at Scotiabank Arena. Payne, now 87, has enjoyed an incredible career, writing more than a 1,000 songs and […]
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A 26-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Badger. Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received a report of the crash shortly before 11 a.m. involving a vehicle that had left the highway. The lone occupant, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle […]
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The provincial government is reminding residents that the home heating supplement program is open for applications until Nov. 30 The supplement, which ranges between $200 and $500, is available to residents of the province whose adjusted family income for 2022 was $150,000 or less and who have directly incurred costs for the purchase of furnace […]
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Over $1 million in grants has been awarded this year by the Canada Post Community Foundation to 84 organizations across the country. These grants, raised through funds from our post offices and Community Foundation stamp sales, support the organizations’ efforts to improve the lives of Canadian children and youth. Among these recipients is First Light St. […]
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The City of St. John’s is seeking feedback on a proposed plan to convert two tennis courts in Cowan Park to six pickleball courts. The tennis courts are located behind St. Matthew’s Elementary School in Cowan Heights to six pickleball courts. If converted, these outside pickleball courts would be the first in the city. Pickleball […]
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