The top-up for rural residents is doubled from 10% to 20%
Check your bank account; the Canada Carbon rebate is out, and this is one of the largest ever. For a Newfoundland and Labrador family of 4 the estimated quarterly payment is about $300. The top-up for rural residents is doubled from 10% to 20%. In this province, $20.1 million will be returned to small and medium sized businesses for 2023-2024. It is 179 dollars per employee for the Canada Carbon Rebate for small businesses.
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Power outages affecting North Shore of Bay of Islands, Gallants area
Newfoundland Power is reporting over 1700 customers without power.
TCH near Flat Bay Junction is now partially open following a motor vehicle accident
However, intermittent closures may be required over the next few hours to allow crews to safely complete their work.
Donations being accepted at Staples until August 27th as part of their “Stuff the Backpacks” annual event
Mike Kearley is the Executive Director of Vine Place and on Bayfm this morning, he said so far, 176 have registered for a backpack.
Major cabinet shuffle today and Humber-Gros Morne MHA Mike Goosney has a new role
He has been appointed as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts, as well as, Sport, Recreation and Parks, PictureNL, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, and the Pippy Park Commission.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a holiday this year for employees with the city of Corner Brook
Until the day is designated as a provincial holiday, council has to approve the day off for staff every year.
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Blaze's Corner, Thursday August 13, 2026
The second half of the NL Summer Games starts today ( Thursday August 13). Darren Colbourne is a board member with Sport NL
