a tory stronghold and is currently represented by Progressive Conservative (PC) MHA Joedy Wall. Federal The town is represented in the House of Commons by the federal riding of St. John's East, formally St. John's North. The seat was another tory stronghold and was represented by Conservatives MPs for the majority of time since 1949. The federal riding is now represented by Liberal Party MP Joanne Thompson. Sports Hockey The town is home to the Northeast Eagles, which offers novice, atom, peewee and bantam hockey for youths. The town also has a senior hockey team for adults, both teams play at the Jack Byrne Arena. The arena is Torbay's first hockey arena which opened in October 2008, under the name North East Avalon Arena. In March 2009 the arena was officially opened by Premier Danny Williams and was renamed the Jack Byrne Arena after the former MHA who had died in early 2008. Soccer The Torbay soccer association runs soccer games throughout the summer for youths. Softball The town offers three adult softball leagues along with a minor softball house league. There is a ladies recreational league, an over 18 men's league and the long running Avalon East Slo-Pitch over 35 gentlemen's league. Education The town is home to Holy Trinity Elementary which offers kindergarten to grade 4 education, Juniper Ridge Intermediate which offers grades 5 to 8 and Holy Trinity High which offers education from grades 9 to 12. English and French immersion education is offered at both schools. A new elementary school was constructed to replace the former Holy Trinity Elementary; the school opened in September 2010. The School is still called Holy Trinity Elementary School. Juniper Ridge Intermediate was opened in September 2018 with attending students from the surrounding area. See also List of municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador List of people from Newfoundland and Labrador List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador References External links Town of Torbay Official Website The Jack Byne Arena Official Website Torbay - Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador, vol.5, p. 398-400. Populated coastal places in Canada Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador