Forty-nine-year-old Thomas Offong, a priest who has served in the communities of Avondale, Colliers and Conception Harbour, is charged with one count of sexual assault against an adult following an investigation by Holyrood RCMP. Offong is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in St. John’s on Feb. 6, 2024.
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The deadline to apply for the home heating supplement has been extended. Those who qualify now have until January 15, 2024, to apply to the program. The supplement ranges between $200 and $500 and is available to residents of the province whose adjusted family income for 2022 was $150,000 or less and who have directly […]
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The Town of Carbonear is working to remove barriers to accessibility.A consultant has been contracted by the town to assist with the completion of an Accessibility Plan. The plan will consider a range of factors that can create barriers such as inaccessible infrastructure and non-inclusive policies and technologies. A public consultation will also be held […]
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Canada’s new suicide crisis and emotional distress helpline has launched. Those who have lost hope and are struggling to cope, are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if someone is worried about someone else, can call 9-8-8. The new service will connect callers to a trained responder who will listen without judgment, provide support and […]
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NAPE President Jerry Earle says a private health care provider was conducting a vaccine clinic at the Confederation Building on Thursday. Earle says the move is “a slap in the face to public sector workers, including those in Public Health.” By outsourcing to private companies, Earle says there is a move to privatize the health […]
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Several schools in the Marystown area are delayed opening by two hours. The schools include Donald C. Jamieson Academy, Marystown Central High, Pearce Junior High School, and Sacred Heart Academy. Additionally, Cloud River Academy in Roddickton is closed for the morning with a further announcement at 11:00 a.m. as the town works to repair multiple […]
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Thursday afternoon the RNC were called to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the west end of St John’s. A 13-year-old male was said to have assaulted two individuals. Officers located and identified the youth as being responsible for the assaults. He was arrested and charged with two counts of assault. The […]
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Roads are snow-covered on parts of the Burin Peninsula, from Corner Brook to Deer Lake to Wiltondale, and in the St. Anthony area. Elsewhere roads are bare with wet and slushy sections. Visibility is good. In Labrador, roads are snow-covered. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. All other ferries including Marine […]
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The RCMP responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Route 360, Baie d’Espoir Highway, at Pool’s Cove Junction. The truck was carrying potentially explosive contents. For several hours the highway was closed. By about 9:00 p.m. one lane of traffic was open. Traffic was slow moving.
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