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3 years ago

Deadline Extended for Home Heating Supplement Program

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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3 years ago

Carbonear to hold Public Consultation on Accessibility Plan

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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3 years ago

New 9-8-8 service launches

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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3 years ago

NAPE President says private healthcare provider holding vaccine clinic at Confederation Building a slap in the face

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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