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3 years ago

St. John’s Downtown Christmas Parade set for Sunday

According to NTV Chief Meteorologist Eddie Sheerr, the weather forecast looks good for the Santa Claus parade. Last weekend, a heavy police presence on Brazil Street – in line of the parade route – forced the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary to cancel the event as they dealt with the weapons offense. Hours later, the armed-standoff came […]

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3 years ago

RCMP charges priest with sexual assault

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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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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