Joedy Wall says "The circumstances outlined are concerning, and every child deserves to be safe, supported, and protected.”
The Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, issued a statement after last week’s release of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate's report, called “Off the Radar.” It looked into the placement of two “maltreated” children from another province in Newfoundland and Labrador. Joedy Wall says "The circumstances outlined are concerning, and every child deserves to be safe, supported, and protected.” He says “the department acknowledges the areas noted in the advocate’s report and is reviewing the findings and recommendations to identify opportunities to strengthen supports and improve outcomes for children and youth.” The Child and Youth Advocate did recognize improvements already made to strengthen information sharing, documentation practices, and processes related to interprovincial requests. Wall says they “are committed to working with partners within Newfoundland and Labrador and across jurisdictions to reinforce the importance of the provincial/territorial protocol and strengthen practice together.”
UPDATED: Missing man located safe
Port of Corner Brook publishes releases a new quarterly newsletter called, "The Port Report"
RCMP are looking for information after a vehicle fire at a Stephenville dealership last night
"Stuff the Backpacks" at Corner Brook Staples will take place in their parking lot on August 20th
RCMP looking for the public's help with a stolen ATV investigation in Barachois Brook
