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Soap opera angers clergy politicians in Newfoundland
In St John’s the CBC radio soap Oil In The Family stirs anger among clergy and politicians, drawing contempt of court charges and a threat to be dropped when its June 11 run ends. Premier Brian Peckford calls it social commentary while critics say it distorts life. the plot thread includes offshore Hibernia ownership, a government law on modest dress, and a day of mourning by Peckford.
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ST. John’s
Mike
Brian Peckford
Georgetown
Ches
Blue Star
Mobil Oil
Yessir
Ches Whelan
Quidi Vidi Street
Revenue Canada
Peckford
Assembly
CBC
Chris Brookes
Newfoundland
Planned Parenthood
Right To Life Group
Corpus Christi Church
National Network
James Hickey
Holy Rosary Parish
Hibernia Oil
Supreme Court of Canada