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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Outdoor ceiling collapses at Paul Reynolds Centre, forcing closure
The Paul Reynolds Community Centre in St. John's is going to be closed until further notice, after part of the entrance ceiling collapsed Friday evening. In a statement, City of St. John's spokesperson Jackie O'Brien said it was partial collapse, and that the facility is now closed for repairs and to secure the area. "The City takes safety concerns very seriously and will continue to investigate the cause of the incident," said O'Brien. The centre will remain closed over the weekend, with an update to be provided on Monday, June 28. Centre plagued by problems This is not the first structural problem the Centre has experienced since it opened in 2017. The centre had a delayed opening, after it experienced various construction delays. And a month after opening, the building's contractor sued the city of St. John's for $4.9M, stating that it owned them money. On the other hand, the city said the contractor failed to complete the centre on time. The suit was settled in 2024. In 2019, the city had to pay another $945K to repair the centre's HVAC system, after the centre experienced multiple closures due to a series of issues and repairs. Excessive moisture caused corrosion of the buildings infrastructure, forcing the closure of the pool area. The pool was closed again after it was determined that the building's ceiling-mounted sound panelling was in danger of collapsing into the pool below. The Paul Reynolds Community Centre officially opened in 2017, coming in at a cost of $32-million. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Click here to visit our landing page.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Outdoor ceiling collapses at Paul Reynolds Centre, forcing closure
The Paul Reynolds Community Centre in St. John's is going to be closed until further notice, after part of the entrance ceiling collapsed Friday evening. In a statement, City of St. John's spokesperson Jackie O'Brien said it was partial collapse, and that the facility is now closed for repairs and to secure the area. "The City takes safety concerns very seriously and will continue to investigate the cause of the incident," said O'Brien. The centre will remain closed over the weekend, with an update to be provided on Monday, June 28. Centre plagued by problems This is not the first structural problem the Centre has experienced since it opened in 2017. The centre had a delayed opening, after it experienced various construction delays. And a month after opening, the building's contractor sued the city of St. John's for $4.9M, stating that it owned them money. On the other hand, the city said the contractor failed to complete the centre on time. The suit was settled in 2024. In 2019, the city had to pay another $945K to repair the centre's HVAC system, after the centre experienced multiple closures due to a series of issues and repairs. Excessive moisture caused corrosion of the buildings infrastructure, forcing the closure of the pool area. The pool was closed again after it was determined that the building's ceiling-mounted sound panelling was in danger of collapsing into the pool below. The Paul Reynolds Community Centre officially opened in 2017, coming in at a cost of $32-million. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Click here to visit our landing page.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Chelmsford woman awarded £250k after ceiling collapse on her
A woman has been awarded £250,000 from a county council after she suffered serious injuries when the ceiling of a family centre collapsed on her. Susan Williams, from Chelmsford, was teaching in Essex in 2016, when the ceiling gave way and landed on her head. In 2021 another ceiling fell down, close to her, causing her distress. Ison Harrison, her solicitors, said the incidents led to "a long period of medical treatment and life-altering consequences". Essex County Council said: "We are very sorry for what happened to Ms Williams and accepted responsibility at a very early stage in these proceedings." The solicitors said Ms Williams had been sitting in a chair in Writtewick Family Centre, Chelmsford, in 2016, when a large section of the ceiling suddenly gave way, falling directly on to her head. The family centre practitioner had multiple injuries, including lacerations that needed stitches, concussion, neck and shoulder pain, cuts and bruises and long-term psychological trauma, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. She was later diagnosed with post-traumatic fibromyalgia by a consultant rheumatologist, which was confirmed by pain specialists. She returned to work, initially on reduced hours, but the "symptoms persisted and significantly affected her mobility and quality of life", Ison Harrison added. Then in 2021, a section of the ceiling collapsed and "narrowly missed her" at the New Family Centre on the county hall site in Chelmsford. This retriggered Ms Williams' symptoms and "led to severe psychological distress, ultimately resulting in her being medically retired at the age of 58". The solicitors said the council "vigorously defended the case for over eight years". It added that the council eventually admitted liability for the initial incident, but denied the extent of the Williams' solicitor Diane Askwith said: "It is such a shame it took so long. "The council's behaviour has been, at the very least, disappointing — arguing at every stage, even in the face of clear medical evidence."Ms Williams was injured through no fault of her own and lost a career she loved."The council said: "When agreeing compensation, we must always make sure the compensation claimed is justified. "Unfortunately, there was a dispute about how much compensation was due."We are pleased that ultimately we were able to agree an amount of compensation which we felt was justified." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Movie Theater Ceiling Collapses During 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Screening
A movie theater ceiling collapsed at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, during a screening of Final Destination: Bloodlines On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde was with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend when the ceiling fell on top of her 'Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?' she told InfobaeTheatergoers were in for an unfortunate surprise during a recent screening of supernatural horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines. On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde, 29, went to see the new movie at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend, according to the Argentine news outlet Infobae. However, when she sat down to watch the sixth flick in the popular Final Destination franchise — which follows a group of people who die in a series of gruesome deaths after narrowly surviving a catastrophic event — a portion of the ceiling in the theater fell on top of her. Villaverde told the outlet that toward the end of the movie, she heard "a really loud noise" in the theater: "At first, we thought it was part of the movie, because we were so involved; but then a huge piece fell on me." Fortunately, the collapsed ceiling "didn't hit my head because I was leaning slightly over the armrest," she explained. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Villaverde asked for a refund for her ticket while waiting for an ambulance. She also said the theater manager asked her, "How do you want to fix this?" and she said she was going to "file a complaint." The patron then expressed concern for her daughter, saying, "Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?" PEOPLE reached out to Cinema Ocho for additional information on Sunday, May 25, but did not immediately hear back. Villaverde, who sustained bruises after the ceiling fell on top of her, said she needed to get an X-ray at the hospital following incident. She added that she hasn't "been able to go to work for days." She noted that she was not initially planning on going to the movies that day — but decided to go to celebrate her birthday. "I have a hard time being in crowded places," the woman said. "I haven't been to the movies in years. I went because it was my birthday, and look what happened to me." Villaverde said she has gotten in touch with a lawyer. Final Destination: Bloodlines arrived in theaters on May 16. The movie was released 14 years after the previous installment in 2011. The flick follows Iris (Brec Bassinger) as she saves everyone dining at a high-rise restaurant after a premonition, which causes consequences for her descendants. Bloodlines broke the record for 'the oldest person ever on fire, on camera,' according to an Entertainment Weekly interview with director Zach Lipovsky, who said Yvette Ferguson, a 71-year-old former actress and stuntwoman, was brought out of retirement for the movie's opening scene. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Movie Theater Ceiling Collapses During 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Screening
A movie theater ceiling collapsed at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, during a screening of Final Destination: Bloodlines On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde was with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend when the ceiling fell on top of her 'Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?' she told InfobaeTheatergoers were in for an unfortunate surprise during a recent screening of supernatural horror film Final Destination: Bloodlines. On May 19, Fiamma Villaverde, 29, went to see the new movie at Cinema Ocho in La Plata, Argentina, with her 11-year-old-daughter and a friend, according to the Argentine news outlet Infobae. However, when she sat down to watch the sixth flick in the popular Final Destination franchise — which follows a group of people who die in a series of gruesome deaths after narrowly surviving a catastrophic event — a portion of the ceiling in the theater fell on top of her. Villaverde told the outlet that toward the end of the movie, she heard "a really loud noise" in the theater: "At first, we thought it was part of the movie, because we were so involved; but then a huge piece fell on me." Fortunately, the collapsed ceiling "didn't hit my head because I was leaning slightly over the armrest," she explained. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Villaverde asked for a refund for her ticket while waiting for an ambulance. She also said the theater manager asked her, "How do you want to fix this?" and she said she was going to "file a complaint." The patron then expressed concern for her daughter, saying, "Imagine if they hit my daughter in the head?" PEOPLE reached out to Cinema Ocho for additional information on Sunday, May 25, but did not immediately hear back. Villaverde, who sustained bruises after the ceiling fell on top of her, said she needed to get an X-ray at the hospital following incident. She added that she hasn't "been able to go to work for days." She noted that she was not initially planning on going to the movies that day — but decided to go to celebrate her birthday. "I have a hard time being in crowded places," the woman said. "I haven't been to the movies in years. I went because it was my birthday, and look what happened to me." Villaverde said she has gotten in touch with a lawyer. Final Destination: Bloodlines arrived in theaters on May 16. The movie was released 14 years after the previous installment in 2011. The flick follows Iris (Brec Bassinger) as she saves everyone dining at a high-rise restaurant after a premonition, which causes consequences for her descendants. Bloodlines broke the record for 'the oldest person ever on fire, on camera,' according to an Entertainment Weekly interview with director Zach Lipovsky, who said Yvette Ferguson, a 71-year-old former actress and stuntwoman, was brought out of retirement for the movie's opening scene. Read the original article on People
