Please Consider Darryl J Harding For PCSP Town Councilor

12/31/2025

Good evening everyone.

As many of you celebrate tonight with friends and family, Carolann and I will be sharing a quiet moment, reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead with hope for 2026.

This year, my family and I endured false accusations and an unfair process that cost taxpayers over a quarter of a million dollars—and cost us deeply on every level. After long delays, the Supreme Court’s written decision finally arrived after the election, confirming that the Town and the councillors who acted against me had no authority to do so. The ruling also exposed serious failures by senior staff in keeping proper public and closed‑meeting records—the very issues I had been raising on your behalf.

It was a bittersweet victory, as many had already voted based on door‑to‑door misinformation and a local paper that refused to report the truth once the judges overturned the $250,000 actions taken against me. Meanwhile, I was left to cover my own $75,000 in legal costs—money I didn’t have, but am working hard to repay.

Still, I chose the high road. I told the truth, and I have the records to prove it. As my minister reminded me, people will know me by the life of service I’ve lived—and those who judged me based on lies will eventually see who I truly am.

Carolann and I wish you all a healthy, happy New Year.

Stand in truth, be yourself, and remember: those who bear false witness are always revealed in time. Or as Poppy Harding would say, “Give ’em enough rope and they’ll hang themselves.”

Stay safe, Be Kind, and God Bless.

I’m still here, always ready willing and able to help you in any way, any where and at any time.

12/29/2025

Good afternoon everyone.....
There are blackouts reported on the other side of conception bay due to freezing rain and ice...

If we happen to get a blackout as well, we have a propane heater and propane stove and lanterns ready for anyone that wants to pop in and get warm....

We have a large pot of soup on and am making sandwiches too just in case.we have wifi for you to keep in contact with your family as well

Wifey gets home at 430 so we can pickup any seniors or those without wheels if you need to come over

Message me here or call/text me

709-743-4138

No need for anyone to be cold or hungry

I only have decaf coffee and tea so u are welcome to bring your own..... I have bottled off lotsa water just in case :-)

I cannot split the loaves and fishes, but I make a mean porta soup and sandwiches... :-)

Please Share

Stay Safe, Be Kind and God Bless

12/23/2025

Good afternoon everyone .....

A friend of mine has made the very unselfish action of making her home a safe zone for those less fortunate this Christmas Season....

I too would like to do my part for my beautiful Town of PCSp and her people....

Christmas is a hard time for anyone to be alone!
Carolann, my amazing wifey, and myself, following the lead of our friend, Rhonda, are declaring our home as a safe zone.

We can supply Coffee, Tea, Cold Water, and maybe a sweet or two as you warm up and we can have a yarn about our Town to the NHL :-)

We are not judgmental, as we both came from meager beginnings, and we are good listeners and if I can help you in anyway, whether it's a personal matter, a municipal issue, or a provincial concern......u know I will..... It's my job all day every day 24/7....not just during an election campaign :-)

Anyone, family or friends, are welcome.

We don't have a lot but we share everything we can.

Let's put Christ Back in Christmas together

DM me

Or text me
709-743-4138

Or email me

Darryl_harding@hotmail.com

you are always welcome!

Stay Safe, Be Kind and God Bless

12/13/2025

11/29/2025

Good Evening Everyone....

Well this 260 lb old frigger got on the step ladder and gave it his best shot at those permanent programmable lights.....

A learned lady estimates that I have about 250 linear feet for the full wrap around.

It was all new to me and the directions were not helpful but after 4 hours, I have gotten 75 feet complete :-)

A special thanks to the person that traded the lights for collectibles with me so it didn't cost us anything and I have about 650 total feet in 4 sets so I will have at least one set left.....

Now that I have the knack and system set out and a buddy is gonna drop off a 24 foot ladder for the eaves that don't have a deck under em, I should be finished by supper time tomorrow

If anyone is interested in a set pop me a DM and let me know and I am sure we can work something out cuz that's wat good neighbors do :-)

Stay Safe, Be Kind and God Bless

11/27/2025

Fred Hutton ..... Please see the picture attached. It is a post by a concerned citizen, Mrs Jenna Healey.
Bauline Line Extension is a provincial road that needs traffic calming strategies...ESPECIALLY... Since the new pavement went down..... Maybe you could consider speed bumps and added policing as signs mean nothing to speeders....i am sure you will agree it is too late when there are accidents or worse......
Jenna is a concerned citizen that makes very valid points and I can vouch for her message as I live in the area as well, sir
Take care

11/24/2025

A Cautionary Tale of Code of Conduct Abuse: The Vindication of Darryl Harding Though Welcome - Came Too Late

Shared from the community engagement page

Darryl Harding didn’t ask for much- just the chance to serve his community with honesty and heart. But instead of support, he was met with betrayal. Now, after a long and painful fight, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland & Labrador has ruled that the Town of Portugal Cove - St. Philip’s was wrong to remove him from council. It’s a win, yes, but one that comes too late to undo the damage.

Last week, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland & Labrador delivered a decisive ruling: the Town was wrong to remove Harding from his council seat. The decision came after Harding was ousted in October 2024, following a vote that claimed he was in a conflict of interest.

Justice David Conway said council made a “critical error,” and that their records were “entirely deficient.” They failed to document Harding’s disclosure properly. They broke their legal duty. And yet, they punished him anyway.

The court found that while council had the right to revisit the issue, it had no authority to impose penalties. Justice David Conway called the council’s actions a “critical error,” citing “gaping holes” in the record and a breach of statutory obligations to document the nature of Harding’s alleged conflict.

But vindication, though welcome, came too late.

Harding had already endured months of public scrutiny, isolation, and financial and emotional distress. He was blamed for causing upheaval in the town, while the real source of drama and financial stress - Individuals filling unfounded complaints - was overlooked.

Among the three code of conduct complaints lodged against him, one falsely alleged sexual harassment. The individual named in that complaint later confirmed in writing that they never felt harassed. Yet the damage was done especially after sexual harassment headlines hit the media.

Meanwhile, there are two ongoing complaints against the former Deputy Mayor and Mayor, filed by a current, and past councillor. Both of these complaints have been dismissed by the accused as “frivolous and vexatious". Perhaps they are, as in Harding's cases. However, unlike Harding, the complainant remains comfortably seated in council chambers.

Beyond the personal toll on Harding, these repeated code of conduct complaints have drained public resources. Each investigation, hearing, and legal battle comes with a price tag, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Money that could have gone toward roads, recreation, or community programs has instead been spent fueling political grudges. And the damage isn’t just financial. These complaints destroy reputations, fracture trust, and leave lasting scars on the lives of those targeted.

Harding’s ordeal is proof that when the code of conduct is abused, it doesn’t just punish one person - it punishes the whole town.
This isn’t just unfair. It’s dangerous. When the code of conduct becomes a weapon, good people get hurt. Harding’s story is proof. He’s now seeking pro bono legal help to keep fighting -not just for himself, but for anyone who might be next.

Stay Safe, Be Kind and God Bless

11/24/2025

A Cautionary Tale of Code of Conduct Abuse: The Vindication of Darryl Harding Though Welcome - Came Too Late

Written on the Community Engagement Page

Darryl Harding didn’t ask for much- just the chance to serve his community with honesty and heart. But instead of support, he was met with betrayal. Now, after a long and painful fight, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland & Labrador has ruled that the Town of Portugal Cove - St. Philip’s was wrong to remove him from council. It’s a win, yes, but one that comes too late to undo the damage.

Last week, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland & Labrador delivered a decisive ruling: the Town was wrong to remove Harding from his council seat. The decision came after Harding was ousted in October 2024, following a vote that claimed he was in a conflict of interest.

Justice David Conway said council made a “critical error,” and that their records were “entirely deficient.” They failed to document Harding’s disclosure properly. They broke their legal duty. And yet, they punished him anyway.

The court found that while council had the right to revisit the issue, it had no authority to impose penalties. Justice David Conway called the council’s actions a “critical error,” citing “gaping holes” in the record and a breach of statutory obligations to document the nature of Harding’s alleged conflict.

But vindication, though welcome, came too late.

Harding had already endured months of public scrutiny, isolation, and financial and emotional distress. He was blamed for causing upheaval in the town, while the real source of drama and financial stress - Individuals filling unfounded complaints - was overlooked.

Among the three code of conduct complaints lodged against him, one falsely alleged sexual harassment. The individual named in that complaint later confirmed in writing that they never felt harassed. Yet the damage was done especially after sexual harassment headlines hit the media.

Meanwhile, there are two ongoing complaints against the former Deputy Mayor and Mayor, filed by a current, and past councillor. Both of these complaints have been dismissed by the accused as “frivolous and vexatious". Perhaps they are, as in Harding's cases. However, unlike Harding, the complainant remains comfortably seated in council chambers.

Beyond the personal toll on Harding, these repeated code of conduct complaints have drained public resources. Each investigation, hearing, and legal battle comes with a price tag, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Money that could have gone toward roads, recreation, or community programs has instead been spent fueling political grudges. And the damage isn’t just financial. These complaints destroy reputations, fracture trust, and leave lasting scars on the lives of those targeted.

Harding’s ordeal is proof that when the code of conduct is abused, it doesn’t just punish one person - it punishes the whole town.
This isn’t just unfair. It’s dangerous. When the code of conduct becomes a weapon, good people get hurt. Harding’s story is proof. He’s now seeking pro bono legal help to keep fighting -not just for himself, but for anyone who might be next.

Stay Safe, Be Kind and God Bless