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3 years ago

Nine seniors recognized at 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards

Nine seniors were recognized for their hard work and volunteerism at the 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The awards are meant to recognize the diversity, contributions and achievements of older persons and seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. This year there was a total of 19 nominations for the 2023 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The successful […]

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More sexual violence charges laid against Markus Hicks; including kidnapping

The RNC has laid 29 additional charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual violence. On Wednesday, investigators arrested 32-year-old Markus Hicks, of Paradise, and charged him with the following offences related to four new survivors: In total, the 32-year-old now faces 92 charges involving 14 survivors following an investigation that began on Aug. […]

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3 years ago

More Charges Connected to Historical Sexual Violence

The RNC has laid additional charges against two individuals connected to an ongoing investigation into sexual violence in the province. On Wednesday, police arrested 63-year-old Anthony Humby, of St. John’s, and 81-year-old Bruce Escott, also of St. John’s, and charged them with the following offences believed to have occurred from 2006 to 2011 related to […]

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3 years ago

Remembrance Day Ceremony Moves as Construction at War Memorial Continues

The annual Remembrance Day wreath-laying and commemoration ceremonies, traditionally held at the Newfoundland National War Memorial in St. John’s, will take place at the Sergeant’s Memorial on Queen’s Road this year. Ongoing refurbishment of the Duckworth Street Memorial necessitated the move to a different location on Saturday, for the first time in a century. The […]

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