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3 years ago

Dozens more sexual violence charges laid against teacher

The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault unit has laid 49 additional charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual violence on the Northeast Avalon. 32-year-old teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks was charged with a single count of sexual assault following an investigation that began on August 23 when the RNC received information related […]

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3 years ago

21-year-old facing firearms charges denied bail

A 21-year-old man who allegedly pulled out a loaded, modified semi-automatic rifle on George Street earlier this month has been denied bail.  Dylan Callender was back this morning in provincial court in St. John’s, where Judge Lois Skanes rendered her decision.  Callender was taken back to jail. His next court appearance is set for later this […]

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3 years ago

Name announced for new Corner Brook hospital

NL Health Services has announced the name of the new hospital in Corner Brook. The new hospital, currently under construction, will share the name with the current hospital in the city. It will be named the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The health authority conducted consultation with community partners and advisors and there was strong support […]

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3 years ago

RCMP responds to report of suspected impaired driver in Nain

A tip from the public led to the arrest of a woman in Nain for impaired driving. On Saturday the RCMP was informed about a suspected impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and driver a short time later and conducted a traffic stop. The woman exhibited signs of alcohol impairment. She failed a roadside breath […]

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