Former teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks was sentenced to 18 and a half years minus time served in prison this morning for sexual assault and child luring. Hicks pleaded guilty to 54 charges in June, including 13 counts of sexual assault and six counts of child luring. The Crown sought 18 to 20 years […]
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The trial of Tony Humby, the St. John’s man accused of a number of sex-related offences, will continue into the new year. Humby has pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation and human trafficking. They involve at least 12 complainants, dating back decades. Humby’s trial has been ongoing for months, […]
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A memorial service to honour the 40th anniversary of the Arrow Air flight 1285 tragedy is set for today. The memorial service will take place at the Evangel Pentecostal Community Church, 130 Magee Road, Gander, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The service will be shown live on NTV+ This solemn occasion will mark 40 years since […]
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A police investigation lead to the search of two residences, resulting in an arrest and the seizure of firearms, explosive materials and a prohibited weapon. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), with the assistance of the RNC Tactics and Rescue Unit, and RCMP and RNC Explosives Disposal Units, searched two homes […]
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