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A post-pandemic spike in drug deaths continued in N.L. last year. The biggest culprit? Cocaine
The number of drug toxicity deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador doubled when the COVID-19 pandemic ended. The latest numbers show that trend continued in 2024, eclipsing the numbers from the previous year.
Mediation falls apart in B.C. Christian Brothers case after more than 200 students come forward
A case that began with one man’s allegations against a Catholic school teacher surreptitiously shipped across the country has now grown into a behemoth class-action with more than 200 claimants.
Kurt Churchill walked away from a murder charge. Now he wants his cash back
Kurt Churchill now wants police to return $435,000 seized from his home during the investigation. Crown prosecutors, meanwhile, are arguing the money is "tainted by criminality."
Tony Humby charged with 7 counts of child trafficking
Tony Humby, a man already facing more than 70 charges related to the alleged abuse and exploitation of youths, has been charged with seven counts of trafficking persons under the age of 18.
Frustration mounts as ex-Christian Brother remains uncharged, 1 year after his arrest
It's been more than a year since officers from the Vancouver Police Department showed up at Edward English's door in rural New Brunswick and placed him under arrest, yet he still hasn't been charged with a crime.
CBC Investigates
'It's frustrating': Expert says decades of reports haven't improved N.L. child protection
Ken Barter — one of Newfoundland and Labrador's leading experts on child protection — says the child advocate should have rejected the premier's request for a review related to a high-profile sexual exploitation case.
'Felt broken inside': Victims of Bruce Escott disclose impacts of sexual abuse
Bruce Escott, an 82-year-old St. John's man involved in a massive sexual exploitation case, has pleaded guilty to seven counts.
CBC Investigates
Victims set to face Bruce Escott in court on Friday, but defence delays sentencing
Bruce Escott is slated to hear from his alleged victims on Friday in a St. John's courtroom, when the 82-year-old pleads guilty to sexual offences involving youths. His sentencing, however, will be pushed to a later date.
CBC Investigates
Wakeham calls for public inquiry into 'horrible' sexual abuse case, citing RNC insiders
Opposition Leader Tony Wakeham is pushing the Furey administration to “do the right thing and call a public inquiry” into what he calls a “horrible” case of alleged sexual abuse in St. John’s.
CBC Investigates
Lawyers call for public inquiry into years of alleged abuse in St. John's trailer park
A lawyer representing six people who allege they were sexually abused by Tony Humby and Bruce Escott is calling for a public inquiry to get to the bottom of the allegations, and how both men escaped consequences for years.