Brian Callahan

Board Operator and Producer at Best of 670 The Score

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Claiming Bodies Not Limited to Next of Kin: NL Health Services

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

Health officials say they will work with any person or group interested in providing proper burials for unclaimed remains. Ideally, that would involve next of kin, but they don’t necessarily have to be, says NL Health Services V-P Ron Johnson. While he would not speak to specific cases, out of concern for privacy, it was acknowledged there’s at least one group that’s attempting to claim the remains of a native son of Harbour Grace.
Suspect Nabbed in Overnight Armed Robbery at Deer Lake Gas Pumps

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

Police are investigating an unusual armed robbery at the Irving Big Stop in Deer Lake very early this morning. The first hint of trouble came from an alarm triggered by a worker at the busy, 24/7 gas station.
Preliminary Inquiry Set For Brother of First-Degree Murder Suspect

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

The preliminary inquiry has been set for a man accused of trying to help his brother get away with murder. The case against 23-year-old Hussein Hussein continues to move through the courts at a brisk pace. He was arrested April 10th, was released on bail May 14th, and this week had dates set for his preliminary inquiry on charges of accessory to murder after the fact, and resisting or obstructing police.
Public Website To List Unclaimed Remains at Health Sciences Centre

1 week ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

A new public website listing the identities of remains in cold storage at the Health Sciences Centre should be up and running by the end of the week. The news was relayed today during a media briefing hosted by NL Health Services CEO Dr. Pat Parfrey, V-P of Transformation Health Systems Cassie Chisholm, and Ron Johnson, vice-president and Chief Operating Officer for NL Health Services’ Eastern-Urban zone.
Thirty-Nine Months in Prison For Online Child Sex Crimes

2 weeks ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

A St. John’s man has been sentenced to just over three years in prison for online sex offences involving children. The decision was handed down Friday by Supreme Court Justice Valerie Marshall. Fifty-three-year-old Deric Cameron was convicted one month ago of making and distributing child pornography, and luring a child. Cameron was a senior scientist with OilCo, formerly Nalcor, when he committed the acts from his home three years ago.
Hearing to Streamline Murder Case Prior to Preliminary Inquiry

2 weeks ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

A St. John’s murder case is back before the courts today in an effort to streamline the potentially complicated matter. Today’s so-called focus hearing is designed to clarify the key issues and prevent interruptions and delays during the coming preliminary inquiry, and possible trial. And with three defendants, each accused of second-degree murder, there is certainly potential for that.
Recognizing Leadership in Action: ACD Presents ChemPolicy Award to Senator Capito

2 weeks ago | acd-chem.com | Brian Callahan

As one of ACD’s core pillars, advocacy is central to everything we do in support of the chemical distribution industry. We take this responsibility seriously as the regulatory landscape of chemical distribution is constantly changing. Throughout the year, we partner with lawmakers to help us advance policies that support the competitiveness of our industry and the countless other industries our members serve.
Former Teacher, Coach Hicks to Plead Guilty in Sexual Violence Case

2 weeks ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

Markus Hicks, the former teacher and volleyball coach charged with more than 200 acts of sexual violence, plans to plead guilty at his next court appearance. It was one year ago that Hicks, now 34, denied all wrongdoing by entering not guilty pleas to charges that run the gamut from sexual assault, to child luring, breach of trust and disguised with intent.
Busy, Seasoned Lawyer Gruchy to Defend Hopedale Murder Suspect

2 weeks ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

A man accused of a murder and attempted murder in Hopedale on Friday appeared in a courtroom this morning far from where the crimes occurred. The courts put technology to good use to accommodate the appearance of Michael Tuglavina. The 27-year-old Hopedale man has been in an RCMP jail cell since his arrest Friday following an attack that left one man dead and another fighting for his life. Their names have not been released, but police say they all knew each other.
NL Health Services Seeks to Put More Miles on Meals on Wheels

2 weeks ago | vocm.com | Brian Callahan

The people who run the province’s health care system are thinking about further expansion of the Meals on Wheels program. NL Health Services recently expanded the program into the Placentia area, and is now considering going into other areas of their eastern zone. Meals on Wheels is a community-based program that provides nutritious, low-cost meals to eligible seniors and adults living with disabilities. They’re looking for input from the public to help guide the expansion.