Three years ago, following a two-year effort by the Miles for Smiles Foundation, our provincial government proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month. It was the first initiative of its kind in the country. The foundation has worked tirelessly to increase awareness about the issue, highlight safety for children, [ … ]
A Surrey woman has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her eight-year-old daughter.
A Surrey woman has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her eight-year-old daughter. Lisa Batstone’s daughter Teagan was found dead in the back of a car in South Surrey on Dec. 10, 2014. During the trial, prosecutors told the court the child was smothered, and the [ … ]
2019 Contest
Calling all artists, young and old…. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we invite you to draw a picture that represents the importance of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Newfoundland & Labrador. Photos will be submitted to the Miles For Smiles Foundation Facebook page. The artist behind the submitted photo [ … ]
Justice for Quinn
Quinn Butt’s mother relieved after Trent Butt guilty of first-degree murder St. John’s, NL — Trent Butt has been found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his five-year-old daughter, Quinn. The jury reached its decision this afternoon at 3:30 after a day of deliberations. The sentence carries a mandatory life sentence, [ … ]
N.L. averages 90 cases of sexual interference every year — but what is it?
It’s a safety net in a system where sexual assault can be difficult to prove in court his week alone, 10 people — all men — will stand before a judge in courts around the province to face accusations of sexual interference. All of them will have other serious charges, like sexual assault, listed [ … ]