Rob Antle

Braya, contractor plead not guilty to safety charges linked to fatal refinery explosion

Lawyers for the companies say talks are continuing with the Crown to resolve the matter before it gets to trial.

If pending report reveals indications of fraud, or potential fraud, NLHS CEO Pat Parfrey says matter could be forwarded to law enforcement.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government included in this year's pre-election budget decades worth of revenues from the pending settlement of a lawsuit against tobacco companies, helping stem a flow of red ink that could have doubled the current projected deficit.

Ghost brokers can create falsified insurance documents that look like legitimate policies, and sell them to unwitting victims.

Braya Renewable Fuels (Newfoundland) GP Incorporated and Lorneville Mechanical Contractors argued they needed more specifics from the Crown describing how alleged offences were committed, in relation to a fatal refinery explosion.

The prosecution described Escott as “a prolific lifetime offender," while the defence tabled cases from the Mount Cashel era, arguing for less time.

‘He just never came home’

No trial dates or pleas entered yet on workplace safety charges linked to fatal refinery explosion

Tony Humby and Bruce Escott are accused of sexually abusing a dozen youths in St. John's, dating back decades. CBC Investigates went to court to fight for access to documents that detail the allegations and reveal an account of how they were handled by police and social workers.