The Richmond News June 25, 2010 A07
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Continued from page 1 unable to say, however, charges have been brought as a result of it, so there must have been some intent.” All three caregivers are due in court July 6 to answer the charges. Meanwhile, they are banned from attending the Bethany Child Care Centre. “The individuals that are currently named, they are suspended with pay,” said Bernie Hesmert, the president of the Bethany Child Care Centre’s board of directors, which is a distinct entity from the Bethany Baptist Church. “These are allegations. We can’t presume anything at this point in time.” Turley said the investigation is ongoing and that police want to hear from any parents who suspect their child may have been deliberately hurt at the daycare. “If there are other...children that received the same type of treatment then by all means give us a call so we can investigate that,” she said. They are to call Cpl. Rodier of Serious Crimes
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Mayor Malcolm Brodie (second from left) was on hand for the opening of a new electronic sign at Gateway Theatre Wednesday. Also pictured are (from left): David Newman of Signarama; Gateway Theatre’s Simon Johnston; Gateway general manager Suzanne Haines; and John Montgomerie (Signarama).