Toronto Alternative Medicine Practitioner, 53, Charged With Sexual Assault

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 11 Nov, 2015 12:05 PM

TORONTO — Police say a Toronto alternative medicine practitioner is facing charges in a sexual assault investigation.

Police say a 22-year-old woman went to the Natural Healings Health Solutions clinic (on Bloor Street West) on Nov. 5 to be treated for back pain.

Investigators allege that she saw a man practising alternative medicine and was sexually assaulted during the treatments.

Mark Lannard, 53, is charged with two counts of sexual assault and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 16.

Investigators are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact police.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Alaskans Warm Up To B.C. Mines Minister But Still Demand Concrete Assurances

It was the first time residents spoke directly with Bennett and gave him a tour along the Taku River, which they worry could become contaminated by a mining accident.

Alaskans Warm Up To B.C. Mines Minister But Still Demand Concrete Assurances

Nova Scotia Judge Reserves Decision On Law Inspired By Rehtaeh Parsons

A judge reserved his decision today on a case that challenges on constitutional grounds Nova Scotia's groundbreaking anti-cyberbullying law.

Nova Scotia Judge Reserves Decision On Law Inspired By Rehtaeh Parsons

Crown Witness At Beer Trial Says Sections Of Constitution Have Gone Dormant

Section 134 of the New Brunswick Liquor Control Act limits anyone from having more than 12 pints of beer not sold by a provincially licensed liquor outlet.

Crown Witness At Beer Trial Says Sections Of Constitution Have Gone Dormant

New NEB Figures Show Crude-by-rail Exports Plunging So Far This Year

Nearly 84,000 barrels a day moved south of the border on trains in the second quarter.

New NEB Figures Show Crude-by-rail Exports Plunging So Far This Year

PQ leader Peladeau says public funds not needed for Quebecor's NHL bid

It is not necessary to spend taxpayer money on bringing an NHL team back to Quebec City, Parti Quebecois Leader and controlling shareholder of Quebecor Inc., Peladeau, said Wednesday.

PQ leader Peladeau says public funds not needed for Quebecor's NHL bid

U.S. Lawmakers Tour Saskatchewan's Carbon Capture And Storage Project

U.S. presidential candidate Lindsey Graham is praising carbon capture and storage technology in Saskatchewan and says it's time to pursue similar projects in his own country.