Nova Scotia man’s murder added to crime reward program
The homicide of Donald (Donny) Derrick Lohnes has been added to Nova Scotia’s Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program on the second anniversary of his murder.
The program offers up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime.
Police say Lohnes was attacked and robbed near his home on Jippie Avenue in Pine Grove, N.S., on Oct. 25, 2020.
The 57-year-old died one week later in hospital from serious injuries sustained during the attack.
His death was later ruled a homicide.
Investigators believe there are people who may have information they have not yet shared with police. Police say that information could result in arrests and possible charges.
"We urge anyone with information to contact the rewards program," said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Brad Johns in a news release. "Investigators need the public's help in identifying those responsible."
Anyone with information on Lohnes’ murder can call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090 or the Nova Scotia RCMP’s Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120.
People who prefer to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Callers to the provincial rewards line will need to give their name and contact information, and they might be called to testify in court.
The RCMP say their investigation is ongoing.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is it peaking now?
CTVNews.ca spoke with various medical experts to find out the latest situation with the typically mild walking pneumonia in their area and whether parents should be worried.
Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach'
Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien is calling the federal government's proposed GST holiday and $250 rebate cheques a 'targeted approach' to address affordability concerns.
'Her shoe got sucked into the escalator': Toronto family warns of potential risk of wearing Crocs
A Toronto family is speaking out after their 10-year-old daughter's Crocs got stuck in an escalator, ripping the entire toe area of the clog off.
Prime Minister Trudeau attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Toronto with family
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a Swiftie. His office confirmed to CTV News Toronto that he and members of his family are attending the penultimate show of Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' in Toronto on Friday evening.
NEW Thinking about taking an 'adult gap year'? Here's what experts say you should know
Canadian employees are developing an appetite for an 'adult gap year': a meaningful break later in life to refocus, refresh and indulge in something outside their daily routine, according to experts.
Canada's tax relief plan: Who gets a cheque?
The Canadian government has unveiled its plans for a sweeping GST/HST pause on select items during the holiday period. The day after the announcement, questions remain on how the whole thing will work.
Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time before settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his treasury secretary nominee.
'Immoral depravity': Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba
A jury has found two men guilty on human smuggling charges in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border.
Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, promising it would bring perpetrators to justice.