Philip Heerema Young Canadians

• ‘Next big step’: Young Canadians lawsuit given approval to proceed

  A lawsuit filed on behalf of several young men who were sexually abused by a former employee of The Young Canadians performance arts school has passed its first major hurdle.

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  Jul 22, 2019
  
• Ex-Young Canadian staffer Philip Heerema to serve 10-year prison term for sexually abusing 6 teenage boys

  In handing down his decision, Queen’s Bench Justice Larry Ackerl called Philip Heerema’s conduct “morally despicable.”

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  May 2, 2018
  
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• Sudden guilty plea expected by ex-Young Canadian staffer Philip Heerema

  Global News has confirmed Philip Heerema, 55, will enter guilty pleas in his child sex abuse case.

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  Jan 29, 2018
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• Former Young Canadian cross-examined during Philip Heerema sex abuse trial: ‘I was a scared 16-year-old boy’

  A former Young Canadian alleging abuse by Philip Heerema admitted Wednesday he withheld some information from investigators during his initial disclosure.

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  Jan 24, 2018
• Former Young Canadian testifies against alleged abuser Philip Heerema

  Philip Heerema was a former long-time employee of the Calgary Stampede’s performance group, The Young Canadians, until a police investigation in 2014.

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  Jan 23, 2018
• Lawsuit claims Calgary Stampede had prior knowledge of alleged sexual abuse in The Young Canadians

  The CEO of the Calgary Stampede spoke exclusively with Global News Friday, addressing the lawsuit.

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  Jan 19, 2018
• ‘I feel like a monster,’ ex-Young Canadian Philip Heerema told investigator in videotaped interview

  Philip Heerema has pleaded not guilty to the 20 charges he faces, which include sexual assault and making child pornography.

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  Jan 16, 2018
• Trial begins for ex-Young Canadians staffer Philip Heerema in child sex abuse scandal

  A videotaped interview between Philip Heerema and Det. Paul Ralstin of the Calgary Police Child Abuse Unit was played in court Monday.

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  Jan 15, 2018
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• Ex-Young Canadians staffer Philip Heerema to stand trial in child sex abuse scandal

  Following a preliminary inquiry, a judge ordered Philip Heerema to stand trial Thursday on 22 of 24 charges laid, including sexual assault and making child pornography.

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  Jul 28, 2016