Updated July7/09
Compliments of the Canadian Press
Two Canadian soldiers, along with a British soldier, have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Brigadier-General Jonathan Vance identified the Canadians as 38-year-old Master Corporal Pat Audet and 25-year-old Corporal Martin Joannette. Vance says the incident was not related to insurgent activity.
The latest deaths bring to 124 the number of Canadian soldiers who have died as part of the Afghan mission since 2002.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
CHILD PORN CASE HITS ANOTHER ROADBLOCK.
Updated July7/09
A 38 year old man accused of several sexual offences has once again been denied legal aid. Michael Gary Gilbert of Tracyville faces counts of sexual assault, possession of child pornography and making child pornography. He appeared briefly in Burton provincial court yesterday so the court could hear of the results of his latest application to legal aid.
He was initially denied when facing three charges, but when several new counts were laid, a judge urged him to apply again.
A 38 year old man accused of several sexual offences has once again been denied legal aid. Michael Gary Gilbert of Tracyville faces counts of sexual assault, possession of child pornography and making child pornography. He appeared briefly in Burton provincial court yesterday so the court could hear of the results of his latest application to legal aid.
He was initially denied when facing three charges, but when several new counts were laid, a judge urged him to apply again.
Saying Goodbye to Michael Jackson
Update July7/09
A Saint John man is re-living memories of Michael Jackson as the world prepares to say goodbye today. Artist Norm Jackson saw Michael perform with his brothers on the Ed sullivan show forty years ago. Jackson tells Tides News, he knew there was something special about him at that time.
Jackson says when he first heard the news that the King of Pop was dead, he was shocked. A memorial service for Jackson will be held this afternoon in Los Angeles.
A Saint John man is re-living memories of Michael Jackson as the world prepares to say goodbye today. Artist Norm Jackson saw Michael perform with his brothers on the Ed sullivan show forty years ago. Jackson tells Tides News, he knew there was something special about him at that time.
Jackson says when he first heard the news that the King of Pop was dead, he was shocked. A memorial service for Jackson will be held this afternoon in Los Angeles.
Infrusture Announcement
Updated July7/09
A significant infrastructure announcement is planned for this morning in McAdam. Premier Graham, Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson and James Irving will make the announcement at the former train station.
A spokesperson for the province says this announcement is going to affect all of Southern New Brunswick.
A significant infrastructure announcement is planned for this morning in McAdam. Premier Graham, Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson and James Irving will make the announcement at the former train station.
A spokesperson for the province says this announcement is going to affect all of Southern New Brunswick.
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