Donnie Snook In Court Again For Forfeiture Hearing

Former Saint john Common Councillor and youth leader, Donnie Snook appearing in court today to sit in on a forfeiture hearing, which essentially decides what happens to his possessions. 

The possessions in question include electronics he used to record his crimes against children. 

 A few heated exchanges occurred between Judge Alfred Brien and the crown regarding missing paperwork and a lack of specificity about what exactly was seized.

Snook appeared gaunt and tired and expressed through his lawyer, Dennis Boyle, that he does not want to be present at the continuation of the forfeiture hearing on January 8th and Boyle can represent his interests.

The Newfoundland charges against Snook have been transferred to New Brunswick and will be dealt with here on November 28th.

Dennis Oland's Family Releases Statement

Dennis Oland's family releasing a statement to the media professing his innocence adding they are devastated this nightmare is going to continue for him and all of them.

It adds they know he will be found innocent in an objective and fair process in a court of law. 

They want the police to turn their attention to finding out who is really responsible for Richard Oland’s death.

The statement closes by thanking friends and family for their support.

It was released by the family's attorney Bill Teed. 

Clements Pleads Guilty To Arson

40 year old Timothy Edward Clements pleading guilty to two counts of arson on the Dever Road in Saint John.

Police getting calls to the west side on October 22 and November 7 with a transport truck and a garage being destroyed in separate fires.
There had been a number of calls to the site before about suspicious fires.

The court heard Clements emerged from the woods soaking wet and smelling of smoke and told officers on the scene he was walking to work.
He eventually admitted setting the fires by stuffing paper into the bunk of the truck and set it ablaze and lighting the garage on fire with a shredded tire.

The damage is estimated to be well into the tens of thousands of dollars....Clements said all of his problems are the result of alcohol and traumatic events in his childhood and he wants to get help so he can get married & take care of his loved ones.

He will reappear for sentencing on December 18th.

Businessman Fined For Failing To Pay The Tax Man

A businessman getting slammed with a $2000 fine for not complying with two court orders from a previous conviction.

John William Beairsto was convicted last year on six charges of failing to file his 2009 and 2010 corporate income tax returns for his three businesses in Fredericton: The Grille on York, Queen Street Restaurant and Hannah's Foods. He was also convicted for failing to file five HST returns for those businesses and fined a grand on each of the eleven charges for a total of $11,000 and given a year to pay up.

The judge ordering him to file his outstanding returns within six months or face jail time. When he didn't pay back the money, the CRA laid charges against him and he plead guilty.

Saint John Teacher On Jeopardy! Tonight

You might see a familiar face if you tune into Jeopardy! tonight.

Saint John High School teacher Mary Ann Lewell will appear on the iconic quiz show. She is the only Canadian teacher ever to be featured on the Teacher's Tournament. Lewell tells Tide News she's been asked to keep it a mystery whether she won or lost until the show airs--but she says she was certainly thrilled with the experience.

Lewell says the most difficult part was getting the hang of the infamously tricky buzzer and brushing up on her US history to compete alongside teachers from south of the border. 
She teaches history and social studies at the uptown high school.

Man Shoots Part Of His Face Off

A Maine man learning first hand the tragedies of mixing alcohol with weapons.

Reports say 31-year-old Dale Poulin, from Waterville, Maine, shot part of his face off last Wednesday night while sharing hunting stories with friends at a home.

Police Chief Joseph Massey says it was chaotic when officers arrived at the scene, finding Poulin's teeth, chin, and blood on the floor, while the man sat in a chair missing his face from the nose down.

Reports say Poulin was showing off his rifle when he dropped it and it discharged.

Poulin is now in a Boston hospital in stable condition and is able to communicate by writing.

UPDATE: Dennis Oland In Court Today

Dennis Oland showing little emotion in the courtroom as he was formally charged with second-degree murder in the death of his father Richard more than two years ago.

The 45-year old son of the slain City businessman entering the prisoner's box dressed in a grey sweatshirt, nodding at family members who were seated in the courtroom and giving them a slight smile. When the judge asked him if he understood the charge, Oland said yes. 

He will be appearing in court again next Tuesday to set a date for a preliminary inquiry and will be held in custody in the meantime.

When asked for comment, Oland's defense lawyer, Gary Miller, spoke about the weather. Oland's family did not speak to the media.

More Details On Oland Arrest

Dennis Oland spent the night in lockup at Peel Plaza waiting to be officially charged with second degree murder in the death of his father, Richard Oland.

Police Cheif Bill Reid speaking at a media conference describing how Saint John Police caught up with Oland, who has been the prime suspect in the case for the past 2 years. Police caught up with Dennis Oland while he was leaving to wash his car, says the police chief. He was arrested away from his Rothesay home without incident.

Reid declined to comment on whether Oland confessed, on the murder weapon, or any specifics of how Richard Oland died in his office back in July 2011.

Dennis Oland Charged With Second Degree Murder

The son of a businessman found murdered in his Canterbury Street office more than two years ago has been charged with second degree murder in the Richard Oland investigation.

Members of the police spotted Dennis Oland's vehicle in Rothesay yesterday and arrested him without incident. Police Chief Bill Reid says there was not enough evidence for a first degree murder charge. Reid says there's no indication that anyone else was involved in Richard's death.

Reid would not comment on the cost of the investigation or cause of death apart from repeated blows to Richard's body.

Target Opens Its Doors In Saint John Today

Will eager shoppers be waiting for the doors at Saint John's first Target to open?

Target opens for business at 8am today in McAllister place.

The new stores across the country have been met with many excited consumers as the American retail giant brings its brand north of the border.

The new location also includes a Starbucks.

BREAKING: Arrest Made In Oland Murder

Police making an arrest in the Richard Oland murder investigation.

Dennis Oland, his 45-year old son, was arrested yesterday.

The 69-year old city businessman was found dead in his office on Canterbury Street in July, 2011. Documents from search warrants show blood on a coat belonging to Dennis Oland matched the DNA profile of his father, and also that he owed him a lot of money. The search warrants also portray a dysfunctional family relationship. 

His uncle, Derek Oland, releasing a statement saying they believe Dennis is innocent and will support him and his family members.

Police have made no secret of the fact that Dennis has been the prime suspect in the case.

DalMed NB Gets $150,000 From Cooke Aquaculture

Cooke Aquaculture donating $150,000  to the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick research campaign.
 
CEO Glenn Cooke tells Tide News they have adopted a Health and Safety policy slogan called 'Anchored in Safety'.
Cooke says this donation is a commitment to the program here in New Brunswick.

He says they are proud of the association that Dalhousie has with the province and how it can help all of us.

Cooke says any findings from researchers at the DalMed NB program could be moved into the company's guidelines.

Man, Woman From Quebec Killed In Highway Crash

A car crash on Highway 11 claiming the lives of a man and a woman from Quebec.

The collision happening near Belledune around 10:30 Monday morning. The two from Rimouski, who were traveling together in one vehicle, dying from their injuries. The woman in the other car, from Eel River Crossing, being taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

RCMP say the road conditions were poor at the time of the crash, causing one driver to lose control of the vehicle and collide with the other.

Premier Being Tied To Prime Minister And Not In A Good Way

The biennial convention in Saint John over the weekend of provincial Liberals heard party leader Brian Gallant go out of his way to tie Premier David Alward together with Prime Minister Harper. 

Gallant wonders how this relationship is benefiting the province, claiming this close relationship between the Premier and the Prime Minister will result in New Brunswick getting relatively less for health care, research and skills training.
 
He also calls the TV ad featuring the Premier following the announcement of the Energy East pipeline "Harperesque" by using tax dollars to persuade people what a good job his government is doing and how the provincial economy is turning around. Gallant scoffs at this claim with the quip "We turning the corner into the trenches".

Canadian Soldiers Held In High Esteem

The Royal Canadian Legion getting together with the town of St. George to fly banners complete with photos of more than 50 veterans as part of the Remembrance Day commemoration.  The Legion is now getting calls from across the country. The banners will be given to family members.

German war records have been researched by Dr. Marc Milner of the Gregg Centre at U-N-B. He discovered the Germans viewed Canadian soldiers as the crucial troops in the British Commonwealth formations leading up to D-Day. 

Dr. Milner says the Germans thought of the Canadian soldiers during the First World War as the shock troops of the British Empire.

He has also found out the Germans were keeping a close eye on where the Canadian soldiers would be and, because of this, the Canadians were utilized as part of a grand deception to lead the enemy into mistakenly believing the D-Day landing would be at

Stabbing Near Phoenix Rehabilitation Center

Saint John Police saying two people being arrested after a stabbing shortly after 11 this morning.

It happened near the Phoenix Rehabilitation Center. Police are investigating and no other information is available at this time.

NB Students Want Real-Life Experience At School

New Brunswick students are saying they want more real-life experiences before leaving high school.

New Brunswick was the first stop the "It's My Future" summit, a cross-country tour capturing the student 
 voice on education. Students from eight school boards in the province and the NBCC attended the summit.

Akela Peoples is President and CEO of "The Learning Partnership," the national charitable organization that held the summit.

She tells CHSJ news the goal of the summit is not only to find opportunities for enhancement, but to find out the kind of information that is and isn't useful to students.

She says money management is one real-life experience that students are asking for more of.

Police Keeping An Eye On Bacchus

The police continue to keep an eye on the Bacchus Motorcycle Gang. City Police Chief Bill Reid says they have been watching them, so it's no surprise there have been arrests made. He tells CHSJ News, make no mistake, they are a criminal organization.

 Back in August,The president of the group and six others were arrested following a six-month investigation by four local police agencies. 
 

"They will do things that will make you think they're just people that enjoy bikes," says Reid, "but at the end of the day the reason they're together is for criminal activity. We know that and we're well aware of it."

44-year-old Brian Schofield of Public Landing, president of the group, recently plead guilty in court to two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Sparks Of Hope In Economic Forecast

It's not all doom and gloom for the economic fortunes of our province.

The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council does not paint a pretty picture when speaking of the zero growth this year due in part because of the closure of a mine up north.
 
Senior Policy Analyst Fred Bergman says there are some projects that they could not factor in.

He says the Oxford announcement of a 184 million-dollar investment into blueberry processing and production in the province. 

He says that will cushion the chances it will be positive.

Bergman says the Trans Canada Pipeline project should it go forward is valued at about 2.2 billion-dollars.

Maynard Gaudet Says Vets At Ridgewood Are Well Looked After

He's orginally from Black's Harbour and by today's standards he would be considered a triple threat having served in the army, navy and in the air force.

86-year-old Maynard Gaudet tells CHSJ News his trade was meterology so he could go anywhere they flew planes or be stationed where they needed weather reports.

He tells us he spents three years in France with the occpational forces following World War Two and from there went to Ottawa, Cold Lake and then Halifax.

Gaudet lives at the Ridgewood veteran's wing in Saint John which he describes as a must adding the vets there are very well taken care of.

There are two services in Bordertown where you can remember....one at the cenotaph on Milltown Blvd in front of the St. Stephen's University and another at the war memorial in Milltown by the grandstand.