Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Son of slain Saint John man hires criminal lawyer Dennis Oland retains Fredericton's Gary Miller CBC News Posted: Aug 5, 2011 5:16 PM AT Last Update
Moosehead scion's death ruled homicide
Prominent N.B. businessman Richard Oland found dead
End of Supporting Story ContentBack to accessibility links Beginning of Story ContentRichard Oland's son Dennis has hired Gary Miller, a criminal defence lawyer. CBCThe son of slain Saint John businessman Richard Oland has hired a high-profile criminal defence lawyer, CBC News has learned.
Oland, 69, was found dead in his Saint John office on July 7.
Gary Miller confirmed he's been retained by Richard Oland's son, Dennis Oland. He declined to offer any other comment.
Miller, who is based in Fredericton, is one of the most prominent criminal defence lawyers in New Brunswick.
He is perhaps best known for representing the late native rights activist Noah Augustine, who was found not guilty of second-degree murder in 1999 in the shooting of Bruce Barnaby of Eel Ground First Nation.
Miller is also past president of the New Brunswick Criminal Defence Lawyers' Association.
Saint John police are investigating Oland's death as a homicide.
No charges have been laid, and no information has been released about how Richard Oland died, whether any weapons were involved or possible suspects. All police have said is that Oland likely knew his killer.
One week after his death, police searched the Rothesay home and property of his only son Dennis.
They also searched a boat at the Royal Kennebecasis Yacht Club that belongs to Dennis' wife, Lisa Ferguson.
Prominent N.B. businessman Richard Oland found dead
End of Supporting Story ContentBack to accessibility links Beginning of Story ContentRichard Oland's son Dennis has hired Gary Miller, a criminal defence lawyer. CBCThe son of slain Saint John businessman Richard Oland has hired a high-profile criminal defence lawyer, CBC News has learned.
Oland, 69, was found dead in his Saint John office on July 7.
Gary Miller confirmed he's been retained by Richard Oland's son, Dennis Oland. He declined to offer any other comment.
Miller, who is based in Fredericton, is one of the most prominent criminal defence lawyers in New Brunswick.
He is perhaps best known for representing the late native rights activist Noah Augustine, who was found not guilty of second-degree murder in 1999 in the shooting of Bruce Barnaby of Eel Ground First Nation.
Miller is also past president of the New Brunswick Criminal Defence Lawyers' Association.
Saint John police are investigating Oland's death as a homicide.
No charges have been laid, and no information has been released about how Richard Oland died, whether any weapons were involved or possible suspects. All police have said is that Oland likely knew his killer.
One week after his death, police searched the Rothesay home and property of his only son Dennis.
They also searched a boat at the Royal Kennebecasis Yacht Club that belongs to Dennis' wife, Lisa Ferguson.
Saint John church could become clothing store CBC News Posted: Aug 4, 2011 9:37 PM AT Last Updated: Aug 4, 2011 9:37 PM AT
The building that is currently home to First Revival Temple in Saint John could become a Frenchy's store. CBCA Saint John church is closing its doors, but its new tenant could come from an unlikely source if a zoning application is approved.
First Revival Temple is selling its building at its Westmorland Street after years of struggles with declining membership. After a year of debate and a painful discussion with his congregation, Reverend James Bustard put the building on the market.
But it's already found an interested buyer — the Frenchy's franchise, currently located just off Old Rothesay Road.
'We had a lot of dreams we wanted to fulfill here.'
—Reverend James Bustard"I dread the day when you see a new sign outside the building, when it's sold," said Bustard.
"I put a lot of time into it and you hate to see something that took so long to get built up to finally dwindle away to another establishment or whatever," he said. "So, it's heartbreaking and I lost a lot of sleep over it and probably still will."
The First Revival Temple has been at its current location for 16 years.
This branch of the Pentecostal church was started by Bustard's father, who died in 2005. Since then, the congregation of more than 50 has dwindled down to 12.
"The hardest thing is letting go of the building, letting go of a lot of memories. We have a lot of dreams we wanted to fulfill here, which we won't see fulfilled," said Bustard.
Frenchy's manager Carol Liebel said the desired move also comes down to numbers.
"Over the years, the numbers have been dropping and we find the more visible the location, the more customers you have," said Liebel.
The store has applied for a zoning change to relocate to the new address. The city still needs to re-designate the space as commercial. A final vote is expected in two weeks.
Staff said they're looking forward to a larger space and more access to people in the neighborhood as well as commuters.
Meanwhile, the church has no plans to reopen its doors. But pastoral counselling will still be available and the congregation may meet in members' homes.
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First Revival Temple is selling its building at its Westmorland Street after years of struggles with declining membership. After a year of debate and a painful discussion with his congregation, Reverend James Bustard put the building on the market.
But it's already found an interested buyer — the Frenchy's franchise, currently located just off Old Rothesay Road.
'We had a lot of dreams we wanted to fulfill here.'
—Reverend James Bustard"I dread the day when you see a new sign outside the building, when it's sold," said Bustard.
"I put a lot of time into it and you hate to see something that took so long to get built up to finally dwindle away to another establishment or whatever," he said. "So, it's heartbreaking and I lost a lot of sleep over it and probably still will."
The First Revival Temple has been at its current location for 16 years.
This branch of the Pentecostal church was started by Bustard's father, who died in 2005. Since then, the congregation of more than 50 has dwindled down to 12.
"The hardest thing is letting go of the building, letting go of a lot of memories. We have a lot of dreams we wanted to fulfill here, which we won't see fulfilled," said Bustard.
Frenchy's manager Carol Liebel said the desired move also comes down to numbers.
"Over the years, the numbers have been dropping and we find the more visible the location, the more customers you have," said Liebel.
The store has applied for a zoning change to relocate to the new address. The city still needs to re-designate the space as commercial. A final vote is expected in two weeks.
Staff said they're looking forward to a larger space and more access to people in the neighborhood as well as commuters.
Meanwhile, the church has no plans to reopen its doors. But pastoral counselling will still be available and the congregation may meet in members' homes.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Lord Beaverbrook among Order of N.B. honourees CBC News Posted: Aug 1, 2011 6:48 PM AT Last Updated: Aug 1, 2011 9:31 PM AT
Ten people were named to the Order of New Brunswick Monday. The new members were announced by Premier David Alward as part of New Brunswick Day celebrations held in Quispamsis.
The recipients included William Maxwell Aitken, better known as Lord Beaverbrook, who was given the order posthumously.
The Fleet Street press baron, who was raised in Newcastle, is renowned as one of New Brunswick's most generous benefactors — he established many buildings and institutions in the province, including Lady Beaverbrook Arena, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and its world-class art collection, as well as the Playhouse Theatre, Aitken House and the Aitken University Centre.
He also set up scholarships for the University of New Brunswick and donated many pieces of art from his personal collection to the gallery in Fredericton.
Recipients of the 2011 Order of New Brunswick
Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook (posthumous)
Marjorie (Mardi) Cockburn, Fredericton
Patrick Darrah, Saint John
Robert Frenette, Woodstock
Dr. Satya Paul Handa, Rothesay
Jacques LaForge, Saint-André
Gilmond Larocque, Lamèque
Léo-Paul Pinet, Bertrand
Jessica Ryan, Bathurst
Donald Savoie, Moncton
Established in 2000, the Order of New Brunswick is the highest honour bestowed by the province.
The award recognizes individual New Brunswickers who have demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievement in their particular field and who have made outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of New Brunswick and its residents.
"Today's recipients provide all of us ... with shining examples of what can be achieved here with vision, perseverance and an innovative spirit," said Alward in a news release.
"They offer glimpses into our province's storied past and our vast potential. I am proud to welcome them to the Order of New Brunswick."
The recipients will be invested into the order at a ceremony to be held at Government House in Fredericton on Oct. 27.
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The recipients included William Maxwell Aitken, better known as Lord Beaverbrook, who was given the order posthumously.
The Fleet Street press baron, who was raised in Newcastle, is renowned as one of New Brunswick's most generous benefactors — he established many buildings and institutions in the province, including Lady Beaverbrook Arena, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and its world-class art collection, as well as the Playhouse Theatre, Aitken House and the Aitken University Centre.
He also set up scholarships for the University of New Brunswick and donated many pieces of art from his personal collection to the gallery in Fredericton.
Recipients of the 2011 Order of New Brunswick
Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook (posthumous)
Marjorie (Mardi) Cockburn, Fredericton
Patrick Darrah, Saint John
Robert Frenette, Woodstock
Dr. Satya Paul Handa, Rothesay
Jacques LaForge, Saint-André
Gilmond Larocque, Lamèque
Léo-Paul Pinet, Bertrand
Jessica Ryan, Bathurst
Donald Savoie, Moncton
Established in 2000, the Order of New Brunswick is the highest honour bestowed by the province.
The award recognizes individual New Brunswickers who have demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievement in their particular field and who have made outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of New Brunswick and its residents.
"Today's recipients provide all of us ... with shining examples of what can be achieved here with vision, perseverance and an innovative spirit," said Alward in a news release.
"They offer glimpses into our province's storied past and our vast potential. I am proud to welcome them to the Order of New Brunswick."
The recipients will be invested into the order at a ceremony to be held at Government House in Fredericton on Oct. 27.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Fredericton father died saving his kids CBC News Posted: Jul 25, 2011 5:12 PM AT Last Updated: Jul 25, 2011 5:12 PM AT
Fredericton man's body found in Grand Lake
End of Supporting Story ContentBack to accessibility links Beginning of Story ContentMitchell Clarke's obituary says he will be buried Thursday. Inmemoriam.caA Fredericton man died attempting to rescue his children at Grand Lake Saturday.
Mitchell Clarke, 43, brought his wife and two young children to the popular cottage area for the weekend. It was a hot day with a strong breeze.
Mike Calabrese, a resident of nearby Douglas Harbour, said the water was a little rough.
"The wind had blown, you know not [a] storm, [but] blown all day so it builds up fairly large waves," he said Monday.
Clarke's two children were swimming in the lake around 6 p.m. when a cold front moved through the area, strengthening the wind and waves.
Clarke's children were wearing life jackets and had been close to a sand bar. The waves started pushing them further into the lake and their father went to rescue them.
He managed to get both children safely to friends on the shoreline, but then disappeared under the water before he could get out.
RCMP Cpl. Al Vincent said many residents took part in the search.
"There was a number of people both from his family and friends and others in the area who are of great assistance and who obviously did all they could do to help," he said Sunday.
Clarke's body was found a short distance from the sandbar on Sunday.
Clarke was a Fredericton businessman. He was vice-president of Wilkins Building Supplies and a real-estate developer.
"It was just a very bad accident, it was just something that happened. You wouldn't think maybe it could happen, but it did," Calabrese said Sunday.
A funeral service will be held for Clarke at 11 a.m. Thursday at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel.
End of Supporting Story ContentBack to accessibility links Beginning of Story ContentMitchell Clarke's obituary says he will be buried Thursday. Inmemoriam.caA Fredericton man died attempting to rescue his children at Grand Lake Saturday.
Mitchell Clarke, 43, brought his wife and two young children to the popular cottage area for the weekend. It was a hot day with a strong breeze.
Mike Calabrese, a resident of nearby Douglas Harbour, said the water was a little rough.
"The wind had blown, you know not [a] storm, [but] blown all day so it builds up fairly large waves," he said Monday.
Clarke's two children were swimming in the lake around 6 p.m. when a cold front moved through the area, strengthening the wind and waves.
Clarke's children were wearing life jackets and had been close to a sand bar. The waves started pushing them further into the lake and their father went to rescue them.
He managed to get both children safely to friends on the shoreline, but then disappeared under the water before he could get out.
RCMP Cpl. Al Vincent said many residents took part in the search.
"There was a number of people both from his family and friends and others in the area who are of great assistance and who obviously did all they could do to help," he said Sunday.
Clarke's body was found a short distance from the sandbar on Sunday.
Clarke was a Fredericton businessman. He was vice-president of Wilkins Building Supplies and a real-estate developer.
"It was just a very bad accident, it was just something that happened. You wouldn't think maybe it could happen, but it did," Calabrese said Sunday.
A funeral service will be held for Clarke at 11 a.m. Thursday at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Singer Amy Winehouse found dead CBC News Posted: Jul 23, 2011 12:47 PM ET Last Updated: Jul 23, 2011 7:42 PM ET
British soul singer Amy Winehouse performs during her concert at the Volkshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday Oct. 25, 2007. (Steffen Schmidt/Keystone/AP)
Amy Winehouse performs during the Rock in Rio music festival in Arganda del Rey, on the outskirts of Madrid on July 4, 2008. (Victor R. Caivano/AP)
British singer Amy Winehouse performs during the "Rock in Rio" music festival in Lisbon on May 30, 2008. (Nacho Doce/Reuters)
British singer Amy Winehouse performs wirth Mark Ronson at the Brit Awards at Earls Court in London February 20, 2008. (Alessia Pierdomenico/Reuters)
British singer Amy Winehouse performs at the Brit Awards at Earls Court in London February 20, 2008. (Alessia Pierdomenico/Reuters)
The waxwork figure of British singer Amy Winehouse is unveiled at Madame Tussauds in central London, Wednesday July 23, 2008. (Joel Ryan/AP)
Amy Winehouse pictured during a break in her trial outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London on July 23, 2009. (Shaun Curry/AFP/Getty)
British singer Amy Winehouse poses at a studio in north London, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. (Matt Dunham/AP)
Amy Winehouse celebrates after performing the finale at the 46664 concert in honour of Nelson Mandela in Hyde Park, London June 27, 2008. (Andrew Winning/Reuters)
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Amy Winehouse remembered5:47Beginning of Story ContentTroubled soul singer Amy Winehouse, who had been attempting a comeback after a few years battling drug and alcohol addiction, has been found dead in her London home, her record company confirmed Saturday.
P.O.V.: How will you remember Amy Winehouse?
Her record label Universal confirmed the 27-year-old singer's death in a statement Saturday, saying the company's staff were "deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer."
"Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time," the label said.
London police issued a statement Saturday saying an unnamed 27-year-old female had been pronounced dead at the scene at a home in north London.
"Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained," said Metropolitan Police.
The size of Winehouse's appeal was reflected in the extraordinary range of people paying tribute as they heard the news, from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, who posted "such a waste, raw talent" on Twitter to Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, who said he was dedicating Saturday's reunion performance of his band The Faces to Winehouse.
'I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent has come to such an early end.'
—Tony Bennett"It's a very sad loss of a very good friend I spent many great times with," said Wood on Saturday.
Tony Bennett, who recorded the pop standard Body And Soul with Winehouse at Abbey Road Studios in London in March for an upcoming duets album, called her "an artist of immense proportions."
"She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent has come to such an early end," he said.
Soon after the news broke, Canadian rocker Bryan Adams took to Twitter to lament the loss of his friend.
"Dear Amy, you will be missed forever," he wrote. "All my love, RIP, Bryan."
Adams had done his part to try to help Winehouse. In 2007, he reportedly invited Winehouse to spend Christmas at his Caribbean villa on the private island of Mustique, where she could recuperate away from the spotlight.
Erratic performances forced tour cancellation
Winehouse rose to fame in 2006 with the success of her sophomore album Back to Black, which featured the smash hit song Rehab. In 2008, she won five Grammy Awards — including best new artist and record of the year — but her ongoing struggles with substance abuse, erratic onstage behaviour, legal battles and other personal problems overshadowed her musical achievements.
Her death comes after a recent performance sparked questions over the singer's health and rumours Winehouse had suffered a relapse into drug and alcohol abuse.
The singer showed up nearly an hour late for a concert in June at Belgrade's Kalemegdan Park and disappointed the crowd of approximately 20,000 by stumbling about, mumbling through her songs and occasionally exiting the stage — leaving her bewildered band and backup singers performing in her place.
The concert was to be the first of a 12-date tour, which was cancelled soon after.
Though she was flooded with a variety of musical accolades over the years, the performer made headlines in Britain and worldwide for her increasingly erratic behaviour, disheveled appearance, poor performance at recent concerts and substance abuse problem.
Winehouse also had a tumultuous marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil, whom she married in 2007. They had many public spats, which often turned violent. The couple divorced in 2009.
With files from The Canadian Press
Amy Winehouse performs during the Rock in Rio music festival in Arganda del Rey, on the outskirts of Madrid on July 4, 2008. (Victor R. Caivano/AP)
British singer Amy Winehouse performs during the "Rock in Rio" music festival in Lisbon on May 30, 2008. (Nacho Doce/Reuters)
British singer Amy Winehouse performs wirth Mark Ronson at the Brit Awards at Earls Court in London February 20, 2008. (Alessia Pierdomenico/Reuters)
British singer Amy Winehouse performs at the Brit Awards at Earls Court in London February 20, 2008. (Alessia Pierdomenico/Reuters)
The waxwork figure of British singer Amy Winehouse is unveiled at Madame Tussauds in central London, Wednesday July 23, 2008. (Joel Ryan/AP)
Amy Winehouse pictured during a break in her trial outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London on July 23, 2009. (Shaun Curry/AFP/Getty)
British singer Amy Winehouse poses at a studio in north London, Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. (Matt Dunham/AP)
Amy Winehouse celebrates after performing the finale at the 46664 concert in honour of Nelson Mandela in Hyde Park, London June 27, 2008. (Andrew Winning/Reuters)
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Amy Winehouse remembered5:47Beginning of Story ContentTroubled soul singer Amy Winehouse, who had been attempting a comeback after a few years battling drug and alcohol addiction, has been found dead in her London home, her record company confirmed Saturday.
P.O.V.: How will you remember Amy Winehouse?
Her record label Universal confirmed the 27-year-old singer's death in a statement Saturday, saying the company's staff were "deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer."
"Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time," the label said.
London police issued a statement Saturday saying an unnamed 27-year-old female had been pronounced dead at the scene at a home in north London.
"Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained," said Metropolitan Police.
The size of Winehouse's appeal was reflected in the extraordinary range of people paying tribute as they heard the news, from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, who posted "such a waste, raw talent" on Twitter to Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, who said he was dedicating Saturday's reunion performance of his band The Faces to Winehouse.
'I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent has come to such an early end.'
—Tony Bennett"It's a very sad loss of a very good friend I spent many great times with," said Wood on Saturday.
Tony Bennett, who recorded the pop standard Body And Soul with Winehouse at Abbey Road Studios in London in March for an upcoming duets album, called her "an artist of immense proportions."
"She was an extraordinary musician with a rare intuition as a vocalist and I am truly devastated that her exceptional talent has come to such an early end," he said.
Soon after the news broke, Canadian rocker Bryan Adams took to Twitter to lament the loss of his friend.
"Dear Amy, you will be missed forever," he wrote. "All my love, RIP, Bryan."
Adams had done his part to try to help Winehouse. In 2007, he reportedly invited Winehouse to spend Christmas at his Caribbean villa on the private island of Mustique, where she could recuperate away from the spotlight.
Erratic performances forced tour cancellation
Winehouse rose to fame in 2006 with the success of her sophomore album Back to Black, which featured the smash hit song Rehab. In 2008, she won five Grammy Awards — including best new artist and record of the year — but her ongoing struggles with substance abuse, erratic onstage behaviour, legal battles and other personal problems overshadowed her musical achievements.
Her death comes after a recent performance sparked questions over the singer's health and rumours Winehouse had suffered a relapse into drug and alcohol abuse.
The singer showed up nearly an hour late for a concert in June at Belgrade's Kalemegdan Park and disappointed the crowd of approximately 20,000 by stumbling about, mumbling through her songs and occasionally exiting the stage — leaving her bewildered band and backup singers performing in her place.
The concert was to be the first of a 12-date tour, which was cancelled soon after.
Though she was flooded with a variety of musical accolades over the years, the performer made headlines in Britain and worldwide for her increasingly erratic behaviour, disheveled appearance, poor performance at recent concerts and substance abuse problem.
Winehouse also had a tumultuous marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil, whom she married in 2007. They had many public spats, which often turned violent. The couple divorced in 2009.
With files from The Canadian Press
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