Friday 27 October 2023

Woman faces 3 charges in case of 14 dead horses in Stanley area, says NBSPCA

 

Case of 14 dead horses prompts review of N.B. horse licensing requirements

Broader review of SPCA Act also on government's 'radar,' minister responsible for animal protection says

New Brunswick will look into making the licensing of horses a requirement, in the wake of 14 dead horses being found at a farm in the greater Stanley area over the holiday weekend, says the minister responsible for animal protection.

A broader review of the New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is also on the government's radar, said Daniel Allain, minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform.

He made the comments in the legislature Wednesday during the standing committee on estimates, amid questions by Liberal critic Jacques LeBlanc, the MLA for Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pelé.

LeBlanc described the case as heartbreaking.

It's the largest number of dead horses in the province's history, according to the New Brunswick SPCA's chief animal protection officer.

An additional five adult horses in poor health were also discovered roaming loose on the property, and are in foster care.

"It seems that livestock for agricultural purpose is tracked, but not livestock used for recreational purposes," said LeBlanc.

He asked if the province would consider making horse licensing mandatory.

If it can help and protect animals in New Brunswick, we are definitely open and ready and willing to engage.
- Daniel Allain, minister responsible for animal protection

Allain called the suggestion great and said he will consult with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture and the NBSPCA.

"If it can help and protect animals in New Brunswick, we are definitely open and ready and willing to engage," he said.

Animal protection 'very hot right now'

LeBlanc noted the act has not undergone a "significant review for some time," and asked whether the minister would commit to one.

Allain said he "100 per cent" agrees a review is needed, given the last one was around 2010.

"At this juncture, we're still not there yet," he said, citing resources stretched by reforms.

A review is, however, one of his department's priorities, he assured.

The animal protection file is "very hot right now," said Allain.

$400K increase to SPCA as cruelty cases rise

New Brunswick has seen a steady increase in the number of animal cruelty investigations in the past few years, he said, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result, the government has increased the SPCA's funding to $500,000, from $100,000, he said.

That's on top of about $343,000 the government provided in November.

A man wearing a dark suit, white shirt and striped tie, holding a pen, speaking and gesturing with his hands. Jacques LeBlanc, Liberal MLA for Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pelé, thanked the minister for his 'candid' answers and 'openness' to revisit the act. (Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick)

The extra money is needed to ensure the SPCA's "long-term stability and effectiveness as the enforcement agency," said Allain.

"We just want to make sure that we're there to help the different organizations who advocate on behalf of animals and try to prevent animal cruelty in our province."

More protection officers, MOU expected

Allain anticipates some of the money will be used to increase the number of animal protection officers to help with enforcement, which he described as a "key component of animal protection."

The SPCA currently has 16 animals protection officers, he said.

The additional positions are part of ongoing negotiations with the SPCA, said Allain, with a memorandum of understanding to ensure accountability expected to be signed by next week and announced in Woodstock.

SPCA executive director Lesley Rogers did not respond Thursday to a request for an interview.

But earlier this week she told CBC the SPCA responded to more than 2,000 complaints last year, and took into care and rehomed more than 500 animals.

"So we act when we need to, and we have to work through the court process as you can appreciate," she said.

Allain said he gets regular updates from the SPCA, usually about 10 emails a month, closer to 20 in recent weeks.

"It's not easy sometimes to divulge all the information on a certain file," due to privacy reasons, he said. "But I can attest to you … the NBSPCA is definitely doing their job."

Safety of animals is priority

LeBlanc asked specifically what actions animal protection officers can take if standards of care for animals, such as shelter requirements and teetering are not being followed.

Allain said they have several tools. Among them, they can issue orders, seize animals, and lay charges through the Department of Justice and Public Safety.

They have discretion, depending on the severity of the situation, he said, but usually start by having a conversation with the owner to ensure compliance.

"The priority is the safety of the animal."

 
 
 

Investigation into record high number of dead horses underway, says New Brunswick SPCA

14 dead horses found on farm in greater Stanley area, along with 5 horses in poor health

The New Brunswick SPCA is investigating the largest number of dead horses in the province's history, according to the chief animal protection officer.

Fourteen dead horses were discovered at a farm in the greater Stanley area over the holiday weekend, the SPCA announced on social media last Friday.

"It's one thing to have one deceased animal, but when you have several, it's a major concern for us, because we haven't come across this situation — fortunately, we haven't come across it — in the past in this province that we found so many dead ones all in one spot," Tony Porter told CBC in an interview Monday.

An additional five adult horses in poor health were also discovered loose on the property. They are in foster care and receiving medical care after being assessed by a veterinarian.

Porter declined to disclose many details, including the address of the property in question, citing privacy and the ongoing investigation, but did say this was the first time the SPCA received a report concerning animal welfare at that location.

"I do realize it's frustrating to the public … but unfortunately it's the same as any police investigation. There's only so much you can release."

No cause of death yet

He described the investigation as "very complex" and expects it will take "a few weeks" to complete.

"We have to make sure we get all the details right, so we don't rush anything."

It's too soon to say if charges are anticipated, said Porter, noting the causes of death have not yet been confirmed.

There are "a lot of details here that we have to get to the bottom of in order to pursue this in an effective manner," he said

"We're doing everything we can to ensure this investigation, at the end of it, is completed and done in an effective way so this will not happen again."

Dog and 'a few' cats healthy

Other pets found at the location include at least one dog and "a few" cats, said Porter. They're all healthy and being cared for daily, he said. 

Asked whether the SPCA or the owner arranged that care, Porter said it was already in place before officers arrived.

Those animals are not the subject of the investigation, said executive director Lesley Rogers.

Owners urged to seek help with care

She encourages anyone who is unable to care for their animals to reach out to their veterinarian, family members or others for help. There are many options, she said.

For domestic animals, they can contact their local shelter, said Rogers. "Often they have program to help support pet owners, such as kibble banks, can facilitate private adoptions or will accept surrendered pets to be re-homed."

They can also contact specific breed or species associations to ask for support or assistance, said Rogers. "Many associations or pet owner groups are able to help in times of difficulty or emergencies."

In addition, the NBSPCA can help them reach organizations appropriate to their specific situation, Rogers said.

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I see the ex cop Tony Porter in the news again but he won't answer me WHY?

   
 

David Amos

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Woman faces 3 charges in case of 14 dead horses in Stanley area, says NBSPCA

Animal welfare case involves largest number of dead horses in the province's history, protection officer says

A woman from the greater Stanley area is facing three criminal charges in connection with the discovery of 14 dead horses at a farm in April, says the New Brunswick SPCA.

It was the largest number of dead horses in the province's history, the SPCA's chief animal protection officer, Tony Porter, told CBC at the time.

An additional five adult horses in poor health were also discovered loose on the property and required medical care.

The woman is scheduled to appear in Fredericton provincial court "early next month," according to a news release issued by the organization Thursday.

The three charges she faces all relate to animal welfare, said Porter. They include injuring or endangering animals, cruelty to animals by causing unnecessary suffering, and causing damage or injury, he said.

Possible penalties range from a fine to prison

Under the Criminal Code, anyone who, "wilfully and without lawful excuse, kills, maims, wounds, poisons or injures dogs, birds or animals that are kept for a lawful purpose" commits an offence.

Anyone who "wilfully causes or, being the owner, wilfully permits to be caused unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird" also commits an offence.

And any owner or person who has custody or control of a domestic animal or a bird or an animal or a bird wild by nature that is in captivity, and "abandons it in distress or wilfully neglects or fails to provide suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and care for it" commits an offence.

Possible penalties for each charge range from a fine of $10,000 to up to five years in prison, depending whether the prosecution proceeds by way of more serious indictable offences, or less serious summary ones, according to the code.

Porter declined further comment.

He previously described the investigation as very complex and expected it to take a few weeks.

This was the first time the SPCA received a report concerning animal welfare at the undisclosed location, he had said.

The causes of the horse deaths have not been released.

The five ailing horses were put into foster care at the time.

Other pets found on the property included at least one dog and a few cats, all healthy and being cared for daily, Porter had said.

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>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:37:54 -0300
>>> Subject: Fwd: Hey Higgy After I heard some local gossip today I called
>>> your SPCA buddies and told them that they would be wise take a wide
>>> berth of my dog and I
>>> To: info@nbspca.ca, "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Bill.Hogan"
>>> <Bill.Hogan@gnb.ca>, "hugh.flemming" <hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>,
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>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:43:48 -0300
>>> Subject: Re: Hey Higgy After I heard some local gossip today I called
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>>> berth of my dog and I
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>>> https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2022/08/do-dogs-feel-guilt-yup-my-dog-easily.html
>>>
>>> Saturday, 27 August 2022
>>>
>>> Do dogs feel guilt? YUP My dog easily proved that to me again today
>>> Which is more than I can say about any cop, or lawyer or politician
>>> etc.
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Original message ----------
>>> From: "Carr, Jeff (LEG)" <Jeff.Carr@gnb.ca>
>>> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:21:01 +0000
>>> Subject: Automatic reply: Hey Higgy After I heard some local gossip
>>> today I called your SPCA buddies and told them that they would be wise
>>> take a wide berth of my dog and I
>>> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> Thank you for your email. Your thoughts, comments and input are greatly
>>> valued.
>>>
>>> You can be assured that all emails and letters are carefully read,
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>>>
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>>> https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/do-dogs-feel-guilt-scientists-exchange-discoveries-about-animal-cognition-1.6238887
>>>
>>>
>>> Do dogs feel guilt? Scientists exchange discoveries about animal
>>> cognition
>>> Experts explore the minds of dogs and birds as part of the Aspen Ideas
>>> Festival
>>> CBC Radio · Posted: Nov 05, 2021 4:17 PM ET
>>>
>>>
>>> According to dog cognition scientist Alexandra Horowitz, the guilty
>>> look that canines give their owners is not necessarily an expression
>>> of guilt. She calls this 'an expression of appeasement' as the dog is
>>> reacting to the anger of the owner. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
>>>
>>> Ideas53:59Aspen Ideas Festival: The Genius of Various Animals
>>>
>>> *Originally published on November 5, 2021.
>>>
>>> Have you ever looked down at your beloved family dog and thought: what
>>> on earth are you thinking?
>>>
>>> Alexandra Horowitz certainly has. She's a dog cognition scientist and
>>> the author of Inside of a Dog.
>>>
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>>> scientists and authors to discuss the most extraordinary recent
>>> findings related to the minds of dogs and birds.
>>>
>>> Watch Horowitz explain how she tested if dogs that give owners a
>>> 'guilty look' actually feel guilty:
>>>
>>> For more information about the events at the Aspen Ideas Festival:
>>>
>>>     The Mysterious Mind of the Dog
>>>     The Genius of Birds
>>>
>>>
>>> Guests in this episode:
>>>
>>> Alexandra Horowitz is a dog cognition scientist and professor at
>>> Barnard College of Columbia University. She's also the author of
>>> Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know.
>>>
>>> Brian Hare is the founder of the Dognition Lab and professor of
>>> evolutionary anthropology at Duke University.
>>>
>>> Jennifer Ackerman is the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way.
>>>
>>> Alex Taylor directs the New Caledonian Crow Lab at the University of
>>> Auckland, New Zealand.
>>>
>>> *This episode was produced by Melissa Gismondi, with help from Chris
>>> Wodskou and Tom Howell.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Original message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2022 14:19:54 -0300
>>> Subject: Hey Higgy After I heard some local gossip today I called your
>>> SPCA buddies and told them that they would be wise take a wide berth
>>> of my dog and I
>>> To: info@nbspca.ca, "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Bill.Hogan"
>>> <Bill.Hogan@gnb.ca>, "hugh.flemming" <hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>,
>>> "jeff.carr" <jeff.carr@gnb.ca>, "Ross.Wetmore" <Ross.Wetmore@gnb.ca>,
>>> "robert.mckee" <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, "rob.moore"
>>> <rob.moore@parl.gc.ca>, "John.Williamson"
>>> <John.Williamson@parl.gc.ca>, dominic.cardy@gnb.ca, oldmaison
>>> <oldmaison@yahoo.com>, andre <andre@jafaust.com>, andrew
>>> <andrew@frankmagazine.ca>, "Robert. Jones" <Robert.Jones@cbc.ca>,
>>> "richard.williams" <richard.williams@gnb.ca>, "Mike.Comeau"
>>> <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, "Mark.Blakely" <Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>
>>> Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>,
>>> Carolyn.Carter@spca-nb.ca, nsinvestigators
>>> <nsinvestigators@gmail.com>, paulpalango <paulpalango@protonmail.com>
>>>
>>> https://spca-nb.ca/about/
>>>
>>> Who are we?
>>>
>>> Members of the public frequently confuse the NBSPCA with the local
>>> SPCA shelters.The NBSPCA is the umbrella organization for the SPCA
>>> movement in the province.  It encourages (and must consent to) the
>>> creation of local SPCA branch societies, in which there are currently
>>> 11.  All of these municipal and regional SPCA branches maintain animal
>>> shelters where animals in need can be taken and held for adoption. The
>>> NBSPCA itself does not operate animal shelters or provide adoption
>>> services. Branch societies are represented on the board of directors
>>> of the NBSPCA and co-operate with the NBSPCA but otherwise, they
>>> operate largely independently of the provincial body. (For a list of
>>> New Brunswick SPCA branches and shelters, see Shelters.) However, the
>>> primary role of the NBSPCA is to provide Animal Protection services
>>> for the entire province of New Brunswick which includes all domestic
>>> animals as well as agricultural animals (including livestock), as
>>> mandated by the NBSPCA Act. The NBSPCA is also largely responsible for
>>> providing humane education to the public and as well as animal
>>> advocacy.
>>>
>>> In addition, the NBSPCA holds a contract to provide Dog Control
>>> services in rural NB communities and conducts Pet Establishment
>>> License inspections on behalf of the Province of New Brunswick, as
>>> well as independent contracts for dog control services for additional
>>> small villages and towns.
>>>
>>> The NBSPCA main office is located in Fredericton, NB with 2 full-time
>>> employees to manage all operational functions (an Executive Director
>>> and an Office Manager) and 2 full-time employees to oversee
>>> enforcement (a Chief Animal Protection Officer and a Deputy Chief
>>> Animal Protection Officer). In addition, there are currently 9
>>> full-time Animal Protection Officers employed throughout the province
>>> as well as multiple part-time/contract Animal Protection and/or Animal
>>> Control Officers, all of whom work remotely.
>>>
>>> The organization is overseen by a province-wide Board of Directors
>>> which consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary,
>>> Members-At-Large that are elected at the Annual General Meeting, and
>>> representatives from each of the 11 shelters.
>>>
>>>
>>> New Brunswick SPCA
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>>>
>>> The New Brunswick SPCA promotes and charters Branch Societies across
>>> the Province. Several of our Branch Societies operate animal shelters
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>>> Phone Number
>>>
>>> Phone Number:
>>> (506) 622-0645
>>> Website
>>>
>>> Website:
>>> www.spca-nb.ca
>>> Revenue
>>>
>>> Revenue:
>>> $10 Million
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>>>     profile photo for Carolyn Carter
>>>     Carolyn Carter
>>>     email Email direct Direct
>>>     Executive Director
>>>     Canada, New Brunswick, Fredericton
>>>     8/27/2022
>>>
>>>     profile photo for Michael Murphy
>>>     Michael Murphy
>>>     email Email direct Direct
>>>     Executive Director
>>>     Canada, New Brunswick, Fredericton
>>>     8/26/2022
>>>
>>>     profile photo for Tony Porter
>>>     Tony Porter
>>>     email Email direct Direct
>>>     Animal Protection Chief & Officer
>>>     Canada, New Brunswick, Fredericton
>>>     8/25/2022
>>>
>>>     profile photo for Frederic McGrand
>>>     Frederic McGrand
>>>     email Email direct Direct
>>>     President
>>>     Canada, New Brunswick, Fredericton
>>>     8/3/2022
>>>
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>>>     Martin-Michel Bezeau
>>>     email Email direct Direct
>>>     DE LA Protection Animal Officer
>>>     Canada, New Brunswick, Fredericton
>>>     8/2/2022
>>>
>>>     profile photo for Renata Pelletier
>>>     Renata Pelletier
>>>     email Email direct Direct
>>>     Animal Protection Officer
>>>     Canada, New Brunswick, Fredericton
>>>     8/2/2022
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.facebook.com/newbrunswickspca/?ref=page_internal
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> About
>>> P.O. Box 1412 Stn A Fredericton, NB, Canada E3B 5E3
>>> The New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is
>>> dedicated to providing a voice for those who cannot speak for
>>> themselves.
>>>
>>> The New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is
>>> a registered, non-profit charitable organization active in the
>>> province for over 120 years.
>>> We provide province-wide leadership in the humane treatment of
>>> animals, and we work with police and RCMP in enforcing existing
>>> legislation against cruelty and abuse. Our Animal Protection Officers
>>> respond to calls made by the public to our province-wide hot-line,
>>> 1-877-722-1522 (over 3,000 complaints per year). We investigate
>>> allegations of neglect and abuse, advise and assist owners in
>>> providing better care for their companion animals and livestock, and
>>> in extreme cases seize abused animals and lay legal charges.
>>> The NBSPCA promotes public education on humane issues, and we advocate
>>> for the welfare of all animals. We are also responsible for dog
>>> control in the rural and unincorporated areas of the province (meaning
>>> we respond to complaints about stray and nuisance dogs), and we
>>> inspect and license dog kennels and other pet establishments under the
>>> provincial SPCA Act.
>>> The NBSPCA doesn't maintain animal shelters, but we cooperate closely
>>> with municipal and regional SPCAs across the province that do. Each
>>> year, the animal shelters operated by local SPCAs and other humane
>>> groups provide care and temporary homes for more than 6,000 animals.
>>> We believe that all New Brunswick animals deserve to be treated with
>>> care and respect. If you agree, then please join the network of
>>> dedicated members, volunteers, and donors who support our charitable
>>> work on behalf of animals. Help us fulfill our mission to speak for
>>> those who cannot speak for themselves.
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>>> http://www.spca-nb.ca/
>>> (506) 458-8208
>>> Send message
>>> info@nbspca.ca
>>> Nonprofit Organization · Charity Organization · Law Enforcement Agency
>>>
>>>
>>> New Brunswick SPCA Animal Protection
>>> August 26th  ·
>>>
>>>     We're going to the dogs today!
>>>     #for the ♥️love of DOGS ♥️
>>>     #www.NBSPCAandshelters5050.com♥️
>>>
>>>
>>> https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/301722193_5613600405358131_6649482864772480890_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=N-Ya4YZ-gNoAX_kVAxW&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_U7YEJGXSbDg42mEC5nPvNdWTqP3rGNnV_kQtvOqWkxw&oe=630F67C4·
>>>   ·
>>> 2 Comments
>>> David Raymond Amos
>>> I just called and suggested that you folks stay away from my dog and I
>>> correct?
>>>
>>>
>>> Deja Vu Anyone???
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlwvRf4wpHY&ab_channel=DavidAmos
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Just Dave" pissed off
>>> 943 views
>>> Jun 8, 2008
>>> David Amos
>>> 45 subscribers
>>>
>>>
>>> http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2019/01/animal-protection-in-new-brunswick.html
>>>
>>>
>>> Thursday, 10 January 2019
>>> Animal protection in New Brunswick needs more teeth, minister says
>>> https://twitter.com/DavidRayAmos/with_replies
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> David Raymond Amos‏ @DavidRayAmos
>>> Replying to @DavidRayAmos @Kathryn98967631 and 49 others
>>> Methinks the NB SPCA and the RCMP will never forget my dealing with
>>> them from 2006 until 2009 N'esy Pas?
>>>
>>>
>>> https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2019/01/animal-protection-in-new-brunswick.html
>>>
>>>
>>>  #nbpoli #cdnpoli
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/animal-protection-improvements-jeff-carr-1.4971255
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Animal protection in New Brunswick needs more teeth, minister says
>>>
>>>
>>> 47 Comments
>>> Commenting is now closed for this story.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Alex Forbes
>>> Alex Forbes
>>> About time. The penalties for animal abuse in this country are a joke.
>>>
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @Alex Forbes Methinks Sections 444 to 447 of the Canadian Criminal
>>> Code are no joke N'esy Pas?
>>>
>>> https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2008_12/page-1.html
>>>
>>> S.C. 2008, c. 12
>>>
>>> Assented to 2008-04-17
>>>
>>> An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)
>>> SUMMARY
>>>
>>> This enactment amends the Criminal Code to increase the maximum
>>> penalties for animal cruelty offences.
>>> R.S., c. C-46
>>>
>>> Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and
>>> House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
>>>
>>> 1. Sections 444 to 447 of the Criminal Code are replaced by the
>>> following:
>>>
>>> Marc Martin
>>> Marc Martin
>>> @David R. Amos
>>>
>>> Who cares...
>>> Jack Forester
>>> Jack Forester
>>> @Alex Forbes As is plainly obvious by them letting him walk out of
>>> court until sentencing! It was a horrible crime and he IS a PROVEN
>>> flight risk! WTH?! He should have been remanded until sentencing! I'm
>>> sure he's long gone by now!
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @Marc Martin "Who cares..."
>>>
>>> Methinks its rather obvious that the Crown you work for certainly does
>>> Its their law N"esy Pas?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> SarahRose Werner
>>> Jeff LeBlanc
>>> If only I was a dictator...people like Kyle would be eliminated.
>>>
>>>
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> @Jeff LeBlanc, Trump, is that you?
>>>
>>> SarahRose Werner
>>> SarahRose Werner
>>> @Marguerite Deschamps - Nah, Trump would be more likely to give this
>>> loser a medal.
>>>
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> @SarahRose Werner, gues who was the one muted?
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @Marguerite Deschamps Methinks we should have no doubt as to why N'esy
>>> Pas?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> Methinks a lot of people must recall my defense of Werner Bock and his
>>> animals N'esy Pas?
>>>
>>>
>>> Marc Martin
>>> Marc Martin
>>> @David R. Amos
>>>
>>> Not really.....
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @David R. Amos Methinks the NB SPCA and the RCMP will never forget my
>>> dealing with them from 2006 until 2009 N'esy Pas?
>>>
>>> Nestor Neville Nelson
>>> Nestor Neville Nelson
>>> @David R. Amos
>>>
>>> Yo! Amigo Amos!
>>>
>>> Que pasa with that
>>> chronic "N'esy Pas" nonsense again?
>>>
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> @David R. Amos, do tell, Mr. second coming of J. J. Robinette!
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @Marguerite Deschamps Methinks your beloved liberals were wise to
>>> steer clear of this dogfight and let the judge do his job as Carr and
>>> Austin yap up a storm in the pursuit of political gain N'esy Pas?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> SarahRose Werner
>>> Albert Wade
>>> Time to make SPCA officers bilingual. That should fix it.
>>>
>>>
>>> Mack Leigh
>>> Mack Leigh
>>> @Albert Wade
>>>
>>> Yes, that is supposed to fix " everything " here in NB...
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @Albert Wade YUP
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jack Forester
>>> Jack Forester
>>> I bet that come April, when he due to be sentenced...he will be gone
>>> like the wind! Probably already is. He should have been remanded. He
>>> IS a flight risk and a danger to others (2-leeged & 4), and I want
>>> some answers as to why he was let go for now?!
>>>
>>>
>>> Mack Leigh
>>> Mack Leigh
>>> @Jack Forester
>>> He should also have been sent for an evaluation because to do
>>> something as cruel as that there is definitely something " off "
>>> mentally, in my opinion.... Speaks to much larger problems......
>>> Should never be allowed to own an animal again........ Makes me wonder
>>> if he should even be allowed around children , seniors or other
>>> vulnerable individuals...
>>>
>>> Jack Forester
>>> Jack Forester
>>> @Mack Leigh Exactly...Jeffrey Dahmer (among others) started this
>>> way...and something tells me it's not his first time being this cruel.
>>> I'd be willing to bet that he has a long history of being like that.
>>> After what he did, I think he presents a danger to the general public
>>> and that the justice dept over-rules that lame judges decision to let
>>> him out till sentencing, and issues an arrest warrant forthwith and
>>> put him where he belongs!
>>>
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> @Jack Forester "...that the justice dept over-rules that lame judges
>>> decision to let him out till sentencing...." - What?
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @Marguerite Deschamps Welcome to another Circus
>>>
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> Marguerite Deschamps
>>> @David R. Amos, agreed!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Fred Knox
>>> Fred Knox
>>> @Mack Leigh You are absolutely right.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> SarahRose Werner
>>> Mack Leigh
>>> Thank you Kris Austin, Jeff Carr and Lisa Paulin for speaking out
>>> against this atrocity ......
>>>
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @Mack Leigh Methinks your political bias is showing N'esy Pas?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> JJ Carrier
>>> JJ Carrier
>>> Cases like this? Three to five years in jail, $10,000 fine to go to
>>> SPCA causes, and the criminal should be put on a dangerous owner
>>> registry so he never has contact with a pet again...Simple...His
>>> driver's license should also be suspended because a person who cannot
>>> live in society should not be able to transfer in it without
>>> supervision...
>>>
>>>
>>> David R. Amos
>>> David R. Amos
>>> @JJ Carrier "Simple...His driver's license should also be suspended
>>> because a person who cannot live in society should not be able to
>>> transfer in it without supervision"
>>>
>>> Methinks you should ask Mr Higgs and his minions how I am dealing with
>>> that particular issue right now N'esy Pas?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Tony Porter, chief animal protection officer for the New Brunswick
>>> SPCA, said the group is always looking for ways to improve animal
>>> protection and meets with the Department of Environment and Local
>>> Government regularly."
>>>
>>> Tony Porter called back and left a message from
>>> 678 Churchill Row
>>> Fredericton, NB E3B 1P6
>>> Phone number (506) 458-9987
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/spca-dog-tethering-sled-dogs-1.4720214
>>>
>>>
>>>  "We are outraged that they [SPCA] will not enforce the law," she
>>> said, adding the New Brunswick SPCA should also be ensuring the dogs
>>> are being cared for properly.
>>> "That's not acceptable and we have a law that prevents that. Yet, they
>>> will not enforce the law."
>>>
>>>     SPCA 'shocked' by number of calls since tethering law introduced
>>>
>>>     79 dog tethering complaints filed since new rules took effect
>>>
>>> The group raised the issue during the SPCA's annual general meeting
>>> Sunday in Fredericton.
>>> During the meeting, SPCA officials acknowledged the tethering of sled
>>> dogs is an issue. They said because tethering is a generally accepted
>>> practice in the sled dog industry, they have difficulty enforcing the
>>> law.
>>> Tony Porter, chief animal protection officer with the New Brunswick
>>> SPCA, refused to do an interview with CBC on Sunday.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Animal protection in New Brunswick needs more teeth, minister says
>>> Jeff Carr says rules can be strengthened to protect pet population
>>>
>>>
>>> Angela Bosse · CBC News · Posted: Jan 09, 2019 2:43 PM AT
>>>
>>> New Brunswick Environment Minister Jeff Carr says he's been meeting
>>> with animal advocacy groups to discuss improvements to animal
>>> protection laws. (CBC)
>>>
>>>
>>> Environment and Local Government Minister Jeff Carr said his
>>> department is looking into improving animal protection laws after a
>>> New Brunswick man pleaded guilty Tuesday to animal abuse.
>>>
>>> Kyle Springer, 27, will be sentenced in April for leaving his dog,
>>> Diesel, to starve to death in a locked home for two months.
>>>
>>> Carr, who met with an animal rights group Wednesday, said rules can be
>>> strengthened in New Brunswick to protect the pet population.
>>>
>>> In particular, Carr said his department is looking at the New
>>> Brunswick SPCA's code of practice on animal care. The code, which has
>>> yet to be passed into legislation, was drafted in conjunction with
>>> animal rights groups and the Department of Environment and Local
>>> Government.
>>>
>>>     Dog starved to death after owner left it home alone for 2 months
>>>
>>> "There's a whole host of different items in it, right from keeping a
>>> safe space for a dog to stay in when they are outside, as far as sizes
>>> of doghouses, to how you walk your dog … a lot of it is code of
>>> practice that should be common sense for people, and some of it should
>>> be regulation," he said.
>>>
>>> "That's the goal of everybody, I think, to move the code of practice
>>> closer to regulation and to put some more teeth around what our
>>> enforcement officers can have to stand behind."
>>>
>>>
>>> CBC News
>>> Animal rights activists protest death of dog left to starve
>>>
>>>  Diesel died of starvation after being left alone in an apartment for
>>> more than two months. His owner Kyle Springer pleaded guilty in court
>>> on Tuesday. 1:07
>>>
>>>
>>> Outside the Woodstock courthouse where Springer appeared Tuesday,
>>> animal rights advocates called for people to use their voices to speak
>>> up for abused animals.
>>>
>>> "It's really important that everyone get out and speak to their MLA,
>>> speak to their advocacy group, everyone needs to play a part in
>>> protecting animals," said animal advocate Lisa Paulin.
>>>
>>> "We need [the government to] step forward and change legislation,"
>>> added Wendy Hallihan, another animal rights activist.
>>>
>>>
>>> Lisa Paulin says people need to use their voice to call upon
>>> government to strengthen animal protection laws in the province.
>>> (Shane Fowler/CBC)
>>>
>>> Tony Porter, chief animal protection officer for the New Brunswick
>>> SPCA, said the group is always looking for ways to improve animal
>>> protection and meets with the Department of Environment and Local
>>> Government regularly.
>>>
>>> "As people don't understand, and I fully appreciate that, these
>>> changes don't come overnight," Porter said.
>>>
>>> Porter said it would be premature to disclose what specific
>>> improvements the SPCA and provincial government are currently looking
>>> at to strengthen legislation.
>>>
>>>     Dog tethering rules take a bite out of SPCA budget
>>>
>>> Porter did say increasing punishments for offenders may be a way to
>>> alleviate problems.
>>>
>>> Educating the public
>>>
>>> In addition to improving regulations and enforcement, Carr said public
>>> education is key to reducing animal abuse.
>>>
>>> He would like to see a public awareness campaign and more work done in
>>> the school system with the New Brunswick SPCA to educate people on
>>> what to do if they can't care for their animals or if they suspect
>>> abuse is taking place.
>>>
>>> "If people are overwhelmed with the care of their pets, reach out to
>>> these groups of people that are there to help, the NB SPCA as well as
>>> the advocacy groups … don't sit in silence and let your pet suffer,"
>>> Carr said.
>>>
>>> People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin said his party is also beginning
>>> research to look into how the SPCA Act of New Brunswick could be
>>> improved.
>>>
>>>
>>> People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin said his party plans to look at
>>> New Brunswick's current animal protection laws for ways they can be
>>> improved. (CBC)
>>> "We're open to finding ways to either make the legislation tougher or
>>> beef up enforcement," Austin said.
>>>
>>> "The injury done to the animal is bad enough in and of itself, but
>>> when you look at the nature of the individual doing these things, it
>>> would certainly question … their ethics toward human life as well."
>>>
>>> Austin said ensuring animal protection officers can properly enforce
>>> the act is key, and perhaps stricter punishments for repeat offenders.
>>>
>>> "People that do these types of things, you have to question if they
>>> are fit to be in society."
>>> About the Author
>>>
>>>
>>> Angela Bosse
>>> Reporter
>>> Angela Bosse is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick.
>>> With files from Shane Fowler
>>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices|
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Original message ----------
>>> From: Newsroom <newsroom@globeandmail.com>
>>> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:21:11 +0000
>>> Subject: Automatic reply: YO Mr Higgs Here is a little Deja Vu for
>>> Steve Murphy and your Fat Fred City buddies Chucky Leblanc,
>>> Steve.Horsman, Carl Urquart and Dominic Cardy N'esy Pas ???
>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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>>> ---------- Original message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:21:05 -0400
>>> Subject: YO Mr Higgs Here is a little Deja Vu for Steve Murphy and
>>> your Fat Fred City buddies Chucky Leblanc, Steve.Horsman, Carl Urquart
>>> and Dominic Cardy N'esy Pas ???
>>> To: blaine.higgs@gnb.ca, premier@gnb.ca, Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca,
>>> Eric.Beaulieu@gnb.ca, haley.flaro@abilitynb.ca, robert.gauvin@gnb.ca,
>>> Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca, Ernie.Steeves@gnb.ca, Sherry.Wilson@gnb.ca,
>>> mary.wilson@gnb.ca, carl.urquhart@gnb.ca, Catherine.Tait@cbc.ca,
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>>> nick.brown@gnb.ca, steve.murphy@ctv.ca, Jacques.Poitras@cbc.ca,
>>> darrow.macintyre@cbc.ca, kris.austin@gnb.ca, michelle.conroy@gnb.ca,
>>> rick.desaulniers@gnb.ca, David.Coon@gnb.ca, Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca,
>>> megan.mitton@gnb.ca, sutherland.marie@brunswicknews.com,
>>> Benoit.Bourque@gnb.ca, denis.landry2@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com,
>>> andre@jafaust.com, COCMoncton@gmail.com, markandcaroline@gmail.com,
>>> Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>>> Gilles.Cote@gnb.ca, dan.bussieres@gnb.ca, Robert.Jones@cbc.ca,
>>> nick.moore@bellmedia.ca, David.Akin@globalnews.ca,
>>> kelly@lamrockslaw.com, tj@burkelaw.ca, Stephen.Horsman@gnb.ca
>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>,
>>> Newsroom@globeandmail.com, news@kingscorecord.com, jbosnitch@gmail.com
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1azdNWbF3A
>>>
>>> Me,Myself and I
>>> 278 views
>>>
>>> David Amos
>>> Published on Apr 1, 2013
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/ndp-gets-help-from-democracy-expert-1.629834
>>>
>>>
>>> NDP gets help from democracy expert
>>> CBC News · Posted: Jan 09, 2006 4:23 PM AT
>>> An international expert on democracy has flown all the way from Egypt
>>> to help NDP candidate John Carty campaign in Fredericton.
>>>
>>> Dominic Cardy is with a group called The National Democratic
>>> Institute. Its members include such people as former U.S. President
>>> Jimmy Carter. The group's mission is to teach democratic values and
>>> spread democracy around the world.
>>>
>>> Cardy has taught about democracy in Algeria, Bangladesh, and Cambodia
>>> during the past few years. When he heard his friend John Carty was
>>> running for office back in his home town of Fredericton, he hopped on
>>> a plane.
>>>
>>> "It was a strange experience," Cardy said. "One evening I was watching
>>> the sun go down over the pyramids, and the next evening watched it go
>>> down over Fredericton airport as I came into land."
>>> Cardy is no relation to the NDP candidate. But he loves elections and
>>> loves getting people pumped up about democracy.
>>>
>>> Carty the candidate is running against federal Indian Affairs Minister
>>> Andy Scott, Conservative Pat Lynch, Green candidate Philip Duchastel
>>> and independent David Amos. The riding has sent Scott to Ottawa for
>>> the last four elections, despite the best efforts of the other
>>> parties.
>>>
>>> Cardy says he doesn't care how tough the race his – he just wants
>>> people to participate in the process. "People have forgotten how
>>> incredibly precious these gifts that our ancestors fought for are and
>>> were just giving them away. It makes me furious when I talk to people
>>> and people just say 'ah there's no point in voting.'"
>>>
>>> After election day, Dominic Cardy is flying back home to his wife in
>>> Kathmandu, Nepal. He hopes to leave behind a new Member of Parliament
>>> for Fredericton, his friend John Carty for the NDP.
>>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>>
>>>
>>>  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUalUO8YY&t=339s
>>>
>>>
>>> RCMP Sussex New Brunswick
>>> 2,033 views
>>>
>>> David Amos
>>> Published on Apr 4, 2013
>>>
>>>
>>> Subject:
>>> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:02:35 -0400
>>> From: "Murphy, Michael B. \(DH/MS\)" MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca
>>> To: motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
>>>
>>> January 30, 2007
>>>
>>> WITHOUT PREJUDICE
>>>
>>> Mr. David Amos
>>>
>>> Dear Mr. Amos:
>>>
>>> This will acknowledge receipt of a copy of your e-mail of December 29,
>>> 2006 to Corporal Warren McBeath of the RCMP.
>>>
>>> Because of the nature of the allegations made in your message, I have
>>> taken the measure of forwarding a copy to Assistant Commissioner Steve
>>> Graham of the RCMP “J” Division in Fredericton.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Honourable Michael B. Murphy
>>> Minister of Health
>>>
>>> CM/cb
>>>
>>>  CLEARLY THE RCMP/GRC AND THE KPMG PALS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO READ LET
>>> ALONE COUNT BEANS EH?
>>>
>>> Warren McBeath warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca wrote:
>>>
>>> Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:34:53 -0500
>>> From: warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
>>> To: kilgoursite@ca.inter.net, MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca,
>>> nada.sarkis@gnb.ca, wally.stiles@gnb.ca, dwatch@web.net,
>>> motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
>>> CC: ottawa@chuckstrahl.com, riding@chuckstrahl.com,John.Foran@gnb.ca,
>>> Oda.B@parl.gc.ca,"Bev BUSSON" bev.busson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>>> "Paul Dube" PAUL.DUBE@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
>>> Subject: Re: Remember me Kilgour? Landslide Annie McLellan has
>>> forgotten me but the crooks within the RCMP have not
>>>
>>> Dear Mr. Amos,
>>>
>>> Thank you for your follow up e-mail to me today. I was on days off
>>> over the holidays and returned to work this evening. Rest assured I
>>> was not ignoring or procrastinating to respond to your concerns.
>>>
>>> As your attachment sent today refers from Premier Graham, our position
>>> is clear on your dead calf issue: Our forensic labs do not process
>>> testing on animals in cases such as yours, they are referred to the
>>> Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown who can provide these
>>> services. If you do not choose to utilize their expertise in this
>>> instance, then that is your decision and nothing more can be done.
>>>
>>> As for your other concerns regarding the US Government, false
>>> imprisonment and Federal Court Dates in the US, etc... it is clear
>>> that Federal authorities are aware of your concerns both in Canada
>>> the US. These issues do not fall into the purvue of Detachment
>>> and policing in Petitcodiac, NB.
>>>
>>> It was indeed an interesting and informative conversation we had on
>>> December 23rd, and I wish you well in all of your future endeavors.
>>>
>>>  Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Warren McBeath, Cpl.
>>> GRC Caledonia RCMP
>>> Traffic Services NCO
>>> Ph: (506) 387-2222
>>> Fax: (506) 387-4622
>>> E-mail warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2017/6/rcmp-searches-home-seizes-prescription-pills-and-marihuana
>>>
>>>
>>> RCMP searches home, seizes prescription pills and marihuana
>>> April 6, 2017
>>> Frankville, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
>>> News release
>>>
>>>
>>> On March 9, the RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) of
>>> Antigonish/ Guysborough County searched a home in Frankville.
>>> Quantities of marihuana and prescription pills were seized.
>>> The same home was searched yesterday by RCMP, and quantities of
>>> marihuana and prescription pills were seized at that time as well.
>>> 66-year-old Leotta Marie Cameron of Frankville was arrested in both
>>> instances and she has been charged with two counts of Possession for
>>> the Purpose of Trafficking, and Failing to Comply with the Conditions
>>> of an Undertaking. She was released from custody and is scheduled to
>>> appear in Antigonish Provincial Court on May 31.
>>> The investigation is ongoing.
>>> –30–
>>> Contact information
>>> Sgt. Warren McBeath
>>> Antigonish RCMP
>>> Office: 902 863-6500
>>> warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>  http://topcompanies.ca/nb-462558-spca_fredericton_animal_shelter
>>>
>>> Spca Fredericton Animal Shelter
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>>>
>>> The driving force behind our reputation is our employees, who have
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>>> Fredericton. We place primary importance on the personal and
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>> Contact Details
>>>
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>>>     Manager
>>>     Address:
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>>>     City:
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>>>     Postal Code/ZIP:
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>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/rcmp-examine-deaths-of-5-dogs-just-before-spca-seizure-1.701445
>>>
>>>
>>> RCMP examine deaths of 5 dogs just before SPCA seizure
>>> CBC News · Posted: Mar 07, 2008 4:05 PM AT
>>>
>>> RCMP are investigating the deaths of five dogs that were about to be
>>> removed from a property in Minto, N.B., by the local humane society.
>>>
>>> The Society for the Prevention to Cruelty to Animals, accompanied by
>>> the central New Brunswick village animal control officer, were
>>> conducting an inspection of the property on Thursday when the dead
>>> dogs were found, said the police.
>>>
>>> Keith Barton had applied for a licence for Pet Me Kennel, said animal
>>> protection officer David Lynch, and a follow-up inspection was being
>>> conducted after he had been told to clean up the property.
>>> It was determined that the property still didn't meet kennel standards
>>> when a puppy and its mother were found on soiled, wet blankets, Lynch
>>> said.
>>>
>>> No charges possible if animals died humanely
>>>
>>> Barton was playing with the dogs in the yard as the 11 Pomeranians
>>> began to be seized, Lynch said.
>>>
>>>  The protection officer said he noticed Barton takings dogs into a
>>> shed and thought he was looking for privacy to say goodbye to the
>>> animals.
>>>
>>> "When he came out of the shed, he put on a coat. He sat on a chair on
>>> his back step, and he never said a word ," Lynch said. "I went into
>>> the shed to take the animals, and that's when I discovered that … they
>>> were dead."
>>>
>>> Five of the dogs inside the shed were dead and one was seriously
>>> injured, Lynch said.
>>>
>>> He then called the RCMP, and Barton was arrested. He was later
>>> released. No charges have been laid.
>>> Police said they are investigating to determine how the dogs died.
>>> Charges cannot be laid if it is shown that the animals died in a
>>> humane manner.
>>>
>>> "We're still waiting to hear back from the SPCA on cause of death, and
>>> we'll go from there," said Cpl. Mike Beauchamp.
>>>
>>> Barton told CBC News that the dogs were killed humanely.
>>>
>>> The dog that was injured is recovering at a veterinary hospital.
>>>
>>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/charges-laid-in-connection-with-deaths-of-5-dogs-1.734766
>>>
>>> Charges laid in connection with deaths of 5 dogs
>>> CBC News · Posted: Apr 14, 2008 3:25 PM AT
>>> A Minto, N.B., man has been charged in connection with the deaths of
>>> five dogs in March.
>>>
>>> Minto RCMP laid six charges of injuring or endangering animals against
>>> Keith Barton in the Burton provincial court on Monday.
>>>
>>> Five dogs were found dead and a sixth one seriously injured at
>>> Barton's Pet Me Kennel in March.
>>>
>>> Barton is also facing three counts of failure to provide food, water,
>>> shelter or proper care, charges that were filed by the Society for the
>>> Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
>>>
>>> Officials from the SPCA, accompanied by workers from the central New
>>> Brunswick village animal control office, arrived at Barton's kennel to
>>> seize 11 Pomeranians after it was found that the property did not meet
>>> kennel standards.
>>>
>>> Barton was observed playing with the dogs in the yard before taking
>>> several of the animals into a shed.
>>>
>>> When officials later went into the shed to collect the animals, five
>>> dogs were found dead and one was seriously injured.
>>>
>>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/n-b-justice-minister-calls-for-stronger-animal-protection-laws-1.850424
>>>
>>>
>>> N.B. justice minister calls for stronger animal protection laws
>>> CBC News · Posted: Feb 11, 2009 3:30 PM AT
>>> Justice Minister T.J. Burke is calling on the federal government to
>>> strengthen animal protection laws in the wake of a New Brunswick court
>>> decision that has outraged many pet owners.
>>>
>>> Keith Barton of Minto killed five dogs with a hammer in April when
>>> SPCA officers went to his kennel to seize his 13 dogs. Judge Patricia
>>> Cumming acquitted him on Feb. 3 of killing the dogs, saying the
>>> evidence showed the dogs were rendered unconscious when they were hit
>>> with Barton's carpenter's hammer and therefore they did not suffer.
>>>
>>> That ruling has riled SPCA volunteers and politicians to call for
>>> stronger
>>> laws.
>>>
>>> Burke said amendments must be made to the province's SPCA Act as well,
>>> but he's also calling on Ottawa to reform sections of the Criminal
>>> Code of Canada.
>>>
>>> Burke said the way the Criminal Code is written now does not address
>>> "cruel and unusual injury causing death" to animals.
>>>
>>> "It seems that the range of situations covered in this section of the
>>> Criminal Code is incomplete, and warrants an examination," Burke said
>>> in a statement posted on the New Brunswick government website.
>>>
>>> Barton also hit a sixth Pomeranian but it did not die. He was found
>>> guilty of injuring that dog and also fined under the SPCA Act for
>>> failing to give proper care to his dogs.
>>>
>>> The justice minister said the Barton case may cause pet owners to
>>> think they can kill animals for any reason as long as the animal does
>>> not suffer.
>>>
>>> Shannon Walsh, a Fredericton SPCA volunteer, is rallying people who
>>> share her frustration with the current laws through a new website, a
>>> group on the social networking site Facebook and public events.
>>>
>>> "I started speaking to people and began looking for information on
>>> what could be done to change animal cruelty laws. I realized very
>>> quickly that federal legislation was the root of the issue and the
>>> only way we could protect animals was to have new legislation passed,"
>>> Walsh said in a statement.
>>> MLA fielding dozens of complaints over weak laws
>>> Oromocto Conservative MLA Jody Carr said he has received "a few dozen"
>>> complaints since Barton was acquitted on animal cruelty charges, which
>>> is he said is quite high for his riding. The only issue that has
>>> generated more complaints in recent years is about Agent Orange being
>>> sprayed at the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown.
>>>
>>> Carr is organizing a public meeting on Thursday, where he hopes to
>>> outline the different options open to frustrated people who want to
>>> see the provincial and federal laws changed.
>>>
>>> "I think many people have had that favourite dog or that favourite
>>> pet, so it touches peoples heart strings," Carr said.
>>>
>>> "I think this issue has brought it over the top."
>>>
>>> Carr said he's glad to see that the province's attorney general is
>>> echoing earlier calls for change by Fredericton Conservative MP Keith
>>> Ashfield, who is the minister of state for the Atlantic Canada
>>> Opportunities Agency.
>>>
>>> The Oromocto MLA said there needs to be a better definition of
>>> property and domestic animals, so a person cannot kill an animal and
>>> avoid criminal responsibility.
>>>
>>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> LYNCH, DAVID THOMAS - It is with great sadness that the family of
>>> David Lynch announce his death on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at the
>>> age of 60. Born in Sussex, NB on September 27th, 1952 he was the
>>> husband of Hope Lynch of Rusagonis. In addition to his wife, Hope,
>>> David leaves behind his parents, Thomas and Lois Lynch of Sussex, NB;
>>> sons, Corey and Scott Lynch of Rusagonis, NB; siblings, Gary (Linda)
>>> of Duncan, BC, Elaine of Sussex, NB and Neil (Vera) Lynch of
>>> Castlecar, BC; several nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as his
>>> three dogs, Bandit, Kaylee and Sasha. David was predeceased by his
>>> infant sister, Mary; grandparents, Ira and Margaret Gulliver and James
>>> and Mabel Lynch. David was a retired member of the Canadian Armed
>>> Forces who served his country for 30 years. After his retirement he
>>> became an APO for the NBSPCA and was vice president of NBATVF. David
>>> was also an avid outdoorsman.
>>> Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on
>>> Friday, November 16th, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of
>>> Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Saturday,
>>> November 17th at 10 am with Fr. Monte Peters officiating. For those
>>> who wish, donations in David's memory can be made to the SPCA or NB
>>> Heart and Stroke. Online condolences can be made at www.mcadamsfh.com,
>>> 458-9170.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/farmer-blames-heat-rays-for-cows-deaths-1.1213992
>>>
>>> Farmer blames heat rays for cows' deaths
>>> RCMP officer assured Werner Bock that aliens are not flying over his
>>> farm
>>> CBC News · Posted: Jun 12, 2012 6:47 AM AT | Last Updated: June 12, 2012
>>> A cattle farmer from the Petitcodiac area is facing a charge for
>>> failing to give his cows adequate medical attention but he argues
>>> there is a conspiracy against him that involves heat rays harming his
>>> animals.
>>>
>>> Werner Bock is charged with failing to give his cows adequate medical
>>> attention but he told a Moncton provincial court on Monday that
>>> someone is after him and his animals.
>>>
>>> Bock accuses the RCMP and veterinarians of ignoring what's happening
>>> on his eastern New Brunswick farm.
>>>
>>> He said he's lost up to 200 animals in the last 10 years and he's
>>> posted a video on the internet where he claims to expose the mystery.
>>> The farmer says heat rays are to blame for his cows’ deaths.
>>>
>>> Bock goes on to say the authorities are refusing to take him seriously
>>> about the heat rays.
>>>
>>> "This was covered up by the veterinarians and then it was covered up
>>> by the RCMP," he said in a video.
>>>
>>> The video also shows pictures of thin cows that are losing their hair.
>>>
>>> In a pre-trial meeting on Monday, Bock tried to subpoena three
>>> provincial veterinarians and three RCMP officers to testify.
>>>
>>> Provincial Court Judge Jolene Richard noted two of the individuals
>>> will already be testifying. But they will be testifying against Bock
>>> as witnesses for the prosecution.
>>>
>>> As for the others, the judge said she wasn't sure how relevant they
>>> would be to the trial.
>>> Bock wants to call a veterinarian who found no evidence of burns on his
>>> cows.
>>>
>>> He also wants to call a police officer he says assured him there were
>>> no aliens flying over his farm. Bock said he doesn't believe aliens
>>> had anything to do with the death of his cows. He said the RCMP
>>> dismiss his concerns and try to raise the issue of aliens to discredit
>>> his concerns.
>>>
>>> The trial will be held in September.
>>> Corrections
>>>
>>>     This story has been updated to add more context to Werner Bock's
>>> concerns about how he feels RCMP officers have not taken his concerns
>>> seriously.
>>>     Sep 12, 2013 10:47 PM AT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/charges-against-cattle-farmer-werner-bock-dropped-1.2682075
>>>
>>> Charges against cattle farmer Werner Bock dropped
>>> Crown withdrew 2 counts of failing to provide proper food and water
>>> because cows have been sold
>>> CBC News · Posted: Jun 20, 2014 12:05 PM AT
>>>
>>> A New Brunswick cattle farmer is no longer facing charges of failing
>>> to care for his animals.
>>>
>>>
>>> Werner Bock had testified lasers and heat rays killed his cattle. (CBC)​
>>>
>>> Werner Bock, 70, of Petitcodiac, had been charged with two counts of
>>> failing to provide proper food and water to his cattle during the
>>> spring of 2011.
>>>
>>> But the Crown withdrew the charges under New Brunswick's SPCA Act in
>>> Moncton provincial court on Thursday, saying Bock has sold his cows
>>> and the herd no longer needs protection.
>>>
>>> Bock had claimed the case against him was a conspiracy by the
>>> government, veterinarians, the RCMP and CBC.
>>>
>>> He testified that lasers and heat rays had killed his cows.
>>>
>>> In December, Bock had been found unfit to stand trial. A psychiatric
>>> assessment showed he was suffering from a delusional disorder.
>>>
>>> Judge Troy Sweet had adjourned the case until June 19 and released
>>> Bock on the conditions that he keep the peace and report to Moncton
>>> Mental Health for assessment and treatment.
>>>
>>> Crown witnesses had testified about a pile of carcasses under hay
>>> bales, a dead cow in a brook and others buried in the woods.
>>>
>>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices|
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.spca-nb.ca/en/about-us/history-of-the-nbspca
>>>
>>> History of the NBSPCA
>>> The New Brunswick SPCA was incorporated by an act of the provincial
>>> legislature in 1881, after fifteen citizens of the city of Saint John
>>> had petitioned the legislative council for the creation of such a
>>> body.
>>>
>>> One of the first public acts of the new Society was to commission a
>>> drinking fountain for horses in 1882 that still exists in uptown Saint
>>> John, New Brunswick. As that action suggests, the chief humanitarian
>>> concern of most early SPCAs was with horses and their abuse. The
>>> modern SPCA focus on companion animals followed the decline of the
>>> horse for work and transportation in the twentieth century. The
>>> movement to found animal shelters (which mostly serve companion
>>> animals) also followed this shift of emphasis. Livestock and their
>>> protection, however, has been a continuing concern of most SPCAs.
>>>
>>> In 1911 the NBSPCA Act was amended to change the name of the Society
>>> to the “New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty” and to
>>> expand its mandate to the protection of women and children. This step
>>> conformed to the practice of many other societies in England and North
>>> America.
>>>
>>> The Victorian “protection” movement had begun with the anti-slavery
>>> campaigns, and its broad humanitarian focus embraced oppressed
>>> peoples, women, children, animals, and the poor. Not until 1958 was
>>> the name and mission of the Society in New Brunswick changed to again
>>> place an exclusive focus on animals. By that time, interventions to
>>> protect women and children had become increasingly a mandate of
>>> government or specialized private societies.
>>>
>>> Very little has been written or is known about the NBSPCA’s first 80
>>> years. The rare surviving papers hint at predictable themes: debates
>>> over amendments to the act or the Society bylaws; successful
>>> prosecutions for animal abuse; minor disputes about governance; and
>>> occasional financial crises, sometimes triggered by seizures of
>>> livestock and the resulting expenses of boarding and legal defences.
>>>
>>> The Society seems to have had no employees other than its network of
>>> part-time inspectors, and no fixed office. Funding came from donations
>>> and membership fees, contributions by a few well-to-do supporters, and
>>> charitable trusts. In addition, the Society seems to have had modest
>>> and irregular funding from the provincial government and the Canadian
>>> Federation of Humane Societies, at times during the 1960s and ’70s.
>>> Branch societies in the larger cities, mostly created after WWII, were
>>> usually better-financed than the provincial body, and in some cases
>>> assumed responsibility of paying for humane enforcement within their
>>> municipal boundaries.
>>>
>>> In 1961 Senator Frederic A. McGrand of Saint John, then President of
>>> the NBSPCA, appointed Brian Davies from Oromocto as a part-time
>>> Inspector. In 1965 Davies became the Society’s Executive Secretary,
>>> its first full-time employee. With the backing of the NBSPCA, Davies
>>> threw himself into campaigns against the leg-hold trap and for more
>>> humane methods in Canadian slaughterhouses. From there he moved into
>>> the campaign, already gaining momentum in the early 1960s, to regulate
>>> or stop the hunt for young harp seals off the coast of Newfoundland.
>>> Both Davies and the NBSPCA quickly rose to national attention through
>>> the NBSPCA Save the Seals Fund that Davies created 1965. Although
>>> Davies enjoyed strong support from the NBSPCA, in May, 1968, the board
>>> of directors voted to split the Society off from the save-the-seals
>>> campaign and return to a focus on the protection of domestic animals
>>> in New Brunswick. The split seems to have been an amicable one,
>>> however. Davies for his part in 1969 converted the NBSPCA Save the
>>> Seals Fund into the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW),
>>> which remained centred in Fredericton. In 1977 Davies took the IFAW
>>> out of New Brunswick and to the United States, after the Canadian
>>> Federal Government threatened to revoke the organization’s charitable
>>> status. IFAW is today one of the largest animal rights organizations
>>> in the world.
>>>
>>> Davies’ leaving the NBSPCA plunged the Society into a financial
>>> crisis, although the exact causes and circumstances of the crisis are
>>> unclear. By the end of the 1970s the Society had righted itself, now
>>> under the leadership of Executive Director Ray Ward. Although the
>>> Society maintained a small network of part-time Inspectors, funding
>>> was precarious through the 1980s. Many functions had been assumed by
>>> the larger branch societies, and the NBSPCA itself was relatively
>>> inactive. (For more on this episode in the history of the NBSPCA, see
>>> Christy Clarke, IFAW Begins: Brian Davies and the New Brunswick Humane
>>> Community (unpublished MA thesis, the Department of History, the
>>> University of New Brunswick, 2009)).
>>>
>>> The 1990s brought a revival of government interest in the NBSPCA and
>>> in animal protection issues. In 1996 the Liberal government of Frank
>>> McKenna appointed an SPCA task force. Acting on the recommendations of
>>> the task force, the legislature in 1997 passed amendments to the SPCA
>>> Act. These modernized the act, set up the current system of
>>> government-sanctioned Animal Protection Officers (replacing the older
>>> inspector system), established the new APOs with the status of peace
>>> officers, and gave the government greater authority over the Society’s
>>> operations. Under new president James Little (elected in 1997), change
>>> came rapidly, including a shift of the Society’s office from Moncton
>>> to Fredericton and a one-time grant of $150,000 from government for
>>> training and implementation (1999).
>>>
>>> Under Chief APO Paul Melanson, the corps of APOs underwent a rapid
>>> professionalization after 2000 (although most remained part-time
>>> officials). Exercising their increased legal authority, the officers
>>> launched a number of large puppy mill seizures that raised public
>>> awareness of the Society, but that generated large expenditures. By
>>> 2005 the Society was in financial difficulties, and was obliged to
>>> turn to government for special grants to cover its campaign against
>>> puppy mills.
>>>
>>> The financial difficulties of the Society were eased somewhat in 2009,
>>> when the NBSPCA assumed the contract to provide dog control services
>>> in the rural areas, a service previously delivered directly by
>>> government. The new financial stability allowed the Society to move to
>>> its current offices on the grounds of Fredericton’s former
>>> experimental farm, to hire a number of full-time staff, and to assume
>>> complete financial responsibility for animal protection in the
>>> province. In 2010, after years of advocacy by the Society, government
>>> proclaimed new legislation establishing mandatory inspection and
>>> licensing of pet establishments (including dog kennels) and giving the
>>> NBSPCA authority for that licensing. In 2010 the Society established a
>>> province-wide hot-line that could be used by the public to report
>>> allegations of cruelty and abuse. The NBSPCA was also assisted in
>>> these years by a substantial bequest from the estates of Forbes and
>>> Ruth MacLeod, long-time SPCA supporters in New Brunswick. By 2012,
>>> after a challenging decade of growth and change, the Society had
>>> attained a level of functioning and stability comparable to those of
>>> other provincial SPCAs in the smaller provinces of Canada.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/spca-seizes-45-dogs-in-saint-basile-1.1198971
>>>
>>> SPCA seizes 45 dogs in Saint-Basile
>>> The northwestern N.B. kennel was unlicensed
>>> CBC News · Posted: Jan 17, 2012 8:06 PM AT
>>>
>>> All of the seized dogs were sick with eye or ear infections and
>>> infested with fleas and mites. (CBC)
>>>
>>> The New Brunswick SPCA has shut down another puppy mill in northern
>>> New Brunswick, seizing 45 sick dogs from a home in Saint-Basile.
>>>
>>> The owner could be facing charges of neglect and failing to provide
>>> proper medical care, said chief animal protection officer Paul
>>> Melanson.
>>>
>>> "All the dogs have had either an eye or ear infection," he said.
>>>
>>> "They were infected with fleas and mites and there has been five that
>>> had been in vet care since the seizure due to the condition of them."
>>>
>>> Chief animal protection officer Paul Melanson says the SPCA is
>>> receiving more tips from the public. (CBC)
>>>
>>> The dogs were seized late last week after the SPCA received a tip
>>> about the unlicensed kennel, which is located near Edmundston, said
>>> Melanson.
>>>
>>> As of December 2010, all kennels in the province have to be licensed
>>> and inspected on an annual basis.
>>>
>>> "It's becoming more prevalent and I think that the public is realizing
>>> since the licensing started, they're looking to see the facility
>>> before they buy," said Melanson.
>>>
>>> "We get a lot of phone calls asking if the people are licensed or not."
>>>
>>> The latest seizure is the second major one in the area in the past
>>> two-and-a-half months.
>>>
>>> On Oct. 27, 149 dogs, including newborns, were taken from another
>>> unlicensed kennel.
>>>
>>> The five dogs from the latest seizure that are too sick to be moved
>>> are being housed at a clinic in St. Jacques.
>>>
>>> Meanwhile, the Oromocto SPCA took in 25 of the dogs, while the other
>>> 15 are at the Fredericton SPCA.
>>>
>>> All of the dogs will be bathed, dewormed, and vaccinated and many will
>>> be placed in foster care until they're adopted.
>>>
>>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 19:57:53 -0300
>>> Subject: Yo Tricky Dicky Dearden which SPCA is Stevey Boy Harper
>>> getting his sick puppies from these days?
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>>> DannyWilliams <DannyWilliams@gov.nl.ca>, "Daniel.Conley"
>>> <Daniel.Conley@massmail.state.ma.us>, dr_taitz <dr_taitz@yahoo.com>,
>>> "William J. Wagener" <producer@onsecondthought.tv>, JAIL4Judges
>>> <victoryusa@jail4judges.org>, "Jack - M.P. Layton"
>>> <Layton.J@parl.gc.ca>, leader@greenparty.ca, "Duceppe. G"
>>> <Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca>, atvnews <atvnews@ctv.ca>
>>> Cc: fbinhct@leo.gov, william.elliott@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>>> Roger.Gillies@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, wally.oppal.mla@leg.bc.ca,
>>> tomp.young@atlanticradio.rogers.com, sunrayzulu@shaw.ca,
>>> rfowlo@comcast.net, wpatels@telus.net, warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>>> tim4nm@gmail.com, t.j.burke@gnb.ca, david.eidt@gnb.ca,
>>> John.Foran@gnb.ca
>>>
>>> In my humble opinion Stevey Boy should get you to sue somebody because
>>> his lapdogs are truly defective and should never be allowed out of the
>>> house to mingle with the public. Are you Neo Cons feediny your puppies
>>> coco puffs instead of something nutritional for their brains to
>>> develop properly.
>>>
>>> FYI I am a very Proud Canadian and definitely not a Yankee. everybody
>>> and his dog knows that excepting of course your sick puppy. Perhaps a
>>> Neo con lawyer such as youself can enlighten Barry Baby Winters, EH
>>> Tricky Dicky?. Furthermore how the hell could I bother this puppy's
>>> mother when I do not even know who he truly is yet? Hell it appears
>>> that this sick puppy even wants to bite the old folks as he hangs out
>>> at the Golden Arches? Don't you Nep Con's know that the children of
>>> people you were elected to serve and protect love to go there? Perhaps
>>> you Neo cons your RCMP/GRC underlings should muzzle on their shill and
>>> put him on a very short leash ASAP before he hurts somebody or get
>>> himself hurt. EH Stevey Boy?
>>>
>>> Veritas Vincit
>>> David Raymond Amos
>>>
>>> From: Barry Winters <sunrayzulu@shaw.ca>
>>> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 14:11:26 -0600
>>> Subject: No ...you dellude yourself
>>> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> No. You kid and dellude yourself. YOU are not honest about anything or
>>> after all these years, all these years gaind some traction because you
>>> would have spoken the truth. Yhat has not occurred.
>>>
>>> I do NOT cut and paste anything. I hope YOU figure that out. I quoted
>>> you and others verbatum and nothing out of context. YOU have been
>>> accused of harassment. You have been accused of making threats, YOU
>>> engage in name calling and insult ......and no on wants anything to do
>>> with you.
>>>
>>> YOU thought YOU knew where or my mother was and threatened her safety
>>> and others on the blogs.
>>>
>>> YOU are NOT a maritime but one of those ridiculous dual citizens whose
>>> Canadian "roots" best serve to keep them out of an American jail.
>>>
>>> Davey baby...need some help with the big words?
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: Barry Winters <sunrayzulu@shaw.ca>
>>> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 14:35:16 -0600
>>> Subject: Re: A New comment on Just Dave that is all about the RCMP
>>> shill and evilblogging Neo Con spin doctor Barry Baby Winters
>>> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> DO NOT INVOKE THE SACRAFICES OF CANADIAN TROOPS....you do NOT have the
>>> right. I served, and deployed, my father served, his brother served.
>>>
>>> YOU have done nothing. But become a criminal. I "have seen the
>>> eliphant"....you have NOT. Notwithstanding the imperfections of the
>>> Canadian
>>> system and Canadian society...it is still far superior... to our
>>> American
>>> cousins version.
>>>
>>> Go home Yank
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David Amos" <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>>> To: <oldmaison@yahoo.com>; <gypsy-blog@hotmail.com>;
>>> <spinks08@hotmail.com>;
>>> <injusticecoalition@hotmail.com>; <deanr0032@hotmail.com>;
>>> <vanlop1@parl.gc.ca>; <nb.premier@gmail.com>; <nbpolitico@gmail.com>;
>>> <PoliticsNB@hotmail.com>; <bruce.northrup@gnb.ca>; <bruce.fitch@gnb.ca>;
>>> <kahentinetha2@yahoo.com>; <moore.r@parl.gc.ca>;
>>> <Ignatieff.M@parl.gc.ca>;
>>> <Harper.S@parl.gc.ca>; <Paul.Harpelle@gnb.ca>; <webo@xplornet.com>;
>>> <Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>; "Byron Prior" <alltrue@nl.rogers.com>;
>>> "DannyWilliams" <DannyWilliams@gov.nl.ca>; "Daniel.Conley"
>>> <Daniel.Conley@massmail.state.ma.us>; "dr_taitz" <dr_taitz@yahoo.com>;
>>> "William J. Wagener" <producer@onsecondthought.tv>; "JAIL4Judges"
>>> <victoryusa@jail4judges.org>; "Jack - M.P. Layton"
>>> <Layton.J@parl.gc.ca>;
>>> <leader@greenparty.ca>; "Duceppe. G" <Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca>; "atvnews"
>>> <atvnews@ctv.ca>
>>> Cc: <fbinhct@leo.gov>; <william.elliott@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>;
>>> <Roger.Gillies@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>; <wally.oppal.mla@leg.bc.ca>;
>>> <tomp.young@atlanticradio.rogers.com>; <sunrayzulu@shaw.ca>;
>>> <rfowlo@comcast.net>; <wpatels@telus.net>;
>>> <warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>;
>>> <tim4nm@gmail.com>; <t.j.burke@gnb.ca>; <david.eidt@gnb.ca>;
>>> <John.Foran@gnb.ca>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:06 PM
>>> Subject: A New comment on Just Dave that is all about the RCMP shill and
>>> evilblogging Neo Con spin doctor Barry Baby Winters
>>>
>>>
>>> As soldiers and historians love to say "Live by the Sword Die by the
>>> Sword"
>>>
>>>  EH Barry Baby?
>>>
>>> I say the word is mightier than the sword as long it is the truth.
>>> Liars such as you hang yourselves with your own words every day of the
>>> week. That is a simple fact that even your mind with a purportedly
>>> High IQ should easily grasp. All somebody who is "Too stupid to live"
>>> has to do is cut and paste your words just like you do to me and
>>> maintian my Integrity and my "Live Free or Die"  attitude. who are you
>>> people to decide that only the wise guys deserve to live? Mean old
>>> Maritmers and their children have every right a you do to enjoy this
>>> wonderful only world.
>>>
>>> The big differnce between a far west  liar and an honest Maritimer is
>>> that the liar cuts and pastes an honest man's work and inserts it out
>>> of context within his diatribe as twists all the words to suit his
>>> malicious ends in what he thinks is aclever fashion. A dummy such as I
>>> will merely post all of your words and allow others to sort out the
>>> truth from the malicious propaganda for themselves.
>>>
>>> Trust that all Maritimers are not dumb defeatists as Stevey Boy Harper
>>> and the rest of you wacko Western arseholes love to think we are. In
>>> my humble opinion one does not have to be all that clever to smell
>>> your Bullshit. I bet even the dumb French Blogger Chucky Lelanc and
>>> alll his Fake Left pals in Fat Fred City smell it bigtime. They are
>>> just too chicken to do anything about it tis all.
>>>
>>> Today I am merely proving what the dumb bastards can never deny
>>> anyway. That is that you are one nasty little man working for
>>> malevolent Feds who clearly picked a fight wit a Martimer who will not
>>> suffer from bullshit anymore that he supports the evil of longstanding
>>> governnents within ANY purported Democracy not just Canada and the
>>> USA..Why else are our soldiers fighting overseas today? Ain't that the
>>> same issue Barry Baby?
>>>
>>> Veritas Vincit
>>> David Raymond Amos
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: Barry Winters <sunrayzulu@shaw.ca>
>>> Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 15:01:51 -0600
>>> Subject:
>>> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> You know that "dirt" I  wrote befrore...it even better now.....
>>>
>>> Do you drool while google laddie?
>>>
>>> Wednesday, May 6, 2009
>>> A song, thoughts, funny articles and observations ...the dirt dug by
>>> David Amos.
>>> Saturday, January 27, 2007"Its all about me"Mr. Paul N McCulloch once
>>> wrote this about Remembrance Day:Remembrence Day...Posted on
>>> 2004.11.11 at 12:25I for one HATE remembrance day. It is a day of
>>> Hypocracy.the overtmessege: Lest we forget, never again, etc... they
>>> push that war isterrible, look at what these people had to go through
>>> for your freedom,never let that happen again, honour them for their
>>> sacrifice.
>>>
>>> TheUnderlaying messege: Look at what these men went through for you?
>>> ifthe situation arose, you should go as well. They gave their lives
>>> foryou, we honour them for that, why won't you give your life when
>>> thetime comes? war is glorious, people who die in war are honoured
>>> fordecades to come. dying in war is heroic.We all see the overt
>>> messege,but the REAL messege is almost subliminal, we don't quite know
>>> it isthere, or if we do we mostly brish it off. I used to hate
>>> remembranceday services, i hated the damned poem in flanders fields
>>> for themindless repetitive ritual of it. Now i hate the day all
>>> together...for the hypocracy, and mindless repetitive ritual of it
>>> all.
>>>
>>> I wrote this to the young man.
>>>
>>> Mr. McCulloch, before you blaze up, and toke up this evening
>>> inpeaceful, tranquil bliss, please remember this:It is gratifying to
>>> receive all those appreciative messages backing ourforces in
>>> Afghanistan. The men at the sharp end.The Paras put it
>>> succinctly;"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night, because
>>> rough men standby to do violence on their behalf"(close quote Barry
>>> Winters)
>>>
>>> Twenty-five Canadians were murdered on 9/11. Dozens of aircraft,
>>> allpotential flying bombs were diverted to Canadian airfields, that
>>> day,each one a potential catastrophe.Canadian trade, Canadian markets
>>> and millions of Canadians livelihoods,their ability to feed their
>>> families was impacted by this very real act of war.
>>>
>>> This attack, strike, "cassus belli" was planned, co-ordinated,and
>>> launched by Al Quida from a failed state run for terrorist by
>>> theTaliban.Denying Afghanistan and other failed states to terrorists
>>> and thosethat have issued a fatwah and declared global jihad against
>>> us, is what will keep us all safe here at home. As surely as my
>>> Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and ParaRegimental
>>> forefathers fought and died to protect Canada in generations
>>> past.....our troops do the very same now.
>>>
>>> Whence, no girls and few boys attended school in Afghanistan,
>>> sixmillion boys and little girls attend school. Six million children
>>> witha future thanks to the sacrifice of Canada, Canadians and
>>> fightingCanadian soldiers.Your thoughts about "subliminal" and "overt
>>> message" bespeak of your very small world.
>>>
>>> Your world is all about you. An Alberta ranch boy, a cowboy, lied
>>> about his age in 1943 to join the Canadian Army and on June 6, 1944
>>> Walter Clifford Winters and his brother Delbert Winters landed on Juno
>>> Beach. Your grandfather andgreat-uncle. They did so because ....their
>>> worlds were large.
>>>
>>> I have served. I have no time for people and folks for whom it is
>>> "allabout me".It is indeed a good thing that I have decided that we
>>> shall never meet,nor speak.God Bless our soldiers and our Battle
>>> Group.Posted by snipernco at 11:50 AM 0 commentsThursday, January 25,
>>>
>>> I wrote this humorous article , yet alas it has offended Little David"
>>>
>>>
>>> 2007Viva la difference....noWomen are from Venus, men are...regular.
>>> Men are happy. Men are welladjusted. Men are at peace. Men are
>>> regular.Women eat fibre every day. Concern themselves greatly with the
>>> cleanliness of the commode or facility. Hell, some of them turn on
>>> thebathroom faucet.
>>>
>>> They worry about their health, and the prepare for the moment. And
>>> after all of that.....women are still mal-adjusted and weird.On the
>>> other hand once a day "everday" a man goes into the "readin room",
>>> with a cupa coffee and twenty minutes later...the place smellslike a
>>> well enjoyed dump. Out walks a well adjusted well evacuated man.
>>>
>>> The late Dr. MacIntirethe first heart surgeon in Edmonto said it best.
>>> "A good cigar, a pairof shoes and a good BM 'everday'"
>>>
>>>
>>> PM 0 commentsWednesday, January 24, 2007Public Transit and
>>> retards!This morning for the first time in two years I started up my
>>> truck. Itis a new truck, newly purchased, registered and insured. It
>>> is a bigtruck. It is a big ole diesel Dodge 3/4 ton Alberta screw you
>>> greenfreaks truck.
>>>
>>> For two years I rode the bus here in Edmonton. The fare is high,
>>> theschedules bad, too many drunks, ersatz disabled and retards. There
>>> isNO reason any intelligent person in Edmonton would use public
>>> transitfor any reason.Last week it was -25C and at 6:15 PM on one of
>>> the city's busiestthoroughfares, I waited 23 minutes for a bus. During
>>> that time,three "sorry Out of Service buses trundled past and one "Out
>>> ofService" bus stopped and the driver raced out to the adjacent KFC
>>> forthe Tooney Tuesday special.
>>>
>>> No one in their right mind would use public transit if they had
>>> anoption. I can not recount how many times I have relinquished my
>>> seatfor a some old guy or gal with a "walker". Always this "walker"
>>> ispiled high with shopping and the person pushing the damned thing is
>>> healthier than I.Yes, there must be some disabled transit
>>> system....but these folks using the same system as the rest of public
>>> simply is not working. No one is going to leave their cars at home to
>>> take a bus, to stand sosome poor guy with a motorized apparatus the
>>> size of a Toyota trucktake the space of a dozen other folk.
>>>
>>> That is the simple truth. You have welfare mamas with prams the size
>>> of Volkswagen mowing folksdown, whilst their "little darlings" are
>>> screaming. If it isn'tthe "white trash" making your daily commute the
>>> "bus ride from Hell",it is the unwashed, stale beer infused Indian
>>> that just has to sitbeside you.Yes indeed, there is something
>>> egalitarian as hell about all this butNO ONE will pay to "save the
>>> planet" and leave their car at home, toenjoy this little slice of
>>> heaven. Nor should they!Then you have your "droolers" and "gobbers".
>>>
>>> Some years ago there weresome billboards. Prominently pictured was
>>> some mongoloid...with the caption, "my place is in the community with
>>> you." On the one bus route I used to take there was a couple of folks
>>> from a group home that regularly used this transit route. One would
>>> sit on the front seats and spit on the seat beside him...every day.
>>> There was the one, forty year old "young mother" with the toy doll in
>>> the pram she had on thebus ...every day. Whilst indeed their place is
>>> "in the community" it isnot on public transit.So now I am "drivin
>>> agin"! Why should I use public transit, or careabout "saving the
>>> planet" if the powers that be can't run publictransit in a
>>> business-like, efficient and manner that satisfies andserves the
>>> customer?
>>>
>>> January 23, 2007It's ten o"clock do you know where Granny is?It's ten
>>> PM and do you know where your granny or Mama is? Try the
>>> localMcDonald's, she may well be there drinking "senior's priced"
>>> coffee andtrying to get picked up!
>>>
>>> Have you been to McDonalds and watched the same seniors at 9
>>> AMreturning at 10 PM to socialize, drink cheap coffee and probably
>>> getlaid? Screw going to the bar, church groups or even senior celibacy
>>> forthat matter! Just go to McDonalds swill coffee, free refills for
>>> seniors, and engage in a "menage et fifteen or twenty"!
>>>
>>> Here in Edmonton when one patronizes those "golden arches" one does
>>> notgo to the can and leave their breakfast or Edmonton Sun
>>> unattended.Your hash browns and newspaper are long gone before you can
>>> get back.Once I did catch some obstreperous, obdurate and unrepentant
>>> geriatric thief in the act. She looked at me and said "what"?
>>>
>>> I love the peace of leaving the little lady and family asleep on
>>> Saturdays and hitting Rotten Ronnie's for breakfast and the
>>> week-endeditions of both the National Post and the Globe and Mail.So
>>> here I am at peace with the world and the Globe and Mail and this
>>> frail looking thief is reaching over my breakfast to snag my
>>> NationalPost. I look at the miscreant and say," excuse me, that is
>>> mine".This elderly Jabba the Hut looking guy looks at me and
>>> says,"that's allright I'll give it back to you when I'm done".
>>>
>>> I look at "Big Al" andsay, "OK gimme yer car keys, I'll give "em" back
>>> to ya when I'm done"!Gramps has no sense of humour!There is always the
>>> imperious lady butting herself in front of you inline, and tapping her
>>> soggy coffee cup on the counter saying, "refill"!They are never alone.
>>>
>>> They are all "ganged up"! Many of thewomen "dress" for the occasion.
>>> It is ten PM at McDonalds and there'sgranny in her best jewellery, her
>>> fur coat and a condom in her purse,humming to herself "I'm lovin it"!
>>>
>>> Posted by snipernco at 8:48 AM 0 comments"Ready aye ready"The motto of
>>> the Canadian Army is "ready aye ready"! At Lundy's Lane itwas first
>>> uttered when a young British officer asked a frightened southern
>>> Ontario farm boy if he were ready for the night engagement.
>>>
>>> TheCanadian Army has a wonderful lexicon of nicknames for it's
>>> regimentsThe Hasting and Prince Edward County Regiment are, The Hasty
>>> Pees. TheSeventh Toronto Field Artillery are Seven Gun...well you get
>>> theidea.It's all about pride ....Canadian Pride! I need Corb Lund now
>>> towrite some kick ass music for this
>>>
>>> To Lundy's Lane Yankees came, a country to steal Nothin to stop them
>>> but farm boys with musket and cold steel The faint rattle of musketry
>>> over yon hill, came the enemy to killIn the line scared but steady,
>>> ready aye ready they criedThe invaders came, and came, by the score
>>> they died Forevermore in Canadian army lore Ready aye ready!
>>>
>>> Rocky Mountain Rangers, Lake Superior Snake Rapers, Hasty Pees
>>> andLoyal EddiesReady Aye Ready!From Prairie fields to Flanders Fields,
>>> to the muddy bloody SommeAt the mercy of the gas and guns of the
>>> hun.That hill the Canadian Corps to take swornUp Vimy Ridge they
>>> advanced at the steady crying Ready aye ready!
>>>
>>> Through the smoke, clouds the Red Ensign flying and a nation born.With
>>> shot and shell they sent em to hell leaving corpses to bury Crying
>>> Ready aye ready!Five Tribe, Seven Guns, Black Watch, Crazy Eights, and
>>> Kings OwnCalgary.... Ready Aye Ready!The RCAF over the cliffs of Dover
>>> flew fightin as part of the few. Smashed into the enemy, ready aye
>>> ready, to few owed much, by so many.
>>>
>>> Standin fast at El Alamein to Dieppe Bloody Dieppe in France we
>>> came.always ready aye ready!From Caen, the Falaise cauldron and the
>>> Causeway at WalcherenTo Ka Pyong and nameless Korean hills so
>>> many.With shock, fire, maneuver and shell they sent the fuckers to
>>> hell!Canadian soldiers always ready aye ready!Lincs and Winks, Eeks
>>> and Squeaks, Canadian Grenadier Guards, PrincessPatricia's Canadian
>>> Light InfantryReady aye ready!
>>>
>>> Whenever Canada must make a stand even in a place like
>>> AfghanistanWhatever place Canadian soldiers journey to keep us
>>> safe.You mess with the best, you die like the rest! Ready aye
>>> ready!Our fightin regimental fathers that gave us our country and so
>>> muchmore.Our freedom and liberty, forever Canadian soldiers have
>>> foreswore.Ready aye ready!We sleep in peace at night because Canadian
>>> soldiers are ready to fight.
>>>
>>> The enemy isn't in our backyard , thy sons are on guard, and you are
>>> free.Ready aye Ready!Grey and Simcoe Foresters, Princess Louise
>>> Fusliers , Hussars and Dragoons.Fort Garrys, Blue Puttees and the
>>> Glamour Boys of the 48 thHighlanders.Ladies from Hades...and Loyal
>>> Eddies!Ready aye ready!Van Doos, Gunners, zippers, Highlanders Little
>>> Black Devils andinfantryalways...........ready aye ready!Posted by
>>> snipernco at 6:40 AM 0 comments
>>>
>>> Davey (baby) I stand by every word
>>>
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