(Atlantic-Domestic-Homicide) (N.B. note)
A new report says New Brunswick has the highest rate of domestic homicide related to intimate partner violence in Atlantic Canada.
The report from the Centre for the Study of Social and Legal Responses to Violence at the University of Guelph looks at data from 2012 to 2022.
It says the majority of those killed due to intimate partner violence in the region were killed in rural areas or small towns.
The report for the Council of Atlantic Premiers calls on the provinces to implement reviews for domestic violence deaths to improve data collection for prevention. (The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Crown-Lands-Lawsuit)
A First Nation in New Brunswick wants to appeal a recent decision at the highest court in Canada.
The move comes after the New Brunswick Court of Appeal ruled in favour of private logging corporations in an Aboriginal title claim case launched by the Wolastoqey Nation in 2021.
The ruling found the private land could not be included and the judge removed those parcels of land from the case.
In a statement, the Wolastoqey Nation say they have asked their lawyers to seek leave to appeal this decision at the Supreme Court of Canada. (The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Lantz)
Rob Lantz says he’s resigning as premier of Prince Edward Island in a bid to become the official leader of the province’s Progressive Conservatives.
He has been interim party leader and premier since Dennis King stepped down in February.
Lantz says his decision to seek the leadership wasn’t a move he made lightly, but that he was listening to Islanders.
Party president Sydney Gallant says Bloyce Thompson will now serve as interim leader until a permanent leader is selected at the convention. (The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Museum-CEO-Allegations)
The C-E-O of the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax has stepped down amid a swirl of controversy.
Marie Chapman’s decision to leave her post followed the release of a report alleging she bullied staff and created an environment of fear.
The Public Sector Integrity Commissioner cited evidence Chapman had engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behaviour, including using offensive language, intimidating employees, yelling and instilling fear.
Chapman has herself denied the allegations, but in Ottawa, Culture Minister Marc Miller described them as “entirely unacceptable.” (The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Murder-Investigation)
Police in Newfoundland say a man has been charged with accessory after the fact to a murder.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a 23-year-old is alleged to have helped a man evade police following a fatal shooting.
A 33-year-old man was shot on Watson Street in St. John’s on April 8th. (The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Steve-Outhouse)
Steve Outhouse has taken the reins as Pierre Poilievre’s new campaign manager after a stint in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Outhouse thanked federal Conservatives for welcoming him as Poilievre’s campaign manager in a party newsletter.
He is taking the job after leading the Progressive Conservatives’ successful campaign in Newfoundland and Labrador’s October provincial election.
Outhouse was also part of Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham’s transition team. (The Canadian Press)
