P.E.I. military rifle range temporarily closed for safety issues
A number of repairs need to be made, and a more thorough inspection will happen around early August.
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Posted: Jul 21, 2021 7:33 PM AT | Last Updated: July 21
The Alexandra Point Rifle Range has been used by the military since the Second World War. (Kirk Pennell/CBC)
The Canadian Armed Forces has temporarily closed its rifle range on Prince Edward Island for safety reasons.
Following an inspection last November, safety issues at the Alexandra Point Rifle Range east of Charlottetown were identified, said Capt. Jamie Donovan, senior public affairs officer at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in New Brunswick.
An exercise meant to test the navigation skills of soldiers in a challenging environment is underway at Fundy National Park. Members from 2nd Battalio.
Posted: Apr 21, 2021 5:59 PM AT | Last Updated: April 21
Fredericton psychologist Joan Wright is disputing many of the findings in a decision by the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick last week that saw her suspended for professional misconduct, incompetence and violating the boundaries of the psychologist-client relationship.
Her lawyer, Kelly Lamrock, filed an application for a judicial review and a request for an injunction with the Court of Queen s Bench on Tuesday to pause the suspension and allow Wright to continue to practise.
In an affidavit, Wright said the decision by the college had done irreparable harm to her and could also cause irreparable harm to her many patients who are now without a therapist.
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Apr 5, 2021 4:29 PM
Image of the Gagetown sign located at the main gate on Canadian Forces Base Gagetown. (Photo Credit: Sailor 3rd Class Alyssa Jackson, Tactics School Combat Training Centre Tactics School, 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown)
Base Gagetown will begin its annual Spring Grass Burning Program on Monday.
Controlled burning will take place during normal working hours on days with suitable weather conditions, and could include some weekend days between now and May 24.
A release from the base said the program is meant to reduce dead grass accumulation and helps prevent forest fires during the more hazardous parts of the summer.