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CMPA covers almost all Cdn doctors against malpractice and professional misconduct charges and compensates victims of negligent care. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:15:28 PM
Dia-Best camp teaches campers to manage Type 1 diabetes.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 1:16:55 PM
CMPA's annual budget is in the $700 million range. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:17:51 PM
CMPA considers the protection of doctor reputations one of its prime functions. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:23:41 PM
UPDATED Bouctouche Farmers Market razed by fire cbc.ca/1.3152414 #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ9WSxaUcAAQsCG.jpg

by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 1:27:44 PM
CMPA has reputation for mobilizing considerable legal resources to defend accused doctors. Many lawyers will not take a case against it #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:29:58 PM
#grandmanan court currently in recess. Judge to deliver sentence at 11 AT #nb

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 1:30:18 PM
Gray says the defence of doctors is not automatic. Decisions are made in each case if a doctor's conduct warrants CMPA involvement. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:34:10 PM
Gray says CMPA bylaws clearly state that a criminal act by a doctor does not qualify for assistance. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:41:29 PM
However Gray notes the CMPA will defend a doctor accused of a criminal act until guilt is established - then assistance terminates. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:43:01 PM
Fire forces 12 people out of St. Stephen apartment.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 1:44:00 PM
"The assistance comes to an end and the member is responsible for paying damages should there be a finding of sexual impropriety," #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:44:48 PM
Gray says sexual acts with patients is condemned around the world as improper for doctors. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:47:12 PM
He says CMPA will defend a doctor accused of sexual impropriety since it is one of the most serious accusations one can face. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:49:42 PM
#grandmanan court is back in session. Judge Tonning ready to deliver sentence to young driver of car that crashes #nb

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 1:49:54 PM
But CMPA will not pay damages to patients found to be victims - the doctor is on his or her own to do that. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 1:51:04 PM
Judge says even if many people take risks on Thrill Hill, doesn't change the situation from a legal perspective. #nb #grandmanan

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 1:51:32 PM
Judge in Grand Manan crash case: 'fact that everyone does it doesn't make it right.' #nb

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 1:52:16 PM
Judge notes that if young driver had been an adult, she would normally be facing incarceration #nb #grandmanan

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 1:53:06 PM
Judge in Grand Manan crash case says he has to rule in a way that makes it clear this is unacceptable #nb

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 1:54:56 PM
Judge: 'no one, when they head up Whistle Road to Thrill Hill, even thinks about the consequences' #nb #grandmanan

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 1:58:03 PM
Judge Tonning rules #grandmanan driver sentenced to probation of 2 yrs, with condition to explore counselling, 150hrs community service #nb

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 2:03:13 PM
Judge also prohibits young #grandmanan offender from operating vehicle for 5 years #nb

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/15/2015 2:04:35 PM
There is no limit to the amount of assistance made available to a doctor facing an accusation says Gray. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:16:20 PM
The CMPA will not settle a case to make it go away or save money. It does not raise fees of a doctor who has faced multiple complaints. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:18:16 PM
Earlier Shannon's lawyer Eugene Mockler referred to the CMPA's legal strategy as a "scorched earth policy". #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:21:56 PM
Gray says if an accusation against a doctor has not been proven there will be no settlement - with no exception. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:23:21 PM
The #PanAmGames are well underway. Do you know your #NB athletes? Find out here! @CBCNB cbc.ca/news/canada/ne… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ9kYLDUMAAK03s.jpg

by Philip Drost via twitter 7/15/2015 2:29:42 PM
Grand Manan teen gets probation for dangerous driving causing death
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 2:31:31 PM
Bank of Canada cuts benchmark interest rate to 0.5%
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 2:32:48 PM
Gray says Akoto was a member of the CMPA during the time he was assaulting Mrs. Shannon but he did not ask for CMPA's help when caught. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:44:53 PM
Gray says CMPA offered Akoto no assistance in Shannon's case - but says he likely would have been eligible had he asked. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:47:43 PM
However, Gray says it would have been made clear to Akoto he would be responsible for paying damages if found guilty. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:49:27 PM
Gray says Akoto did contact the CMPA in the mid '90's after receiving a letter from a lawyer hired by the Shannons. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:52:46 PM
The letter outlined sexual impropriety and offered to settle the matter for $100 ,000 in exchange for not calling authorities #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 2:55:08 PM
Almost total destruction at the Farmers Market in Bouctouche after overnight fire. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ96BR_WUAARcNx.jpg

by Kate Letterick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:03:49 PM
Still signs of smoke at Bouctouche Farmers Market after fire. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ96QTBWUAERvcc.jpg

by Kate Letterick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:04:49 PM
Display booths at Bouctouche Farmers Market. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ96daHWoAAH7KK.jpg

by Kate Letterick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:05:43 PM
A few items at this booth survived the fire. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ96pFCWsAAUCel.jpg

by Kate Letterick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:06:31 PM
Vendor Jennifer Trivett clutched a box of tissues as she looked at the destruction. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ965iqWsAA709g.jpg

by Kate Letterick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:07:39 PM
Upper Sackville woman blocking part of the Trans-Canada Trail.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:08:11 PM
Vendor Jennifer Trivett shows a picture of the Farmers Market fully engulfed in flames. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ99D-4WoAASc6o.jpg

by Kate Letterick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:17:06 PM
Moncton man who threatened officers has case return to court
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 4:35:21 PM
The CMPA's John Gray being cross examined by the Shannon's defence lawyer Eugene (Pete) Mockler. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 4:40:46 PM
Gray acknowledges some have criticized the CMPA's aggressive legal defence of accused doctors. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 4:42:27 PM