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Mockler criticizing CMPA for trying to have Shannon case dismissed and failing that moved to Ontario. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 4:47:44 PM
Mockler asks Gray if the CMPA paid legal feels for Akoto to try to get his licence reinstated in '97 after sexual allegations were known #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 4:53:58 PM
Gray acknowledges CMPA did pay Akoto's legal fees in '97 as he tried to salvage his licence. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 4:55:55 PM
Mockler quotes from letter from CMPA lawyer Rod Gillis in '97 where Gillis talks about "potential settlement" of the Shannon matter. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 5:35:09 PM
Gray says Gillis had no authority to discuss a settlement because the CMPA would never pay a settlement for criminal wrongdoing. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 5:40:52 PM
"The CMPA will not enter into settlements for sexual impropriety matters - period," says Gray. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 5:43:36 PM
Gray reiterates sex with a patient is "an act committed outside the practice of medicine," and CMPA compensates negligent medical care. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 6:10:03 PM
Gray says it is possible for a doctor to wrongly have sex with a patient without malpractice to have occurred. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/15/2015 6:12:11 PM
Here are your gas price predictions from our Gas Guru.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/15/2015 7:30:19 PM
2 red pines in Nepisiguit are oldest in Atlantic #Canada . Hear Ben Phillips, a dendrochronologist - CBC AM news #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ_mXF_UsAApBjL.jpg

by Denis Calnan via twitter 7/15/2015 11:57:09 PM
Ennis in concert this week at Miramichi Irish Festival and Neely G fest. Warning: Bob not included. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKAhsuzXAAAhDB1.jpg

by Bob Mersereau via twitter 7/16/2015 4:16:24 AM
Grand Manan Museum brings historic journal to the island
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/16/2015 9:18:13 AM
Sisson mine review raises water treatment concerns.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/16/2015 9:20:29 AM
Jessica Miller's family and friends prepare to say goodbye.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/16/2015 9:46:50 AM
Meet the man who discovered Atlantic Canada's oldest living red pine, here in #NB . 7:20.

by Jonna Brewer via twitter 7/16/2015 10:07:52 AM
Sunshine and cooler temperatures for Thursday.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/16/2015 10:30:12 AM
Red pines discovered in north are the oldest in Atlantic Canada.
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 7/16/2015 10:58:55 AM
'Double-double' trees found in the #nb Nepisiguit protected area during a scientific gathering cbc.ca/news/canada/ne… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKB-UzXUYAAa6VI.jpg

by Denis Calnan via twitter 7/16/2015 11:01:05 AM
Sisson mine review raises water treatment concerns cbc.ca/news/canada/ne… #nb #newbrunswick

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 7/16/2015 12:17:20 PM
Shannon was sexually assaulted by her psychiatrist and CMPA member Dr. Akoto after being referred to him by her GP for depression. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 1:09:04 PM
In Bathurst this morning , @ElizabethMay says she'll be voicing opposition re: Chaleur Terminals during visit to #NB

by Bridget Yard via twitter 7/16/2015 1:09:41 PM
Gray concedes Shannon suffered badly - but has firmly defended CMPA policy not to compensate victims of criminal acts by doctors. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 1:12:20 PM
"I accept the judgement (against Akoto). A sexual assault was committed - a heinous crime outside the practice of medicine," says Gray. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 1:14:38 PM
Says she's "very concerned" about safety, ecological impacts of the oil terminal project in Belledune #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKCdPzYWwAA52i7.jpg

by Bridget Yard via twitter 7/16/2015 1:16:10 PM
CMPA calls new witness - John Geltson - an Ontario based expert in commercial medical liability insurance. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 2:12:18 PM
Geltson says he has authored professional malpractice liability coverage for dentists, pharmacists etc. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 2:22:44 PM
Fredericton police seek help locating Gilles Francoeur, 55, last seen Wednesday at about 10 am #nb (@CityFredPolice ) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKCtyOtUAAAle9K.jpg

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 7/16/2015 2:29:45 PM
Geltson says there is an insurance market for coverage of medical professionals outside of the CMPA in Canada but it is very thin. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 2:32:13 PM
Did you know only female mosquitoes feed on blood? Today: mosquito encounters with Zoologist Andrew Hebda #cbcmar

by Maritime Noon via twitter 7/16/2015 2:32:13 PM
Francoeur is 5'10", about 185 lbs, bald, with brown eyes and possibly a moustache or goatee. May be travelling by bicycle #nb

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 7/16/2015 2:42:58 PM
Emergency room doctor speaks out about death of 21 year old #PEI man who attended the Evolve Music Festival. More at 12:05. #cbcmar

by Maritime Noon via twitter 7/16/2015 2:56:19 PM
Geltson says private malpractice insurance for medical professionals is much more expensive than coverage offered by the CMPA. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 3:00:58 PM
A busy day under beautiful skies at the St. Andrews farmer's market. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKC9ElaXAAAAeOu.jpg

by Harry Forestell via twitter 7/16/2015 3:35:14 PM
Geltson describing malpractice policies available to medical professionals in Canada. All have exclusions of some kind he says. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 4:33:43 PM
The @NBSHF has a new interactive exhibit that will help people 'bone up' on what body parts they use while biking #NB http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKDKq7IWsAAH1Cc.jpg

by Philip Drost via twitter 7/16/2015 4:34:39 PM
There caps on payouts including legal costs. There are exclusions for "dishonesty" and deliberate acts of wrong doing. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 4:35:25 PM
Geltson says insurance is meant to protect against unforeseen events/accidents. "Most policies I am aware of exclude deliberate acts." #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 4:43:34 PM
Geltson quoting from liability insurance used by members of the Canadian Dental Assoc #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 4:52:24 PM
Criminal acts, abuse, molestation, sexual abuse all excluded under the dental insurance plan. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 4:54:12 PM
Geltson says professional liability insurance is not available to cover acts like sexual assault and doubts companies would provide it. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 4:56:44 PM
Anybody in New Brunswick feel they're cross-border shopping less because of the low #loonie ? Get in touch - stephanie.skenderis@cbc .ca #nb

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/16/2015 4:57:44 PM
Anybody near St. Stephen feel they're cross-border shopping less because of the low #loonie ? Get in touch - stephanie.skenderis@cbc .ca #NB

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 7/16/2015 4:59:34 PM
Geltson says a hospital could acquire insurance that would cover patients against sexual assault from employees including doctors. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 5:00:24 PM
The Nova Scotia RCMP have concluded an investigation into the fatal shooting in Bathurst on Jan. 12. #nb

by Dan McHardie via twitter 7/16/2015 5:04:54 PM
Correction - witness name is John Gelston. Apologies. #nb

by Robert Jones via twitter 7/16/2015 5:05:09 PM