Mi’kmaq claim control over millions of acres

The Elsipogtog First Nation is taking the province to court to exert aboriginal authority over millions of acres of Crown lands.

Chief Arren Sock says the court process is because of a lack of consultation over natural resources. He pointed out under peace and friendship treaties signed hundreds of years ago, the Mi’Kmaq never ceded control over their territory.

Sex charges at CFB Gagetown

Two military members at CFB Gagetown are facing sex offence charges in separate cases.

Captain Simon Duvall faces a charge of sexual assault for an incident at the base in December 2010 or January 2011.

Sergeant Brent Douglas Hansen faces a charge of accessing child pornography while on duty in 2014.