Category: Moncton

Devin Morningstar has lost the appeal of his first-degree murder conviction.  He was convicted of that and arson in the December 2015 death of Baylee Wylie, and alleged errors in jury instructions for the appeal.  The justice quickly rejected his appeal.

Tyler Noel pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and will be sentenced next month, Marissa Shephard is still to be tried for first-degree murder next year.

Some Moncton councillors are speaking out about a new policy on speaking out.

CBC reports city solicitor Nick Robicheau presented them with a new communications policy yesterday with for councillors and city staff. One part of it says all media requests to elected officials and administrative staff should be referred to the city’s director of communication.

Councillors Paul Pellerin and Paulette Theriault says they won’t be muzzled by the new strategy whether council approves it or not. Councillor Charles Leger said he doesn’t see the new policy as muzzling him…but he added as an elected official, he will always have the right to speak to whomever he wishes.

Council tabled the motion until more information is available.