From: owner-cdn-firearms-digest@scorpion.bogend.ca (Cdn-Firearms Digest) To: cdn-firearms-digest@scorpion.bogend.ca Subject: Cdn-Firearms Digest V16 #567 Reply-To: cdn-firearms-digest@scorpion.bogend.ca Sender: owner-cdn-firearms-digest@scorpion.bogend.ca Errors-To: owner-cdn-firearms-digest@scorpion.bogend.ca Precedence: normal owner-cdn-firearms-digest@scorpion.bogend.ca Cdn-Firearms Digest Thursday, December 18 2014 Volume 16 : Number 567 In this issue: "Man admits machete attacks on two victims" [Wishlist] Sydney siege gun licence claims raise serious ... Halifax police seize massive cache of weapons Firearms amnesty collects 346 guns and weapons in Waterloo Region "Unmask Crime - Robbery Prevention" For good or ill, Harper's style baked in Wildrose defection could cement Prentice's position for years Deadly attacks in Pakistan- BBC RE: Ottawa shootings on the rise- Digest V16 #559 SUN NEWS VIDEO - "JAKE & ELLIE" - A Novel by Hazel Young The High Cost Of Crime ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:52:00 -0600 From: Larry James Fillo Subject: "Man admits machete attacks on two victims" Man admits machete attacks on two victims By Hannah Spray, The StarPhoenix December 16, 2014 9:52 PM After a sleepless 18-day crystal meth binge, James Dennis Winterburn took a machete to two men. Photograph by: Greg Pender , The StarPhoenix After a sleepless 18-day crystal meth binge, James Dennis Winterburn took a machete to two men. The first victim, a fellow drug user, was asleep at a kitchen table when Winterburn struck him in the head on June 29. When police arrived, they found the victim on the floor surrounded by pools of blood, with one of his fingers nearly severed and a flap of skin hanging from his head, Crown prosecutor Jennifer Claxton-Viczko said in court Tuesday. The second victim, an acquaintance, turned his back on Winterburn during an argument later that day. He turned back around just in time to put his arm up as the machete descended toward his neck. Winterburn struck him multiple times, splitting his left arm open. Despite severe injuries, both victims survived the attacks. When Winterburn was arrested the following week, he was charged with two counts of attempted murder. On Tuesday, Winterburn pleaded guilty in Saskatoon provincial court to aggravated assault and was sentenced to six years in prison. The 31-year-old started using drugs when he was in high school in Fort McMurray and has lived a violent life since then, defence lawyer Leslie Sullivan said in court. Just a few months before the attacks, Winterburn moved to Saskatoon from Edmonton with his wife and three children, trying to get away from gang life, Sullivan said. However, he never sought help for his addictions. On June 29, Winterburn had been awake for 18 days straight, “using crystal meth constantly,” court heard. He remembers only bits and pieces, but accepts what others say he did that day, Sullivan said. The Crown and defence jointly proposed a six-year sentence, minus 240 days credit for time on remand, which Judge Byron Wright accepted. Winterburn apologized in court to his victims. Neither of the men was present, but the first victim had asked the Crown to share his thoughts in court. “He wanted Mr. Winterburn to know that he forgives him and that he hopes he’ll seek recovery ... for his addictions issues, and that Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous is something that’s available to him and he hopes he’ll utilize it and rehabilitate,” Claxton-Viczko said. =============================================== Don't worry about the fate of this machete wielding convict, he'll be back on the street in 2 to 4 years. Thank goodness for "gun control", keeping machete wielding miscreants safe and unafraid of ... well anyone. Is there a maximum sentence for aggravated assault? Well, shame on you for asking. The Liberals and the Supremes placed "rehabilitation" above public safety years ago. Public safety now means "gun control" for the morally innocent. Endorsed by 4 Prime Ministers in a row! Political diversity, where? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:17:30 -0600 (CST) From: wishlist-bounces@lists.internode.on.net Subject: [Wishlist] Sydney siege gun licence claims raise serious ... ... concerns about police practices Media Release 17 December 2014 Sydney siege gun licence claims raise serious concerns about police practices The International Coalition for Women in Shooting and Hunting (WiSH) have expressed serious concerns at Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s suggestion that the ‘Sydney siege’ perpetrator held a valid firearms licence. “In the unlikely event that this is true, it would represent an absolutely catastrophic failure by New South Wales Police to enforce existing laws,” said WiSH Chair Dr Samara McPhedran. “The law is absolutely clear on this point: a person with the history the perpetrator had would, quite simply, not pass the police background checks associated with firearms licensing.” “The law is also crystal clear that if a licence holder commits a criminal offence, particularly one associated with violence, their licence is revoked.  No ifs, buts, or maybes.” “It is inconceivable that the police would knowingly allow a serious criminal offender to hold a firearms licence.” “This begs the question – are the police who have oversight of firearms licence management in New South Wales so overburdened by paperwork and regulation concerning compliant and lawful individuals, that serious criminal offenders are somehow able to escape their attention?” Contact: Dr Samara McPhedran - 0415 963 189 Chair, International Coalition for Women in Shooting and Hunting (WiSH) www.ic-wish.org ------------------------------ Date: Wed, December 17, 2014 9:35 am From: "Dennis Young" Subject: Halifax police seize massive cache of weapons Going, going, gun: Halifax police seize massive cache of weapons Police received information that the two men had a "large number" of firearms in their possession Ruth Davenport, Metro Halifax - Published on December 17, 2014 http://www.trurodaily.com/News/Canada---World/2014-12-17/article-3979512/Going,-going,-gun%3A-Halifax-police-seize-massive-cache-of-weapons/1 HALIFAX - Two men are facing charges and will likely lose their vast collection of firearms - valued at around $80,000 - after Halifax police found dozens of fully-loaded guns and rifles lying around a Fairview apartment.Members of the integrated Guns and Gangs unit searched the apartment and a vehicle on Main Avenue on Dec. 10 and seized 62 weapons - none of them stored properly. Ten more were seized during a search in Lantz on Dec. 12. "I've never been at a search before where we came across this many firearms," said Guns and Gangs member Sgt. Mike Cecchetto at Halifax Regional Police headquarters Tuesday. "This is the biggest seizure that I've been involved in." Police laid out a sampling of the arsenal that a 21- and 27-year old man had accumulated, including handguns, shotguns, semi-automatic weapons and - most shockingly - a .50-caliber sniper rifle. "I don't know," said Cecchetto when asked what a citizen would use a sniper rifle for. "We wouldn't have a range around here that you could use that 50-caliber sniper rifle." Cecchetto said the unit received information that the two men had a "large number" of firearms in their possession, launching the investigation. In total, officers seized 34 handguns, 31 rifles, 7 shotguns and about 10,000 rounds of ammunition. Members of the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team are just beginning the long job of tracing every firearm to determine its origin, but so far all that have been traced were purchased legally and were registered to the two men who were arrested. However, Cecchetto said officers seized 62 clips from the Main Avenue apartment that had been modified illegally. "Most of the time, there's a pin in there which would only allow you to have five bullets," said Cecchetto, holding a bulging bag full of clips and bullets. "You can take the pin out and then you can fill the clip." The two men arrested have no criminal records and aren't known to police. Between that and the careful paperwork, Cecchetto said investigators don't believe they were using the guns for criminal purposes or planning to sell them. However, he said it's asking for trouble to leave so many high-powered weapons unsecured in one place. "If someone knew that all these firearms were inside an apartment, that's a safety issue for us," said Cecchetto, adding that police will seek a court order to have the weapons destroyed. The two men arrested will appear in Halifax provincial court on Jan. 20. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, December 17, 2014 9:38 am From: "Dennis Young" Subject: Firearms amnesty collects 346 guns and weapons in Waterloo Region Firearms amnesty collects 346 guns and weapons in Waterloo Region The guns were recycled through melting at a steel factory. Waterloo Region Record By Liz Monteiro http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5209683-firearms-amnesty-collects-346-guns-and-weapons/ WATERLOO REGION - Waterloo Regional Police say they were surprised but pleased with the cache of weapons they collected over a month-long firearms amnesty. "What surprised us was the quantity of prohibited handguns," said Sgt. Andy Harrington. Although police collected mostly long rifles and shotguns, there were also about 40 handguns. In total, police collected 317 real firearms and pellet and BB guns from Nov. 1 to 30. There were 29 weapons, ranging from knives, swords, bear spray and throwing stars, and more than 12,600 rounds of ammunition. Many of the rifles and shotguns came from family members who inherited guns and others who wanted to dispose of guns after a family member had died. In one case, a family found a handgun in the car of their father's glove box after his recent death, said Const. Brent Place. "They had no idea their father had a gun there," he said. In another instance, a family found a handgun stuffed in drywall in a false wall. Another gun hails from battle in the First World War. "A lot of people were relieved and thankful they could get rid of the guns," Harrington said. The guns were recycled through melting at a steel factory. The amnesty program has been held at other police services across the province. It's a way of residents disposing of prohibited weapons without facing repercussions. Police say none of the weapons were attached to criminal activity. Chief Bryan Larkin said the amnesty will be held again. "It prevents an opportunity for these guns to become crime guns," he said. "These guns can become guns of opportunity in the wrong hands." lmonteiro@therecord.com , Twitter: @MonteiroRecord ------------------------------ Date: December 17, 2014 9:47 Release Number: 2014-0819 From: Larry James Fillo Subject: "Unmask Crime - Robbery Prevention" Date: December 17, 2014 9:47 Release Number: 2014-0819 Released by: Alyson Edwards Occurrence Number: Subject: Unmask Crime - Robbery Prevention The Saskatoon Police Service is launching a new initiative aimed at preventing business robberies. In the past few months the Service has seen a spike in the number of armed robberies at convenience stores, jewelry stores, and pharmacies. Many of the robberies have been solved, however the SPS is taking steps to work closely with businesses to prevent further robberies. The Unmask Crime initiative is an important component in crime-proofing. In a majority of robberies offenders use some type of facial concealment including hoodies, masks, and scarves. Businesses can now display Unmask Crime signage alerting customers that they may be asked to remove clothing which conceals their face. In addition to business owners, Saskatoon Police consulted with a number of religious and ethnic groups during the development of their program. The media is invited to the official launch of the Unmask Crime initiative on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at a participating business, the Good Food Junction, located at 230 Avenue L South. ================================================================ So, intent on committing a robbery(armed or not), the robber sees a sign prohibiting having one's face covered or is told by staff of the new rule. He complies. Gee, if robbers are that co-operative, all is needed for a sign or staff telling them that robbery is against store policy, too. It's not the robbery that is being objected to, it is the practice of masking that makes it more difficult to solve the crime that is being addressed here. I'm reminded of robberies where a waitress had a knife held to her neck and a clerk in a jewellery store was roughed up at knife point. Hinted at but not stated in this is an exception for those wearing a burka, abaya or niqab. As Toronto police in Nov. asked for public assistance of two men wearing burkas who robbed a jeweller store at gunpoint. Wearing a burka in that area of Toronto is so common that police admit doing so arose no suspicion or notice there. Note the police don't ask those in such high risk jobs to apply for an applicable safety equipment licence, a permit for having a handgun for self-defence*. To do so would infer that peaceable, lawful citizens have a Right to Life. And to infer also, a right not to be robbed, raped, maimed or murdered. When citizens demand it, their rights will be respected, not until. "Remember the Magna Carta, and how it came to be and restablished. The applicable quote: "Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it; no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it " -Justice Billings Learned Hand *(I'm told, that in some places, a baseball bat is kept handy behind the counter, just in case a game of slow pitch were to spontaneously break out.) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:18:23 -0600 From: "Joe Gingrich" Subject: For good or ill, Harper's style baked in "There is nary a whisper of dissent from within his (Harper's) own party." http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/good+Harper+style+baked/10659433/story.html For good or ill, Harper's style baked in By Michael Den Tandt, The Starphoenix December 17, 2014 Conservatives are feeling decently upbeat, if not a titch smug, as they kick back for the holiday. And why wouldn't they feel this way? The governing side has had a good few months. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has played to his strengths in foreign affairs, smiting Russian strongman Vladimir Putin rhetorically, and standing up to Islamic State terrorists. There've been no new political catastrophes, beyond Julian Fantino at Veterans Affairs, which is not really new. And promises of goodies from the Treasury, the fruit of much public service attrition and belt-tightening, have begun flowing out to the suburban hockey moms and dads who will pass judgment next year on the Tory coalition. The low thirties in popular support is not a terrible place to be heading into an election year, when you still hold the economy card, and have the leader most experienced at national campaigning. It does not hurt Tory morale one bit that the PM has never made a major goof in the pressure cooker of a televised debate, whereas his principal antagonist, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, has a record of making them willy-nilly, in settings that contain no adversarial element at all. The Tories I talk to are sanguine about Harper versus Trudeau, perhaps even straying slightly into overconfidence, and not much worried about the threat posed by NDP Leader Tom Mulcair either, because of the obstacles the latter has set in his own path in English Canada. Mulcair is the acknowledged master of question period derring-do. But he could be Winston Churchill himself, is the feeling among Conservatives (and Liberals too, for that matter), and it still wouldn't save him now West of the Ottawa River. So, given where matters stood a year ago - the government under siege over the Senate spending scandal, the caucus touchy and restless - Conservatives have every reason to feel more optimistic this holiday season than they did last. That said, one has to wonder, seeing how the wind has shifted of late, how they might be doing now if the PM had made an effort, even a token one - and no, singing La Vida Loca with his band is not, in and of itself, enough to do the job - to moderate his party's image and spruce up his own brand. I've had this conversation with a number of senior Conservatives and it goes as follows: This prime minister is a very strong communicator when he chooses to be. He can be eloquent and persuasive, as he was in a freeflowing press conference following the CNOOC-Nexen decision two years ago. He can be eloquent and moving, as he was in his eulogy at former finance minister Jim Flaherty's funeral in April. So why, since politics is a word art, does Harper not speak more frequently? The argument that he's avoiding potential unforced errors doesn't hold water. Though more and longer scrums would suit us in the gallery just fine, he could also deliver more prepared speeches. He could talk about a united Canada, how Quebec separatism has somehow magically withered and died on his watch; he could talk about Arctic development and the Franklin Expedition, subjects he knows and cares about; he could do a town hall on the history of professional hockey, about which he wrote, it is rumoured, a thick book. But here's the answer that comes back: For one thing Harper just doesn't like doing this stuff; it's not his thing, no one knows why, but he's not about to change. For another there's some value in a leader holding himself in reserve, just a little, lest he become over-exposed. U.S. President Barack Obama is the savviest, most relaxed and cool late-night TV talk-show guest on the planet. But good at his job? Not much. Boil those notions down and we're left with this: Maybe Harper seals himself off, to the degree that one can in his role, because it's the only way he has found he can successfully function. He and his advisers must realize that personal demonization of him is the opposition's most potent weapon, and that Trudeau's "sunny ways" persona has been deliberately built to offer a contrast. If he, Harper, doesn't change, perhaps it's because he's already doing as much as he can. Whatever the reasons, he no longer has much to prove. He is already Canada's sixth longest-serving leader, having passed Brian Mulroney in November. A decade into his tenure, and without being particularly popular or personally liked, Stephen Harper remains solidly in contention to win at least a minority next year, and possibly more, depending on how his opponents perform. And, there is nary a whisper of dissent from within his own party. Measured against the record of all other recent prime ministerships, that is remarkable indeed. It suggests the cardboard caricature of Harper-as-Sith-lord is just that, a caricature; and that, until the day he steps aside, he should not be counted out. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:33:22 -0600 From: "Joe Gingrich" Subject: Wildrose defection could cement Prentice's position for years http://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/Wildrose+defection+could+cement+Prentice+position+years/10659443/story.html Wildrose defection could cement Prentice's position for years By Jen Gerson, Postmedia News December 17, 2014 After only four months at the helm of the Progressive Conservatives, Alberta Premier Jim Prentice may have neutered the only effective opposition party the province has seen in 43 years. No confirmation came on Tuesday, but multiple sources predicted as many as half of the 14 remaining Wildrose Party MLAs could defect to the long-ruling PCs on Wednesday, including leader Danielle Smith and noted lieutenant Rob Anderson. Even if no one crosses the floor, Smith's ability to continue to lead the upstart opposition is in grave doubt as reports abound that the PCs have offered terms for a merger. Such a move, if adopted, would be unprecedented in Canadian history: political analysts could find no corollary, that of a sitting opposition effectively conceding to a governing party. As Alberta PCs have been in power longer than any other sitting government ever, no historical anecdote easily compares to it. If the mass defection succeeds in destroying Wildrose, Prentice will have neutralized the only viable alternative party to emerge in Alberta since 1993, cemented his position as a generational premier who can be assured of years in power and solidified Alberta's reputation as a one-party province. Reports of the merger began to circulate on Monday night, when the Calgary Sun published details of a unification proposal between the two parties. According to those who have seen the document, the PCs have effectively conceded every point that has fuelled the protest party's rise since 2008. From property rights, to deficits, the Progressive Conservatives have promised Wildrose positions will prevail. However, a formal merger would have to gain the approval of the party membership, not just the MLAs. And most of the executive committee - which would have to convene a special meeting of the members - remain opposed, says Jeff Callaway, a former Wildrose Party president and current vicepresident of fundraising. "Every single member of the executive committee - and I've talked to the majority of them - are opposed to this, absolutely," he said. "They view this as a betrayal, and a personal selling out of all of the members, donors, volunteers, everyone who contributed to this party. And they're selling out the voters." Wildrose MLAs were expected to vote on the proposal Tuesday. Prentice told the Sun that the PC caucus would discuss the outcome of that vote on Wednesday. "There is no indication to me that this is a merger in the sense that we have become accustomed to," said Wildrose Party president David Yager. "I've got no indication that that is what is happening, and as president of the party, if it were a merger in the classic sense then I should have heard about it." The executive committee was slated to hold an emergency meeting late Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Callaway said Smith can no longer be trusted to lead the party, regardless of what happens on Wednesday. "It would be fair to say her leadership of the party is over," he said, crediting her position to "exhaustion" brought on by months of internal party turmoil, poor recent byelection showings and three floor crossings. If Wildrose Party members feel betrayed, they aren't alone. Remember that the PCs renewed their flagging mandate in 2012 by whipping fear about the possibility of a farright, socially conservative Wildrose victory: they have now not only adopted every policy tack suggested by the opposition, but the PCs, under Prentice, are playing burlesque with the same socially conservative base that they used to turn voters against Wildrose. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:54:17 -0600 From: Larry James Fillo Subject: Deadly attacks in Pakistan- BBC http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30507836 Deadly attacks in Pakistan 16 December 2014: Taliban attack on school in Peshawar leaves at least 141 people dead, 132 of them children 22 September 2013: Militants linked to the Taliban kill at least 80 people at a church in Peshawar, in one of the worst attacks on Christians 10 January 2013: Militant bombers target the Hazara Shia Muslim minority in the city of Quetta, killing 120 at a snooker hall and on a street 28 May 2010: Gunmen attack two mosques of the minority Ahmadi Islamic sect in Lahore, killing more than 80 people 18 October 2007: Twin bomb attack at a rally for Benazir Bhutto in Karachi leaves at least 130 dead. Unclear if Taliban behind attack Then there is the Chechen Islamist terrorist attack on a elementary school in Beslan, Russia, here is a web page with links to the documentary videos about it. 1,000 held hostage for three days, 350 killed. http://www.barenakedislam.com/2013/04/19/russia-2004-beslan-school-massacre-by-chechen-muslim-terrorists/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:10:05 -0800 From: "Clive Edwards" <45clive@telus.net> Subject: RE: Ottawa shootings on the rise- Digest V16 #559 > So, after the attack on Parliament Hill, M.P.s are now worried about > violent attacks against themselves. If I were an MP I would demand the right to carry concealed, and demand firearms training be made available to all MPs. After that is in place, how could MPs refuse to extend that right to the rest of us? 45clive ------------------------------ Date: Wed, December 17, 2014 2:14 pm From: "Dennis Young" Subject: SUN NEWS VIDEO - "JAKE & ELLIE" - A Novel by Hazel Young SUN NEWS VIDEO - "JAKE & ELLIE" - A Novel by Hazel Young - December 17, 2014 00:35 A fascinating love story in the new novel "Jake & Ellie" may just bring you to tears! http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/search/Jake%20%20Ellie/jake-and-ellie/3946204336001 JAKE & ELLIE MAY BE ORDERED FROM A BOOKSTORE OR ONLINE JAKE & ELLIE is now available in hard cover and soft cover at the Friesen Press Bookstore, Amazon, Chapters/Indigo, Google, Kindle, Kobo, Nook and iTunes Bookstore PS If you read Jake & Ellie and like it, be sure to post a review on the above websites. Thanks to all the people at the Sun News Network for making this interview possible. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Dennis and Hazel PREVIOUS NEWS COVERAGE AIRDRIAN PENS LOVE STORY By Dawn Smith - Tuesday, December 2, 2014 12:00:05 MST PM PHOTO CAPTION: Hazel Young recently self-published her first novel, titled Jake & Ellie. After many years of suffering with MS, Young decided to do harness her creativity and write her first novel, with ties to Canadians' favourite game. http://www.airdrieecho.com/2014/12/02/airdrian-pens-love-story AIRDRIE RESIDENT PUBLISHES FIRST NOVEL By: Lucas Punkari - Posted: Thursday, Nov 27, 2014 01:08 pm PHOTO CAPTION: Hazel Young held a copy of her novel Jake and Ellie, which was released in October. The book follows Jake who suffers a major head injury in a motorcycle collision and reconciles with his ex-wife Ellie. http://www.airdriecityview.com/article/20141127/ACV0302/311279940/0/ACV ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:15:01 -0800 From: Todd Birch Subject: The High Cost Of Crime Just heard on Global TV News .... Surrey, BC city council has approved funding for .... wait for it .... 100 additional rcmp members! That will bring the detachment total to 830 members. I don't know what that will do to the ratio of cops to citizens, but it has to be one of the highest in Canada. That means it might yet become safe for hockey Moms to walk the streets and it guarantees continued work for the revolving door justice system as these additional cops nab the bad guys. ------------------------------ End of Cdn-Firearms Digest V16 #567 *********************************** Submissions: mailto:cdn-firearms-digest@scorpion.bogend.ca Mailing List Commands: mailto:majordomo@scorpion.bogend.ca Moderator email: mailto:owner-cdn-firearms@scorpion.bogend.ca List owner: mailto:owner-cdn-firearms@scorpion.bogend.ca FAQ list: http://www.canfirearms/Skeeter/Faq/cfd-faq1.html Web Site: http://www.canfirearms.ca CFDigest Archives: http://www.canfirearms.ca/archives To unsubscribe from _all_ the lists, put the next four lines in a message and mailto:majordomo@scorpion.bogend.ca unsubscribe cdn-firearms-digest unsubscribe cdn-firearms-chat unsubscribe cdn-firearms end (To subscribe, use "subscribe" instead of "unsubscribe".)