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Conditions at the apostle islands mainland caves
From the Bayfield, WI Facebook page:
"The mainland ice caves in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are currently INACCESSIBLE. Despite recent cold temperatures, there is not enough ice to safely walk to the caves. Even where ice is present at the shoreline it is not sufficiently stable for foot traffic and visitors are advised to stay on shore. Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is not currently staffed by park employees, including the rangers responsible for testing the safety of ice within the park. Visitors are also advised that the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore does not permit any vendor to charge for tours of the ice caves. While other sandstone formations outside of the National Lakeshore (in the surrounding area and Chequamegon Bay) may be accessible by ice, visitors do so at their own risk."
Please be aware that the sandstone/brownstone cliffs along the shoreline outside of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are not the same as the Apostle Islands ice caves.
In general, the ice caves are usually not accessible until February or March and then only if conditions allow.
See the latest conditions on the NPS Facebook page. The ice line also has updated conditions at 715-779-3397 ext. 3 and more information can be found on the Park Service website. NOTE: Due to the federal government shutdown, this information is likely not being updated currently
When ice caves are accessible - $5/person (16 years and older). This is only in effect when the ice caves are officially deemed accessible by the National Park Service staff. It is a "special event" fee in order to pay for the extra staff and resources required to accommodate people in an area that is not normally accessible to the public.
When ice caves are NOT accessible - there is a daily use fee to access the trail and beach - $5 per vehicle 20 feet or less; $8 per vehicle over 20 feet.
When the caves are not directly accessible, you can still hike on the mainland trail above the caves and view them from that vantage point.
Also, when there is solid ice on the Chequamegon Bay but not out at the caves at Meyers Beach,check with the Washburn Chamber of Commerce for other possible places to get out on the ice to view ice formations even when the mainland caves are not accessible.
General information about visiting the ice caves when they ARE accessible
Be prepared for a 3 hour hike (round trip) once you get to the ice. Allow extra time for parking and the walk to the stairs at the Meyers Beach access point. Dress for the weather and be prepared with proper footwear for conditions. Be sure to read the Park Service's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before you head out. On busy weekends, there is sometimes a shuttle that runs from Cornucopia to Meyers Beach.
Find more information on the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau Ice Cave page on their website.
A great place to start your visit is the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center which is open 7 days/week, located near the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 13 - a perfect starting point for your trip along the Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway.
Warmer Months
In warmer months, there are lots of ways to view the caves including:
- Hike the mainland trail above the caves
- Kayak to the caves in the summer
- Take a boat tour with a local guide
- Charter a boat
- Take a cruise with Apostle Islands Cruises
For more information on the self-guided options, make sure to check with the National Park Service before heading out: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Also, visit the following sites for additional area information including dining, lodging and shopping:
South Shore:
Bayfield Peninsula:
Bayfield Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau (online lodging search)
Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce
Central Bayfield County:
Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce
Southern Bayfield County:
Cable Area Chamber of Commerce
Go to the main visitor page for an interactive map with all the things to see and do in Bayfield County including restaurant, lodging and activities.


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A work list is a list of work items sent to your SAP Inbox. Click the Workflow node to see a list of all the work items for which you have been selected as the responsible person. The default list has nine columns .
- Column 1. Displays an icon indicating that the work item is executable.
- Column 2. Gives a short description of the work item.
- Column 3. Displays an icon indicating the work item's status.
- Column 4. Displays the work item's creation date.
- Column 5. Displays the work item's creation time.
- Column 6. Indicates the work item's priority.
- Column 7. Indicates whether an attachment is associated with this work item. An attachment can be a file, a note, a business document, or any other object the system supports.
- Column 8. Indicates that the user must confirm the end of processing.
- Column 9. Indicates whether the work item is overdue.
The work list includes a short description of the work item. To see additional details (such as status, long text, terminating event, selected agents, IDoc number), double−click a work item's Description entry or select the work item and click the Display icon.
The Description box on the Basic Data tab is usually blank. As part of workflow customizing, you can change the text that appears in this box. From the menu options on this screen, you can obtain additional information about a work item.
For example, to find out who else received this work item, choose Goto, Agent, Selected Agents. You can also find a work item's technical data, such as the task number. Another important piece of information is the IDoc number, which you find by clicking the Available Objects tab and choosing the Process Objects folder.
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|Efficacy of patient selection strategies for carotid endarterectomy by contrast-enhanced MRA on a 1 T machine and duplex ultrasound in a regional hospital.
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|PMID: 18194694 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|AIM: To investigate whether contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) and duplex ultrasound (DUS) could replace digital subtraction angiography (DSA) for diagnosing internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis in regional centres with less specialized technicians and equipment, such as a 1 Tesla MRI machine. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty-six consecutive, symptomatic patients with ICA stenosis, as evidenced using DSA, were included. In the first 34 patients DUS was validated and cut-off criteria were established. Data were analysed by receiver operating characteristic curve and logistic regression. Two observers analysed the DUS and CE-MRA results of 32 patients. Stenoses were categorized in accordance with North American Symptomatic Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET) measurement criteria. RESULTS: Peak systolic velocity (PSV) in the ICA was defined as a better parameter for defining stenosis than end diastolic velocity and the PSV ICA:common carotid artery ratio. The optimal PSV threshold was 230cm/s. Four ICAs were not interpretable on DUS, and one on CE-MRA. Two patients did not undergo CE-MRA. The sensitivities and specificities were calculated: for DUS these were 100% and 68% respectively; for observer 1 on CE-MRA these were 93% and 89%, respectively; for observer 2 these were 92% and 87%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity for combined DUS/CE-MRA were 100% and 85%, respectively. Seventy-eight percent of CE-MRA and DUS correlated. The weighted Kappa for CE-MRA and DSA were 0.8 and 0.9, respectively. CONCLUSION: DUS and CE-MRA are effective non-invasive methods for selecting patients with ICA stenosis for carotid endarterectomy in non-specialized centres using a 1T machine. The present results suggest that no referrals to more specialized centres for non-invasive diagnostic work-up for carotid artery stenoses will be necessary.
|M A Korteweg; H Kerkhoff; J Bakker; O E H Elgersma
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Aged, 80 and over
Angiography, Digital Subtraction
Carotid Stenosis / diagnosis*, ultrasonography
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Endarterectomy, Carotid / standards*
Hospitals, Teaching
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / instrumentation, methods, standards*
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Loving one another, outreach and kindness are all taking you closer to your eternal "Shangri-la" (Heaven) You can rise up to the shining city and find hope, love and new life. The Resurrection of Jesus.
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Many resume writers will confirm that a resume can act as a great advantage or a great barrier in the job market. Many people will describe their despair at getting negative or no responses to the many resumes they circulate.
Even if you are amongst the best resume writers and this still sounds familiar to you, then there is both good and bad news for you. If you are struggling to get a job, then your resume is probably hindering you.
However, the upside is that it is entirely possible to improve your resume yourself or you can seek a professional resume writers review to improve it. Either way, there are three main mistakes that resume writers make. Here, we describe them and their solutions.
Unfortunately, employers screen a resume in about 15 seconds, no matter how much time you have put into each one. Therefore, you need to avoid the following errors to get noticed.
Error Number 1 – Your achievements are unclear.
Take a pice of advice of the certified resume writers and don't just list dates and job titles. Emphasize your unique achievements for each job.
In every industry, employers seek an exceptional individual and resume writers need to be aware of this. Recruiters want evidence of achievement, so stress how your past performance and results outshone everyone else's.
As an additional selling point, it would be reasonable to include a qualifications summary. This highlights the applicant's value to an organization and it can be adjusted according to the company being a target.
Error Number 2 – You have made insufficient use of keywords.
Because of the significance of the Internet in today's job market, both expert resume writers and those with less experience need to optimize their use of resume keywords to get the best results.
It is recommended that those who write resumes seamlessly include a minimum of ten keywords pertaining to their targeted industry in their document. Remember that recruiters in your industry will use industry-related keywords to search for resumes.
Don't merely cram your resume with keywords – incorporate them subtly. If you don't have specific experience in some areas, weave keywords into sections such as your profile or objective statement. These will help resume writers who use this approach to get their resume noticed.
Error Number 3 – Your resume may be too long.
Although it may seem obvious to expert resume writers, who are familiar with various resume formats, almost all applicants should be able to document their resume in no more than two pages. If you are older or have had a lot of jobs, it is unnecessary to list them all. If it is difficult for you to make an effective resume, then you may ask professionals for assistance; this will help you achieve great results.
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Jason Donovan leads the cast of a major new production of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun as it rolls into town at the Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre next month!
Dates: Tuesday 01 - Saturday 05 July 2014
Preview by Kyle Pedley
The West Midlands is readying to welcome back Aussie star of stage, screen and the pop charts, Jason Donovan, as he heads up a major new revival of the beloved, Tony Award-winning Musical Western classic, Annie Get Your Gun. He will appear alongside TV, Film and Theatre star Emma Williams, who will be playing the title role of Annie Oakley and Normal Pace as Buffalo Bill in the new production from the producers of recent revival hits South Pacific and West Side Story.
"I've been very lucky in having some great roles to get my teeth into in the past, but now having the chance to star in the UK premiere production of this award winning version of such a classic musical is very exciting." Donovan said of being involved in the production.
"I'm very much looking forward to performing such brilliant songs and appearing alongside a truly great cast as we bring the Wild Wild West to theatres across the country."
With timeless classic songs including 'There's No Business Like Show Business' and 'Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better', Annie Get Your Gun tells the legendary story of Buffalo Bills Wild West sharpshooter, Annie Oakley, and her romance with fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler. When Buffalo Bill's Wild West show comes to town, it only takes one glance for sharp-shooting Annie to fall head over heels with Frank, but both reveal their fiercely competitive natures as they vie for best shot - and each other's hearts.
Leading lady Emma Williams is no stranger to musicals, having been nominated for a prestigious Olivier award for her performances in Chitty, Chitty, Bang Bang and Love Story, and is excited to be stepping into the saddle with another iconic role:
"I'm thrilled to be playing the legendary Annie Oakley. [She] has been played by so many incredibly actresses before that it's a privilege to fill those cowgirl boots, and I couldn't be more excited to be 'Doin' What Comes Natur'lly'!"
Howard Panter and The Ambassador Theatre Group are proud and excited to be taking the show on tour across the UK, and all musical theatre enthusiasts and cowpoke ought' dust off their tassles and boots and head on down to the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, where the show will be running for one week only commencing Tuesday 1st July!
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN will be running at the Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre from Tuesday 01 - Saturday 05 July 2014.
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN will be running at the Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre from Tuesday 01 - Saturday 05 July 2014.
CLICK HERE for more information on the show's run at the Alex and to book your tickets!
Alternatively telephone the New Alexandra Theatre's booking line direct on 0844 871 3011.


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Lucketts Green - Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
Lucketts Green - Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
Lucketts Green is named after the colour of the shingled siding on The Old Lucketts Store in Lucketts, Virginia. It is Marian's favorite antique store and source of design inspiration, and she was a vendor there for several years. Lucketts Green is a soft, spring green with yellow undertones. It's very close to the colour commonly found on furniture in the 1930's and 1940's, making it the perfect vintage green.
Mix with Boxwood to make a bright, grassy green or with Linen for a pale pastel. For a nice contrast, Lucketts Green pairs well with Artissimo.
$6 for a 30 gram tester size. Coverage is 8-10 ft² (a side table, several mirror frames or a small chair).
$25 for a 230 gram (8 oz) package. This will mix about .94 liter (1 quart) of paint and will cover 70-75 ft² (a dresser and a side table).
When painting over a previously painted or finished piece, it is recommended that you add Bonding Agent to the 1st coat of paint for better adhesion.
product description
Miss Mustard Seed milk paints are organic, biodegradable and zero VOC.
Forget the idea that milk paint should only be used to achieve the "primitive look." This paint has been given a facelift with new color options and fresh ideas on using it to fit your style. These are just a few of the ways milk paint can be used:
- use it on porous surfaces to create a finish that doesn't chip or flake with time
- increase the ratio of water to paint to create a coloured stain or wash
- add the bonding agent when painting non-porous surfaces to increase adhesion
Mix 1 part water to 1 part milk paint powder. Mix for 1-3 minutes until water is absorbed into the powder and the mixture is relatively smooth. Water to powder ratio may be adjusted to achieve desired consistency. Test your consistency on a spare piece of wood. Your mixture should provide good one coat coverage. If your mixture is too thin it will be more transparent and stain like. Add more powder to thicken and stir again. Excess can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Stir frequently while using, as the pigments will settle to the bottom of the container. Typically 1-2 coats is required. Allow 30 minutes drying time between coats. Finish with Miss Mustard Seed's furniture wax, hemp oil or tung oil.


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The two power distribution companies plan to procure renewable power at under Rs 5 per unit and expect to reduce their cost by Rs 200 crore to meet their renewable purchase obligations.
"This will open a new avenue of procuring power at competitive rates from renewable sources," a BSES spokesperson said.
"The whole process is ultimately going to help consumers in a getting a cleaner energy at competitive rates and keep the retail tariffs low."


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Yoga offers a wonderful opportunity to keep our minds and our bodies strong and flexible, and this class for Seniors is also a great place to connect with the community around us.
This is a one-hour slow flowing class incorporates breath work, strengthening,and stretching which heals and protects the body and mind. We will also work on balance and relaxation and end with a simple meditation.
Chairs are available for those who prefer to sit for a yoga class and adaptions can always be made.
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This meatless twist on comfort food is a delicious lunch or dinner! Try it with your favorite fresh vegetables.
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
3 small yellow squash or 1 zucchini or cup of broccoli florets (optional, use what you have on hand)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, monterey jack, mozzarella)
salt, pepper, cumin to taste
4 peppers, sliced in half and seeded
grated Parmesan cheese
Cook quinoa: rinse first, add to a pot with water; bring to a boil, cover and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes
While that is cooking, dice onion, mince garlic and cook in a pan with some olive oil; add optional veggies and cook until soft but not mushy.
Mix veggies with quinoa; add cheese and spices (you can add different spices according to your taste)
Place cut peppers in lightly greased baking dish; fill with quinoa mixture and top with grated parmesan cheese.
Bake in 350 oven until peppers are tender. About 20 minutes unless you like the peppers softer, then bake them longer.
FYI: I actually made 2 peppers' worth, used half the mixture with 1 cup of cheese and had quinoa as a salad for lunch.
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Black & White : 44" x 59" - 112 x 150 cm - Pamela Rys
This is a mixed-media artwork on canvas. I use stencils, photos, acrylic and spray paints. I use only top quality art materials. Finest quality high grade professional sprays, acrylic paints and gallery quality canvas. Finished with a glaze of UV varnish to protect against sunlight and dust damage. The colors may look a little bit different depending on the screen. An artwork is signed on the back. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity will be included with the artwork.
The painting is framed in beautiful white frame with gold stripe. The artwork is ready to hang. Size without frame: 110 H x 148 W x 4 cm, 43.3" x 58.3" x 1.6"
Size with frame: 112 H x 150 W x 6 cm, 44.1" x 59.1" x 2.4" cm
In order to protect your painting I will pack it with great care using quality shipping packing materials designed for art safe delivery. It will be packaged in a cardboard box with bubble support for safety. All paintings are shipped within 1-5 business days. World wide shipping takes around 10 days to arrive, depending on it's destination. Each painting is inspected and professionally packaged for safe travel so that your painting arrives to you in perfect condition.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to ask any questions.
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Germinating Northern Lights Auto Flower Seeds
Hello and welcome to the very first video of my Northern Lights Auto Flower Grow! I just received these seeds from Crop Kings and will be showing the whole germination process, during the video. Northern Lights is an awesome strain, which I have never grown before, so I am excited to have it in the garden this time around! I have been using seeds from Crop Kings for awhile now and I am stoked on their high quality genetics! You can check them out at the link below:
You will see that the first step of germination is placing your seeds into a cup of lukewarm water. Once they have sunk to the bottom of the cup and have been submerged for 18 hours, the seeds are ready for the next step. You will put the seeds onto a damp paper towel on a plate, and will fold the paper towel over so the seeds are completely covered. Make sure the paper towel is moist at all times, but you also don't want too much water. If there is water puddling on the plate, drain some off and you're good to go!
Also be sure to keep your seeds in a warm, dark place. It is crucial that your seeds don't get too cold or else they may not sport or grow. Also, too much light on the seeds can have negative affects on their growth.
Once the seeds have cracked open and the tap root is around 3/4 of an inch long, they are ready for planting. I plant into solo cups with drainage holes on the bottom, and will later transplant into 2 gallon Smart Pots for the final pot. This allows for rapid growth early on so the plants get off to a good start. I am also very carful when transplanting, so there is minimal shock to the plant.
When it comes to germination, the 3 most important factors are: Warmth, Darkness, Moisture. Provide all three to your seeds and everything will work out perfectly!
That is all I have for now, but stay tuned for my next video which will be about seedling and early veg/flower of these Northern Lights Seeds!
Thank you for watching and Happy Growing!
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"Upon retiring from the Army, I finally realized the affect my service to our country had on our family. We were splintered. We did not speak to each other, but at each other. We were not truly happy, but going through the motions."
Rich is a retired non-Commissioned Army Officer who was awarded a Chris Kyle Frog Foundation Revitalization Retreat in Destin, FL thanks to ResortQuest with his wife, Gwen.
The couple was battling to connect after his service, however Rich and Gwen are a true Chris Kyle Frog Foundation success story.
"We both freely admit that when we arrived in Destin, we were not in a great place," Rich reflected. "Moving into that resort, 19 stories above the Florida ocean, we immediately felt relaxed. It was surreal that we were awarded the retreat.
"From there we immediately started to re-connect, some of those communication barriers that we had in place were coming down. The Foundation just let us be us – and it worked."
Rich first found out about the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation when he read Chris' autobiography, American Sniper for the first time. He investigated it and nominated himself and Gwen for a Revitalization Retreat through the Foundation's website www.ckffdn.org.
"The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation just doesn't talk the talk, it walks the walk," he said. "Every member of the Foundation staff and their partners, like ResortQuest are invested in assisting the marriages of military and first responder couples – and they truly care.
"It gave us the chance to re-ignite the passion that first got us together – and the Foundation is setup in such a way that it doesn't stop once you leave that weekend of activities.
"After we went on the Revitalization Retreat, we felt we hadn't just gained one another again – we gained another family – the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation family."
Now two years on, Rich is engaging with military and first responder units on a regular basis about his life in the military. As part of the alumni, he is invited to be part of award calls also.
"In every speech I give, when I get to my transition period (out of the Army) and beyond, I thank CKFF for all they have done for my wife and me. I also promote CKFF at every chance I get," he added.
"I also make myself available to every award call I possibly can to share the work of the Foundation with couples that were in the position we were before October 2015."
The pair are now happy together enjoying a post service life – which may not have occurred if Rich didn't take the chance after reading American Sniper and nominating for that Revitalization Retreat.
Service couples in military and first responder units or veterans can nominate themselves for a Chris Kyle Frog Foundation program at www.ckffdn.org – or if you know of a service couple that deserves a break – feel free to nominate them.
Donations and corporate partners – like ResortQuest – allow the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation to achieve its mission of Honoring God, Country, Family and Serving the Marriages of Those who Serve Us.
The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit based in Texas.
More information about Resort Quest and their vacation offerings at their website www.resortquest.com.


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A Mysterious Package Was Left On A Police Car. The Officer Was Surprised By Its Contents.
It's been a controversial and violent year for police officers across the country. Opinions on law enforcement may be divided, but now that it's Christmas, one community decided to give back. Thanks to the Secret Santa in San Juan Capistrano, the police officers working that city have a reason to smile.
Left on the hood of an deputy's car this past weekend, this "Law Enforcement Survival Kit" is filled with goodies for the officer to enjoy, along with amusing explanations of how the treats can help them on the job. See the contents of the survival kit below.
The kit was left from a local secret Santa, on the hood of this officers car.
It came with this note of gratitude.
With tools like this, an officer can get through the day in any situation.
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Brooke Shields goes by many titles. Actress. Model. Mother. Socialite. MILF. Post-partum depression sufferer. Tom Cruise foil. The hot...
18 Totally Bizarre Celebrity Diets
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17 Celebrity Kids' Birthday Cakes: Sweet, Sweeter, Sweetest!
When it comes to birthday parties, many celebrity parents spare absolutely no expense.
The bigger the birthday party, the better! Beyonce and Jay Z rented a ZOO for Blue Ivy, and you know KimYe went straight baller for North West's first birthday.
25 Super Tall Celebrities Who Tower Over Us All (or at Least Most Other Celebs)
Does size really matter? That's the eternal question. Some pack a mighty punch into a small package. Others show their strength by standing more erect than the rest.
We're talking about really tall celebrities here, sheesh. Get your minds out of the gutter!
31 Celebrities Who Are Smarter Than You (Unless You're in Mensa Too)
Celebrities, the objects of our obsessions, pretty faces for whom we pine, hot bodies of both the male and female variety. But they're more than just the sum of their parts.
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R. v. A. L.
Her Majesty the Queen, and A. L.
[2014] O.J. No. 3432
Court File No. CR2-14
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
North Bay, Ontario
N.M. Karam J.
Oral judgment: June 9, 2014.
(20 paras.)
E. Lainevool, Agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
G. T. Clark, Counsel for A. L..
1 N.M. KARAM J. (orally):– You will recall that we adjourned to this date so that I could consider the application brought by the accused for the purpose of quashing the search warrant and excluding the evidence obtained as a result. I have now had an opportunity to review the arguments and the case law that was provided.
2 The accused applicant is charged in a six count indictment with possession for the purpose of trafficking of various drugs and of possession of the proceeds of crime. These charges arose as a result of the execution of a search warrant on July 24th, 2013.
3 This is a pre-trial application seeking an order to exclude evidence obtained pursuant to a search warrant because of a violation of the accused's rights under Section 8 of the Charter. Earlier I made a ruling with respect to another pre-trial motion brought by the accused seeking to cross-examine the affiant of the information to obtain. As a result, a ruling was made allowing the motion to permit limited cross-examination which the accused declined. Counsel then proceeded with this motion to quash the warrant.
4 A search warrant was applied for on the basis of information to obtain sworn by Detective Constable Brad Reaume on July 24th, 2013 at 5:45 p.m. The search warrant was granted on the same date at 6:00 p.m., and authorized police to conduct the search at 1260 Copeland Street in North Bay, the residence of the accused. The search was carried out shortly thereafter.
5 As I pointed out in my earlier ruling, I'm satisfied that paragraphs 8 through 20 of the ITO have no probative value. The remainder of the affidavit consists of the information provided by an individual described as confidential Informant #4 as well as a description of surveillance undertaken by police as part of their investigation. Paragraphs 8 through 20 of the ITO contain information from three other confidential informants described as #1, #2, and #3. As pointed out in my earlier ruling, none of their information, although pertaining to drug trafficking, is attached to any timeframe and, as such, has no probative value other than as evidence of previous bad character.
6 More specifically, there is a serious inconsistency in establishing that the accused is a resident of 1260 Copeland Street on July 24th, 2013 for the purposes of the search warrant. In that respect, confidential Informant #4 has indicated that at some point in time, without indicating when, the accused moved to that address. However, in paragraph 13 of the ITO, confidential Informant #2, speaking in the present tense, is quoted as saying, "A male named Al lives on Athlone Street and deals in lots of pills and cocaine." In paragraph 14 the affiant, as a result of a police database search states, " A. L. has a current address of 1130 Athlone Street." In paragraph 16 he notes that these two pieces of information are consistent. Finally, in paragraph 20, reporting information received from confidential Informant #3, he states, "Informant #3 attended A. L.'s residence on Athlone Street and observed a bag containing cocaine." The obvious conclusion to be reached is that Mr. L. resides at 1130 Athlone Street. On the other hand, the information provided by confidential Informant #4 is that the accused had changed his residence to 1260 Copeland Street, although there is no indication as to when such a move may have occurred, and that the informant had an opportunity to witness the accused in possession of drugs at that address in quantities large enough for sale. This informant has a criminal record and although he has acted as an informer in the past, his information has never been acted upon. Therefore, as an untested confidential informer with a criminal record, as Detective Constable Reaume concedes, that information must be regarded with caution and corroborated, if possible, by police investigation. Accordingly, surveillance was carried out. Since the information of Informants #2 and #3 and that obtained from the police database is inconsistent with Informant #4's information as to Mr. L.'s current address on that date, and since it is information that would likely be easily available to members of the public, the surveillance evidence purporting to substantiate that information is extremely important. In that respect, over the three or four different days upon which surveillance was conducted during the week preceding the application for the search warrant, the accused was seen only briefly. On July 23rd he was seen re-entering the east door of the residence after he opened a screen door and entered the residence and, then again, 20 minutes later he was seen leaving the residence and being picked up in a vehicle driven by someone else which had just arrived. On July 24th he was observed talking in the doorway of 1260 Copeland Street for an unspecified time to two men who were leaving the residence. In my view, this is certainly not sufficient information to establish that he resided there. There is no information as to ownership of the property or any interest that the accused might have in the property or, for that matter, any attempt to obtain that information. Furthermore, there is no suggestion of urgency or some other explanation as to why surveillance was not enlarged or extended to obtain better information. I find the ITO deficient in what is probably the most important issue to be determined when seeking a search warrant in this case; the accused's place of residence and who may have had ownership or exclusive possession of 1260 Copeland Street. Informant #4's description of the doors in the residence, the apartment upstairs and a For Sale sign on the property next door offer some evidence of his having been there. However, taken as a whole, with the remaining information of the other informants, and regarding Informant #4's information, having to be viewed with caution, I find the evidence to be inadequate on the issue of whether the accused resided at that address.
7 The police surveillance which was conducted over parts of July 13th, July 23rd, and July 24th, were for brief periods of time with no explanation as to why it was so limited. Five separate individuals or pairs of individuals having drug affiliations known to the police attended 1260 Copeland Street over that period. A sixth was seen operating a vehicle owned by an individual with a drug affiliation. There is no description provided of the time periods that these people may have been involved in drugs, no indication of what type of drug involvement there was or, how the affiant acquired that information. It would have been a simple matter to elaborate. One individual was seen entering the premises carrying a shopping bag which appeared to be full. No one was seen leaving the premises with anything in their possession. Seeing six separate visitors for brief visits over three different dates, whether or not most had at one time been involved with the drug culture, is in my view, simply insufficient to corroborate Informant #4's description of drug trafficking on the premises.
8 In determining whether the grounds for issuing the search warrant are sufficient, the onus rests with the applicant on the balance of probabilities and this Court must not substitute its own determination for the decision reached by the Justice who issued the warrant. I am satisfied that the failure to include timelines and the inadequacy of the surveillance evidence were not deliberate attempts to mislead on the part of the affiant. The Court recognizes that preparation of an ITO is not an exercise in perfection.
9 Section 8 of the Charter provides that everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure. In Hunter v. Southam, [1984] 2 S.C.R. 145, the Court stated that the standard to be met is reasonable and probable grounds that an offence has been committed and that there is evidence to be found at the place of the search. In R. v. Debot, [1989] 2 S.C.R. 1140, the Court stated that to establish reasonable and probable grounds the test is that of reasonable probability or credibly based probability. The Court must make its decision based on all of the circumstances.
10 While I am satisfied that the breach was not intentional nor was there bad faith on the part of Detective Constable Reaume, the failures and discrepancies to which I have alluded can only be described as the result of carelessness. Surely greater care is necessary in circumstances such as these when applying for a search warrant of a residence. In R. v. Sutherland [2000] O.J. No. 4704 , Carthy, J., in commenting on the same issue stated, "I would characterize the deficiencies in this case as a syndrome of lassitude, the product of a casual attitude towards a search warrant and a failure to be attentive to the public responsibility associated with ex parte permission to enter a building." I find similar difficulties in this case. Accordingly, I find that in all of the circumstances of this case, the accused's Section 8 Charter rights were breached and the search warrant will be quashed.
11 Having found a breach of the accused's Section 8 Charter rights, I must consider whether the evidence seized by the police should be admitted into evidence despite the violation of those rights, whether the admission of the evidence would bring the administration of justice into disrepute having regard to all of the circumstances. In conducting a Section 24(2) analysis, applying R. v. Grant [2009] 2 S.C.R. 353 , I must balance the following factors:
- the seriousness of the Charter infringing conduct;
- the impact of the breach on the accused's Charter protected interests, and
- society's interest in the adjudication of the case on its merits.
12 The Court in Sutherland stated, "A search of a dwelling house must be approached with a degree of responsibility appropriate to an invasion of a place where the highest degree of privacy is expected." That degree of responsibility does not appear to have existed here for the reasons I have already provided. Accordingly, I find the breach in this case to be very serious. For the same reason, I find that the impact of the breach and the Charter rights upon the accused is equally serious. Certainly it is important that cases involving real evidence, such as we have here, seized by police be adjudicated on their merits. The charges contained in the indictment before the Court are serious charges and without the evidence seized the Crown has no case. However, on balance, I am satisfied in view of the other two aspects of this test, on the totality of the circumstances, the evidence seized must be excluded. The applicant has satisfied me that to introduce the evidence would bring the administration of justice into disrepute and I have endorsed the record accordingly.
13 MS. LAINEVOOL: Thank you, sir. The Crown is seeking forfeiture of everything that was seized.
14 THE COURT: That's fine. Is the Crown offering any evidence?
15 MS. LAINEVOOL: The Crown has no further evidence to offer.
16 THE COURT: Okay. So, in the absence of evidence of the Crown, I find the accused not guilty and I'll order that all items seized will be forfeited to the Crown.
17 MS. LAINEVOOL: Thank you, sir.
18 THE COURT: So the accused can be released from custody.
19 MR. L.: Thank you very much, Your Honour.
20 MR. CLARK: Thank you, Your Honour.


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This past June Tim completed a one-year project entitled, "The Felix Culpa Suite." The project is comprised of ten individual mixed media paintings on paper, each representing presently one of the ten most endangered animals on earth. Each piece was created using a six layer approach moving from the hand to the digital and back—three of each approach total, beginning and ending with the hand.
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