More harassment of residents by the OPP

November 29, 2007 One would think that the Haldimand OPP would have learned their lesson having been sued by Dave Brown for his wrongful arrest and detainment, but their efforts to intimidate residents of Caledonia into submission appear to know no bounds. In light of the recent attempt by an OPP officer to run him [...]

Builder fails to get native OK to resume his project

Nov. 29, 2007 Brantford Expositor A Brantford builder remains in a standoff with Six Nations protesters over the future of his duplex development on Grand River Avenue. Mike Quattrociocchi, a former city councillor and owner of Mayberry Homes, went in front of officials at the Haudenoshaunee Development Institute to plead for understanding on Tuesday evening, [...]

Natives plan new round of protests; ‘We heard some Brantford developers were laughing at us’

Nov 28, 2007 Brantford Expositor Feeling ignored and “laughed at,” Six Nations protesters again shut down the building Tuesday of four duplexes on Grand River Avenue. (Edit: Is that the new excuse? How about a little truth Floyd? “we figured our wallets were getting a bit light so we decided to try again to extort [...]

Insect Eggs and Human Feces Found in Contraband Cigarettes

As disturbing as this story is, it’s a must read in light of the epidemic of illegal smoke shacks popping up around Caledonia) Most people would think they know what is in the cigarettes they are smoking. If the cigarettes were smuggled and you bought them off the street, think again. Contraband cigarettes and tobacco that were [...]

Native protesters again shut down Mike Q’s project

Brantford Expositor, November 27, 2007 Native protesters again have shut down a building site on Grand River Avenue. Ruby and Floyd Montour and a handful of supporters arrived at about noon at the housing project being developed by former city councillor Mike Quattrociocchi. (Edit: because someone has allowed them to do it yet again. They’ll keep huffing and puffing [...]

OPP fear Flemming

November 27, 2007 The ongoing protest known as Dougs Smokes by Caledonia resident Doug Flemming of the illegal Native smoke shacks on highway 6 outside of Caledonia have been an effort on his part to be arrested or at least shut down by the OPP so that they would have to deal with the bigger [...]

Bryant visits Caledonia, runs from public

November 26, 2007 In a historic first, Aboriginal affairs minister Michael Bryant visited Caledonia today. After only 20 months, the Liberal party finally sent a representative to town. The only problem with this is he avoided residents like the plague.

Norfolk properties bargaining chips for native talks

Monte Sonnenberg SIMCOE REFORMER Friday November 23, 2007 A Six Nations representative says provincial officials came up with the idea of freezing development on several properties in Norfolk and Haldimand while native land claims are being negotiated. Brian Skye said provincial claims negotiators set aside the 14 parcels last month as potential bargaining chips in [...]

OPP try to run over resident

Update November 25, 2007: The officer who attemped to run over Mr. Syrie has admitted to his superiors that it happened, but claims his foot accidently slipped and hit the gas, at the same time that his arms accidently spun the steering wheel around to point the car at Mr. Syrie who was standing beside the [...]

OPP used McHale as guinea pig for failed experiment

November 18, 2007 A report coming soon to www.caledoniawakeupcall.com from the OCCPS investigation into the arrest and imprisonment of Gary McHale on December 16, 2006 has determined (big surprise) that the officer who violated Mr. McHale’s rights was not in violation of the OPP standards of professional conduct. It also reveals that the OPP went to [...]

Fantino building a strong relationship with criminals

November 18, 2007 Having presumably filled his quota for harassing drivers in Toronto this month, Julian Fantino granted an interview to the Hamilton Spectator regarding Caledonia, and his relationship with the criminals at DCE. “He says he frequently meets with native leaders, eats meals with them and works on establishing a personal relationship. Developing that [...]

Fantino McHale Gualtieri and High Treason?

November 8, 2007 When I ended yesterday’s scoop on Fantino about to have another fit with the ridiculous question “How long before he blames the lack of a settlement of the invalid claim to DCE on Gary McHale?” I meant it to be a joke, but apparently Julian liked the premise. To quote the Spectator [...]

Fantino Takes Aim

The Hamilton Spectator Toronto (Nov 8, 2007) The cost of policing the native land occupation in Caledonia has reached $32 million. All by himself, the town’s infamous “interloper,” Gary McHale, has racked up a bill of more than half a million. That’s $500,000-plus spent to police his rallies. To shut down his flag-raisings. To watch [...]

Fantino – “$500 Thousand” to suppress your rights

November 7, 2007 In a story that will soon be run by the Hamilton Spectator, Julian Fantino has decided to take a day off from his duties as the most over paid traffic cop in the Country to try once again to divide the residents of Caledonia. His nature as a bully simply does not [...]

Travale Assured He Will Be Consulted

Norfolk’s Mayor says he’s satisfied with the explanation of the “Hold” on development of provincially owned land. The recent announcement of a hold on development of land in Norfolk due to negotiations between the province, federal government, and the First Nations has caused some confusion in the county offices. There are three areas in Norfolk [...]