Updated July29/09
Opposition Leader David Alward is concerned about the delays in the Point Lepreau refurbishment, and its potential cost to New Brunswick ratepayers.
The project was originally pegged at a cost of $1.4 billion, however, the continuous delays are costing New Brunswickers more and more each day. The extra cost was originally estimated to be over $150 million when the project was only five and a half months behind schedule. It is now seven months behind schedule, and said to be completed in early 2010.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Celebration in Harvey
updated July29/09
Final preparations are underway for the Don Messer Centennial Celebration in Harvey Station. The events takes place in an 800-seat tent beside the rec centre, just up the hill from Harvey's famous giant fiddle. Messer, who was born and raised in nearby Tweedside, was one of Canada's most beloved entertainers. He will be celebrated with concerts, musical jams, an outdoor inter-faith church service and much more. This take place through august 1st to the 8th.
Final preparations are underway for the Don Messer Centennial Celebration in Harvey Station. The events takes place in an 800-seat tent beside the rec centre, just up the hill from Harvey's famous giant fiddle. Messer, who was born and raised in nearby Tweedside, was one of Canada's most beloved entertainers. He will be celebrated with concerts, musical jams, an outdoor inter-faith church service and much more. This take place through august 1st to the 8th.
Moosehead Has a Hit
Updated July29/09
It appears Moosehead Breweries has a hit on it's hands. Moosehead Light Lime is the companies most successful launch of a brand in the past 25 years with 1.2 million bottles sold since June.27th. It was only available here and over on the Island for the first month but cases are being delivered to Nova Scotia this week.
President Andrew Oland says the product has exceeded their expectations and they are thrilled with the response. Production at the brewery has had to increase to meet the demand which means extra shifts for staff. Light Lime is the breweries second new product this year.......Cracked Canoe hit NB Liquor store shelves back in the spring.
It appears Moosehead Breweries has a hit on it's hands. Moosehead Light Lime is the companies most successful launch of a brand in the past 25 years with 1.2 million bottles sold since June.27th. It was only available here and over on the Island for the first month but cases are being delivered to Nova Scotia this week.
President Andrew Oland says the product has exceeded their expectations and they are thrilled with the response. Production at the brewery has had to increase to meet the demand which means extra shifts for staff. Light Lime is the breweries second new product this year.......Cracked Canoe hit NB Liquor store shelves back in the spring.
Milk Cartons Can be Recycled
Update July29/09
Beginning next month, you will be able to recycle all your milk cartons. Public Education Officer with the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Brenda MacCallum tells Tide News, you could always recycle the plastic jugs and the bags.
This new set up is conjunction with the Waste Commissions new five to three bin sorting facility. This means their fleet of trucks will be able to pick up more material at one stop. Things get started the first two weeks of next month.
Beginning next month, you will be able to recycle all your milk cartons. Public Education Officer with the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Brenda MacCallum tells Tide News, you could always recycle the plastic jugs and the bags.
This new set up is conjunction with the Waste Commissions new five to three bin sorting facility. This means their fleet of trucks will be able to pick up more material at one stop. Things get started the first two weeks of next month.
Construction in St. George
Update July29/09
Construction will start today in St George.Motorists are advised that the Magaguadavic River # 2 Upper Bridge located on Main Street will be reduced to one lane . Transportation Minister Denis Landry says the construction in the amount of $80,000 dollars is expected to last four weeks, weather permitting. Traffic lights will be in place to assist the flow of traffic. Keep in mind Fines have doubled if you are caught speeding in construction zones.
Construction will start today in St George.Motorists are advised that the Magaguadavic River # 2 Upper Bridge located on Main Street will be reduced to one lane . Transportation Minister Denis Landry says the construction in the amount of $80,000 dollars is expected to last four weeks, weather permitting. Traffic lights will be in place to assist the flow of traffic. Keep in mind Fines have doubled if you are caught speeding in construction zones.
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