Another Long Weekend is upon us and that means RCMP are beefing up patrols. Officers will keep an eye out for all violations but in particular drinking and driving and getting behind the wheel if you are high. Staff Sgt. Stephane Caron admits to us, it can be tougher to find those who have been smoking a joint or taking some pills compared to those who have had to many drinks,
So far this year, 20% of serious collisions RCMP have responded to have involved an impaired driver.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
New License Plates
The provincial government has rolled out a series of new license plates yesterday, including one with the slogan "Be...in this place". Business New Brunswick Minister Victor Boudreau says the new slogan seeks to inspire New Brunswickers to recognize and pursue the natural advantages of this province.
The newly designed plates will be available on August 4th for $25. New conservation plates with three new designs will be available for $32. Also new, owners of seasonal or antique vehicles will now have a single licence plate for their vehicles. Getting a new license plate is optional.
The newly designed plates will be available on August 4th for $25. New conservation plates with three new designs will be available for $32. Also new, owners of seasonal or antique vehicles will now have a single licence plate for their vehicles. Getting a new license plate is optional.
Casino Construction Update
Construction of the province's first casino near Magnetic Hill in Moncton is on target. President of Suncor Gaming New Brunswick, Mike Novac, tells us they are still slated for completion by next spring.
Novac says at this point they are in range of their projected budget of 89 million dollars. He also says the project will create a boon for the city when they hire four hundred more workers in the next few weeks.
Novac says at this point they are in range of their projected budget of 89 million dollars. He also says the project will create a boon for the city when they hire four hundred more workers in the next few weeks.
Swine Flu Vaccine On It's Way
New Brunswickers will be receiving at least one dose of the anti-H-1-N-1 vaccine when it becomes available later this year. Deputy chief medical health officer Dr Paul Van Buynder says the vaccination program will begin with at risk groups like those under 20 or those with chronic diseases.
Van Buynder says most people will receive two doses of the vaccine -- but -- seniors may only receive one shot because studies have shown they have built up a natural immunity to the virus -- the shots will be given free of charge.
Van Buynder says most people will receive two doses of the vaccine -- but -- seniors may only receive one shot because studies have shown they have built up a natural immunity to the virus -- the shots will be given free of charge.
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