Registration Reminders

The Oppositon Public Safety critic says New Brunswickers are paying double for registering their vehicles because often times they forget to renew it since the province stopped sending out reminders.Carl Urquhart tells CHSJ News, people will pay their bills if they come, but since they are creatures of habit will forget if not reminded.He says when the province decided to stop sending out reminders back in April it was to save money.
Urquhart says seniors are the ones most likely to forget their registration has expired, and if they are on a fixed budget cannot afford to pay a $180 dollar fine, and then the cost of registering their vehicle.

Regional Health Authority B

Stakeholders at Regional Health Authority B want to know where you think the organization should be heading in the future.The health authority is putting out the call to all community members, staff and physcians to participate in surveys, interviews and focus groups about it's strategic direction.The results of the information gathered is expected to be released by the late fall, outlining the future of the organization.

Anyone interested in participating in the RHA B strategic planning process can visit the RHA B website at www.rhab-rrsb.ca

Canada Games Stadium Funding?

We may soon be getting some positive word about federal and provincial funding for the upgrade of the Canada Games Stadium in Saint John. We asked Saint John M-P Rodney Weston if a deal is near -- and -- he remains optimistic we will be hearing in the not too distant future:\.
Premier Graham tells us his government is working its way through a long list of priorities.
The Stadium and track need a six million dollar make over -- proponents are hoping to have it finished before hosting the Acadien Games next summer.

Isotope Prices Go Up

The Department of Health is confirming the price of medical isotopes is rising.Minister of Health Mary Schryer tells us, the Regional Health Authoritys are mandated to deal with the supply, and she says they are doing a good job handling the cost increase.
Schryer says the higher rate went into effect on August the 1st.
The price increase comes as Ontario's Chalk River reactor has gone offline, causing health authorities to try and secure isotopes.