Updated Aug19/09
46-year old Lenna Rackley of Hampton has been sentenced on two counts of committing fraud over $5,000. Ms. Rackley has received two consecutive four-month conditional sentences and was ordered to pay over $15,000 in restitution to the Court.The charges come from an investigation into Employment Insurance fraud.
It revealed that Ms. Rackley submitted false information online in order to receive employment insurance benefits on several occasions between August of 2005 and December of 2007.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill
Updated Aug19/09
It looks like are run of hot dry weather is coming to an end this weekend. Environment Canada is keeping a close watch on Hurricane Bill and how close it will come to hitting us here at home. Meteorologist Linda Libby tells Tide News, the current path of the storm makes it tough to figure out what effect we will feel
Libby says at this point.......the highest probability for the Hurricane making land-fall is Sable Island at 25%.
It looks like are run of hot dry weather is coming to an end this weekend. Environment Canada is keeping a close watch on Hurricane Bill and how close it will come to hitting us here at home. Meteorologist Linda Libby tells Tide News, the current path of the storm makes it tough to figure out what effect we will feel
Libby says at this point.......the highest probability for the Hurricane making land-fall is Sable Island at 25%.
Save Passamquady Bay Meeting
Updated Aug19/09
The annual general meeting of the Save Passamaquady Bay group was held last night. Spokes-person Jessie Davies tells CHSJ News, their message remains the same.........keep up the fight to stop the LNG Terminal from being constructed.
Davies adds they are not asking anyone to write letters of opposistion or make a donation but they continue to get new names for their fight. Premier Graham recently completed a report on the Downeast LNG draft environmental impact statement. He says the project would have major impacts on the lives of those who live and work on Head Harbour Passage and Passamaquoddy Bay.
The annual general meeting of the Save Passamaquady Bay group was held last night. Spokes-person Jessie Davies tells CHSJ News, their message remains the same.........keep up the fight to stop the LNG Terminal from being constructed.
Davies adds they are not asking anyone to write letters of opposistion or make a donation but they continue to get new names for their fight. Premier Graham recently completed a report on the Downeast LNG draft environmental impact statement. He says the project would have major impacts on the lives of those who live and work on Head Harbour Passage and Passamaquoddy Bay.
Funding for Harvey and McAdam
Updated Aug19/09
Residents of Harvey and McAdam are benefiting from joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade water and wastewater systems and restore village property. These projects will enhance local facilities and services and create local job. The Federal and Provincial will each invest a total of $294,000. These projects are among 32 across the province
Residents of Harvey and McAdam are benefiting from joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade water and wastewater systems and restore village property. These projects will enhance local facilities and services and create local job. The Federal and Provincial will each invest a total of $294,000. These projects are among 32 across the province
Tropical-Weather
Updated Aug19/09
Forecasters are keeping an eye on Hurricane Bill. They say the storm is moving on a track that could take it close to Bermuda and Eastern Canada by the end of the week. Bill is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
(Canadain Press)
Forecasters are keeping an eye on Hurricane Bill. They say the storm is moving on a track that could take it close to Bermuda and Eastern Canada by the end of the week. Bill is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
(Canadain Press)
Baby in Truck
Updated Aug19/09
Community Services officials in Haliafx are investigating after a concerned citizen saw a seven-week old baby boy left inside a pickup truck in yesterday's sweltering heat. Apparently the mother, who was trying to get her four-year old into emergency dental surgery, didn't realize the baby was inside the vehicle. RCMP say the baby was in good condition after spending about 15 minutes inside the truck and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Community Services officials in Haliafx are investigating after a concerned citizen saw a seven-week old baby boy left inside a pickup truck in yesterday's sweltering heat. Apparently the mother, who was trying to get her four-year old into emergency dental surgery, didn't realize the baby was inside the vehicle. RCMP say the baby was in good condition after spending about 15 minutes inside the truck and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Shooting Incident
Updated Aug19/09
St John Police have arrested two men in their 20's early this morning who are facing assault with a weapon charges. A 41 year old man was attacked with a shovel around three this morning while walking home with his 15 year old son. Police say the man was jumped by three men--two of which are in custody.
Meanwhile, Police in St John are looking for the man responsible for firing a shot gun in the uptown around one this morning. A witness says the man was firing into the air . Police found spent shotgun shells on the street but officers aren't sure what the man was shooting at.
St John Police have arrested two men in their 20's early this morning who are facing assault with a weapon charges. A 41 year old man was attacked with a shovel around three this morning while walking home with his 15 year old son. Police say the man was jumped by three men--two of which are in custody.
Meanwhile, Police in St John are looking for the man responsible for firing a shot gun in the uptown around one this morning. A witness says the man was firing into the air . Police found spent shotgun shells on the street but officers aren't sure what the man was shooting at.
NB-Herring-Disappear
Updated Aug/19/09
Apparently Herring have left the Bay of Fundy for deeper water. Scientists are trying to figure out why the fish have gone deeper into the ocean. The fish were abundant in May and June, but now Connor's Brothers sardine cannery in Blacks Harbour can't guarantee full shifts through the peak summer season, and the company can't plan production. The three purse seiners that deliver herring to the company are going 20 nautical miles south of Grand Manan, to the mouth of the bay, but are still having trouble finding the fish.
Apparently Herring have left the Bay of Fundy for deeper water. Scientists are trying to figure out why the fish have gone deeper into the ocean. The fish were abundant in May and June, but now Connor's Brothers sardine cannery in Blacks Harbour can't guarantee full shifts through the peak summer season, and the company can't plan production. The three purse seiners that deliver herring to the company are going 20 nautical miles south of Grand Manan, to the mouth of the bay, but are still having trouble finding the fish.
Funding for St Andrews
Updated July19/09
Great news for the Town of St Andrews. The town has received cash to make upgrades to it's waste-water treatment plant. The Federal and Provincial government contributed just over $976,000 each towards the total eligible cost of the project with the town contributing the balance. The plant, located on Prince of Wales Street, is over 25 years old with outdated equipment and reaching capacity.
Improvements will create a modern plant capable of meeting the Town’s current and future treatment needs. No word on what the total cost of the project is or when work will get started.
Great news for the Town of St Andrews. The town has received cash to make upgrades to it's waste-water treatment plant. The Federal and Provincial government contributed just over $976,000 each towards the total eligible cost of the project with the town contributing the balance. The plant, located on Prince of Wales Street, is over 25 years old with outdated equipment and reaching capacity.
Improvements will create a modern plant capable of meeting the Town’s current and future treatment needs. No word on what the total cost of the project is or when work will get started.
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