Thursday, August 20, 2009

Atlantic-Storm

Updated Aug20/09


The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill is expected to bring hurricane-force winds to parts of the Maritimes when it arrives late Sunday off the coast of Nova Scotia. Peter Bowyer, program supervisor at the centre, says that means maximum sustained winds over land hitting 120 kilometres per hour.

Environment Canada says it is too early to issue any warnings because the storm is still too far away.

Name of Man Killed Released

Updated Aug20/09 12:24

RCMP have released the name of a man killed yesterday on Highway 128 in Berry Mills. 46-year old Mitchell Lyons of Dieppe was pronounced dead at the scene when the motorcycle he was driving hit a tractor trailer.
The driver of the truck was not hurt and still no word on whether charges will be laid.

H1N1 Flu Update

Updated Aug20/09 12:21

Provincial officials aren't expecting any school closures this fall at the Community Colleges because of the H1N1 virus. But Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr.Eilish Cleary is advising students who feel ill to stay at home. Spokesperson with the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Dan Fraser, says they will do what they can to ensure students with the flu are able to complete their programs.
Fraser says there is no set percentage of students who would have to be sick before a class would shut down. He says that would depend on each particular course and whether there is a shortage of staff at the community college.

Marijuana plants seized in Charlotte County

Updated Aug20/09

R-C-M-P have rounded up more than 600 marijuana plants from several locations in Charlotte County. The plants, displayed yesterday at R-C-M-P headquarters in St. George will be mixed with lime and buried at an undisclosed location. Investigators found out about the pot grows through tips from citizens. The Mounties say it's not likely any charges will be laid.

Gas Prices

Updated Aug20/09

Good news for drivers heading into another summer weekend. For the first time in five weeks the price of gasoline has dropped. The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum retail price for regular self-serve gas at 101.8. That's about a cent lower than yesterday and most stations in St Stephen are showing a pump price of 99.7.
The cost of diesel has also fallen to a dollar-four a litre, while propane has creeped up to 96 cents.

H1N1 School Plans

Updated Aug20/09

Schools around the province are taking extra precautions in the upcoming school year to guarantee students are safe from the H1N1 flu. To make sure students are safe when flu season begins this fall, staff will be asked to review with students the importance of sanitation.
District Officials urge students who feel they may be falling ill this fall to see a doctor straight away.