Information sessions On Campobello Island

Two open houses will be held in early December for the public to discuss whether to establish a rural community on Campobello Island.


The open houses are being organized along with a survey to determine the degree for establishing a rural community. Information kits about the proposal and the survey will be mailed to all Island residents .  For more information click the link:  www.gnb.ca/localgovernment .  The survey will end Jan. 31, 2010.

Deer Island Ferry

 The ferry service will not change in January says the Fisheries minister and Local MLA. Rick Doucett tells us the ferry will continue to run every half hour ensuring this important service continues. He says this is the back bone of the community and this is great news for Deer Island.

Deer Kill Numbers Are In

Less than ideal weather is one of the factors for a low number of deer being killed during this hunting season which closed over the weekend. Matt Jones with the Department of Natural Resources tells Tide News, the early estimate for the entire province is 5860. Jones adds the warmer than normal temperatures certainly didn't help hunters in their search for some meat to tuck away in the deep freeze.



Jones adds this years total is down 24% from last year which is close to what they expected. The final number should be comfirmed over the next two weeks.

Graham Continues to Defend Decision

Would you sell something that posted a profit of $70 million dollars? That is the latest question for the Premier surrounding the proposal between NB Power and Hydro Quebec. The public utility posted that huge number for it's bottom line but Shawn Graham tells Tide News, you have to take into account the over $200 million dollars borrowed and booked as revenue to pay for replacement power costs due to the upgrade at Point Lepreau.


 President and CEO of NB Power David Hay has declined an interview with our newsroom to discuss the proposal saying this is a decision for politicians. Graham agrees saying Hay is busy enough with the refurbishment at Point Lepreau and remains focused on his job.