There is a lot of things winter weather can throw a wrench into but it really impacts the routine at the Saint John Airport. President and CEO Bernie Leblanc tells Tide News, the challenge with any storm isn't just how it impacts us here at home but from coast to coast.
Leblanc reminds anyone due to catch a flight or has someone arriving at the airport, to call ahead at 696-0200.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
St Stephen Fire Department Warns Residents to Be Careful
In the meantime , if your power goes out the St Stephen Fire Department is warning residents not to be careless when burning wood. Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells tide news when you have high winds and snow together don't overload your wood stove.
Richardson says when overloading your wood stove your can create carbon dioxide so it is important to have a carbon dioxide detector. He says if your power goes out, keep in mind if you are using a portable genarator or a propane Bbq use it out side never inside a home.
Richardson says when overloading your wood stove your can create carbon dioxide so it is important to have a carbon dioxide detector. He says if your power goes out, keep in mind if you are using a portable genarator or a propane Bbq use it out side never inside a home.
NB Power On Standby
NB power crews are watching the winter storm and high winds as it moves towards Charlotte County today (tonight). Spokesperson Heather Mclean tells tide news residents should be prepared just in case the power goes out.
Mclean says make sure to have extra batteries for your flash light, have a heat source, a power radio and pay very close attention if your using a genarator. She says if the power goes out, Nb power will try their best to get to you as fast as the can.
Mclean says make sure to have extra batteries for your flash light, have a heat source, a power radio and pay very close attention if your using a genarator. She says if the power goes out, Nb power will try their best to get to you as fast as the can.
Storm
A major winter storm is headed for the St Stephen region. Jeremy March of Environment Canada tells Tide News the weather maker is developing along the eastern seaboard.
March says you can expect something like 15 centimeters of snow with gusty winds before turning to rain around midnight.
March says you can expect something like 15 centimeters of snow with gusty winds before turning to rain around midnight.
Kidney Dialysis Machine Still A Hot Topic
( Minister Of Health Mary Schryer, Photo by Kim Hall )
Don't give up hope that's what the Minister of Health says about a kidney dialysis machine for Charlotte County residents. Mary Schryer was in St Stephen and tells tide news she knows how important this is it just take a little time.
Schryer says it is still on the table about a kidney dialysis machine and as soon as she knows more information the people of Charlotte County will be the first to know.
Ganong Brother Ltd Backs Up Wage Gap Between Men And Women
( President of Ganong Bros Ltd. Photo by Kim Hall)
Mary Schryer Minister responsible for the status of women launched a provincial project this week that will try to reduce the wage gap between men and women in the workplace. Ganong brothers in St Stephen is one out of seven organizations that supports this project. Doug Ettinger The present of Ganong Brothers tells tide news this is a very significant announcement from the minister and he backs it up 100%.
Ettinger says they might not be perfect on this file but they are starting on a journey and overtime they want to make sure Ganong is a fair working environment for all their employees.
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