Authorities say an American man who tried to enter this province with more than 75-thousand images of child pornography has been sentenced to 22 months in jail. The Canada Border Services Agency says Darrin Whittaker of Minnesota pleaded guilty yesterday to possession of child porn and smuggling prohibited goods. Agency investigator Mike Walker says most of the still images and videos of children were found on computer external hard drives.
Walker says the victims range in age from toddlers to teens. He says he could never reveal what he saw in the images as it's quite disturbing.
The 40-year-old Whittaker arrived at the border crossing in Belleville, New Brunswick from Maine on June 16th. The agency found two laptops and 11 of the hard drives in his vehicle.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Team Suspended After Hazing Incident
St. Thomas University suspending the men's volleyball team for the rest of the school year following the death of a team member.
The move comes after the team took part in a hazing attended by Andrew Bartlett, who was found dead in October in Fredericton.
The 21-year-old Bartlett who was born in Saint John had gone to a party with teammates.
Police say criminal activity did not lead to his death, but alcohol played a part in an accidental fall that killed him.
The move comes after the team took part in a hazing attended by Andrew Bartlett, who was found dead in October in Fredericton.
The 21-year-old Bartlett who was born in Saint John had gone to a party with teammates.
Police say criminal activity did not lead to his death, but alcohol played a part in an accidental fall that killed him.
Anti-Bullying Crusader Pleased At The Province's Efforts
A Fredericton anti-bullying activist is pleased the Premier and Education minister will be forming at committee to examine to problem.
Rob Frenette, co-founder of the website Bullying Canada.ca, tells CHSJ News he believes it's essential that parents are part of this process.
He says parents, teachers, students, Department of Education staff and community groups will be included on the committee among others.
Frenette adds the mandate will be to draft legislation and he believes the previous legislation the Government drafted while in opposition will just be ammended.
To see a report on the Bullying summit, click here
Rob Frenette, co-founder of the website Bullying Canada.ca, tells CHSJ News he believes it's essential that parents are part of this process.
He says parents, teachers, students, Department of Education staff and community groups will be included on the committee among others.
Frenette adds the mandate will be to draft legislation and he believes the previous legislation the Government drafted while in opposition will just be ammended.
To see a report on the Bullying summit, click here
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Power Outages
N-B Power crews are slowly making progress on restoring power to a large number of customers across the province.
At last report - just over 11 hundred people were off the grid thanks to high winds - heavy rain - and in some cases - heavy wet snow.
Over half of those affected are here in the St. Stephen area.
Click the link for a video of the storm in St. Stephen.
http://youtu.be/nkhoz978zlE
At last report - just over 11 hundred people were off the grid thanks to high winds - heavy rain - and in some cases - heavy wet snow.
Over half of those affected are here in the St. Stephen area.
Click the link for a video of the storm in St. Stephen.
http://youtu.be/nkhoz978zlE
Monday, December 6, 2010
Another Phone Scam Involving Credit Cards
Police say a number of city residents have fallen prey to a caller with generic information about the credit card and asking a series of questions to verify the card holder.
Another twist on this scam is the caller indicating they are investigating a fraudulent purchase on the credit card account and will ask for the three digit verification number on the back of the card.
Again -- police are warning not to give out any information over the phone unless you make the call and you know you are dealing with a reputable company.
Report Shows Wait Times Growing
If you're waiting for elective surgery - this may come as no surprise -- our province has the second highest wait times for elective surgery in the country -- 33.6-weeks.
The report from the Fraser Institute pegs Prince Edward Island with the longest waiting period at 44.4-weeks while the shortest wait times are in Ontario at 14-weeks.
A spokesman for the Institute says governments should try new health care policies including cost sharing and private health care instead of just throwing more money at the system.
The report from the Fraser Institute pegs Prince Edward Island with the longest waiting period at 44.4-weeks while the shortest wait times are in Ontario at 14-weeks.
A spokesman for the Institute says governments should try new health care policies including cost sharing and private health care instead of just throwing more money at the system.
Late Fall Storm Creating Problems
The storm forced the cancellation of schools in Charlotte County this morning and has left a number of residents without power.
At last report -- N-B Power indicated just under 1700 customers in the St Stephen area were being affected by outages -- crews are working to correct the problems.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Texting Is Number One Concern For Drivers
Canadian drivers are now afraid of a new threat while on the road: texting.
In a CAA survey, 85 pecent of respondents feel texting is the number one road safety issue, followed closely by drinking and driving.
Gary Howard with the CAA tells CHSJ News it has become a real threat since everyone uses mobile devices.
Howard says public education is important in order to make the use of mobile devices while driving socially unacceptable.
New Brunswick is banning the use of cell phones while driving with new legislation in early 2011.
Irving Oil and UNBSJ Team Up To Offer Degrees
Irving Oil and UNBSJ teaming up to deliever secondary education for Irving Oil employees.
The two recently launched an executive MBA program, which allows employees to earn their master's degree while remaining fully employed.
Director of Human Resource Management with Irving Oil Tracy Chapman tells CHSJ News they had more than 130 applicants.
Student JC Besner says it's a great way to learn more about his industry.
The course takes 2 years to complete and it is equivilant to the one year MBA program at UNBSJ.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Question Mark Hanging Over Promised Francophone School
That determination has been made by a school development planning committee. Before the election in September, Finance Minister Blaine Higgs voiced support for the school.
The President of Parents for a Francophone school in the Valley, Marc Mathurin says he has no idea where things stand at the moment.
With all the talk about decisive action being promised on the provincial budget, Mathurin concedes some people are worried about the prospects but he adds the need is there.
Equipment Seized In Wake Of Mishap
Adam Wade Harris of Dominion Refuse Collectors was loading an industrial dumpster onto a truck when the dumpster swung sideways and struck him.
Worksafe NB has seized some equipment in an effort to determine the cause and if it was by the operator, a procedural or mechanical problem.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Family Of Missing Fishermen To Meet With Federal Minister
Human remains were found after being washed ashore on Grand Manan.
Corey's sister Trish Greene is angry there's still no identification and the family also wants to know why their boat sank.
Gary Austin operated a diving company more than twenty years ago and investigated when a single engine plane went down in the Bay off St. Martins and did not break up which raises that as a possible cause -- the boat's dragging line may have become hooked on the wreckage causing it to abruptly stop and flip.
Austin says it should be marked as a hazard to give fishermen a heads up.
Mishap Claims Life
Worksafe NB and the RCMP both investigating the death in Blacks Harbour.
More information is expected to be provided later this afternoon.
Business Leader Expects Tax Increases
Moosehead's Andrew Oland expects consumption taxes to be increased but he says the economic fortunes of the province are in many respects out of our control.
He says a lot depends on the sluggish U-S economy because it's a key market for a lot of our goods and services.
Oland says we have to acknowledge we're in a desperate fiscal situation.
Alarm Sounded Over Fate Of Highway Upgrades
Liberal Transportation Critic Rick Doucet says if they start changing the contracts and re-examining these projects there are penalties for cancelling contracts and reopening tenders.
Doucet says he has concerns about the possibility of the government cancelling these contracts where the safety of our roads are a top concern for most people in the province.
Slight Shift In Gas Prices
The price of self serve regular dropping just slightly to 105.1 around town but diesel went up by almost two cents and is selling in the city for 111.4 a litre.
Heating oil also rose to 97 cents a litre.
Moose Causes Chain Crackups In Lepreau
One car struck the moose and managed to park by the side of the road a short distance away.
Another car tried to swerve around the dead moose but collided with a vehicle that was travelling the other way.
Two people were taken to hospital as a precaution.
Wellness Minister Says Best Cure Is Prevention
Wellness, Culture and Sport Minister Trevor Holder says people in this province need to start living an active, healthy life and preventing Type 2 Diabetes in the first place.
Health Minister Madeleine Dube says the report highlights the need for a strategy that focuses on detection, prevention and management of diabetes.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Promised Tax Break Helping Fuel Optimism
Despite that, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is reporting small businesspeople in the province remain generally optimistic.
The C-F-I-B's Andrea Bourgeois says the government's promise to reduce the small business tax rate from five percent to 2.5-percent over the next couple of years is probably helping to drive the optimism.
Sixty-four per cent of the small business owners in the province complain tax and the cost of regulations are causing them grief.
Surprise Plea In Saint John Murder Trial
A surprise guilty plea from a 30 year old man accused of brutally killing his estranged wife last May.
Jason Getson of Martha Avenue pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the stabbing death of 28 year old Melanie Getson who was living on Douglas Avenue at the time.
The two were travelling in the same car May 10th which pulled into a parking lot along Rothesay Avenue and that's where she was attacked.
Getson will be back in court January 4th to be sentenced.
Jason Getson of Martha Avenue pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the stabbing death of 28 year old Melanie Getson who was living on Douglas Avenue at the time.
The two were travelling in the same car May 10th which pulled into a parking lot along Rothesay Avenue and that's where she was attacked.
Getson will be back in court January 4th to be sentenced.
Allies Come Together For Ceremony To Honour Veterans
Wreaths Across America will honour the service and sacrifice of military veterans from the United States and Canada this Saturday with a wreath exchange on The Ferry Point Bridge.
Executive Director for Wreaths Of America Karen Worcester tells us the mission is to remember the fallen and honour those who serve. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 12:45 Atlantic time. Following the parade, Cadets will escort the Gold Star Mothers, the Canadian mother of the Silver Cross Families to the center of the bridge for an exchange of wreaths to be placed at the cenotaph Memorial Monument in St. Stephen.
This bridge event will kick off a week full of activities for Wreaths Of America.
Executive Director for Wreaths Of America Karen Worcester tells us the mission is to remember the fallen and honour those who serve. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 12:45 Atlantic time. Following the parade, Cadets will escort the Gold Star Mothers, the Canadian mother of the Silver Cross Families to the center of the bridge for an exchange of wreaths to be placed at the cenotaph Memorial Monument in St. Stephen.
This bridge event will kick off a week full of activities for Wreaths Of America.
Tax Talk Raises Concerns
He says New Brunswick doesn't have a taxation problem - it has a spending problem and the Alward government should be looking at ways to reduce spending before thinking about tax hikes.
Lacey maintains families in the province can't afford higher taxes because average weekly earnings fell this year by .2 per cent while inflation rose by 1.8 per cent so they're falling behind even without taxes going up.
Environmental Group Says Scrap Lepreau
David Coon of the Conservation Council says it would employ people and could take place while the reactor is apart.
He says NB Power has no guarantees from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited this work will extend the life of the reactor for 25 to 30 years as promised.
Coon says these problem are exactly what the previous Lord government was warned about not pursuing this project.
Re-opening Of Bridge Lane Delayed - Again
The second westbound lane was supposed to re-open today but General Manager Ken Anthony says they will re-open the lane gradually over the course of a few weeks.
Anthony says the wet weather and snow has slowed progress on the final stages of work - but - the plan is to begin partial openings of the lane tomorrow.
The work should be completed and the lane fully open by within 9-days - the original schedule called for the construction to be completed by the end of October.
Canaport LNG Awards Medical School Scholarship
A 38 year old father of two from Harvey Station has been chosen for a scholarship to attend the Saint John medical school.
Sheldon Wood has a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree from U-N-B and worked as an I-T consultant for 15 years.
Canaport L-N-G is creating the 4 year scholarship that will provide Wood with 35 thousand dollars a year for full tuition, books, equipment and living expenses.
Wood tells says he wants to remain in the province after graduation and is looking at becoming a family doctor.
Sheldon Wood has a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree from U-N-B and worked as an I-T consultant for 15 years.
Canaport L-N-G is creating the 4 year scholarship that will provide Wood with 35 thousand dollars a year for full tuition, books, equipment and living expenses.
Wood tells says he wants to remain in the province after graduation and is looking at becoming a family doctor.
Federal Cash For Atlantic Canadian Ferry Services
The services, which includes The Princess of Acadia and its Saint John to Digby run, receiving $51 million dollars from the Federal Government which will keep them afloat until March 31st of 2014.
Saint John MP Rodney Weston says the investment is a no-brainer because it's a key part of the transportation network in Atlantic Canada.
As to whether additional or regular investments would be made after 2014, Weston could not confirm it.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Suspicious Fire
The RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire in the Musquash area. A house under construction on Route 790 at Chance Harbour went up in flames last night.
A nearby volunteer firefighter noticed the blaze shortly after 9:30 but the structure was fully engulfed in flames and a pile of debris was found burning behind the unfinished home.
The photo attached shows Musquash firefighters beginning to knock down a large debris pile that was located behind the house that was destroyed. Photo by Andrew Sanojca.
A nearby volunteer firefighter noticed the blaze shortly after 9:30 but the structure was fully engulfed in flames and a pile of debris was found burning behind the unfinished home.
The photo attached shows Musquash firefighters beginning to knock down a large debris pile that was located behind the house that was destroyed. Photo by Andrew Sanojca.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Plowing Scam Making It's Rounds
Another scam making it's round this time in the Moncton-area. Residents are being warned about a snow-clearing scam in the area.
The Mounties say some residents are being told they must sign a contract to have their driveways cleared for the season and that the payment is upfront and in cash only. The service is then never delivered.
Fraudulent ads have been posted online under a number of names, including ``Atlantic Driveways'' and ``Brunswick Snow Removal.''
The Mounties say some residents are being told they must sign a contract to have their driveways cleared for the season and that the payment is upfront and in cash only. The service is then never delivered.
Fraudulent ads have been posted online under a number of names, including ``Atlantic Driveways'' and ``Brunswick Snow Removal.''
MacKenzie Found Not Guilty
The women woman who admitted to stabbing her common-law husband has been found not guilty of second-degree murder.
A jury acquitted Crystal-Dawn MacKenzie of Saint John.
Patrick Andrew Thomas was stabbed in the shoulder on March 15th to prevent her three children from seeing them fight.
Her lawyer, David Kelly, argued MacKenzie was acting in self-defence.
A jury acquitted Crystal-Dawn MacKenzie of Saint John.
Patrick Andrew Thomas was stabbed in the shoulder on March 15th to prevent her three children from seeing them fight.
Her lawyer, David Kelly, argued MacKenzie was acting in self-defence.
St. Stephen High School Fundraiser For Food Bank.
A Unique fundraiser is underway at The St. Stephen High School to raise food for our Local Food Bank.
Mrs. Grant's World Issues and Mrs. Calder's Human Services Class have come together to work for our local food banks in St. Stephen and St. George and have challenged one another to see who can bring in the most box's of Kraft Dinner.
To date 381 have been brought in with a goal to have 1000 by December 17th .Donna Linton with the Volunteer Center Of Charlotte County says it awesome when young people come to together to help families.
Once the the School reaches it's goal they plan to built a huge display of the domino effect before the food is distributed to our local food banks.
Mrs. Grant's World Issues and Mrs. Calder's Human Services Class have come together to work for our local food banks in St. Stephen and St. George and have challenged one another to see who can bring in the most box's of Kraft Dinner.
To date 381 have been brought in with a goal to have 1000 by December 17th .Donna Linton with the Volunteer Center Of Charlotte County says it awesome when young people come to together to help families.
Once the the School reaches it's goal they plan to built a huge display of the domino effect before the food is distributed to our local food banks.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Saint John Murder Trial Nearing A Verdict
It's into the home stretch at the second degree murder trial of 28 year old Crystal Dawn McKenzie after she testified in her own defense. The case will be going to the jury later today.
McKenzie is charged in the stabbing death last March of her common law husband 29 year old Pat Thomas on Alma Street just off Waterloo. The court was told she had been dragged along the street by her hair just before the stabbing.
Her lawyer David Kelly claims McKenzie acted in self defense after years of abuse while the prosecution maintains she could have called police.
McKenzie is charged in the stabbing death last March of her common law husband 29 year old Pat Thomas on Alma Street just off Waterloo. The court was told she had been dragged along the street by her hair just before the stabbing.
Her lawyer David Kelly claims McKenzie acted in self defense after years of abuse while the prosecution maintains she could have called police.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Calais LNG Hit's Another Hurdles
Yet another bump in the road for the Calais Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal project. The project has lost its right to the 250-acre parcel of land required for the project pushing the LNG proposal to the close to collapse.
Calais LNG has failed to renew it's option to the purchase agreement with the Board Of Environmental Protection and the land owners are asking the board of environmental protection to suspend the application.
Calais LNG has failed to renew it's option to the purchase agreement with the Board Of Environmental Protection and the land owners are asking the board of environmental protection to suspend the application.
CTF Launches No Tax Hike Campaign
A new campaign getting underway today by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to urge the Alward government not to raise taxes in the 2010-11 budget.
Kevin Lacey, Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the massive spending binge that has gone on over the past five years, the government should cut spending and not raise taxes.
David Alward has said that he doesn't want to raise taxes and will balance the budget on spending cuts.
The campaign includes a petition drive asking New Brunswickers to oppose tax increases. The petition can be found at http://www.taxpayer.com/atlantic/no-tax-hikes-2011-budget.
Kevin Lacey, Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the massive spending binge that has gone on over the past five years, the government should cut spending and not raise taxes.
David Alward has said that he doesn't want to raise taxes and will balance the budget on spending cuts.
The campaign includes a petition drive asking New Brunswickers to oppose tax increases. The petition can be found at http://www.taxpayer.com/atlantic/no-tax-hikes-2011-budget.
Growing an Appetite for Local Food
Two films will be in the spotlight this month to encourage us to eat more local food. The Quoddy Future Foundation and Eastern Charlotte Waterways and will show a film in St. Andrews and St. Stephen as part of the Growing an Appetite for Local Food project.
Mad City Chicken will be shown in St. Stephen on Thursday November 25th at 7:00pm at the Ganong Nature Park. On Monday November 29th ECW and QFF will partner with the St. Andrews Film Society to host a screening of FRESH at 7:00 pm at the St. Andrews W.C. O’Neill arena theatre.
There will be discussions following the screenings of each of these films for those who are interested in hearing more or would like to comment, focusing in part on the local food initiatives that are underway in or planned for our region.
This project aims to bring awareness to the importance and also the rewards of eating local food and supporting food producers and processors in and near Charlotte County.
Mad City Chicken will be shown in St. Stephen on Thursday November 25th at 7:00pm at the Ganong Nature Park. On Monday November 29th ECW and QFF will partner with the St. Andrews Film Society to host a screening of FRESH at 7:00 pm at the St. Andrews W.C. O’Neill arena theatre.
There will be discussions following the screenings of each of these films for those who are interested in hearing more or would like to comment, focusing in part on the local food initiatives that are underway in or planned for our region.
This project aims to bring awareness to the importance and also the rewards of eating local food and supporting food producers and processors in and near Charlotte County.
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week Missing Person Bathurst Area/Tremblay
Crime Stoppers and the District 9 RCMP, Bathurst Detachment are looking for information regarding the disappearance of Robert Arseneau of Tremblay, N.B.
On June 4 of 2006 the RCMP were called to the scene of a vehicle fire in the Janeville area on Route 11. Police say the vehicle was registered to Robert Arseneau and that the fire had been set.
All attempts to locate Robert have failed and his disappearance is considered suspicious. Robert would now be 59 years old.
If you have any information that might shed light on Robert’s disappearance, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
On June 4 of 2006 the RCMP were called to the scene of a vehicle fire in the Janeville area on Route 11. Police say the vehicle was registered to Robert Arseneau and that the fire had been set.
All attempts to locate Robert have failed and his disappearance is considered suspicious. Robert would now be 59 years old.
If you have any information that might shed light on Robert’s disappearance, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Saint Andrews Host Special Guest Freeman Patterson
An Evening With Freeman Patterson will take place tonight at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, corner of Queen and Princess Royal Streets in St. Andrews.
Most people know him as a world-famous photographer, however Patterson also works in visual design, and is a teacher, lecturer, author, gardener and avid motorcyclist.
He has served as an elected trustee of School District 19 in the Hampton-Kingston Peninsula area, on the board of AIDS Saint John, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Patterson's lecture, The Call of Creativity, will begin at 7 PM, followed by a question period. During the dessert hour after the question period attendees can enjoy meeting guest speaker Patterson while having a scrumptious dessert and beverage.
Most people know him as a world-famous photographer, however Patterson also works in visual design, and is a teacher, lecturer, author, gardener and avid motorcyclist.
He has served as an elected trustee of School District 19 in the Hampton-Kingston Peninsula area, on the board of AIDS Saint John, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Patterson's lecture, The Call of Creativity, will begin at 7 PM, followed by a question period. During the dessert hour after the question period attendees can enjoy meeting guest speaker Patterson while having a scrumptious dessert and beverage.
Saint Andrews Water Flushing
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Town of Saint Andrews did not flush watermains on the scheduled dates in October. Instead please note that the Town of Saint Andrews will be flushing watermains on Tuesday, November 23rd & Wednesday, November 24th.
The flushing will take place between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.
You may notice low water pressure and you may experience discolored water.
The flushing will take place between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.
You may notice low water pressure and you may experience discolored water.
Two New Brunswick Teachers Support Anti-Bullying Efforts By Recording Song
Two Teachers from Fredericton have found a unique way to help in the effort to fight bullying.
Mark Garnett and Peter Cook have both recorded a song.
They say it will bring the issue of bullying to back in the spotlights. Rob Frenette, Co-Founder of Bullying Canada says he commends these two men as leaders within their community for taking a stand and supporting.
The song is done to the beat of Dynamite can be accessed here: http://twaud.io/qskC
Mark Garnett and Peter Cook have both recorded a song.
They say it will bring the issue of bullying to back in the spotlights. Rob Frenette, Co-Founder of Bullying Canada says he commends these two men as leaders within their community for taking a stand and supporting.
The song is done to the beat of Dynamite can be accessed here: http://twaud.io/qskC
Secretary of State Announces Waldo County Commissioner District 1 Recount Results
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced that a recount of results from the General Election in Waldo County Commissioner District 1 was conducted and completed.
Waldo County Commissioner District 1 is Betty I. Johnson of Lincolnville remained the winner.
Donald P. Berry Sr. of Belmont requested the recount after unofficial results from Election Day indicated that he lost the election. The recount determined that 2,883 votes were cast for Johnson, while 2,881 were cast for Berry.
Waldo County Commissioner District 1 is Betty I. Johnson of Lincolnville remained the winner.
Donald P. Berry Sr. of Belmont requested the recount after unofficial results from Election Day indicated that he lost the election. The recount determined that 2,883 votes were cast for Johnson, while 2,881 were cast for Berry.
Hestia Says No To Used Goods While Transition House Says No To Used Beds
Used goods are no longer being accepted at Hestia House in Saint John due to the recent out-break of bed bugs around the Province.
Director Elaine Northrup says this is a direct hit to it's residents who are looking for clothing and furniture to set up an apartment with.
Northrup says the shelter has not been hit with bed-bugs and by putting this measure in place, they hope to keep it that way.
Meanwhile here at home The Executive Director Lynn Matheson of The Fundy Regional Transition house tells us they will not be accepting any donations of used beds at this time until spring although they welcome all other donations.
Director Elaine Northrup says this is a direct hit to it's residents who are looking for clothing and furniture to set up an apartment with.
Northrup says the shelter has not been hit with bed-bugs and by putting this measure in place, they hope to keep it that way.
Meanwhile here at home The Executive Director Lynn Matheson of The Fundy Regional Transition house tells us they will not be accepting any donations of used beds at this time until spring although they welcome all other donations.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tree Lighting & Food Drive Contest
A contest will be held tomorrow evening to help us give back to our community and to kick off the 20th Annual Retailers Christmas Promotion.
You could have the chance to win $250 dollars in Christmas cash all by bringing a donation for the
Charlotte County Food Bank to the Tree Lighting at the Town Square.
Cash donations or non-perishable food items will be accepted. Santa is expected to arrive at 7.
You could have the chance to win $250 dollars in Christmas cash all by bringing a donation for the
Charlotte County Food Bank to the Tree Lighting at the Town Square.
Cash donations or non-perishable food items will be accepted. Santa is expected to arrive at 7.
Christmas Card For Troops In Afghanistan Vandalised In Market Square
Someone with a black felt marker has vandalised the large Christmas card at the Saint John Market Square kiosk that people were signing for the troops in Afghanistan.
Some sort of grafitti type marking was scrawled on the inside of the card. Artist Norm Jackson came up with the idea of the card and says he's disappointed.
Jackson is hoping he can clean the card up but concedes some of the names and messages might be lost.
He's urging those who signed the inside to come down and have a look to see if their names and messages are lost. If so, they can sign again once the card is cleaned up.
Photo by Brian McLain
Some sort of grafitti type marking was scrawled on the inside of the card. Artist Norm Jackson came up with the idea of the card and says he's disappointed.
Jackson is hoping he can clean the card up but concedes some of the names and messages might be lost.
He's urging those who signed the inside to come down and have a look to see if their names and messages are lost. If so, they can sign again once the card is cleaned up.
Photo by Brian McLain
Gas Prices Go Up
If your stopping to get some gas, propane, diesel or furnace oil....it will cost you more than it would have yesterday.
The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's latest weekly price setting which shows the maximum retail for regular self serve is gasoline is $107.9, meanwhile gas stations around St. Stephen a selling a litre of self serve regular for 105.8.
Diesel comes in at $111.9, furnace oil is selling for 92.1 a litter and propane tops off at 97.8.
If your headed to Calais today gas is only going to cost you .84 cents a litre Canadian.
The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's latest weekly price setting which shows the maximum retail for regular self serve is gasoline is $107.9, meanwhile gas stations around St. Stephen a selling a litre of self serve regular for 105.8.
Diesel comes in at $111.9, furnace oil is selling for 92.1 a litter and propane tops off at 97.8.
If your headed to Calais today gas is only going to cost you .84 cents a litre Canadian.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Mealey Road Intersection Closure
As part of the construction of the new Route 1 Gateway, the Mealey Road Intersection to the north of Route 1 Highway will be permanently closed starting today.
Residents and commuters will have access to Mealey Road and the Route 1 Highway from the Pennfield Corner Exit 60.
The Route 1 Gateway project will see the completion of the final 55 kilometres of four lane highway on Route 1 from Waweig to St.George and between Pennfield and Lepreau.
Residents and commuters will have access to Mealey Road and the Route 1 Highway from the Pennfield Corner Exit 60.
The Route 1 Gateway project will see the completion of the final 55 kilometres of four lane highway on Route 1 from Waweig to St.George and between Pennfield and Lepreau.
Friday, November 12, 2010
New Used Clothing Store To Open
A new store will be opening in St. Stephen at the old Guardian Drug store location on Milltown Blvd.
Dee's Clothing Outlet is expected to open it's door's next week. The store will offer new to you clothing. This is the second location for Dee's with another store in St. George.
Dee's Clothing Outlet is expected to open it's door's next week. The store will offer new to you clothing. This is the second location for Dee's with another store in St. George.
Riverview Women Remembered
A Riverview woman remembered yesterday as a loving mother and compassionate friend.
Friends and family gathered at a funeral home in Sackville to say goodbye to Sabrina Patterson.
The 25-year-old's body was discovered earlier this month in woods near Moncton, her death is being treated by police as a homicide.
Her funeral was broadcast on speakers outside the funeral home so that loved ones who couldn't fit inside the packed building could listen to the emotional service.
Police have not laid any charges in her death.
Friends and family gathered at a funeral home in Sackville to say goodbye to Sabrina Patterson.
The 25-year-old's body was discovered earlier this month in woods near Moncton, her death is being treated by police as a homicide.
Her funeral was broadcast on speakers outside the funeral home so that loved ones who couldn't fit inside the packed building could listen to the emotional service.
Police have not laid any charges in her death.
Ten Thousand Villages Festival to Take Place In St. Stephen
For two days the St. Stephen area churches will offer the St. Stephen Community an opportunity to shop fair trade.
Shoppers will have the chance to discover some beautiful handcrafted home decor items by skilled artisan in more than 30 developing countries. The hand made products will be offered thru ten thousand villages.
Ten Thousand Villages provides fair income to artisans around the world by marketing their products in North America.
Over 100 Festival have taken place this past year in communities from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island.
The festival takes place November 26 and 27th at The Kirk McColl United Church Hall on King Street.
Shoppers will have the chance to discover some beautiful handcrafted home decor items by skilled artisan in more than 30 developing countries. The hand made products will be offered thru ten thousand villages.
Ten Thousand Villages provides fair income to artisans around the world by marketing their products in North America.
Over 100 Festival have taken place this past year in communities from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island.
The festival takes place November 26 and 27th at The Kirk McColl United Church Hall on King Street.
Windstar Safety Recall
Ford is voluntarily recalling older, high-mileage Windstar minivans produced between mid-1997 and early 2003 for rear axles. In a very small number of cases, the axles have fractured in certain locations on the right or left side, and affected vehicle handling.
Affected owners will notified. Media rep for Ford Wes Shirwood tells Tide News is rare conditions the vechile may be bought back if the part can not be replaced.
The recall for the Windstar which is no longer in production applies to vehicles in 21 states, the District of Columbia and Canada where road salt corrosion is more common.
Ford dealers at no charge to customers will reinforce the axles of the affected vehicles as parts are available. If it’s determined the axle can’t be reinforced, it will be replaced as soon as parts are available. Ford will provide for rental vehicles for customers until the rear axle of their vehicle has been replaced.
Affected owners will notified. Media rep for Ford Wes Shirwood tells Tide News is rare conditions the vechile may be bought back if the part can not be replaced.
The recall for the Windstar which is no longer in production applies to vehicles in 21 states, the District of Columbia and Canada where road salt corrosion is more common.
Ford dealers at no charge to customers will reinforce the axles of the affected vehicles as parts are available. If it’s determined the axle can’t be reinforced, it will be replaced as soon as parts are available. Ford will provide for rental vehicles for customers until the rear axle of their vehicle has been replaced.
Fall Lobster Season Underway
After a delay in the fishing season in the area Lobster fishermen finally made it out this morning for setting day.
Last week the high winds were blamed for delaying the start of the fall lobster season in the south-western half of the Province.
Last week the high winds were blamed for delaying the start of the fall lobster season in the south-western half of the Province.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Record Rainfall In The Area
Days of heavy rain in St. Stephen and across the province have broken a number of rainfall records.
Mechanic Settlement comes out on top with just over 339 millimetres.
More than 166 millimetres fell on Greater Saint John, while Grand Manan received 133.
In Gagetown, 120 millimetres fell while St. Stephen recorded 117 millimetres over the past six days.
Photo By Mark Downey
Photo shows Behind Miss D's
Mechanic Settlement comes out on top with just over 339 millimetres.
More than 166 millimetres fell on Greater Saint John, while Grand Manan received 133.
In Gagetown, 120 millimetres fell while St. Stephen recorded 117 millimetres over the past six days.
Photo By Mark Downey
Photo shows Behind Miss D's
Lobster Season Will Open Friday Morning
The opening of the lobster District 36 has been delayed another day after a conference call this morning with fishermen from every port between St. Martin's and Campobello Island.
The delay is due to the strong Northeast winds expected to persist through tomorrow.
Friday will be setting day. It gets underway at 6am.
The delay is due to the strong Northeast winds expected to persist through tomorrow.
Friday will be setting day. It gets underway at 6am.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Lobster Season Postponed For LSA 36
Lobster Fisherman expecting to set their traps tomorrow morning will now have to wait until at least Thursday.
The Fundy North Fisherman's association along with DFO have postponed the season to a late start for LSA 36 due to the Strong wind warning in effect.
A spokesperson with The Fundy North Fisherman's association tells Tide News lobster fishermen can expect to set their traps on Thursday if the weather co-operates.
The Fundy North Fisherman's association along with DFO have postponed the season to a late start for LSA 36 due to the Strong wind warning in effect.
A spokesperson with The Fundy North Fisherman's association tells Tide News lobster fishermen can expect to set their traps on Thursday if the weather co-operates.
Garbage Pick Up
The Town of St. Stephen advises its residents that garbage pick up day is Tuesday in the entire community and if you notice garbage out on any other day, please disregard it.
Going To Take Time To Dry Out
Some area's of the Province are going to take a little longer than others to dry out when the sky finally does clear.
Environment Canada has been keeping tabs since the rain began late last week and as of this morning, here are some of the more soaked area's.
Mechanic Settlement has received just shy of 300 mm's of rain, St. Stephen 77m's, Point Lepreau just over 71mm's, the Greater Saint John area just over 131mm's, Gagetown 63.5 and Point Lepreau just over 71mm's.
Environment Canada has been keeping tabs since the rain began late last week and as of this morning, here are some of the more soaked area's.
Mechanic Settlement has received just shy of 300 mm's of rain, St. Stephen 77m's, Point Lepreau just over 71mm's, the Greater Saint John area just over 131mm's, Gagetown 63.5 and Point Lepreau just over 71mm's.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Body discovered confirmed as missing Riverview woman, Shenstone
Body discovered confirmed as missing Riverview woman, Shenstone
The body discovered yesterday in a wooded area in the Shenstone has been Sabrina Patterson.
The woman had been missing since October 29.
At this point no charges have been laid.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Weather Conditions Around St. Stephen
Strong winds and heavy rain are in the forecast today for much of the Maritimes.
St Stephen is expected to receive up to 70 mm of rain today and as much as 40 mm tomorrow
Environment Canada is calling for upwards of 100 millimetres of rain by tonight in some parts of the region.
Pizza Delight in St. Stephen had a close call earlier today with water levels reaching the building and covering the Wharf.
Crews with the St. Stephen Public Works Department are keeping an eye on road condition and backed up drainage paths. NB Power is working to restore Power to the nearly 800 customers affected.
Grand Manan Ferry Off It's Run
The GMV will not be making the 11:30 trip out of Grand Manan.
A decision has not been made yet on the 1:00 PM trip. Coastal Transport will be advising The Tide of any future cancellations.
A decision has not been made yet on the 1:00 PM trip. Coastal Transport will be advising The Tide of any future cancellations.
NB Power Outages
NB Power reporting outages in St. Stephen at this hour is affecting 290 customers, Valley Road, Rollingdam, Laurence Station, Elmsville, Tower Hill and Little Ridge. Nb Power crews are working on the issue's and expect to have power restored by early afternoon. Meanwhile Fredericton has over 1200 customers without power at this time.
Strong winds and heavy rain are in the forecast today for much of the Maritimes.
Environment Canada is calling for upwards of 100 millimeters of rain by tonight in some parts of the region.
Strong winds and heavy rain are in the forecast today for much of the Maritimes.
Environment Canada is calling for upwards of 100 millimeters of rain by tonight in some parts of the region.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Missing Moncton Man Found
One of two people missing from the Moncton area has been found by police at his home.
The RCMP says Fred Prosser was located shortly before noon today at his residence.
Prosser is being interviewed by police to determine his whereabouts over the past few days.
The search is continuing for Sabrina Patterson, a 25-year-old Riverview woman who was reported missing on Oct. 29.
The RCMP says Fred Prosser was located shortly before noon today at his residence.
Prosser is being interviewed by police to determine his whereabouts over the past few days.
The search is continuing for Sabrina Patterson, a 25-year-old Riverview woman who was reported missing on Oct. 29.
Canada's Ambassador To U.S. Says Energy Opportunities Abound For Atlantic Canada
Saint John getting a visit from the Canadian Ambassador in Washington, Gary Doer who was the keynote speaker before a large gathering of businesspeople at the Trade and Convention Centre.
Doer says Atlantic Canada is well positioned to take advantage of the energy demand in New England if the provinces work together. He points out New England imports 11 billion dollars worth of energy from Atlantic Canada and 35 per cent of its natural gas comes from this region.
He adds the Americans are looking for energy security which they can't get from the Middle East.
Doer told businesspeople at the Trade and Convention Centre the incoming chair of the Congressional Energy Committee who's a Republican is, in his words, pro-NAFTA and pro-energy from Canada.
(Canada's Ambassador To The U.S., Gary Doer)
(Photo by Brian McLain)
Doer says Atlantic Canada is well positioned to take advantage of the energy demand in New England if the provinces work together. He points out New England imports 11 billion dollars worth of energy from Atlantic Canada and 35 per cent of its natural gas comes from this region.
He adds the Americans are looking for energy security which they can't get from the Middle East.
Doer told businesspeople at the Trade and Convention Centre the incoming chair of the Congressional Energy Committee who's a Republican is, in his words, pro-NAFTA and pro-energy from Canada.
(Canada's Ambassador To The U.S., Gary Doer)
(Photo by Brian McLain)
St. Stephen Middle School Dismissing Due To Power Outage
School is dismissed at The St. Stephen Middle School due to the power outage.
Dave Breau with District 10 tells us they are dismissing School at this time due to the power outaged caused by the accident earlier today on Princees St.
Dave Breau with District 10 tells us they are dismissing School at this time due to the power outaged caused by the accident earlier today on Princees St.
Back Hoe Hits Pole & Knock's Power Out In St. Stephen
Lights are knocked out at this hour as Back Hoe hit a pole on Princess Street earlier this morning . The Driver was taken by ambulance to the Charlotte County Hospital and his condition is not yet know , alothough a bystanders tells us he did walk to the stretcher. It is believed he blacked out while driving the machine.
NB Power is reporting just over 850 customers without power in the area and is expected to be restored by 2 today.
NB Power is reporting just over 850 customers without power in the area and is expected to be restored by 2 today.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Human Remains Found On Shoreline Of Grand Manan
RCMP members on Grand Manan Island were called to Castalia after a someone found skeletal human remains along the shoreline.
The discovery was made within two kilometres of the site of skeletal remains discovered last month.
It is unknown at this time whether the remains are from the same person.
The Coroner's office has been contacted and ongoing forensic examination and DNA testing is being conducted to help establish identity.
The discovery was made within two kilometres of the site of skeletal remains discovered last month.
It is unknown at this time whether the remains are from the same person.
The Coroner's office has been contacted and ongoing forensic examination and DNA testing is being conducted to help establish identity.
Saint Andrews Fire Department Reminds Us To Change Battery's In Smoke Detectors
The Saint Andrews Fire Department has a message for residents and that is "Remember Change you Clock, Change your batteries.
This as Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, meanwhile The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean.
This as Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, meanwhile The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean.
Town Of St. Stephen Fall Clean Up
Residents of the Town of St. Stephen are advised that a Fall pick-up of bagged leaves and brush only will take place the week of November 8.
Town Officials tell us residents should have their brush and leaves out by the roadside by Monday.
Officials once again remind us to have your leaves preferably in clear and biodegradable bags and securely tied in order for Town pick-up.
Town Officials tell us residents should have their brush and leaves out by the roadside by Monday.
Officials once again remind us to have your leaves preferably in clear and biodegradable bags and securely tied in order for Town pick-up.
Change Smoke Detector Batteries
As Daylight Savings time ends and we prepare to set our clocks back an hour on Sunday, Nov. 7, the Office of the Fire Marshal reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors.
The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean. Department of Public Safety: www.gnb.ca/publicsafety.
The Provincial fire Marshal Benoit Laroche tells us most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. He says it's a good idea to place smoke alarms outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home.
If you sleep with the bedroom door closed, install a smoke alarm inside the bedroom, test your smoke alarms while the family is sleeping and make sure they are clean. Department of Public Safety: www.gnb.ca/publicsafety.
Amy Cummings Named State Library Employee of the Year
A well-organized and dedicated women takes the title State Library Employee of the year. Amy Cummings has been named the 2010 employee of the year for the Maine State Library.
Each year, state agencies may nominate a single employee who exhibits an outstanding work ethic and attitude and provides a valuable service to his or her agency.
She single-handedly loans and borrows over 22,000 items annually for individuals and libraries on behalf of the State Library.
Each year, state agencies may nominate a single employee who exhibits an outstanding work ethic and attitude and provides a valuable service to his or her agency.
She single-handedly loans and borrows over 22,000 items annually for individuals and libraries on behalf of the State Library.
RCMP Search For Missing Man
RCMP are looking for 31-year-old Fred Prosser last seen by friends early Monday morning at his home in Shenstone, outside of Salisbury.He was reported missing on Monday night after he didn't show up at work.
He has not been in touch with friends or family and is not answering his cell phone.
Prosser is believed to be driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, grey in colour, with a New Brunswick License plate reading COT 348.
He is about 5 foot 10 weighing about 200 pounds with brown eyes and hair.
If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
He has not been in touch with friends or family and is not answering his cell phone.
Prosser is believed to be driving a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, grey in colour, with a New Brunswick License plate reading COT 348.
He is about 5 foot 10 weighing about 200 pounds with brown eyes and hair.
If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
St. Stephen Elementary School Looks for Donations
It's that time of year again when the kids head out during school hours for some good old fashion skating. The St.Stephen Elementary school makes this possible each and every year with their trips to the arena and are now looking for your help in providing some of those kids with some skates and helmets.
This year is the first year that The St.Stephen Elementary School has shared their skates and helmets with the kids at The Milltown School and now are finding themselves in more need of skates and helmets.
If you can help donations of all sizes of skates and helmets are needed and you can drop them off at the St. Stephen Elementary School or call 466-7303 for more information.
This year is the first year that The St.Stephen Elementary School has shared their skates and helmets with the kids at The Milltown School and now are finding themselves in more need of skates and helmets.
If you can help donations of all sizes of skates and helmets are needed and you can drop them off at the St. Stephen Elementary School or call 466-7303 for more information.
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