Governor Orders Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff on Friday, July 2

In remembrance and honor of Sgt. Brandon Silk, Governor John E. Baldacci has directed that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, July 2, 2010.
Sgt. Silk, died June 21, while serving in Afghanistan. He was with the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Sgt. Silk’s family lives in Orono.

The funeral service for Sgt. Silk is planned for Friday, July 2, at United Baptist Church, in Old Town.

Atlanticade Hit's Charlotte County

Today marks the start of Alanticade in St. Andrews. Thousands of bikers are expected to drive into St. Andrews from all over Canada and the United States. The snowbirds are expected to have a fly over St. Andrews at 10 this morning.

The opening ceremonies for Alanticade will be at 12 noon at the Algonquin.

A list of detailed events can be found on The Tide's Home Page under The Alanticade Logo.

People's Alliance Sets Deadline On Policy Submissions

The People's Alliance tells us thier deadline on policy submissions will be July 2nd..
For the previous few weeks and months any resident of New Brunswick could submit an idea for a policy our party could vote on at our policy convention.

The People's of Alliance convention is scheduled for July 9 and 10 at the Oromocto Days Inn Hotel.

Province's Population is Growing

Numbers from Stats Can show a net increase of over 6000 people since January 2007.

The number surpasses the goal of increasing the province's population by 6,000 by the end of 2009 as set out by the state of the province address.

The numbers are a quarterly estimate for January 1st to April 1st of this year and place our province's population at 751,300.

The province's population dropped by over 4000 people in the 13 quarters before January 2007

Named Released In Accident Over The Weekend In Saint John

Ryan Ellis has been identified as the man killed last Friday on the West-Side in Saint John. The 26-year old was killed when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into another vehicle on Manawagonish Road.
A 15-year-old girl was also killed over the weekend when the vehicle she was travelling in left Hillcrest Road, went down an embankment near the airport on Saturday night. Saint John City police tells us , her name is not being released at the request of her family.

What About An Oil Spill In The Bay

Fisheries Minister Rick Doucette says its time we took another look at the plans for dealing with an oil spill in the Bay of Fundy.

This follows Doucette's visit last week to the Gulf of Mexico to get a first hand look at what's unfolding there which he calls the largest manmade disaster in history.

Doucette says any re-examination of the plans that are in place should also involve officials from Nova Scotia and Maine.

People's Alliance Picks Second Candidate

John Craig, Mayor of the Town of St. Andrew's, was acclaimed as candidate at the PANB Charlotte-Campobello nomination meeting on Saturday afternoon at Scotch Ridge Hall.
Craig told those assembled that this was an exciting time for politics in New Brunswick.

Craig joins Ed Hoyt in carrying the People's Alliance banner as a choice for voters in the Sept. 27 election.

The St. Andrew's mayor added the election may only be a short time away, but he is ready for the intense ride.

NB Liquor Grand Opening

The St. Stephen NB Liquor is now officially open for business in their new location. They have moved from The St. Stephen Superstore to their new location beside Sobey's in The Charlotte Mall.

There are two way to enter the news store now one in the front and a walk way has been constructed to take you to the new store thru Sobey's. Grand opening Ceremonies got underway today at noon.

Shown here are Tom Booth & Paul Martin with Manager Randy Burrell

State Police have released the names of the three people stabbed to death.

They are 55 year old Jeffrey Ryan and his 10 year old son Jesse Ryan and 30 year old Jason Dehahn. The homicides took place at Ryan's house on Route 1 and detectives think the killings took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday. Dehahn was a friend of Ryan's and also lived in Amity.

A team of State Police detectives and crime lab personnel have spent the day gathering evidence from Ryan's property and conducting interviews.

Police have received some calls from the public of possible locations of Ryan's missing 1989 Ford blue and silver pickup truck , but there have been no confirmed sightings.


Anyone who has seen this pickup or knows of its location is asked to call State Police in Houlton 532-5400, or 911 on a cell phone.

Photo is a similar truck that State Police have altered to resemble the truck they are looking for.

Province Supports Efficiency Upgrades At Blacks Harbour Fish Processor

A funding announcement today in Black Harbour at Connors, Premier Shawn Graham along with Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet were on hand to make the announcement. Doucet Tells Tide News  the government 's investment in this long standing Company not only secures it's future but that of it's workers and the surrounding communities that have relied on it for generations.
The provincial government is making an investment to help Connors Bros. complete efficiency upgrades to its processing plant by providing them with a $3-million forgivable loan as part of a $12-million project that will help maintain more than 1,000 jobs in the southwestern of the Province.

Connors Bros. is one of Canada's oldest food producers and the largest producer of canned sardines worldwide. In 2004, the operations of Connors Bros. merged with those of Bumble Bee Seafoods LLC and Clover Leaf Seafoods Co.

Official Opening of The Liberal Headquarters

The Campaign is officially underway in Charlotte County. Shawn Graham had a BBQ lunch in Town Square before walking his way up to 49 King Street and cut the ribbon to Annabelle Juneau's campaign headquarters. Graham wasted no time telling us what his government has done leading up to the Election.

Graham say as a government they have taken a number of initiatives over the past three and a half year but that was all designed to keep people in this province. The our community the Liberal government has worked to support local companies like Ganong's, SWP, Sticks and Stone as well as the Flakeboard a a number of companies to keep providing jobs for this region.

Graham tell us as the September 27th Election approaches the Liberals are making progress in Education, Health Care , infrastructure on Highways. Graham this is a riding he knows he can win.

Triple Homicide& Missing Truck

State Police continue to investigate a homicide near Houlton in which three people have been killed, and they are looking for a pickup truck taken from one of the victims.
Police are looking for a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup truck which was missing from the homicide scene and are asking for the public's help in locating the vehicle . The truck is blue and silver with Maine license plates 4 1 5 5 R Y .

Anyone who has seen this pickup or knows of its location is asked to call State Police in Augusta at 624-7076, or State Police in Houlton 532-5400, or 911

The photo is a similar truck that State Police have altered to resemble the truck they are looking for.

Gas Prices On The Rise

Gas prices in the area taking a jump after the weekly setting. Self serve regular has risen to 100.0 a litre, a rise of more than 3 cents and diesel is also more expensive, going up by more than 2 cents a litre. The price of propane has been pegged at 101.9. Meanwhile cross border gas is going for 78 cents a litre Canadian.

Triple Homicide & Missing Truck

State Of Maine Police are investigating a homicide near Houlton in which three people have been killed, and they are looking for a pickup truck taken from one of the victims. The deaths were discovered Wednesday night at a home along Route 1 in Amity, about 15 miles south of Houlton. The victims are two men and a young boy and detectives say all were stabbed to death. The names of the victims are being withheld as relatives are being notified.
Police are looking for a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup truck which was missing from the homicide scene and are asking for the public's help in locating the vehicle . The truck is blue and silver with Maine license plates 4 1 5 5 R Y . The truck has two different colored wheels - white in front and silver wheels in the back. It also has running lights on top of the cab, above the windshield.

Anyone who has seen this pickup or knows of its location is asked to call State Police in Augusta at 624-7076, or 911 on a cell phone.

Funding Announcement

Premier Shawn Graham and Minister of Fisheries Rick Doucet will be in Blacks Harbour  along with company officials to make the announcement at a news conference set for 2 PM at Connors tomorrow.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Governor Mourns Loss of Soldier With Maine Ties

Governor John E. Baldacci has learned of the death of an active duty soldier with Maine ties. Sgt. Brandon Silk, 25, of Orono was killed Monday while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan.
Sgt. Silk was a Black Hawk crew chief, stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, according to his family.

The family has asked for privacy as they cope with the loss of their son.

Governor Baldacci will order flags lowered to half-staff on the day of Sgt. Silk’s funeral.

Traffic Interruption In Saint John Today

This traffic delay shouldn't impact your commute too much but, keep it in mind.
The Department of Transportation tells traffic will stop completely on Route 1 in both directions at 2 o'clock today to conduct blasting activities.

This will occurr near the Crown Street off ramp both today and tomorrow as part of the One Mile House Interchange Project.

Serious Assault

A 31 year old man from Public Landing was severely beaten last weekend and is at the Regional Hospital in Saint John in critical condition. The RCMP in Grand Bay-Westfield are looking for help in finding those who did it. The attack took place around 9:00 Saturday night at the Public Landing Wharf. According to the Mounties, 8 or 9 men got off a 26 foot white speedboat and four or five of them carried out the beating while the others went to a nearby store. If you can help in the investigation, call the RCMP at 757-1020 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

Granville Park Meeting

A Public meeting was held last night at The St. Stephen Legion for those concerned about the proposed construction at Granville park. This meeting was for a chance for those concerned about the proposed construction and the town rezoning the area for commercial use.

Mayor Jed Purcell tells Tide News he was pleased with the comments and they all will be well considered. Mayor and Council will make a motion for a second reading at Monday Night's council meeting for the re zoning on Granville Park.

SSHS Grand March & Prom

Tonight is Grand March and Prom night for the graduating students at St. Stephen High School. The Grand March will be held at the Border Arena starting at 8 o'clock followed by the Prom at the High School till Midnight.

Police will be out full force making sure everyone has a happy and safe graduation this week. But make no mistake RCMP do tell us charges will be laid for those drinking and driving and those proving liquor to minors will be fined as they enforce their Zero Tolerance policy.

Laura Hartford & Rebecca Devereaux

New Vaccine Launched To Better Protect Young Children And Infants

Young children and infants in the Province are being offered a new publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine as part of improvements to the provincial childhood immunization program.
Health Minister Mary Schryer announced today. Invasive pneumococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection commonly associated with severe respiratory tract infections

The vaccine is publicly funded for children who are eight weeks to 12 months old and is available to children and infants, starting Thursday, July 1.

Snorkel's Birthday At Huntsman Marine Science Center

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre is holding a celebration at the aquarium for the star attraction, Snorkel.
The fun starts at 11 a.m., when Snorkel will hopefully blow out a candle, Snorkel will do some of his tricks at the seal feeding, and then there’ll be cake, games, and more fun, for humans. Last year’s party was a lot of fun for all concerned, and Snorkel even received some gifts.

Snorkel, and his dad, Loki, have been big hits since their introduction to the aquarium in May, 2009. Loki was born at the Huntsman in 1996, and Snorkel was born at Storybook Gardens in London, Ontario.

The Huntsman aquarium has lowered admission prices in 2010 as construction continues on the new discovery centre, set to open in June, 2011.

St. Stephen Graduation Banquet Tonight

Members of SSHS's senior class will be attending their banquet tonight as many get set to graduate this week. 

The night will start off with the meal as young men and women finish up members of the school will be handing out awards....All Graduation ceremonies for Saint Andrews this year will be held this Friday..

RCMP Member Bob MacKnight tells Tide News they will be out about enforcing their zero tolerance policy for drug and alcohol and looking for those who are driving aggressive.

Photo compliments of Stacy Curran

Laura Hartford and Rebecca Devereaux

Granville Park Meeting tonight

A public Hearing of Objections will be held tonight at the St. Stephen Legion for those wanting to have their say on the proposed construction at Granville park. The meeting is set to get underway at 6.

Serious Collision in Saint John

St John City Police are investigating after a jogger was struck and killed by a motorcyle shortly before 7 last night on Bridge Road near the Reversing Falls Bridge. A woman was taken to hospital with serious head injuries described as life threatening. There's no word yet on any charges.

Are you a Winner?

Here are the numbers from last nights Lotto Max Lottery.
05 06 26 29 34 36 43
bonus: 49

The whopping $95 million Lotto Max prize once again went unclaimed.

This marks the third week in a row the jackpot went without a winner. But not everyone was empty handed. 30 $1 million Maxmillion prizes were won, 16 of them in Ontario.

Sales for Friday’s draw increased nearly 40 per cent nationwide. They’re sure to jump again next week, with the OLG announcing another $50 million dollar jackpot for next Friday’s draw, with an additional $55 in Maxmillion prizes.

The odds of winning the $50-million jackpot are estimated at 1 in 28 million; however, the odds are slightly better for the 45 Maxmillion prizes at 1 in 623,000.

RCMP Enforce Zero tolerance this weekend

Once again RCMP will be enforcing their zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol this weekend and next as many will be celebrating graduation.

Open liquor will be seized, and those found in possession of open liquor will be subject to fines of $172.50. Bob MacKnight with the RCMP tells Tide News providing liquor to a minor will land you a fine of $292.50

Macknight tells us they are aware of the organized events, as well as a number of planned parties being held elsewhere. and says their priority will be to prevent anyone from causing harm to themselves or others.

Officers will, in particular be focused upon identifying and arresting those drivers who have been drinking and/ who are driving in an aggressive manner.

Civic Centre organizers seek public input

The Charlotte County Civic Centre Project will hold a series of meetings this month to offer brief updates and to glean public input.
Contractors interested in the project are scheduled for June 22 and the following day one is set up for donor service providers . Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. at the Superstore Community Room. Two public workshops are slated for June 24 and 29 at 7 p.m. at the St. Stephen Legion. Many people have been wondering what's next for this project leaving some to think it's hit a dead end....Members of The Civic Center project tell Tide News it's still moving foward.

Grade 8 Graduation SSMS

It was a packed house last night as 160 students received their diploma's at The St. Stephen Middle School for grade 8 graduation . The ceremony lasted about an hour and a half as the Principal and teaching staff handed off the diploma's and said their fare wells to the students as they make their way to the high school in the fall . Students ended the night dressed to kill in the Gym with a special Graduation dance in their honour hosted by Tempo Light.

Construction Contnures on the Route 1 Gateway Project...

An open house will take place tonight in St. George at The Magaguadavic Place for those wanting more information about the Route One Gateway Project. The Route 1 Gateway project focuses on the corridor that carries traffic from the St. Stephen/Calais International border to the Trans-Canada Highway in River Glade. The project includes the construction of 55 kilometres of new four-lane highway, selected upgrades to improve existing sections of Route 1 in New Brunswick and installation of 104 linear kilometres of wildlife fencing. Construction work as part of the project is to be finished by no later than July 31, 2013. The open house gets under way at 5 with presentations at 6:30... Those looking for work can drop in a speak to representing Dexture Construction on hand.

Facebook Threat

A Lunenburg County man has been sentenced to 18-months probation for using Facebook to threaten his mother's ex-boyfriend.  Jonathan James Dagley of Italy Cross was in provincial court yesterday after pleading "guilty" to threatening to harm Allan Vernon Brown of Branch LaHave in March.

In addition to being placed on probation, Dagley was ordered to have no contact with Brown and to take mental health and anger management counselling as ordered by his probation officer.

Dagley received six-months "probation" in 2004 for "uttering threats" and a further 12-months probation in 2007 for the same crime.

Vincent Massey Teams up with Support our Troops...

In an effort to curve bullying The Vincent Massey Elemantary School in Saint Andrews have teamed up with the recently formed group called Support Our Troops....Group Member Shelley McIntyre tells us the will be marching behing the RCMP and the vetrens this year and the kids have joing in call themselves Vincent Massey The peacefull School... Participants are encourged to show their support by marching in this years Canada Day Celebrations... If you would like to joing this group call Shelly McIntyre @ 529-8771 .

Death of a student at SSHS

A funeral service is being held today for the victim of an ATV mishap over the weekend. Matthew Haley was the passenger on an all terrain vehicle which plunged down an embankment along Highway One . The driver was sent to hospital to be treated for injuries. No word yet if any charges will be laid .... Haley was set to graduate this year from St. Stephen High School and principal Jamie Waycott tells us final planning for their various events has not been completed although he says he is sure they will find a balance between celebrating the accomplishment of the graduating class and acknowledging the loss of one of their classmates.

Toll Free Number Set Up To Report Animal Abuse

The Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty in the Province now has a tollfree number.

Executive Director Mike Murphy says this number will give everyone the opportunity to prevent animals from being hurt or neglected. The number is 1-877-722-1522.

Matthew Haley Funeral

A funeral service will be held today for Matthew Haley of Pomeroy Ridge.
Haley was killed this past weekend when the ATV he was on went over a cliff in St. Stephen.

Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd. 23 Main Street, St Stephen N.B. from where the funeral service will be held today (June 17) at 2PM.

For those who wish , donations may be made to the Matthew Haley Scholarship Fund. Contact the School District 10 Office or St Stephen High School

Missing Girl Found

A 16-year old girl missing from the St. Stephen area has been found safe sound.
Heather Dawn Daye of McAdam was reported missing on Sunday after she was dropped off at her grandmother's residence on Friday in Honeydale and never returned from a walk.

RCMP tell us Daye was located outside the province after a routine vehicle stop.

16-year-old girl reported missing St. Stephen

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating a 16-year old girl who was reported missing.

Heather Dawn Daye of McAdam was last seen on Friday, June 11 when she was dropped off at her grandmother’s residence in Honeydale, she told her grandmother she was going for a walk and has not been seen since.

Her family believes she may be accompanied by a 26-year-old man she knows who drives a 2001, two-door black Chevrolet Cavalier, NB license plate GJC 577 and that they may be heading towards British Columbia.

Heather Dawn Daye is described as 5'5" tall, 110-115lbs, with dark brown hair past her shoulders and blue eyes. She also has a piercing in her nose.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 1-888-506-RCMP(7267).

Support a Troop Saint Andrews 2010 Canada Day Parade

Members of the community will be taking part in this year’s Canada Day parade in Saint Andrews to show their support for Canadian troops. Shelley McIntyre, whose husband Dave is in Afghanistan with the RCMP tells Tide News Supporting the Troops entry will be walking in the parade behind the RCMP and the veterans.

McIntyre tells us people can bring picture of loved ones, ribbons or even dress the entire.

Those interested in joining the group can contact McIntyre at 529-8771. The Saint Andrews Canada Day Parade starts @ 1 from NBCC.

RCMP release Video of Suspect in suspicious fire

RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire at Northern Construction in Dundee which occurred this week. Three buildings were involved in the fire. One of the buildings was completely destroyed. Damage is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect or information about the fire is asked to contact the District 9 RCMP at 506-789-6000 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Man deceased in ATV collision St. Stephen Correction

The 18-year-old from Pomeroy Ridge who was killed was the passenger on the ATV not the driver. The 17-year-old driver from Scotch Ridge remains in Saint John Hospital with undetermined injuries. The statement  released over the weekend by the RCMP was incorrect.

Saint John Law Firms Are Merging

Two of the largest law firms in Greater Saint John are finalizing a merger.  As of July.1st, Clark Drummie will join McInnes Cooper, which currently has more than 200 lawyers.

Details on where any new office space will be has not yet been released

Energy and Utilities Board Taking It All In Stride

The EUB is welcoming the proposal saying it is all about public consultation and welcomes the views of others.

Chair Ray Gorman says at the end of the day, this is a government decision but welcomes the views of others.

Gorman doesn't believe this proposal will put more pressure on his group to meet the needs of many different organizations when it comes to electricity rates.

Bay of Fundy makes the list

The Bay of Fundy is now one of 28 finalists in the new 7 Wonders of Nature Contest. It is the only entry from Canada that is still in the Competition, and it's up against Wonders like the Matterhorn, the Black Forest and the Grand Canyon.

Premier Shawn Graham says the publicity will attract more tourists and visitors from around the world to the province.

Drowning in East Saint John

A police investigation is underway into the drowning early yesterday morning of a 51 year old man whose canoe capsized on Douglas Lake behind Morrison Road in East Saint John. People who live in the neighbourhood heard a man screaming for help and they ploughed into the lake trying to save the victim who was found at the bottom. He was brought to shore and C-P-R was performed on him but to no avail. Both the fire department and Lifesaving Society are warning boaters to wear a life jacket.

A short time later, the fire department was called to a blaze at 70 Mountain Road. The cause is considered suspicious and the Major Crime Unit is investigating. No one was at home when the fire began. Damage to the home is severe.

Man deceased in atv collision

On June 12, 2010 at approximately 10:40 am the District 1 RCMP responded to a collision involving an all terrain vehicle near the Dennis stream bridge off Highway 1 in St. Stephen.

It appears the atv was driving on the side of the westbound lane when they drove off the cliff. The 18-year-old driver from Pomeroy Ridge died at the scene as a result of his injuries. A 17-year-old passenger from Scotch Ridge was rushed to Saint John Regional Hospital with undetermined injuries.

An RCMP re-constructionist attended the scene to investigate the collision. The name of the deceased is not being released. The investigation is ongoing.

Busy weekend in Saint Andrews...

If you live in the area you'll have plenty of things to do this weekend with the Seafood Festival in Saint Andrews...Events started early this morning with Seafood Festival Golf. Huntman Marine Sciece Science is celebrating world ocean day today and will be providing fun marine tattoos for the children along with many other events

If your a market lover there's a special Farmers Market being held in the town square and if you want a great deal on lobster head to the Whaft because The Fundy North Fisherman's Association will be selling lobster right off the boat for only $5 per pound. To check out what's going on click on the link: http://www.standrewsseafoodfestival.ca/

Relay for Life "Tide Team"

The Tide's Tracy Hanson, Bob Henry, Lisa Gullison and Mark Downey
at the 8th Annual Relay for Life.  The relay raised over $88,900

New Discovery Center Construction

The construction phase for the new Discovery Centre in St. Andrews is officially underway.

Federal and Municipal politcians were on hand for the ceremony at the Huntsman Marine Science Center.

Total cost of the project is eight million dollars.

Undercover theft Operation in Maine

Thanks to some quick thinking of the Washington County's Sheriff's office and the State Police a major undercover theft operation has come to a hault.

Nearly 40 victims were identified over at least 5 counties all over Eastern and Central Maine.

Two men have been arrested. To date burglary and thefts have been cleared from Northern Washington County all the way to Central Waldo County.

If anyone has information on these or related cases please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 255-4422.

Man found dead in a home in Moncton

RCMP responding to a fire in Mocnton found a man's body inside after the fire had been put out. His identify has not been confirmed.

Police tell us he was the only one in the house.

Fire destroys Royal Canadian Legion building in Oromocto

Fire departments from Fredericton, Oromocto, and New Maryland were on hand last Night as the Oromocto Legion was destroyed by fire. 

RCMP say the fire is suspicious. The community is in shock.

Alcohol & Drugs factors in Riverview Accident

Drugs and Alcohol are being pointed out by RCMP as two of the factors that killed three teenagers from Riverview back on May.29th.

Officers also point out no one in the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt and they three people killed, including the driver, had alcohol and marijuana in their systems.

Re-constructionist's have also determined the vehicle was going well over the posted speed limit of 80km/hour and the road was somewhat wet but rain didn't start until after the crash

Illegal Smokes

A Nova Scotia man has been arrested in northern part of the province after police found contraband cigarettes during a routine traffic stop. RCMP pulled over a pickup truck on the in Saint-Leonard and found 200,000 illegal smokes.
He will be appearing in court in September to answer to the charges of possession of contraband cigarettes.

Another Internet Scam is Active

The New Brunswick Securities Commission has raised the red flag about an internet dating investment scheme out of Ghana.  It involves worthless gold certificates and the Commission was alerted about the fraud thanks to the quick action of a bank employee.
They thought something was strange recently when the person scammed tried to make a large withdrawl.
Unfortunately, the heads up didn't come quick enough as the person has already lost thousands.

This internet scam is very personal in nature and begins with contact by way of a dating website, a relationship develops and then someone starts asking for cash which get bigger with each request.

Not much of a Change With Gas Prices

You'll be paying basically the same for gas as you did yesterday following the weekly setting. Self Serve regular is still selling around town for 97.2 cents a litre. Diesel dropped by less than a cent to $1.00.1. The price of propane rose by just over a penny to $1.02.9 and furnace oil fell slightly to 87.3 cents a litre.

Close Call for MotorCycle Riders

Two men are lucky to be alive after a close call last night. Hampton RCMP spotted two motorcycles doing wheelies just after six o'clock on Highway 100 and pulled them over. When the officer was getting out of his vehicle, both motorcycles took off. One of the drivers, a 21-year old man from St. Stephen, looked over his shoulder to see where the officer was when he crashed into the other motorcycle driven by a 28-year old Saint John man.
Both were rushed to the Regional, checked out and sent home. Officers have issued several fines to both drivers who will appear before a judge as well concerning their driving habits.

Investements made in Nursing Homes

Just over a million dollars will be alloted for renovations to Lincourt Manor in St. Stephen and $3.6 million for an expansion and renovations to Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews. That announcement made from Fishery's Minister Rick Doucet as a part of the Be Independent Longer strategy.

The Fundy Nursing home in Blacks is on the receiving end of $595,000 for renovations and a new $9-million nursing home will be built to replace Grand Manan Nursing Home. Doucet also announced $1 million in renovations to Campobello Lodge in Welshpool

Doucet spoke on behalf of Minister of State for Seniors Cheryl Lavoie.

Construction of the new 30-bed nursing home on Grand Manan will begin in the spring of 2011 with completion scheduled for the summer of 2012. It is estimated the project will create 80 construction jobs.

A 13 year old missing persons case is being re-opened by RCMP

The body of ""John Doe"" has been exhumed from a cemetery on Prince Edward Island.  It was 13 years ago today, the body was found by a local fisherman in Malpeque Bay.

The man was never identified and his cause of death was a possible drowning.

Officers believe with new technology, there is a good chance to figure out who this man is and determine the exact cause of death.

RCMP say it is possible the body may have washed in to shore with the tides and he could be from the northern half of the Province, Magdalen Islands or even Quebec.

The man weighed 181 pounds and was five eleven.

Truck Destroyed by Fire

A fire has destroyed a truck earlier today after it had become stuck on a dirt road in Musquash.

There were no injuries.

The photo shows Deputy Chief Philip Melanson and Captain Cliff Ells extinguishing hot spots after the fire was knocked down.

Photo by Andrew Sanojca.

Fire Destroys Blue Moon Motel in Saint Andrews...

A fire has destroyed the Blue Moon hotel in Saint Andrews.  Keep posted to the Tide for updates and more information on this story.

Free Park Admission

Over 750,000 people visit our 10 provincial parks every year. To honour Tourism Week, admission to all provincial parks will be free this Saturday, June 12.

In recognition of their 75th anniversary, the Department of Tourism and Parks has also frozen camping and entry fees at all provincial parks.

The 10 provincial offering a variety of activities including camping, hiking and swimming.

RCMP seize marijuana in Harvey

A man and a women are expected in court after RCMP seized marijuana, cash and a stolen firearms at a house in Harvey. The two in their 30's have been released from police custody.

People's Alliance set to file for official status

The People's Alliance of New Brunswick is says it will file for official party status this week. PANB leader Kris Austin will be at the Elections New Brunswick office on Wednesday.
PANB has exceeded the requirement of having 10 riding associations to achieve official party status.

Nomination meetings will be held in various ridings in the coming weeks as well as the search for individuals to start other riding associations.

Water Safety Week

It's Water Safety Week and the Red Cross is putting out the word more care and caution needs to happen with activities involving water play or sports. There have been 15 drownings in Atlantic Canada so far this year so a strong emphasis also needs to be put on reminding everyone to put on a life jacket. Atlantic Canada averages roughly 25 drownings every year and there has already had more than half that many before the peak swimming and boating season.

Accident On Spring Street St. Stephen

One man is faceing drinking and driving charges after he slamed a car into a hydo pole on Spring Street.    RCMP tell us the car was speeding up the road before it hit the pole then the driver fled from the scene. He was arrested a short time later. RCMP tells Tide News alcohol played a factor in the crash and  the man will be appearing in court on a later date to faces charges. Power was knocked out for a short time.

Charges laid in Moncton Womens Murder case

A Charge of first degree murder has been laid in a murder case of a Moncton women almost a year old. Thirty two year old Micheal Hewitt of BC has been charged with the murder of Angela Crossman. Her body was found last June on a road in Vancouver.

Gas Prices

The decline in gas prices we have seen over the last three weeks has ended after the weekly setting. Self serve regular has gone up by more than a cent to 97.5 cents a litre. Diesel has risen by more than 2 cents Propane went down by almost a cent and heating oil is at an even 88 cents.
Cross Border gas is selling for 76 Cents Canadian per litre.

One killed, one injured in crash in Nackawic

One Fredericton man is dead and a women has been sent to hospital following a crash early this morning.

RCMP are investigating collision that occurred on the Route 102 near Nackawic.

It appears the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the road and overturned. RCMP tell us alcohol may have been a contributing factor.

Natural Resources cautions against disturbing fawns

With the increase of disease in Deer and Moose in Canada The department of Natural resourses are reminding people not to approach newborn fawns. Even if a fawn appears to be abandoned, it is best to leave it alone. This is the peak fawning season.

They tell us that handling fawns increases the risk of spreading these diseases. It also violates several provincial and federal laws designed to protect wildlife and animal health.

Female deer only visit their fawns three or four times a day for about 15 minutes at a time to nurse, so it is not uncommon to see a newborn fawn without its mother.

Province provides $11 million to help rationalize East Coast lobster fleet

An Eleven Million dollar loan will be provided by The provincial government to support the East Coast lobster fleet. Premier Shawn Graham says they hve been working towards this for several years.

André Martin, president of the Maritime Fishermen's Union says Once in place, the rationalization plan will make it possible for our industry members to collectively buy back boats and licenses to reduce the number of enterprises vying for limited resources.

The loan program will help about 13 per cent of the lobster fishermen on the province's east coast to sell their fishing licences.

NBCC officially a crown corporation

The province now has two independent community Colleges. The New Brunswick Community College and the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, are now managing separate English and French institutions.

The province says the new system will better represent New Brunswick's bilingual status. Minister of Post-Secondary Education Donald Arsenault says the split will allow for more federal goverment and private sector funding.

Pictured above is the Board running NBBC along with  Charlie Norman from St. George.

Tucker declared Charlotte-the-Isles PC candidate

Sharon Tucker was declared the Progressive Conservative candidate for the riding of Charlotte-the-Isles.
Tucker was named the successful candidate on the second ballot, receiving more votes than Wilfred McAdam and Philman Green.