Missing Moncton Man

Codiac Regional RCMP is releasing a new photo of 44-year-old Fred Byram of Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, N.B., who has been missing for almost two weeks.

Mr. Byram was last seen around midnight on Thursday, October 7 as he was taking a taxi at the Rocking Rodeo on Elmwood Drive in Moncton. Mr. Byram has not been in contact with any of his family or friends since then. This is out of character for him.

Mr. Byram is 5'10 tall, weighs 170 lbs, has brown eyes and salt and pepper hair, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. He has tattoos on his arms and a gap between his upper front teeth. At the time of his disappearance, he had a few days of facial hair growth.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Byram is asked to call Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 

RCMP Seize Three Kilos Of Cocaine In Moncton

 RCMP taking three kilos of Cocaine off the streets in Moncton after a drug bust at a bus terminal last week in Moncton.

Shane Gibbons from  Toronto man was arrested in connection with the seizure, and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Gibbons has been remanded for a bail hearing, and is scheduled to appear in Moncton provincial court on October 22.

Lining Up Candidates for Campobello

With just weeks to go before the ballot boxes are brought out, the list of candidates in the rural community of Campobello Island is slim. Only one person has put their name forward, Terrence Preston for ward councillor.

David Owens is the Assistant Electoral Officer and tells us , he isn't concerned about the turn-out. The nomination closes on October 22 at 2 PM.

Owens adds if no one throws their hat into the ring so to speak, Elections NB then contacts the Department of Local Government and holds a round of by-elections in May. The election is scheduled for November.15th.

Flu Vaccination For 2010 Season

Seasonal flu shots are now available across the Province and the  the deputy chief medical officer of health is urging everyone to get one.
 
Dr. Paul Van Buynder says the 2010 vaccine will protect against three strains of the flu, including H-1-N-1.
 
It's free to adults with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, seniors, children and residents of nursing homes or special care homes.

Buynder shows a sample of a poster that will be used in a public awareness campaign about the importance of flu vaccination.