Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Missing Person

Saint John City police are looking for your help in finding a man who has been among the missing since earlier this month. He's 24 year old Donovan Campbell-Bentley who was reported missing October 15th from his apartment in the north end.

He's believed to be wearing a brown leather bomber style jacket, light beige cargo pants and brown shoes. If you can help locate him, give police a call at 648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

Dexter Construction Reminds Hunter's Of Safety

With Hunting season now upon us  Dexter Construction is reminding hunter's that they are carrying out construction activities along the new Route 1 Gateway Highway from Waweig to Lepreau.

Officials tell Tide News the area is their work place and in the interest of their worker's safety they want Hunter's to respect the legal distance for the discharge of firearms near the construction site.

Last year, just over 5000 of the animals were shot and killed and officials with the Department of Natural Resources expect close to 6000 will be harvested over the next month.


Death Of A Saint Andrews Man

Fredericton City Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a 21 year old Saint Andrew's man.

Andrew Bartlett was found dead in a south side apartment over the weekend.

Constable Rick Mooney says they got a call around 5 am on Sunday and upon arrival found the deceased, Andrew Jason Bartlett, who was attending St. Thomas University.

The Funeral service will be held on Thursday in Saint  Andrews at The All Saints Anglican Church  at 3:30 pm.

Saint Andrews Water Flushing

The Town of Saint Andrews will be doing their regular Fall water flushing of water mains until Thursday October 28  between the hours of 7:30 am to 4 PM daily.

Town officials tell us you may experience some discoloration in the water or a drop in water pressure during this flushing.

Public Meeting to Be Held On Middle School Concept

There is a meeting scheduled for Thursday November 4 at The St. George Community Center to discuss just exactly what a middle school experience is.

District 10 officials say these student s are in the middle of the public school education system. The meeting will discuss idea's any ways to deal with these in-between kids.

The District Education Council has appointed a committee to steer a consultation and information process. They will work with a consult Charlie Norman to engage the public. The meeting gets underway at 7.

Forensic Nurses Week November 8th through November 12th

Governor Baldacci has proclaimed  November 8th through 12th as “Forensic Nurses Week.” for the state of Maine.

The Attorney General’s office houses the State’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program better known as SAFE  provides training and technical assistance for healthcare providers who have suffered sexual assaults, and in the use of the Maine sex crimes kit for collection of evidence.

In Maine over 150 Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses provide specialized care for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence/abuse, child abuse and neglect, and elder mistreatment.

Greater awareness of Forensic Nurses and their work ensures communities will utilize their services to prevent, mitigate, or intervene following acts of violence.

New Coalition Forms To Call For Aquaculture Reform In Nova Scotia & NB

A group of people have formed a group in the area call Atlantic Coalition For Aquaculture Reform this after the disappointed with the failure of provincial and federal governments to effectively regulate the aquaculture industry.

The group says the government  is failing to protect the marine environment and fishing economy.
The group tells us questions are being raised with the sea lice in the salmon cages with the use of the pesticides.

Matthew Abbott, Coordinator for Fundy Baykeeper based in St Andrews says the aquaculture industry  is threatening the marine ecosystem.

The growing presence of aquaculture in the waters of Nova Scotia greatly concerns fishermen and citizens around the province.


The Atlantic Coalition for Aquaculture Reform consists of Fundy North Fishermen’s Association, Grand Manan Fishermen's Association, Fundy Weir Fishermen’s Association, Ecology Action Centre (Nova Scotia), Fundy Baykeeper/CCNB (New Brunswick), St. Mary’s Bay Coastal Alliance Society (Nova Scotia), the Friar’s Bay Development Association (Campobello), Friends of Shelburne Harbour (Nova Scotia), and a number of concerned coastal residents.