At A Grow-Op Near You...

With winter upon us, criminals often move their illegal operations indoors....

Crime Stoppers and New Brunswick RCMP asking the public report any information they may have about possible indoor marijuana grow ops. Growing marijuana indoors can pose a number of risks, including criminal activity and risks of fire and toxic chemical exposure.

Signs of a grow-op include heavy condensation and dark coverings over the windows, an unusual number of vents, increased security measures, and a strange odour coming from the house.

If you have a tip regarding a grow-op in your area, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). There is a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Nursing Homes Open To Visitors, But Screening For Flu-Bug

A ban on public visitation has been lifted for two local nursing homes.

The Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews and Lincourt Manor in St. Stephen both confirming they are now allowing family and friends to visit loved ones at the facilities after a ban was put in place December 31st to keep the influenza virus from coming into contact with residents.

Karen Lord from the Lodge tells Tide News they are open, however, she asks anyone showing cold or flu-like symptoms to please stay away.


Lincourt says they are currently screening visitors before allowing them to visit.

Cold Snap Could Get Costly With Electric Baseboard Heating

A prolonged cold snap focuses the mind wonderfully on what you can do to keep your heating bills from exploding.

Carl Diuvenvorden says electric baseboard heating is inefficient and tells Tide News from first hand experience he knows what effect the installation of heat pumps or mini splits can have.

He says, "I can tell you, my mother lives in northern New Brunswick and she installed two mini-splits and a few other upgrades as well, and her power bills fell by 50%. In the case of a mini-split, they are several thousand dollars each."



Diuvenvorden says with baseboard heating you get one unit of heat for each unit of electricity.

Snook Stays In Jail

Former Saint John common councillor Donnie Snook will remain in provincial jail until March 11. Snook waiving his right to a bail hearing due to the amount of evidence still remaining to be processed by city police.

According to crown prosecutor Kelly Lamrock the police predict the investigation will take 4-6 weeks to complete. Police are currently working to identify victims in images found on Snook's computer and other potential victims. A number of people have also approached city police and the RCMP since the initial charges came to light, saying they too were abused.

Snook's laywer, Dennis Boyle, says Snook will be entering a plea on March 11.