Things
are going well these days at Saint John Airport which is reporting a ten
per cent increase in passenger traffic for the first half of the year.
That represents the highest rate of growth of any airport in the
Atlantic region.
The
airport also announcing Sunwing is planning its seventh season with
direct flights and vacation packages next year from Saint John to
Mexico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic starting in February.
The
economic impact of the Airport on the Saint John economy is estimated at
66 million dollars as well as the creation, directly and indirectly, of
570 jobs.
Even
with cost overruns of over a billion dollars, provincial Energy Minister
Craig Leonard is calling the refurbishment of the Point Lepreau nuclear
power plant, a good deal for New Brunswick
The
leader of the Provincial Green Party -- and Charlotte County local -- David Coon is scoffing at that,
saying if Provincial Energy Minister Craig Leonard considers that a good
deal, he would hate to see what a bad deal is.
Coon,
who formerly was at the Conservation Council, points out the plant is
still not up to full power and predicts there will be new problems
cropping up to force it to shut down for more repairs.
It's
one of Saint John's most iconic summer events--and the kids will be
especially excited to hear the 23rd edition of Buskers on the Boardwalk
starts tomorrow.
The
pay-what-you-can shows feature every variety of act from fire-juggling
to sword-swallowers, contortionists to comedy. Stephany Peterson of the
Hardman Group tells Tide News that's not all you can expect: events like
zip-lining, bouncy rides, bumper boats and more making the event a
magical one for families.
Performers
from across the globe will be performing their unique routines from
Thursday until the 21rst. For a full schedule and description of the
performers click here.
After
the recent spell of hot, dry weather, the Department of Natural
Resources has put a no burn order in effect for the entire province.
They're
also reminding the public that all grass fires require permits, written
burn plans and pre-inspection by a forest service officer.
The
order stands until at least 2pm tomorrow...but there are some showers
forecasted for late tonight and overnight which could help quell the dry
conditions a little.
