A
Manitoba Chief arriving in the province to show his support for the
Elsipogtog First Nation, as they hold a community meeting to discuss
their next step after days of conflict at the protest site near Rexton.
The
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs voicing their support for the nation,
sending Grand Chief Derek Nepinak to New Brunswick. The meeting today is
open to everyone including media.
On Saturday, journalists at
the scene of the protest had vehicles and equipment seized. The
provincial Assembly of First Nations' Chiefs condemning the actions,
which they call acts of intimidation.
Check the label on that apple cider before you drink a glass.
The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a brand of the drink manufactured
and sold in the province is being recalled. Verger Belliveau Orchard's
sweet apple cider could contain the toxic chemical patulin. The company
operates in the Memracook Valley, their orchard is located 20 minutes
from Moncton.
The product was also sold in Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador.
A fire extensively damaging a house in Grand Bay-Westfield, but four people managed to make it out without getting hurt.
A
woman and her teenage son had only recently moved back to the house
after being away for a period of time. The other two people were
visiting for the weekend from out of town.
The Saint John Fire
Department, who helped crews from the town battle the blaze, say the
floor of the house at 37 South Street has been burnt through. No word on
what caused the fire.
