Report Shows High Return On Investment For Colleges

You often hear people say education is the key to success, and a recent study is backing up that statement. 

The report analyzing data from four Atlantic Canadian community colleges revealing for every dollar a student puts into college, they get four dollars back in higher future earnings. 

New Brunswick Community College President Marilyn Luscombe tells us they looked at the impact of student productivity including how much savings are generated. 

She says there's a strong correlation between having a post-secondary education and the reduction in social spending on health care, the criminal justice system and income assistance.

The study also showing Atlantic colleges inject about $4.7-billion of income into the economy every year. Click here to see the full report, released by the Atlantic Provinces Community College Consortium.

Sluggish Start To Province's Maple Syrup Season

A not-so-sweet season so far for the province's maple syrup producers. 

Yvon Poitras of the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association tells us the season usually begins in mid-March, however it's been at a standstill because everything is frozen up and not moving due to the long, cold winter we've had here in the province.

The sap will flow when the weather is around five degrees during the day and minus five at night, and though they've lost some time, Poitras says they are hoping for a late season this year.

A typical maple syrup season is from four to eight weeks.

Freezing Rain And Rainfall Warnings In Effect

Over 50 millimeters of rain could fall over Charlotte County and surrounding areas from now until Monday evening, as a low pressure system sweeps through the province.

Environment Canada issuing rain and freezing rain warnings for the area and meteorologist Stephen Hatt tells us stormy conditions will continue until approximately mid-week. He says the storm system will start to pull away on Tuesday, but we will still be seeing some flurries from the system during that day.

The freezing rain is going to continue for the rest of the day, and will change to rain this evening and overnight. That will turn back to freezing rain and ice pellets during the day tomorrow according to Hatt.

The Fredericton area is under snowfall and winter storm warnings with up to 40 centimetres of snow expected.

Lots Of Ideas Emerge From Policy Form On Economic Development

The New Brunswick economy is headed in the wrong direction......That's what the Provincial Liberal Party's policy forum at U-N-B Saint John on urban economic development was told by Larry Hachey, former President of the Saint John Board of Trade. 

Hachey tells us when it comes to growing the provincial economy and creating jobs, it's time provincial governments stopped trying to hit what he calls "home runs" with big job announcements when 80 per cent of the job growth in New Brunswick comes from small companies.

He says we need a Premier to be market driven, who looks at possibilities. The policy forum was also told New Brunswick needs a culture change where we start selling ourselves better to outsiders and stop selling ourselves short.

Hachey says the province should be aggressively attempting to attract business immigrants who will set up shop here and we need to be looking at best economic practices from elsewhere.

Liberal Leader A No Show At His Party's Forum On Economic Development

If the provincial economy and how to turn it around is going to be the big issue in the next provincial election, some people might find it odd that the Liberal party's policy forum on urban economic development in Saint John was held without Provincial Party Leader Brian Gallant. 

Instead, Dieppe Centre M-L-A Roger Melanson served as co-chair and tells us Gallant will be well informed of what was said and the ideas that were put forward.
 
Melanson says one idea that stuck out for him was the need to ditch short term solutions to spur growth and come up with a long term economic plan that would span from 10 to 15 years.

Highway Rollover Sends Man To Hospital

A rollover on Highway 1 sending the driver to hospital. 

Platoon Chief Barry Oickle of the Saint John Fire Department says the incident happened westbound, near exit 128 just before 6:30 this morning. 

When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found the vehicle on its side and a man trapped inside, and they had to cut off the roof in order to rescue him. 

His injuries are not thought to be serious.

Financial Woes Could Take A Toll On Your Teeth

Being stuck in a bad financial situation could mean more trips to the dentist.

A new survey shows Canadians are more stressed out about money than work, family or health and many of us are taking out that stress on our pearly whites. Of those surveyed, 30-percent reported grinding their teeth while sleeping.

Almost half of those people found out they were grinding their teeth during a dentist appointment while only 14-percent of people caught themselves doing it.

Seven percent of respondents reporting jaw pain and two percent going to see a doctor with headaches before being diagnosed.

Voting Open For CAA's Worst Roads Campaign

Whether it's riddled with potholes, covered in cracks or too narrow for comfort, the CAA wants to hear about those roads drivers dread. 

Voting is now open for Atlantic Canada's Worst Roads campaign, and the association's Gary Howard says the point is to draw attention to those bad roads that desperately need fixing up. Howard says Rothesay Avenue in Saint John, which was named the seventh worst road last year, is still a work in progress but stands out as one of the shining example of investment in roadways.

He says over the past couple of years the City of Saint John has dedicated more resources to infrastructure, repair and maintenance in terms of roadways than in its history.

Cape John Road in River John, Nova Scotia getting the dubious distinction of being named the Worst Road in Atlantic Canada last year, with Hanwell Road in Fredericton coming in second.

Click here for more details and to vote.

Earth Hour Is Coming Up Tonight

Have you made a plan yet for Earth Hour? It's coming up tonight between 8:30 and 9:30.

Again this year, more than 680 employees of the City of Saint John are taking part in the global movement to raise awareness of the overuse of energy in modern society.

In the past, major landmarks around the world have gone dark to bring attention to Earth Hour. The first Earth Hour was celebrated in Sydney Australia on March 31st 2007 involving 2.2 million people.

It has since grown to include 7000 cities and 152 countries.

Environment Canada Issues Freezing Rain Warning

In like a lion out like a lamb doesn't exactly describe this March, with a special weather statement saying Saint Johners are in for another couple messy days just a few days after a major blizzard battered the region. 

Environment Canada issuing a freezing rain warning, due to a low pressure system that's developing over the southeastern U-S. The freezing rain is going to start tomorrow morning and continue throughout the day, between 20 to 25 millimetres will fall over a time period of up to 12 hours, allowing for substantial ice build up. 

Other areas in the province are under a snowfall warning, including Fredericton and Southern York County which could see up to 20 centimetres of snow.

Parent Teacher Interviews Re-Scheduled For Monday

With all schools in the Anglophone South School District from St. Stephen to Sussex being closed today many are wondering about parent-teacher interviews that were scheduled for tonight.

All parent teacher meetings originally to be held tonight at St. Stephen Elementary School have been rescheduled for Monday, March 31st.

Parents are asked to come at the same times they were originally alloted.

St. Stephen Police Search For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy

St. Stephen RCMP are looking for your help in finding a local 14-year-old boy who they think is a run away.

Michael Peter O'Neil was last seen in St. Stephen yesterday, March 26. Police believe he left his home sometime in the early morning hours today.

O'Neil is 5’ 4”, weighs 158 lbs, and has brown hair. He may be wearing a black Duck Dynasty t-shirt, ripped jeans and blue sneakers.

Anyone with information on Michael O'Neil's whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Stephen RCMP at (506) 466-7030 or 1-888-506-7267.

Second Degree Murder Charge In South End Death

A second degree murder charge has been laid in the death of a woman in the city's South End.

53-year-old Joseph Paul Irving appeared in provincial court in connection with the death of 45-year-old Cynthia Irving who was found unresponsive and not breathing after police were called to 205 Carmarthen Street around noon on Sunday. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of her death.

City Police Sergeant Jay Henderson confirmed the two knew each other.

The matter has been set over until April 14 so Irving can undergo a mental health assessment.

Liberals Looking For Your Ideas On The Economy

The Provincial Liberals will be coming to Saint John next Saturday to hear what you have to say on how to turn the New Brunswick economy around for the better.

They'll be at the university looking for ideas. Provincial Liberal leader Brian Gallant tells Tide News from what he has been hearing so far, people around the province are pretty dissatisfied. He says what he hears from people is that the province is heading in the wrong direction right now.

The Liberals have a big policy convention scheduled April 26th in Fredericton and what emerges from that will form the party's platform going into the provincial election.

Another Call For A Shale Gas Moratorium

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour is calling for a moratorium on all shale gas development until environmental, safety and health concerns are satisfied.

Labour Federation President Patrick Colford tells Tide News doesn't see a lot of jobs being created by shale gas.

Colford also questions how many local people will be hired because he claims not a lot were when SWN Resources was doing its seismic testing a few months ago. He also says there should be no fracking until the First Nations give their consent to it being done on their traditional lands.

Police Still Looking For Missing Man

Fredericton police are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of 31 year-old Joshua David Jewett.

Anyone with information in regards to his disappearance is asked to call the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300 or Crime Stoppers. Joshua Jewett was last seen on Monday, February 10, 2014, in Fredericton.

He's described as:

· 5’9” tall

· Thin build, approximately 130lbs.

· Most likely has a beard or facial hair

· Has eye glasses, but rarely wears them.

· Brown shaggy hair that may be in a ponytail.

· Does not have tattoos, scars or other distinct features

Anyone with information about Joshua David Jewett is asked to contact the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Autopsy Being Conducted On Alleged Murder Victim

An autopsy is being conducted this morning on the victim of an alleged murder in the city's South End.

According to Sergeant Jay Henderson of the Saint John Police department, that call reporting the woman's death came in to 205 Carmarthen Street around noon yesterday.

City Police blocked off the area as a crime scene and a 53 year old man has been arrested.

Weston Dismissing Claims That Job Creation From Pipeline Project Will Be Low

Saint John M-P Rodney Weston is throwing cold water on the report released last week by environmental groups that claim the number of jobs to be created by the Energy East pipeline will not be as great as politicians would have you think.

The Ecology Action Centre argues for every billion dollars spent on the pipeline project, just 166 jobs will be created. Weston maintains that sounds low to him which is why he's not putting too much stock in the claims.

The environmentalists say most of the crude coming from Alberta will just flow through Saint John and be shipped overseas unrefined. Weston, on the other hand, tells Tide News the potential of the pipeline is huge since it will give the Irving Oil refinery a secure supply of Canadian oil.

Do You Know Enough Information About Shale Gas?

The more people learn about shale gas, the more they will be opposed. So claims Jim Emberger of the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance which is why the opponents of fracking have organised a series of public meetings that will start this week.



Emberger tells Tide News the industry has never been able to get a handle on the leaks from shale gas wells.

He claims there are wells in Penobsquis that are leaking and 5 per cent will leak during the first year with that rising to 30 per cent after five years. Emberger goes on to argue that's why Quebec instituted the moratorium on shale gas after discovering 19 of 35 wells had developed leaks.

Curling Event A Huge Success

Canada didn't win gold but Saint John is a big winner after the massive success of the 2014 Ford World Women's Curling Championship.

An emotional Jeff Lacey, the host committee chair, is sad it's over but thrilled with how it all went.

He tells Tide News he is so proud of the way the community came together to support the event from the volunteers, athletes, sponsors and fans.

In the end, Switzerland beat Canada for gold but a huge red and white crowd at Harbour Station let the Rachel Homan rink from Ottawa know how much they were appreciated.

Girls More Likely Than Boys To Be Cyberbullied

The "mean girls" stereotype isn't as true as you might think.

According to new research, boys are more likely to report being instigators of mean or cruel online behaviour, while girls are more likely to have mean things said about them.

37 percent of young people surveyed reported that someone has done something cruel to them online that made them feel badly and 11 percent of students called it a serious problem. 

While boys were just as likely to spread online rumours as girls. girls were more likely than boys to post an embarrassing photo or video.

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement Could Benefit Local Company

Right now, Charlotte County's Cooke Aquaculture isn't selling a lot of salmon or other seafood products in Korea, but that could change in the very near future due to the recently signed Canada-Korea free trade agreement. 

That's according to Senior Executive Ross Butler who says it could be a game-changer. He says Korea is not a market for them today because the tariffs are prohibitive and this will present them with the opportunity to explore that market.

Cooke employs about 500 people and produces about 60 million pounds of Atlantic salmon and 2 million pounds of trout each year.

Police Investigating Suspicious Death Of Woman

Saint John Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman. 

Officers were called to 205 Carmarthen Street around noon hour. One man has been taken into custody and police are taping off the area.

The coroner has been called in, and police forensics are on the scene.

Six People Taken To Hospital After Rollover

Six people being transported to hospital after a vehicle rollover on the East side of Saint John.

Platoon Chief Forrest of the Saint John Fire Department says the people are suffering from various injuries as a result of the single-vehicle incident on Bayside Drive. Crews spent about two and a half hours on the scene.

City Police are now investigating the rollover, and they tell us they believe alcohol may have been a factor.

Superstore Will Soon Offer Free Dietician Services

It might be the push you need to start eating better. 

Loblaws Atlantic Director of Corporate Affairs Mark Boudreau tells us nineteen registered dietitians will be hired between April and June 2014 to provide their services for free at local Superstores. 

You'll be able to make an appointment at the grocery store and get personalized advice about what you should and shouldn't be eating.
90 cent of Canadians say dieticians are an excellent source of health information, but only 24 per cent of Atlantic Canadians have ever consulted one.

Abused Women Suffer Long-Lasting Health Problems

If you're being pushed around, demeaned, and belittled by a domestic partner, you'd expect your health would improve dramatically as soon as you get out of that relationship. 

But new research by Nursing Professor Marilyn Merritt-Gray suggests abuse can effect your health long after you leave. Gray tells us women who have been abused are twice as likely to suffer from chronic pain and high blood pressure, and 10 times more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.

The good news, however, is those conditions are treatable as long as women seek help. Merritt-Gray says leaving is the first step, because then you can begin seeking treatments for these problems.

Another Storm Forecasted For The Region

It looks like Old Man Winter isn't finished yet. Environment Canada warning of the possibility of another storm bringing heavy snowfall and high winds to the region on Wednesday.

Paula Sutherland with the Atlantic Storm Prediction Centre tells us it's still too early to say how much snow we will be getting however they will be monitoring the intense low pressure system over the next few days, and as it gets closer, they will be able to better predict snowfall amounts.

Sutherland says it's expected the southeastern part of the province will bear the brunt of the winter storm.

Dangerous Driver In St. George Gets Reported Twice To Police Within Minutes

You know you're in trouble if you get two 911 calls on your driving in one day.

RCMP responding to a dangerous driver on the L'etete Road in St. George yesterday morning (March 20,2014) around 9am.

While on route, police receiving a second 911 call that the man was now at the St. George Tim Hortons parking lot and had driven into another vehicle.

The man did not stay at the scene of the crash.

Police say they went to the Tim Hortons parking lot and helped the victims.

RCMP say noone was injured in the crash.

The 33-year-old St. George man was arrested a short time later and taken into custody.

He is scheduled to face charges in May in St. Stephen Provincial Court.

Opening Night For The Wizard Of Oz Musical At SSHS

It's time to get away from all those potholes -- and follow the yellow brick road.

Tonight is opening night at the St. Stephen High School for the new musical, "The Wizard of Oz".

St. Stephen High School Drama, including students from St. Stephen Middle School will doing their first performance tonight at 7pm at the St. Stephen High School Auditorium.




The play was chosen to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the film.



If you can't make it to the show tonight, there will be 5 more performances after tonight.


Saturday, March 22, at 2pm
Sunday, March 23, at 2pm
Friday, March 28, at 7pm
Saturday, March 29, at 2pm
Sunday, March 30, at 2pm.

Tickets are $10, available at the SSHS front desk, or at Stuart's Gifts in St. Stephen. For details call 466-7312.

Provincial NDP Says Premier Has Alot Of Explaining To Do

A culture of lawlessness or at least willful indifference to the law.......Those are the words of Provincial NDP leader Dominic Cardy about the controversy over the expenses of M-L-A's. 

Cardy charges there was a coverup when Campbellton-Restigouche M-L-A Greg Davis fell more than six months behind on the rent payments for his constituency office.
Davis received 40 thousand dollars for his constituency expenses but details of how that money was spent haven't been released yet. 

Cardy charges both the Liberals and Conservatives would like the expenses controversy to just go away. He advocates a system where M-L-A's would put their expenses online for all to see with regular updates.

Shale Gas Opponents Say Job Claims By Alward Government Are Just Spin

The New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance has scheduled a series of public meetings around the province, including one in Sussex, to give people all the information on shale gas instead of what it calls propaganda from the Alward Government. 

Jim Emberger of the Alliance tells Tide News if you look at the number of jobs created by shale gas in Pennsylvania, the claims being made in New Brunswick about how this will turn the economy around have been wildly overblown. He says in Pennsylvania, 4 jobs were created per well as opposed to the claim in the Deloitte Touche report that 21 jobs will be generated per well. 

Emberger also argues Massachusetts has created three times the number of jobs with green energy as compared to what Pennsylvania has generated with shale gas.

Holder Back In NYC To Promote The Two Nation Vacation

American travel writers in New York City getting an earful from a New Brunswick-Maine contingent singing the praises of the Two Nation Vacation.
 
Tourism Minister Trevor Holder tells Tide News they are talking to them about the newly renovated Algonquin Hotel and they were very interested in that.

Holder is in the Big Apple with Maine's Director of Tourism Carolann Ouellette and Nancy Blount of Blount Small Ship Adventures.
 
The province and port recently announcing that Blount will begin using Saint John for homeporting in 2015.

CFIA Issues Chicken Recall

A chicken product that could be in your fridge is being recalled due to the possible risk of listeria.

The recall impacts Kirkland Signature brand Grilled Chicken Breast Strips sold in this province, Ontario , Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and in Ontario.    It may also have been sold in other provinces.

If you bought this chicken throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it.

For more detail on the recall, click here

Assault Sends One Man To Hospital

An assault on the west side early this morning around 3:00 is being investigated by major crime. 

One man has been taken to hospital. City Police tell Tide News the altercation took place in the area of Church Avenue and Morris Street. So far, no one has been arrested.

Considerable damage was caused after a fire in a kitchen at a home on Seeley Street. One man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. The fire did not spread to the rest of the house.

Canada Beats The Olympic Silver Medallists In Curling

Canada is just two wins away from winning gold at the Ford World Women's Curling Championship after defeating Sweden 9-6 to finish the round robin with a 10 and 1 record. 

With the win, Canada will meet Switzerland in the playoffs tonight at 7:30. The winner advances to Sunday night's gold medal game while the loser will play in tomorrow afternoon's semifinal. 

There's a tie breaker this afternoon at 2:30 with Sweden taking on South Korea.

NS Sexual Assault Trial Wrapping Up

The sexual assault trial involving a Halifax man is entering it's final stages.

Both sides in the case presented their closing arguments this afternoon in the high profile Supreme Court trial in Bridgewater.

John Leonard MacKean is facing two charges including sexual assault and another relating to prostitution.

MacKean denies the boy was chained up when he visited the cabin on September 20, 2012.

MacKean also testified he would have helped the 16 year old if he knew the boy was being held against his will.

However, the 64 year old admitted to touching the teenagers genitals while he was at the cabin in Upper Chelsea to get a massage.

The Crown has submitted DNA evidence that matches MacKean.

The defence argues the case comes down to credibility of witnesses and whether the victim was telling the truth while under oath due to varying versions of his story.

The jury will begin it's deliberations after it gets instructions from the judge tomorrow morning.

Which Of These Bills Is Counterfeit?

Getting some cash out of the ATM for the weekend? As you count it, make sure you take a close look at those bills--because fakes can be harder to spot than you might think.

Allan Paquet of the Bank of Canada was on hand at the Fraud Prevention expo at Market Square. He tells Tide News the new polymer bills are harder to fake, but not impossible.


The time-tested way to check a bill is to hold it up to a light source, like a window--here are images imbedded in the bill that won't be there if it's fake. As well, the new bills have raised ink around the number of the bill's denomination.

As for the above bills--the ten on the bottom is the fake one, although it's only apparent when you hold it up to a light source and compare its texture with the genuine bill, above.

Weston Says New Finance Minister Knows The Needs Of Saint John

Saint John MP Rodney Weston says he is saddened by Jim Flaherty's departure as Federal Finance Minister. Weston says Flaherty had a real affinity for Saint John but his replacement, Joe Oliver also knows what the local economic needs are.

Weston says Oliver has been to Saint John several times in his previous job as Natural Resources Minister when he spoke in favour of the proposed Energy East pipeline.

Questions Over Credibility Of Shale Gas Findings

The academics with the New Brunswick Energy Institute are credible but Provincial Green Party leader David Coon doesn't think the institute itself has any credibility in the eyes of the public. This, as the Institute launches a study into the impact of shale gas exploration on groundwater so whether its findings will carry any weight with New Brunswickers or change any minds remains to be seen.

The Energy Institute is a creation of the Alward Government and its reputation took a hit with the well publicised resignation of Professor Louis LaPierre over his academic qualifications.

A preliminary report from the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S. on the effect of shale gas exploration on groundwater is expected later this year.

Team Canada Alone At 8 and 1 After Draw 15

After Draw 15 at the Ford World Women's Curling Championships, Canada is alone at 8 and 1 in the standings.

Korea beat the US 8-6, Russia downed Switzerland 8-5, Germany beat Latvia 6-4 and Sweden soundedly defeating China 10 to 5.

Russia, Switzerland and Sweden are all 8 and 2, Korea is 7 and 3 while China sits at 6 and 4.

Today, Scotland takes on the US while Canada plays China and tonight the Homan rink takes on Sweden.

MacKean Testifying At His Bridgewater Trial

A 64 year old Halifax man charged with sexual assault is testifying today during his Supreme Court trial in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

John Leonard MacKean says he would have helped the teenage boy who was chained up and blindfolded if he had known he was being held against his will.

MacKean is accused of paying to perform sexual acts on the boy while he was chained up and blindfolded.

However, the 64 year old denies those charges and says he was duped into going to the cabin by Wayne Cunningham.

Cunningham was one of the main figures in the kidnapping and confinement of the 16 year old in Upper Chelsea.

MacKean also stated he never discussed paying to perform sexual acts on the boy.

The crown will have an opportunity to question MacKean later today.

A 12 member jury is expected to begin its deliberations later today or tomorrow.

Gas Prices Are Down Again But Not By Much

A bit of a price break for drivers after the weekly setting.

Self serve regular is selling for $1.34.3 a litre, down by just half a cent a litre.

Diesel will cost you less at $1.46.7 a litre. The maximum price has gone down by two cents a litre.

The maximum price for heating oil has also dropped by almost 2 cents a litre to stand at $1.29.3 and there has been another big drop in the maximum price of propane. We're talking just over 4 and a half cents a litre to $1.20.4.

Watch Out For This Scam In Charlotte County

The West District RCMP is warning St. George, Blacks Harbour, and other Charlotte County residents about a telephone scam currently being reported in the area.

Fraudsters are contacting people at home pretending to be Microsoft or Windows employees, telling you your computer has a virus, that they need to perform an important update. They may request payment for this "service" by asking you to provide banking or credit card information. This can result in money being stolen from you and viruses added to your computer.

If you or a loved one may have been a victim of this type of fraud, please contact local police.

Canada Wins Morning Match At Curling Championship

Canada improving to 7 and 1 at the Ford World Women's Curling championship with a 7-5 win over Germany. Switzerland is also at 7 and 1 after downing Scotland 10-5.

The M-C for the tournament, Stewart Brown tells Tide News there have been a lot of surprises such as when the Koreans knocked off the Swiss who were unbeaten.

Canada plays the Koreans at 2:30.

Brown says the curlers love Saint John and he calls Harbour Station an amazing venue. He predicts the playoffs which will take place after the round robin ends will be nail biters because the teams are so evenly matched.

Shots Fired In The North End

The Saint John Police Force Major Crime Unit is investigating shots fired at a home in the North End of Saint John around 5 am.

A 29 year old man has been arrested and is facing several weapons related charges. The gun believed to be used has been recovered and no injuries have been reported.

He's set make a provincial court appearance this afternoon to answer to the weapons charges as well as other Criminal Code Charges.

Fredericton Area Businessman Fined For Evading Taxes

A businessman from Upper Kingsclear, Michael Bruce Newman, has been fined more than 138 thousand dollars in Fredericton after pleading guilty to nine tax evasion charges.

Newman evaded personal income taxes totaling 99 thousand dollars for the 2007 to 2009 tax years. He also evaded over 39 thousand dollars HST between September of 2007 and December of 2009.

A Canada Revenue Agency investigation revealing he didn’t report any business income or HST during these years.

Newman operated a consulting business and also acted as a sub-contractor. He was hired to supply tandem trucks, tractor trailers, excavators and survey crews on construction sites.

Update On Condition Of Boy Bitten By Dog

Rothesay Regional Police giving us an update on the 11 year old boy who was mauled last week by a dog in French Village.

He required 11 stitches to his face and one of his arms as well as sustaining lacerations to his hip and back. Police telling Tide News he's doing well all things considered.

The dog was seized by the SPCA.

Auger Repeats As MVP

Sebastien Auger is only the second player in Sea Dogs history to repeat as the Most Valuable Player. He also picked up the Team Player award and the 3 Stars award.

He tells us the coaching staff build confidence in the players saying his goalie coach Jim Flemming is a great guy who helped work on the little things that made the difference in the end.

Jason Cameron repeated winning the Community Service Award and also picked up Academic player of the year.
He admits it's tough balancing hockey and the demands of university but he says you find for both and it pays off.

Fredericton's Oliver Cooper won the Top Scorer award and Fan's choice calling it honour to win.
Olivier Leblanc is the Top Defenseman, Thomas Chabot picked up Most Improved Player and Rookie of the Year went to Newfoundland's Nathan Noel.

Chris Di Domenico is the other Sea Dog to repeat as MVP.

Algonquin To Unveil New Year-Long Renovation Today With Celebration

It's a Big Day in St. Andrews-By-The-Sea!

This afternoon -- after a year-long, multi-million dollar renovation -- the Algonquin Resort is opening its doors to everyone to celebrate their new beginning.

General Manager Tim Ostrem telling Tide News the biggest differences will be the availability of the hotel with all the rooms accustomed for winter and summer months, as well as the 3-storey water slide that runs outside of the building. he says the indoor pool is a completely new facility.

At 1:30pm, everyone will gather on the veranda for warm drinks, s'mores and live music.
At 2pm,  welcome speeches will be heard with an autograph signing.

An Open House will follow at 2:30pm.

Sign Up For Ball Hockey Tonight

The ice might be going -- but the hockey stays.

Tonight you can sign your kid up for Ball Hockey, a 6 week program for kids ages 6 through to 17.

Organizer Blair Furlotte tells Tide News the start date will be April 8th. He says Tuesday evening from 6-7pm will be for ages 6-9, and Thursday evenings from 6-7pm will be for ages 10-17.

Kids will need to have a full face mask helmet, shin pads -- soccer pads will do, and hockey gloves.

Furlotte tells us they had 80 kids participate last year and they are hoping for a bigger turn-out this year and expanding the program.

Registration is $30 and will be held upstairs at the Border Arena in St. Stephen tonight from 6-8.

A Men's Ball Hockey tema will also be meeting on Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm. Cost is $10 a head per night and the men will need to wear a helmet.

Furlotte says they are also looking for a few volunteers and any donations would be appreciated to get goalie equipment for the kids.

If you would like to donate, call Blair Furlotte at 921-0038.