If you have used the web site "propertize.ca" to check on property assessments and taxes - you may be surprised to hear the 2014 assessments may not be available.
Developer
Shawn Peterson tells Tide News changes to the Service New Brunswick
network security rules have shut him out from getting needed
information.
Peterson
says individuals accessing the Service New Brunswick data base can find
the information - but - it's not as user friendly as his non-profit
site - he says discussions are underway with government officials in a
bid to find a solution.
Service
New Brunswick says it's aware that a particular user is having issues
with changes to its network security - but - a spokesperson says S-N-B
technical staff is working with that user to find a solution.
The
spokesperson confirms some changes have been made to network security to
prevent a high number of hits from one web address ultimately crashing
the Service New Brunswick web page.
He also tells Tide News the same information is available through the S-N-B search tool
under property assessments - it searches one property at a time based
on property number - address - or - location in a municipality or local
service district.
A
teenager is dead after a crash on Route 1 in Topsfield, Maine. 18 year
old Dylan Porter of Brookton, Maine collided with a Western Star truck
operated by 39 year old Kevin Lagase of New Denmark, New Brunswick.
Investigators determined that Dylan Porter was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver was not injured.
US Route 1 was closed for several hours during the crash investigation.
The crash remains under investigation, although alcohol, speed and road conditions do not appear to be factors.
The District Education Council looking to battle some of the unsportsmanlike behaviour happening in the stands.
They're
exploring putting up spectator code of conduct signs in high school
gyms and community arenas in the Anglophone South School District.
Superintendent
Zoe Watson says one of the goals of the district is developing a
positive learning environment for students and staff. Tide News asked
Watson if she thinks signage will stop fans from engaging in bad
behaviour like yelling and swearing at sports games. She says she
doesn't know if it will stop it completely, but she thinks raising
awareness is an important first step.
The
New Brunswick Interscholastic Athletic Association is currently talking
about the issue, and Watson tells us the School District has expressed
to the N-B-I-A-A that they're interested in partnering with them.
About
half the high schools in the district have these types of signs already
installed. Saint John High and Rothesay High do not.
The government says Home Energy Assistance Program forms are now available.
The $100 benefit helps families who don't have a lot of money cope with the high cost of energy.
It's a one-time payment given to those who had an income up to and including $28,000 in 2012.
Last year, more than 47,000 applications were received for a total benefit of about $4.74 million.
You can apply through the Department of Finance website and forms are available at Service New Brunswick outlets.
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