Sunday, February 16, 2014

Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing In Fredericton

Fredericton police are investigating a homicide on the city's south side.

Police responding to a report of a stabbing finding the victim in critical condition, however, the person later died. Officers determined the suspect had fled the scene, and a few hours later the suspect was caught somewhere just outside of the city.

The name of the victim is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. Police say they will release more details as they become available, likely tomorrow at the earliest.


It's believed this is an isolated incident.

Winter Storm Causing Low Visibility

A major winter storm bringing whipping winds and a hefty dumping of snow to the region. 

While the winter storm warning has ended, Meteorologist with Environment Canada Stephen Hatt tells us wind gusts will stay strong throughout the day causing blowing snow throughout the evening.

Hatt says visibility will be very low today.

Local Suppliers Should Get Slice Of Data Centre Work

BellAliant's new data centre in Millidgeville should mean some business for local suppliers - in an email - company spokesperson Katherine VanBuskirk tells us local companies will be used wherever possible but that selection process hasn't been completed.

VanBuskirk will only say work will begin soon on the 25-million dollar fortress like building with construction scheduled for completion by spring of next year.

The provincial government is contributing 5-million dollars to the project which will create about 50-jobs during construction and operation of the centre.