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.
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.
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.
