Stolen Car Found At Ganong's Factory

Local roots has proven to be successful.


District 1 RCMP tell Tide News a car stolen from Victoria Street in St. Stephen was found yesterday afternoon  ( September 13th, 2012 ) in good condition by an officer with a hunch.

Police say Cst. John Beck knows our area well and discovered the car -- a 2013 white Hyundai -- in the new parking lot at Ganong's Factory.
The department's Forensic Identification Section dusted for fingerprints and charges are pending.

The car was stolen sometime early yesterday morning ( September 13th, 2012 ) from Victoria Street in St. Stephen.

Children's Donor Wall Unveiling On Saturday

The Fundy Discovery Aquarium having a special day tomorrow ( Saturday, September 15, 2012 ).


Almost a year in the making, the children's seal donor wall will be unveiled at 11am during the 1st seal feeding.

The project is in the image of a seal with 1000 children's names on it. Spokesperson Ashley Simpson tells Tide News the wall was created as a way for those under 18 to contribute to the aquarium.

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre in St. Andrews decided to make a 2nd wall, after the 1st wall -- put in place last year when the aquarium opened -- was so popular.

Tomorrow, all children under 12 can go free of charge if accompanied by an adult, and will get free treats all day.

Charlotte County Fall Fair This Weekend

The Charlotte County Fall Fair kicks off today!


A weekend full of fun and activities at the Ganong Nature Park, located at the end of Todd's Point Rd in St. Stephen.

Some of the new events this year include a moose calling contest, a McAdam railway Dining Car re-creation, and a barn dance.

The Fall Fair runs tonight from 5pm - 9:30pm, Saturday from 8am - 5pm, and Sunday from 12 noon - 5pm.

Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family.

For a full schedule of events, go to www.ganongnaturepark.com .

Police Investigate Car Theft In St. Stephen

Local police reporting two separate thefts in St. Stephen.


District 1 RCMP say sometime between Wednesday night ( September 12th ) and Thursday morning ( September 13th ), a 2013 white Hyundai Elantra with the New Brunswick plates reading JDM-538 was stolen from Victoria Street.

Also overnight, St. Stephen Police reporting that money was stolen from a parked vehicle in the Veasey Street area.

If you have any information about these crimes, please call District 1 RCMP at 1-506-466-7030.

Gun Shots Fired In Milltown

Local Police say a St. Stephen man is charged after shots were fired at a car in Milltown.


District 1 RCMP tell Tide News they received a call early yesterday morning (Sept 12, 2012) of gunshots being fired at an occupied vehicle on Spring Street.

Sgt. Bob MacKnight says 22-year-old Michael Kenneth Hanley was arrested and charged with Careless Use of a Firearm.

Hanley pleaded guilty in Saint John Provincial Court yesterday.

He goes back for sentencing on Tuesday, September 18th.

Milltown Legion To Close Before 2013

The Milltown Legion will be closing it's doors before New Year's Eve of 2012.


President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #48 Amy McCrum tells Tide News they will not be giving up their Charter, just the building.

Currently, the Legion leases the building on Milltown Blvd from the Town of St. Stephen for $1 a year, however, maintaining the building, and paying its bills, is becoming too costly.

McCrum says the members are dwindling and so is the cash flow.

She adds Branch #48 will continue with the Rememberance Day Service and Annual Poppy Campaign this year as normal.

No word yet on future plans for the building.

International Celebrity Chefs Come To St. Andrews To Learn

Dulse, salmon, mussels, and lobster.


The 1st-ever Canada Brand Seafood Lover's Academy bringing celebrity chefs and journalists from around the world to St. Andrews to take part in cooking classes, demonstrations, and tours, all about atlantic seafood.

Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Keith Ashfield tells Tide News we have exceptional seafood in Atlantic Canada, and we need to showcase that. Ashfield says by bringing the group to St. Andrews, each one will take their experience back home with them, and spread the word in their countries. He adds that this is a great opportunity to boost our exports, broaden our markets, and help our over-all economy.

Organizer Andrew Lively tells Tide News says the celebrity chefs have come from 12 different countries, including the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, Austria, Germany, Greece, India, Switzerland, Singapore, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Chun Lau stars in food television programs in Hong-Kong as well as writes a regular newspaper food column. He tells Tide News Canada has something that asian markets are missing.
He says Canada not only has great ingredients, but also has a great concern for the environment and the ethics behind our food. He thinks that asian markets need to understand, to consume food as well as try to preserve the environment.

( Picture - Chef Marcus Ritter and Chef Rodrigo Acuna Bravo from the Europa Restaurant in St. Andrews, setting up for their next atlantic seafood cooking class. )

Short Of $10 Grand For Local Fire Department

Just under $10,000.


That's how much the St. Stephen Fire Department raised during the 8th Annual Bucket Sit taking place this past weekend at the Atlantic Superstore.

The fundraiser sees local firefighter Merton Lewis spending 50 hours in a bucket truck, 50 feet in the air.

Dwayne Richards from the department says the final total will probably reach over the ten thousand mark, as late donations are still coming in.
The money raised will go towards specialized rescue equipment.

Richards adds, over the past 7 years, the department has raised in excess of $100,000.

Property Sale Doesn't Change $200,000 SPCA Needs

The sale of the former SPCA peacock property to the Joshua Group is a huge benefit for both the animal shelter and the kids charity... but there's still more work to be done for both organizations.

SPCA President Melody McElman tells Tide news the property sold for $202,000, but the Joshua Group still needs to raise around $60,000 to cover the rest of the cost. McElman says the sale means they can pay down their mortgage and jump start their capital campaign.

McElman says the sale is a huge help for the shelter, but it doesn't change the $200,000 they still need for daily operating costs.

Since last week more than $52,000 has been raised for the SPCA to keep it's doors open.

Government Needs To Focus On Jobs Says Critic

Job creation is not high on the agenda for the provincial government according to opposition critic Chris Collins.

Collins tells Tide news in the past two years the government has lost 1,500 jobs, whereas the previous government created that many. He says he sees young people leaving the province in droves to work elsewhere.

Collins believes the Alward government needs to make a plan by meeting with workers in various industries to figure out how to create jobs.

Last month unemployment rose in the province from 10% to 10.4%.

Three People Homeless After Fire

A house fire in Fredericton has left three people without a home.

The Canadian Red Cross says no one was injured or home at the time of the blaze that happened around 11 am on Saturday.

Red Cross volunteers found a place for the woman and her teenage daughter to stay. The two rented half of the duplex at 32 Simpson Court.

Future Sculpture SJ's Planned

What looked like just a ton of granite a month ago is now shaping it's way into public art.

Sculpture Saint John is in it's sixth and final week at the Coast Guard Site, where artists from around the world have been sculpting giant granite art pieces for Greater Saint John.

Chair Diana Alexander tells Tide news the artists -- many who've been to over forty symposiums -- say it's the best event they've been too. On Saturday, September 15th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm  they'll be having a big reveal called "Rock On The Dock", where you'll be able to touch the pieces and talk to the artists.

Alexander says this isn't the real end of the sculpture symposium. The event has been so successful, they're planning symposiums every two years until 2020. She hopes pieces from future symposiums can be created for towns from Saint Stephen to Sussex.

Just Rain From Hurricane Leslie

Hurricane Leslie won't be hitting the province hard... just a little bit of rain.

The Canadian Hurricane Centre of Environment Canada says the tropical cyclone's influence in New Brunswick is very low at this point.

They say it's weakening and slowly moving northward, resulting in a bit of rain, cloud coverage and larger waves.

Chance Harbour Man Sentenced For Sexual Assault

Hard drinking will destroy your support network of family and friends........That advice from Mr Justice Hugh McLellan, handing down a sentence of 2 years in jail, plus 3 years probation, to 25-year-old Bradley Scott Wilson.

Wilson was found guilty of sexual assault in connection with a January incident at a West Side pub in Saint John.

In a statement to the court, the victim of the assault said she quit her job out of embarrassment and is haunted by the pain of the incident every day.

Wilson's defense pointed out while his client had a prior record, his offenses were all alcohol-related, but the judge said he simply needs to learn to stay sober.

Wilson was also entered on the sex offender registry and required to submit a DNA sample.

His mother and father have say they don't feel justice has been served.

City Police Officer Sentenced To Jail Time

3 months in jail the sentence handed a Saint John city police officer who was found guilty of common assault and engaging in threatening conduct after a breakin at his home on Westfield Road.

Mr. Justice Hugh McLellen cited a New Brunswick Court of Appeal ruling in sending 39 year old Constable Chris Messer to jail. The Court of Appeal ruled when police break the law, a conditional discharge is woefully inadequate.

The judge also rejecting house arrest when Messer's lawyer expressed concern over his safety in jail.

Messer was told he was convicted largely on the basis of his own evidence. The police officer suspected Randy King of breaking into his home and admitted to punching him three times in the back of the head outside the detention area after transporting him from the west side.

The judge also telling Messer he was in a conflict of interest by investigating a crime committed against himself but no one in the police department prevented him from doing so. Mr. Justice McLellen says Messer doesn't seem to understand he was in a conflict of interest which is a breach of trust.

Big News For Joshua Group

It's a happy day for the both the Saint John SPCA and the Joshua Group....Joshua Group founder Bobby Hayes announcing they've managed to buy the former animal shelter on Taylor Avenue to use as a permanent headquarters for the kid's charity.

Hayes tells Tide News there's still much that needs to be done to assess the cost of renovations and make sure the building is safe for the kids to use.

No word yet on how much the building went for, or when the group is expected to start using it.

Two Arrests In B&E Overnight

Two men are in police custody after two separate break and enters that happened in Saint John overnight.

City Police say one B&E attempt by a 26-year-old man was in the west end on Lloyd Street while the other was by a 29-year-old man in the north end on Clarendon Street.

Both incidents happened around 3:00 am.

72 Hour Gaming Convention In Saint John

It doesn't matter if you're a level 12 elf or you've never rolled a D20 before... all levels of gamers in Saint John are together for the 11th annual Impossible Realities gaming convention.

For 24 hours a day, all weekend long, gamers are playing everything from role playing games like Circus Imperium, Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhu to classic family board games. Organizer Dana Betts says players come from all walks of life, some even from the US, Nova Scotia & PEI. He says it's now "chic to be geek", with popular shows like Big Bang Theory & Community. He says most people who are big into role playing games are usually pretty low key, so this convention gives them a chance to come out and enjoy the company of other people who love gaming. Betts says if you're new to gaming, there's staff there to help you learn.

There will also be a number of artists and vendors from the Maritimes, including Sandy Carruthers (illustrator, "Men in Black"), André Myette (creator of "Humbug!"), and local artist Chas Goguen (creator of "Dotman").

The convention runs until 6:00pm on Sunday at the Chinese Cultural Centre at 24 Coburg Street in uptown Saint John. It's $10 for a day, $20 for the weekend and all ages are welcome.

(Photo courtesy of Impossible Realities)

Two Crashes In St. Stephen - One Involving School Bus

Two car crashes in St. Stephen this morning, one involving a school bus.


Police say the first accident taking place on Exit 7 to Little Ridge and Basswood Ridge, where a truck turning left failed to see the car approaching on his left, and the two crashed.

Sgt. Bob MacKnight with District 1 RCMP tells Tide News there were no injuries to either party, but extensive damage to both vehicles.

MacKnight adds that seatbelts and airbags work.

The second accident taking place at the railway crossing on Hayman Ave, where a car ran into the back of a school bus while it was stopped at the crossing.

MacKnight says there were no injuries, no students on the bus, no damage to the bus, but plenty of damage to the car.

(Picture - From 1st accident, car that was approaching from the left )

The Bucket Will Lift-Off Today At Superstore

Today at the Atlantic Superstore, local firefighter Merton Lewis will be lifted 50 feet in the air, in the bucket of a bucket truck, where he will stay for 50 hours.


It's the St. Stephen Fire Department's 8th Annual Bucket Sit raising funds for specialized rescue equipment.

Dwayne Richards from the department says they have finally raised enough money from past bucket sits, to buy the specialized equipment they need.

However, Richards says, they will continue the fundraiser to keep up with the ever-changing needs of the fire service.

If you would like to help support this project, you can purchase a rung on "Mert's Escape Ladder".
For a donation of $50 or more, your name or the name of your business will be put on a rung and displayed on site while Merton is in the bucket.

For more information on donating to the St. Stephen Fire Department, call Dwayne Richards at 466-7779.

Rain Blamed For Crash On Highway 1

The heavy rains being blamed for a crash on Highway 1.


District 1 RCMP tell Tide News a man pulled his vehicle onto the soft shoulder near the Eastbound Exit 39 marker.

Sgt. Bob MacKnight says the man over-corrected when he pulled over, sending the vehicle across the road, and rolling over an embankment.

Both the driver and the passenger were sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and the vehicle has extensive damage.

MacKnight says due to the heavy rain, excess water on the roadways made driving very dangerous.

Pot Seizures In Charlotte County Over The Weekend

Approximately 800 marijuana plants being seized this past weekend from rural St. Stephen and the St. Andrews area.


RCMP Provincial Spokesperson Cpl. Chantal Farrah tells Tide News how the drug raids take place. She says they rely strongly on information from the public, such as tips to Crimestoppers to find where the grow-ops are taking place. She adds the RCMP use all-terrained vehicles, their own vehicles, as well as help from helicopters to spot the plants from the air.

Farrah says it is never too late for someone to report a grow-op. And they can do so my calling Crimestoppers, reporting it to the website at crimenb.ca, or directly call the RCMP.


Cpl. Farrah also has a message for parents: "I know there are alot of misconceptions out there about marijuana, but for parents, please be reminded that marijuana is often the drug that youth will start first, and then go on to harder drugs. It is not harmless."

The Kids Go Back!

Summer vacation has come to an end - at least -  for most of the students.

Tomorrow ( September 5th, 2012 ), students going to St. Stephen Elementary School, as well as Grades 6 and 9 will be starting their classes.

Other students in Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 will be getting a staggered start, with their first classes being held on Thursday ( Sept 6th, 2012 ).

This is the first semester of the new Anglophone South School District, which amalgamated Districts 6, 8, and our local District 10, into one.

The new Superintendent of the District now has 74 schools to be in charge of from Sussex to St. Stephen.

Zoe Watson says some of the high schools will have over a thousand students each to the smallest school on White Head Island with just 20 students.

Fundy Continues To Draw In Tourists

The whole Fundy experience is key to drawing in tourism.
That coming from Tourism Minister Trevor Holder, who tells Tide news they've been marketing everything from Hopewell Rocks to Campobello throughout the maritimes.

He says their marketing has been focusing on people who want to experience nature and the outdoors, as well as New Brunswick's history and culture.

Holder believe it's been a good tourism season with good weather, steady cruise ships and ramped up advertising for the Bay of Fundy.

New Leash On Life

A new leash on life is what people are giving the Saint John SPCA says President Melody McElman.

She tells Tide news more than $10,000 has been donated to help keep the non-profit animal shelter's doors open, and if the donations keep coming in, they most likely won't close by this Saturday.

She says people have even written to animal lovers and show hosts Anderson Cooper and Ellen DeGeneres for help.

And when it comes to expecting the city for help, McElman says she understands they're under a financial crunch, and doesn't think it's expected of them to give money they don't have. She adds they're already grateful for the $6,600 dollars they receive monthly as part of the animal contract.

Today at 10:00am local non-profit group Harbour Con-Fusion will be around Saint John collecting bottle and money donations to help the SPCA. They'll be stationed at the Admiral Beatty Parking Lot on the corner of Princess and Charlotte Street.

To get more details on donations, click here.

It's Unfair Labour Day According To Taxpayers Federation

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling this Unfair Labour Day because of what it sees as the growing pension gap in the province between what those who work in government will receive in retirement compared to the rest of us.

The Federation's Atlantic Director Kevin Lacey tells Tide News at the very minimum new government employees, whether they be with the city or province, should be on defined contribution pension plans rather than defined benefits.

Lacey says there was a time years ago that government workers received generous pension plans to make up for earning less than workers in the private sector but that wage gap disappeared a long time ago.

Premier Under The Gun On Catastrophic Drug Plan

It was a campaign promise made by Premier David Alward but bringing in a catastrophic drug coverage plan hasn't happened yet.

The Premier says former Health Minister Dr. Dennis Furlong is working on such a plan that will be affordable but the province's finances have to be turned around because there are just so many dollars to work with these days.

He estimates a provincial catastrophic drug plan will cost something like 20 million dollars. As just one example of how expensive drugs can be, the cancer drug Avastin costs 10 thousand dollars a month.

Alward reminds everyone the government has already brought in a dental and vision programme for the most vulnerable children in the province and is also working on a prescription drug programme.

Boil Water Order For Woodstock

Officials in Woodstock, have issued a boil water order for areas of the town.

Residents who live in the downtown core and also part of the south side of the Meduxnekeag River are being told to boil their water for at least one minute.

The town says the boil order is precautionary after a water reservoir on St. Andrews Street lost power on Friday.

It's not known how long the order will remain in effect.  

Courtesy of The Canadian Press.

Saint Johners Coming Together To Save SPCA

Hair Salons, jewelry makers, auctions and even super heroes are all coming together to help keep the Saint John SPCA open.


The SPCA announced if they don't raise a million dollars in a week the centre will close it's doors this coming Saturday, leaving 14 people without a job and animals facing euthanization.

President Melody McElman tells Tide news they had to come out and tell the truth to the public. She says they've been planning to start a capital campaign for months to raise enough money to convert rooms at the 295 Bayside Drive building into viable revenue source, such as a dog grooming and obedience centre.

She says they've done as much as they could to cut costs for the non-profit animal shelter, including cutting the executive director position to help pay for the stack of vet bills and operational costs.

In December the group was given 30 days notice by the NBSPCA to move out of their decrepit building on Taylor Avenue, which had problems with mold, old concrete cages and as McElman describes as "not fit for man or beast". She says the $750,000 price tag on the Bayside property was affordable compared to $4 million if a new building was made.

McElman says she knows she set her goal high by asking for a million, but what they need is a miracle.

The centre has been around for 99 years.

To donate by going in the shelter, click here or call 642-0931. You can also visit their facebook page.

Iconic Lobster Dies

The Fundy Discover Aquarium in Saint Andrews is bidding farewell to one of its iconic residents...Big Dee-Dee, a 22 year old lobster given to the aquarium by a Shediac fish store, was thought to be 40 years old.
Large lobsters are thought to be important in the ocean as a large female can carry as many as 80,000 eggs, although only a small percentage of these reach maturity. Aquarium manager Jim Cornall tells Tide News they don't like to speak about the question on many people's minds: what does a 22 pound lobster taste like? He says no idea... it's something they don't speak of at the aquarium.

The aquarium has another 22 lb. lobster, Tiny, and several other rare lobsters, including several blue lobsters, a yellow lobster and a calico.

Saint John Welcomes First Health & Wellness Expo

Saint John is getting it's very first Health & Wellness expo this month.

The two-day event will feature everything from fitness, nutrition, mental health and even finances.

Organizer Mike McGraw tells Tide news there will be demonstrations, speakers and even a fitness challenge with teams like the Saint John Sea Dogs, firefighters and local businesses.

Another unique part of the expo is proceeds go towards The Children's Wish Foundation. The event starts on Friday September 14th from 11:30am-8:00pm and 10:00am-4:30pm Saturday September 15th at Harbour Station.

Admission is regular $6, $5 for seniors & students, and $10 for a family of five.

For more informaiton, click here.

Saint Johner Biking Across Canada For Cancer

With cooler mornings most people are putting their bikes away, but one Saint Johner is doing just the opposite.

Shelley Wood is leaving Port City today to start a 17 day bike ride across Canada for the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. Wood has been training for months and has raised her goal of $25,000 dollars.

Wood tells Tide news the SNKCR helps raise money that goes toward oncology research and programs that improve survival rates of kids with cancer.

Wood will be biking 160 kilometres a day (totalling 7,000km), starting in BC on Wednesday and finishing in Halifax on September 21. To follow Shelley's ride, click here to go to her blog.

GAP Coming To Saint John

You'll have more selection for holiday shopping this year.
A GAP factory store is set to open at East Point Shopping in Saint John this November. Construction has already started for the clothing and accessories store that features products for men, women and kids.  The only other GAP in the province is in Dieppe.

It joins Le Chateau, Roots and other retailers in the area.

Man Faces Multiple Charges For Domestic Dispute

A 48-year-old man is heading to court after assaulting a 47-year-old woman.
City Police say they were called to Hazen Street around 5:40pm for the domestic dispute.

The man is charged with uttering death threats, assault causing harm to the woman, and concealing a weapon.

NB Liquor To Help New Brunswick Rivers

Local rivers will soon be getting a big boost from NB Liquor.

The corporation has launched an in-store initiative to donate some of the proceeds from 40 different brands to the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation.

Executive director Stephen Chase tells Tide News they're excited about the partnership. He says this is a great new partnership that will help community groups who are working to protect New Brunswick rivers.


NB Liquor estimates the month-long campaign will raise $50,000 or more to be distributed among various community groups.

Bucket Sit Goes Up Next Week

It's a bird, it's a plane, no - it's a firefighter.


The St. Stephen Fire Department announcing the 8th Annual Bucket Sit next weekend at the Atlantic Superstore.

The fundraiser sees local firefighter Merton Lewis sitting in the bucket of a bucket truck, 50 feet in the air, for 50 hours.

Dwayne Richards from the department says they have finally raised enough money from past bucket sits, to buy specialized rescue equipment, however, they will continue the fundraiser as a way to keep up with the demands of the ever-changing rescue equipment.

Lewis hits the skies next Thursday ( Sept 6th ) at 4pm until Saturday ( Sept 8th ) at 6pm.

Blueberry Festival Revived!

After 25 years - Pennfield has brought back it's Blueberry Festival.


Saturday ( August 25th ) being filled with blueberry-themed events at the Eastern Charlotte Lions Club, including the Miss Blueberry Pageants.

Miss Blueberry Pre-teen Queen was awarded to Sarah Henry, Pre-teen 1st Princess was Cailey Patterson, 2nd Princess to Emily Rogers, and 3rd Princess to Breanna Barrio.

Megan Lyons earned the title of Miss Blueberry Queen, 1st Princess to Shyann Leavitt, and 2nd Princess was Kayla Pitre.

(Picture - Miss Blueberry Queen contestants with The Tide's Jessi Smith )

Missing Woman Found Dead In St. Andrews

A local woman reported missing yesterday has been found dead.


67-year-old Leng Guznzhi was thought to have gone on a walk and become lost/disoriented in St. Andrews.

She was reported missing last night ( August 26th ) around 8:30pm.

District 1 RCMP tell us a Ground Search and Rescue crew was called in this morning ( August 27th ) and found the woman's body around 7am.

Sgt. Bob MacKnight says foul play is not suspected.

No other details are available at this time.

Freedom Fest At The Farm A Success

 "A tentative success."


That from Organizer Sarah McAdam-Parker on FreedomFest at the Farm.

McAdam-Parker tells Tide News she wanted to throw a music festival in a place where there has never been one before - in Heathland.

She says countless live bands, DJ's, fire-spinners, painters, comedians, as well as a number of unique workshops like belly dancing and tye-dying took part in the festivities.

She says the 3 day event raised money for the Angel Fund at the St. Stephen Animal Hospital and Eco-Fredericton, with 40% of the weekend's profits going to each organization.

McAdam-Parker says the festival did as well as she hoped, with only a few technical glitches.


District 1 RCMP reports the event was well organized, and despite a traffic stop on the Heathland Road, there were no reports of impaired driving or problems related to the festival.

Dogs Save Lives In Fire

Saved by the dog.

Two women are safe after being woken up by their barking dogs after an overnight fire in their home on the lower west side.

The Canadian Red Cross say there was extensive fire damaged on the older wood-frame duplex at 158 Winslow Street, Saint John that occurred around 3:00 am.
Canadian Red Cross disaster volunteers arranged emergency lodging, food and other help for the two women, who have three dogs and five cats.
City Police believe arson to be the cause.

Women Protest For Right To Go Topless

This one would be sure to raise a few eyebrows here in the province.... protests are being held in more than 30 cities worldwide to give women the right to go topless. The movement, called Go Topless, says that women aren't truly free as long as they have to wear clothes when men can bear their chests.

A Go Topless co-ordinator who goes by the name Freedom tells Tide news the double standard is society's fault and women's breasts should be as socially acceptable as men's.

Protests are being held in Toronto, LA, and elsewhere. Freedom says women in New Brunswick can contact them for information if they want to start up the movement here.

Break & Enter On West Side

City Police are investigating a break & enter on the West Side early this morning. Police are not saying the name of the business or what was stolen, but no arrests have been made. We hope to know more details later this morning.

There were also four impaired drivers overnight. Three were charged with drinking and driving while another had their license revoked for a week.

Run In Memory & Raise Funds

They'll be more runners than usual at Rockwood Park in Saint John this morning.

The third "Fido & Friends" run and fundraiser will be kicking off at 10am. Runners and their dogs will be tackling 1, 5 or 10 kilometres in honour of runners who've been hurt or killed while raising money for the Animal Rescue League.
Organizer Cindy Loiser tells us news it's not about the race, but about the donations. Loiser says runners who haven't signed up can still participate on the day for a $25 registration fee, and 100% of the fees go straight to the Animal Rescue League.

Arson Believed To Cause Fire In Saint John

Another suspicious fire in Saint John, this time on the lower West side.


A house on Winslow street was in flames around 3:30 this morning. The Canadian Red Cross was on scene to help.
City Police believe arson to be the cause.

Car Off Road Off Highway 1

A call from a loyal listener telling us a car was off the road on Highway 1, westbound, near Hampton early this morning.
The listener says he also saw a dead moose on the side of the road covered in glass.

RCMP confirm there was a collision with a car and deer in that area around 4:00 am, but no other details have been released.

9 Km Stretch On Route 1 Gateway To Open Monday

A new section of the Route 1 Gateway opening on Monday, August 27th.


A 9 kilometer stretch between Bethel and St. George will be operational to the public.

There will still be some traffic disruptions in the St. George area as work is completed on highway interchanges.

The disruptions will only affect those accessing Route 1 until October 1st.

Signage will be in place to guide traffic.

Burning Car Victims Identified In Bangor, Maine

 Police have identified three victims in a triple homicide in Bangor, Maine.


A Bangor Police Department spokesman tells Tide News Daniel Borders of Hermon, Nicolle Lugdon of Eddington, and Lucas Tuscano of Bradford were found dead inside a burning car in a parking lot on Target Industrial Circle on Monday, August 13th.

Police say the three were last seen at an apartment around 1 am, when they left with a man in a white Pontiac sedan.

The car fire was called in to authorities around 3:30am.

Police say they currently do not have any suspects and the causes of death will not be released until the homicide investigation is over.

(Top Picture - Nicolle Lugdon, Middle Picture - Lucas Tuscano, Bottom Picture - Daniel Borders)