June 29, 2009
A huge smile on the face of Energy Minister Jack Keir on news the first LNG Tanker docked over the weekend. Keir tells Tide News, it is wonderful to see:
As for what he see's as the next step in the Energy Hub, Keir says a second refinery would be wonderful to bring other businesses to the Province. No word on when an announcement
Monday, June 29, 2009
Turbines on their Way to Lepreau
June 29, 2009
It has been a long journey, but the final voyage for a pair of huge turbines will take place this week. Re-fitted and ready to be installed after being dropped into the harbor, the first of the two will be loaded onto a barge and taken up the river to Point Lepreau today. NB Power spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, everything is weather dependant:
Mclean says they have been working closely with local fisherman to make sure the voyage didn't interrupt lobster season. The second turbine is expected to make the move tomorrow.
It has been a long journey, but the final voyage for a pair of huge turbines will take place this week. Re-fitted and ready to be installed after being dropped into the harbor, the first of the two will be loaded onto a barge and taken up the river to Point Lepreau today. NB Power spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, everything is weather dependant:
Mclean says they have been working closely with local fisherman to make sure the voyage didn't interrupt lobster season. The second turbine is expected to make the move tomorrow.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Quispamsis Teen Goes for Top Prize
An experience of a lifetime is within grasp for 19-year-old Quispamsis resident Kelly Daly. She has landed a spot in the finals to become the next summer host for Country Music Television. Daly is among five finalists competing in a national online contest to win the "Superfan" hosting position. She tells CHSJ news her family is offering plenty of support.
Daly moved to Toronto so that she could pursue a career in acting and television. A finale show featuring all five finalists will air tomorrow with the winner to be announced on Tuesday on CMT.
Daly moved to Toronto so that she could pursue a career in acting and television. A finale show featuring all five finalists will air tomorrow with the winner to be announced on Tuesday on CMT.
Wild Ride Through the Falls
Two guys were shaken but not stirred after an un-scheduled ride through Reversing Falls yesterday afternoon. City Fire-fighters received a call that an inflatable boat was drifting through the raging rapids. Thats when the the water resuce unit was sent in and towed the boat to shore.
The two men say their vessel lost power and the tide carried them down river.
The two men say their vessel lost power and the tide carried them down river.
Rate Hike is Justified
If you were hoping for a reduction in your power bill -- forget it!!! The Energy and Utilities Board has concluded a three percent rate increase by N-B Power back on April Fools Day is necessary. But in its report to Energy Minister Jack Keir -- the Board does question some of the utility's financial forecasting methods and timing of those forecasts related to when final budget decisions are made.
Even with the increase -- the utility is still expected to post a loss of 67-million dollars in the current fiscal year.
Even with the increase -- the utility is still expected to post a loss of 67-million dollars in the current fiscal year.
First LNG Tanker is Here
It finally arrived late yesterday afternoon -- the first tanker carrying liquefied natural gas for the new Canaport L-N-G terminal in Red Head berthed at the jetty yesterday -- not late Friday as we reported yesterday morning based on Port Authority vessel movement information and original information from the company.
Canaport L-N-G has been advising there may be some extensive flaring activity during the commissioning process for the first storage tank at the terminal. The company says it will begin sending gas through the Emera Brunswick pipeline as soon as the the tank cools down.
Canaport L-N-G has been advising there may be some extensive flaring activity during the commissioning process for the first storage tank at the terminal. The company says it will begin sending gas through the Emera Brunswick pipeline as soon as the the tank cools down.
Friday, June 26, 2009
SWP gets funding
updated June26/09 8:36
The town of St. Stephen will be keeping 60 jobs thanks to money from the provincial government. The province is giving S-W-P Industries a 1.4 million dollar loan guarantee to be used as working capital. The company produces fencing using eastern white cedar, spruce and Chinese fir-- and-- is a value-added re-seller of vinyl and aluminum fencing products.
The town of St. Stephen will be keeping 60 jobs thanks to money from the provincial government. The province is giving S-W-P Industries a 1.4 million dollar loan guarantee to be used as working capital. The company produces fencing using eastern white cedar, spruce and Chinese fir-- and-- is a value-added re-seller of vinyl and aluminum fencing products.
Shelf Fish Harvesting off limits
updated June26/09
Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises the public that the harvesting of oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, qua-hogs and whelks, for recreational or commercial purposes is prohibited until further notice.FOC says the foreshore and waters within 1.6 km Canada/United States border and of the Islands of Grand Manan, The Wolves, Bliss, Hills, Frye, Deer and Campobello.
This closure is due to an increase in levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises the public that the harvesting of oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, qua-hogs and whelks, for recreational or commercial purposes is prohibited until further notice.FOC says the foreshore and waters within 1.6 km Canada/United States border and of the Islands of Grand Manan, The Wolves, Bliss, Hills, Frye, Deer and Campobello.
This closure is due to an increase in levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Missing Boy Found
updated June26/ 7:53
A boy reported missing from Dig-by, Nova Scotia has been found in Saint John. City police say the 13-year old ran away from home yesterday and took the ferry across into Saint John. Sgt. Don Cooper tells us his parents thought he was still somewhere in Digby. Officers found the boy roaming the streets around midnight and have placed him with friends of the family until his parents can pick him up today.
A boy reported missing from Dig-by, Nova Scotia has been found in Saint John. City police say the 13-year old ran away from home yesterday and took the ferry across into Saint John. Sgt. Don Cooper tells us his parents thought he was still somewhere in Digby. Officers found the boy roaming the streets around midnight and have placed him with friends of the family until his parents can pick him up today.
Campobello and Blacksharbor Credit Union closes today
updated June26/09 at 7:52
Today is the last day for the Credit Union on Campobello Island and in Blacksharbor.This was announced back in April to close the banks.The credit union is the only bank on Campobello which means residents will have to travel to the mainland to do their banking.
Today is the last day for the Credit Union on Campobello Island and in Blacksharbor.This was announced back in April to close the banks.The credit union is the only bank on Campobello which means residents will have to travel to the mainland to do their banking.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
ATV Victim Identified
updated at 8:46 June25/09
The name of a 10 year old boy killed on Monday in an off road vehicle crash in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has been released. Scott Paul Ouellette died in hospital after the off road vehicle he was riding overturned and landed on top of him. Sgt. Marc Violette tells us there were three other children on the vehicle that was being driven by a child. He also says anyone under the age of 16 needs to be surpervised by someone 19 or older.
Violette says the off-road vehicle belonged to a relative of the boy who was killed. A young boy who was driving the vehicle suffered a broken leg.
The name of a 10 year old boy killed on Monday in an off road vehicle crash in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska has been released. Scott Paul Ouellette died in hospital after the off road vehicle he was riding overturned and landed on top of him. Sgt. Marc Violette tells us there were three other children on the vehicle that was being driven by a child. He also says anyone under the age of 16 needs to be surpervised by someone 19 or older.
Violette says the off-road vehicle belonged to a relative of the boy who was killed. A young boy who was driving the vehicle suffered a broken leg.
Romeo LeBlanc
updated at 8:45 June25/09
Premier Shawn Graham says the country has lost an exceptional New Brunswicker and Canadian with the death of Romeo LeBlanc. The former governor general died at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 81. Graham says LeBlanc served his province and country well.
LeBlanc served as press secretary to two prime ministers, then as an M-P, a senator and governor general. A state funeral is being planned.
Premier Shawn Graham says the country has lost an exceptional New Brunswicker and Canadian with the death of Romeo LeBlanc. The former governor general died at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 81. Graham says LeBlanc served his province and country well.
LeBlanc served as press secretary to two prime ministers, then as an M-P, a senator and governor general. A state funeral is being planned.
Gas Prices Drop
updated at 8:44 June 25/09
The price of gasoline has dropped by about 3 cents a litre this morning. The Energy and Utilities Board has released the weekly price schedule and a litre of self-serve has fallen to 100.5 from yesterday's 103.7.
No change in the price of diesel --it remains at 97.6 a litre and propane has inched up 2 cents to land at 86.4.
The price of gasoline has dropped by about 3 cents a litre this morning. The Energy and Utilities Board has released the weekly price schedule and a litre of self-serve has fallen to 100.5 from yesterday's 103.7.
No change in the price of diesel --it remains at 97.6 a litre and propane has inched up 2 cents to land at 86.4.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Bon-Jovi
Work continues at the Magnetic Hill concert site for this weekend's Bon Jovi concert, despite the recent soggy weather. The staging area was dry and firm yesterday as crews began the job of setting up bleachers and the stage. A crowd of up to 20-thousand is expected and a city official says preparations are on schedule. Many trucks loaded with staging, lights and sound equipment are coming to Moncton from various locations, including Halifax .
NB-Hospital-Fundraising
Another successful fundraising campaign is in the books for the Friends of the Moncton Hospital. The Small Bandaid campaign has reached its goal of 700-thousand dollars. The money will be used to purchase and redesign a new, specially equipped surgical suite at the Moncton Hospital. It's expected to open early next year, allowing for quicker recoveries, shorter hospital stays and shortened therapy time
Provinces Population Growing
They have been working on it since their mandate began three years ago and results are showing for the Graham Liberals on boosting the Province's population. The numbers are up for the ninth straight quarter, with the largest growth since 1992. The latest figures from Stats Canada shows this Province led Atlantic Canada in population growth, gaining a net 547 new residents between Jan. 1 and April 1 of this year.
Since January 2007, 4000 people have moved to New Brunswick.
Since January 2007, 4000 people have moved to New Brunswick.
Boy Killed in ATV Crash
A nine year old boy has been killed in an all-terrain vehicle crash in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska. The boy died in hospital as a result of his injuries after the ATV flipped over on Monday.
His name is being withheld out of respect for the family.
His name is being withheld out of respect for the family.
Agent Orange Upd
The deadline has come and gone -- and -- members of the Agent Orange Association of Canada are still waiting for a response from Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson. The group marched on Thompson's office last month demanding a public inquiry by June 15th -- Art Connolly of Agent Orange Alert tells Tide News the limited 20-thousand dollar compensation package which expired this year didn't go far enough:
Meantime -- the last time we spoke with Thompson -- he wasn't budging:
Agent Orange Association co-president Gary Goode tells us plans are being made for a protest march on Parliament Hill.
Meantime -- the last time we spoke with Thompson -- he wasn't budging:
Agent Orange Association co-president Gary Goode tells us plans are being made for a protest march on Parliament Hill.
Border Cafe application approved
Border cafe had their turn to speak at Monday nights council meeting about hosting a karaoke event for July the 1st. Chair of public safety and environment Robert Tinker tells tide news after the council heard what they had to say they approved the event: The Border cafe was shut down previously because of a complaint that the music and noise was to loud. Tinker says the bylaw still has to be followed for any event held in the town of St Stephen and an application has to be approved and complete before any event is allowed to take place or they can be shut down if there is a compliant by the citizens of the town.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Health Warning
Another health warning from the provincial government.Chief Medical officer Dr. Eilish Cleary is reminding everyone to protect themselves against lyme disease.Cleary says people are generally not aware of the seriousness of the disease, and there are indications that blacklegged ticks and lyme disease are spreading in eastern Canada.Those infected generally develop flu like symptoms, such as headaches and fatigue, as well as a bull's eye target rash near the tick bite.For more information on preventing Lyme disease check out www.gnb.ca\health.
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