Sunday, July 5, 2009
Human Remains Found in East Saint John
Details are still limited on the human remains found in East Saint John yesterday.An autopsy is scheduled for today to identify the decomposed body found in the swamp area behind the Best Western Hotel.The area is still blocked off, and police spent most of the day yesterday on site after receiving the tip from a ground and rescue team conducting a training exercise.The police are expecting the Major Crimes Unit to release a statement later today with more information.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Opposition Urges Provincial Governmet to Save School Support Jobs
The New Brunswick Teacher's Association and Provincial opposition are optimistic some of the school support jobs that were cut earlier this year can be saved. Both the Union president and opposition leader are urging Education Minister Roland Hache to use the province's Innovative Learning Fund to save some positions. Haché recently froze the 3.4 million dollar program, initially budgeted at 5 million dollars. Opposition Leader David Alward says the frozen funds should be used to relieve some of the damage.
WorksafeNB Stakeholders Report
WorkSafe NB's has released its stakeholders report for 2008. The agency boasts exceeding its targets for service, staff satisfaction and reduced accident frequency last year. Also, for the fourth consecutive year, assessment rates decreased from $2.10 in 2007, to $2.05 in 2008--- the lowest in Eastern Canada.
President and CEO Doug Stanley says the report recaps a year of successes and challenges amid a year of change. Last year, the agency adopted its new name, changed its industry classification system, and changed the composition of its board of directors.
President and CEO Doug Stanley says the report recaps a year of successes and challenges amid a year of change. Last year, the agency adopted its new name, changed its industry classification system, and changed the composition of its board of directors.
Calais Regional Hospital Tobacco Free
Calais Regional Hospital is completely tobacco-free. The tobacco-free status applies to all hospital buildings, physician offices, parking lots and property that make up the hospital campus.The Calais Regional Hospital Board of Directors voted to make CRH a tobacco free campus in August 2008.The announcement was made July 1st of this year.
Streets Causing Damage to Vehicles
Many residents living in St Stephen are raising concerns over some damage done to their vehicles from driving through King Street construction. Roger Madsen tells tide news the pots holes were so bad along King street that it tore his muffler off his 1995 Ford Taurus.
Madsen says there were no signs posted to let the public now back on June 12th that the roads were in bad shape.The cost for the parts is almost $200.00. Another resident is saying her rocker panel had been torn off costing roughly $250.00 dollars in damage.Tide news placed a call to Thomspon Construction voicing concerns and received no comment.
Madsen says there were no signs posted to let the public now back on June 12th that the roads were in bad shape.The cost for the parts is almost $200.00. Another resident is saying her rocker panel had been torn off costing roughly $250.00 dollars in damage.Tide news placed a call to Thomspon Construction voicing concerns and received no comment.
Friday, July 3, 2009
St Stephen Fires
update July3/09
St Stephen Rcmp are investigating a rash of fires that occurred over the past few days. St Stephen fire department tells us there was another car set on fire at the curling club parking lot this morning around 3:24. This is the 14 car to be set on fire over the past 3 days. Also on July 2nd a structure fire at a Camp Waweig in Waweig had been destroyed by fire. Rcmp believe that the fire started sometime through the night. St Stephen Rcmp think the fires may be contected.
St Stephen Rcmp are investigating a rash of fires that occurred over the past few days. St Stephen fire department tells us there was another car set on fire at the curling club parking lot this morning around 3:24. This is the 14 car to be set on fire over the past 3 days. Also on July 2nd a structure fire at a Camp Waweig in Waweig had been destroyed by fire. Rcmp believe that the fire started sometime through the night. St Stephen Rcmp think the fires may be contected.
Cars damage from King Street
updated July3/09
Many residents that live in St Stephen are raising concerns over some damage done to their vehicles from driving through King Street construction. Resident Roger Madsen tells tide news the pot holes were so bad along King street that it tore his muffler off his 1995 Ford Taurus:
Madsen says cost for the parts is almost $200.00 and another residents say's her rocker panal had been torn off costing roughly $250.00 dollars in damage.Tide news place a call to Thomspon construction voicing concerns and at that time no comment was made.
Many residents that live in St Stephen are raising concerns over some damage done to their vehicles from driving through King Street construction. Resident Roger Madsen tells tide news the pot holes were so bad along King street that it tore his muffler off his 1995 Ford Taurus:
Madsen says cost for the parts is almost $200.00 and another residents say's her rocker panal had been torn off costing roughly $250.00 dollars in damage.Tide news place a call to Thomspon construction voicing concerns and at that time no comment was made.
Over 2600 NB power customers knock off grid
Update July03/09
NB power is reporting Outages around the Charlotte County area. Over 2600 NB power customers are without electicity this morning. The hardest hit area is Grandmanan with over 1800 residents without power. Wilson Beach has 740 customers knock of the grid.Winds are suppose to pick up this morning with heavy rain. Full weather details are coming up shortly.
NB power is reporting Outages around the Charlotte County area. Over 2600 NB power customers are without electicity this morning. The hardest hit area is Grandmanan with over 1800 residents without power. Wilson Beach has 740 customers knock of the grid.Winds are suppose to pick up this morning with heavy rain. Full weather details are coming up shortly.
Gas Prices Down
updated July3/09
It's down......but you could probuably use an eye-dropper to fill up your tank with the savings it is showing on the big board. The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's latest price schedule which shows the maximum price for a litre of self-serve is going for 99.8 which is down percentage points from last week.
Diesel has held the line coming in at 97.6.....furnace oil is down percentage points to come in at an even 79 cents and propane is down almost a penny at 85.8.
It's down......but you could probuably use an eye-dropper to fill up your tank with the savings it is showing on the big board. The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's latest price schedule which shows the maximum price for a litre of self-serve is going for 99.8 which is down percentage points from last week.
Diesel has held the line coming in at 97.6.....furnace oil is down percentage points to come in at an even 79 cents and propane is down almost a penny at 85.8.
Liquor Store update
updated July3/09
More information released this morning on a new liquor store in St Stephen.Spokeperson for NB liquor Nora Lacey tell tide news they are hoping for the end of January 2010 for the new liquor store .Lacey says the new store will be at the end of the charlotte mall next to Sobeys with an enclose walk way between Sobeys and the NB liquor store.
Lacey says the liquor store will be about 7000 square feet that will include retail space, warehouse space and staff space.
More information released this morning on a new liquor store in St Stephen.Spokeperson for NB liquor Nora Lacey tell tide news they are hoping for the end of January 2010 for the new liquor store .Lacey says the new store will be at the end of the charlotte mall next to Sobeys with an enclose walk way between Sobeys and the NB liquor store.
Lacey says the liquor store will be about 7000 square feet that will include retail space, warehouse space and staff space.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Thirteen cars destroyed by fire
updated July2/09
Thirteen cars and a building were destroyed by fire last night. Fire crews were busy trying to attend to three separate fires in the Oakbay and Rollingdam area.Oak Bay Fire Chief tells us the first fire was a structure fire on the intersection of highway 127 and highway 1. The building was vacant at the time but fully engulf in flames by the time the fire department got there. George Mcleod tells tide news 12 cars were destroyed in garage at a Danny Higgins residents in Tower Hill:
Mcleod says the third fire was a car stolen from the Rollingdam area and set on fire in the elmsville area. Mcleod says they think arson may be involved.
Also Nobody hurt after a vehicle got fire at Kent building supplies this morning. St Stephen fire department was on the scene to contain the blaze for roughly an hour cleaning up after the fire. Tide news was told the fire started around 9:30 this morning. Not sure how the fire started .
Thirteen cars and a building were destroyed by fire last night. Fire crews were busy trying to attend to three separate fires in the Oakbay and Rollingdam area.Oak Bay Fire Chief tells us the first fire was a structure fire on the intersection of highway 127 and highway 1. The building was vacant at the time but fully engulf in flames by the time the fire department got there. George Mcleod tells tide news 12 cars were destroyed in garage at a Danny Higgins residents in Tower Hill:
Mcleod says the third fire was a car stolen from the Rollingdam area and set on fire in the elmsville area. Mcleod says they think arson may be involved.
Also Nobody hurt after a vehicle got fire at Kent building supplies this morning. St Stephen fire department was on the scene to contain the blaze for roughly an hour cleaning up after the fire. Tide news was told the fire started around 9:30 this morning. Not sure how the fire started .
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Canada Day Festivities
Residents will be Celebrating Canada Day throughout Charlotte County today.St Andrews Mayor John Craig says celebrating Canada's 142nd Birthday is a special time in St Andrews by the sea.
Craig says there will be activities throughout the day. To end the day there will be fire works for the whole family to see.Others that will be celebrating with festivities are St Stephen and McAdam for families to enjoy the Holiday.
Also to keep in mind the Border line ups may be busy over the next few days with our friends across the border as the holiday approaches for July the 4th .Your reminded to drive safe and enjoy the holiday.
Craig says there will be activities throughout the day. To end the day there will be fire works for the whole family to see.Others that will be celebrating with festivities are St Stephen and McAdam for families to enjoy the Holiday.
Also to keep in mind the Border line ups may be busy over the next few days with our friends across the border as the holiday approaches for July the 4th .Your reminded to drive safe and enjoy the holiday.
Drugs Seized
A 42-year old man has been arrested following a drug bust on the Tobique First Nation Monday. More than two pounds of marijuana were seized from a home on the Lagoon Road, along with scales, packaging materials, 12 hundred dollars in cash and eight weapons.
The suspect is being held until his court appearance.
The suspect is being held until his court appearance.
Lower Taxes, Lower Money
The province's Opposition Finance Critic says despite a tax reduction to take effect today, taxpayers will actually have less money than before the March 2009 budget. Bruce Fitch says taxes are still not down to the level they were in 2007 and new fee increases means taxpayers will see less money than before the tax cuts.
Among the hikes are increased fees for vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses. Fitch says the Graham government is trying to make itself out as a hero by cutting taxes when New Brunswickers will have a deeper hole in their wallet than before. The Plan for Lower Taxes includes personal income tax savings of about 124 million dollars this year.
Among the hikes are increased fees for vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses. Fitch says the Graham government is trying to make itself out as a hero by cutting taxes when New Brunswickers will have a deeper hole in their wallet than before. The Plan for Lower Taxes includes personal income tax savings of about 124 million dollars this year.
10th Case of the Swine Flu
The Department of Health is confirming yet another case of the H1N1 virus. This brings the number of cases in the province to 10 since the outbreak began in April. Chief medical officer of health, Dr. Eilish Cleary, says the latest victim of the virus--also known as the swine flu-- is a woman in her 50's from the Fredericton area.
So far, none of the reported cases in New Brunswick have required hospitalization.
So far, none of the reported cases in New Brunswick have required hospitalization.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Hit and run
updated June30/09 7:56
Police tells they are investigating a hit and run in the Charlotte County area. The accident happened in the early morning hours on Sunday. RCMP says that a vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle on Route 127 near Chamcook and the vehicle driver fled the scene.
Police tells they are investigating a hit and run in the Charlotte County area. The accident happened in the early morning hours on Sunday. RCMP says that a vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle on Route 127 near Chamcook and the vehicle driver fled the scene.
Water shut off On Porter Street and Nesbitt Avenue
updated June30/09 7:55
The Town of St. Stephen tells us they will be shutting the water off today on Porter Street and Nesbitt Avenue. The water will be shut off on those two streets from noon until until 2 this afternoon.
The Town of St. Stephen tells us they will be shutting the water off today on Porter Street and Nesbitt Avenue. The water will be shut off on those two streets from noon until until 2 this afternoon.
Change to Gas Price Set-Up
updated June30/09
It will be Friday this week before we find out whether the price of gas is going up or down. Tomorrow is of course a Holiday, so that means the Energy and Utilities Board won't release it's new price schedule until Midnight Thursday.
Normally, we find out what we will be paying at the pumps at midnight Thursday but under certain circum-stances, the legislation prescribes changes to the schedule.
It will be Friday this week before we find out whether the price of gas is going up or down. Tomorrow is of course a Holiday, so that means the Energy and Utilities Board won't release it's new price schedule until Midnight Thursday.
Normally, we find out what we will be paying at the pumps at midnight Thursday but under certain circum-stances, the legislation prescribes changes to the schedule.
Lower Taxes-
updated June30/09
You will see a bigger pay cheque after Wednesday. That's when provincial residents will begin to benefit from The Plan for Lower Taxes, released as part of the 2009-10 budget. The plan includes more than 380 million dollars in annual tax savings by 2012-13. Personal income tax savings this year will be about 124 million dollars.
For example: A single individual making 25,000 dollars per year will save 202 dollars this year and 473 dollars every year by 2012.
You will see a bigger pay cheque after Wednesday. That's when provincial residents will begin to benefit from The Plan for Lower Taxes, released as part of the 2009-10 budget. The plan includes more than 380 million dollars in annual tax savings by 2012-13. Personal income tax savings this year will be about 124 million dollars.
For example: A single individual making 25,000 dollars per year will save 202 dollars this year and 473 dollars every year by 2012.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Engineering Report Confirms Suitability of
June 29, 2009
A new engineering report will help move the Charlotte County Civic Centre on to the next phase. Chair of the Board of Directors Richard Fulton says an independent assessment from engineering firm Jacques Whitford shows the preferred Budd Avenue site is suitable for construction. The report concludes the site has traces of environmental con-tamination but falls within the environmental guidelines for commercial construction.
The Town will hold an open house to discuss this latest development next Thursday at the St. Stephen Legion.
A new engineering report will help move the Charlotte County Civic Centre on to the next phase. Chair of the Board of Directors Richard Fulton says an independent assessment from engineering firm Jacques Whitford shows the preferred Budd Avenue site is suitable for construction. The report concludes the site has traces of environmental con-tamination but falls within the environmental guidelines for commercial construction.
The Town will hold an open house to discuss this latest development next Thursday at the St. Stephen Legion.
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