Updated July24/09
A woman is dead and four other people are hurt following a two-vehicle accident between Harvey and McAdam yesterday. RCMP Sgt. Claude Tremblay says a pickup truck and a van collided around noon on Route 4 near Christie's Ridge. He says the woman driving the van was killed, while three young children in the vehicle and the man driving the truck were taken to hospital in Fredericton.
Tremblay says some of the injuries are serious.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Grand Manan Ferry Down
updated July23/09 5:54am
Those who use the Grand Manan Five Ferry on a daily basis have had their schedule interrupted this week. The vessel has broken down twice and remains dry-docked until a replacement part arrives from Europe. Coastal Transport spokes-person Murray Ryder tells Tide News, the first break down happened on Sunday and then the final blow on Monday
Ryder says the parts should be here today. If everything stays on schedule, the 55-vehicle vessel should be back cutting through the water Tomorrow Morning.
Those who use the Grand Manan Five Ferry on a daily basis have had their schedule interrupted this week. The vessel has broken down twice and remains dry-docked until a replacement part arrives from Europe. Coastal Transport spokes-person Murray Ryder tells Tide News, the first break down happened on Sunday and then the final blow on Monday
Ryder says the parts should be here today. If everything stays on schedule, the 55-vehicle vessel should be back cutting through the water Tomorrow Morning.
Minister Goes Above and Beyond
Updated July23/09 5:52am
Fisheries Minister Rick Doucette has been taking on some new responsibilites the past few days with the ferry down. He tells Tide News, to accomodate some of the people caught in the long line-ups, he has been using his own vehicle as a shuttle service:
Doucette says you never know what you will be doing from day to day in Provincial politics and this is a new chapter for the book.
Fisheries Minister Rick Doucette has been taking on some new responsibilites the past few days with the ferry down. He tells Tide News, to accomodate some of the people caught in the long line-ups, he has been using his own vehicle as a shuttle service:
Doucette says you never know what you will be doing from day to day in Provincial politics and this is a new chapter for the book.
Gas Prices Are Up
Updated July 23/09 5:51am
After a month of steady decline, gas prices are back on the upward swing. The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's weekly price schedule which shows the maximum price for a litre of self-serve going for 93.4 which is up just under two cents from a week ago.
Disel is up almost two cents at well with a maximum price tag of 92.5, furnace oil is up almost three cents at 73.8 and propane comes in at 81.5 which is actually down almost two cents.
After a month of steady decline, gas prices are back on the upward swing. The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's weekly price schedule which shows the maximum price for a litre of self-serve going for 93.4 which is up just under two cents from a week ago.
Disel is up almost two cents at well with a maximum price tag of 92.5, furnace oil is up almost three cents at 73.8 and propane comes in at 81.5 which is actually down almost two cents.
Tour of Maritime Continues
Update July23/09 5:50
St. Stephen and Saint John are on the agenda today for the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence. Chair Senator Colin Kenny and several of his colleaugues including Senator Joseph Day have been visiting Maritime border crossings and points of entry this week. This morning at 11am.....the senator's will be at the Marco Polo Cruise terminal. CBSA officers will brief and answer questions on port operations and the use of detection equipment.
This afternoon at 1:30pm, CBSA will provide a tour of the new land border crossing in St. Stephen while briefing and answering questions from Senators on border crossing operations.
St. Stephen and Saint John are on the agenda today for the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence. Chair Senator Colin Kenny and several of his colleaugues including Senator Joseph Day have been visiting Maritime border crossings and points of entry this week. This morning at 11am.....the senator's will be at the Marco Polo Cruise terminal. CBSA officers will brief and answer questions on port operations and the use of detection equipment.
This afternoon at 1:30pm, CBSA will provide a tour of the new land border crossing in St. Stephen while briefing and answering questions from Senators on border crossing operations.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
LATEST ON MAINE LNG PROJECT
Updated July 21/09
The Canadian ambassador to the United States Michael Wilson has told U-S regulators that Canada won't let ships have access to a liquefied natural gas terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay. Downeast L-N-G is building the plant in Robbinston, Maine. However, for ships to get there, they'll need to sail through Head Harbour Passage between Campobello and Deer Island's _ waters which Canada controls. Wilson says Canada maintains the right to control and regulate their use. Canada's opposition to the project is based on concerns about safety and the damage massive L-N-G tankers might cause to the local environment.
However Dean Girdis, president of Downeast L-N-G, says he's aware of the Canadian government's position but the project will go ahead regardless. He says they have legal analysis that says U-S ships have a right of passage. He also suggests Ottawa and the Province are working to protect Canadian interests.
The Canadian ambassador to the United States Michael Wilson has told U-S regulators that Canada won't let ships have access to a liquefied natural gas terminal on Passamaquoddy Bay. Downeast L-N-G is building the plant in Robbinston, Maine. However, for ships to get there, they'll need to sail through Head Harbour Passage between Campobello and Deer Island's _ waters which Canada controls. Wilson says Canada maintains the right to control and regulate their use. Canada's opposition to the project is based on concerns about safety and the damage massive L-N-G tankers might cause to the local environment.
However Dean Girdis, president of Downeast L-N-G, says he's aware of the Canadian government's position but the project will go ahead regardless. He says they have legal analysis that says U-S ships have a right of passage. He also suggests Ottawa and the Province are working to protect Canadian interests.
Travelling the skies with Saint John Airport
Updated July21/09
With most people in St. Stephen using the Bangor Airport to fly the friendly skies, the Saint John Airport wants to see how it can keep them in this country. Chair of the Airport Board of Directors Paul Doiron tells Tide news this Wednesday there will be an open house to share what is available for Charlotte county residents .
Doiron says it is important that they share what the airport offers to residents here in the border town. The open house is this Wednesday at the Milltown Legion starting at 2:00 until 5:00.
With most people in St. Stephen using the Bangor Airport to fly the friendly skies, the Saint John Airport wants to see how it can keep them in this country. Chair of the Airport Board of Directors Paul Doiron tells Tide news this Wednesday there will be an open house to share what is available for Charlotte county residents .
Doiron says it is important that they share what the airport offers to residents here in the border town. The open house is this Wednesday at the Milltown Legion starting at 2:00 until 5:00.
Teaching Conference
Updated July21/09
Seventy teachers are attending a conference to discuss how to best teach high school students. The conference is a part of the 21st Century Learning Initiative which began in six provincial english high schools.
Sir James Dunn Academy, in St. Andrews, will join the project where students take on projects that challenge them with real world issues requiring hands on use of math, science and literacy skills.
Seventy teachers are attending a conference to discuss how to best teach high school students. The conference is a part of the 21st Century Learning Initiative which began in six provincial english high schools.
Sir James Dunn Academy, in St. Andrews, will join the project where students take on projects that challenge them with real world issues requiring hands on use of math, science and literacy skills.
Seadogs Gearing Up For Season Five
Update July21/09
With training camp just weeks away, preperations continue in the front office of the Saint John Seadogs for season five. President Wayne Long tells Tide News, they would like to have 2300 tickets in the vault by the time the season opens:
Long admits alot of people may still be on the fence about the team with so many new faces but is confident, fans will like the product on the ice.
With training camp just weeks away, preperations continue in the front office of the Saint John Seadogs for season five. President Wayne Long tells Tide News, they would like to have 2300 tickets in the vault by the time the season opens:
Long admits alot of people may still be on the fence about the team with so many new faces but is confident, fans will like the product on the ice.
New License Plates Are Coming
Updated July 21/09
A newly designed provincial licence plate will be unveiled on New Brunswick Day. Conservation plates with three new designs will be available for $32 and regular plates with the new design will be $25.
Also new, owners of seasonal or antique vehicles will now have a single licence plate for their vehicles. The new plates will be available starting on the 4th of next month but getting one is optional.
A newly designed provincial licence plate will be unveiled on New Brunswick Day. Conservation plates with three new designs will be available for $32 and regular plates with the new design will be $25.
Also new, owners of seasonal or antique vehicles will now have a single licence plate for their vehicles. The new plates will be available starting on the 4th of next month but getting one is optional.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Man Jumps To His Death
Updated July20/09* 6:22
The Major Crime unit is still trying to piece together what caused a 44-year old man to leap off an over-pass on the weeked and fall to his death. On Friday night, there was a two vehicle crash around 9:30pm at the Grand Bay Westfield Exit in St John.
Police say the dead man was the driver of a vehicle heading north that left the road after it collided with a second vehicle, with four people in it. Officers say the man got out of his vehicle, ran past the other one and jumped over a guardrail.
The Major Crime unit is still trying to piece together what caused a 44-year old man to leap off an over-pass on the weeked and fall to his death. On Friday night, there was a two vehicle crash around 9:30pm at the Grand Bay Westfield Exit in St John.
Police say the dead man was the driver of a vehicle heading north that left the road after it collided with a second vehicle, with four people in it. Officers say the man got out of his vehicle, ran past the other one and jumped over a guardrail.
NB Power Power Bills
Updated July20/09 6:21
A reminder going out this morning just incase you have not heard the news.You can no longer pay your NB Power bill at their office at 83 Queen Street West. Utility Spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, the are many other ways to pay power bills and it shows.
McLean says this new rule took effect at the start of the last month but staff is still working at the office if you have any questions or concerns.
A reminder going out this morning just incase you have not heard the news.You can no longer pay your NB Power bill at their office at 83 Queen Street West. Utility Spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, the are many other ways to pay power bills and it shows.
McLean says this new rule took effect at the start of the last month but staff is still working at the office if you have any questions or concerns.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Gas Prices
updated July16/09
If your heading out of town this weekend you will be happy to hear this. The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's weekly price schedule and the maximum retail price for a litre of self-serve is 91.7. That is down almost a nickel from last week with most stations in St Stephen showing a posted pump price of 92.5.
Diesel is down almost four cents at 90.1 and furnace oil takes a nice hit as well dropping to 70.9. Propane is down almost four cents at 82.9.
If your heading out of town this weekend you will be happy to hear this. The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's weekly price schedule and the maximum retail price for a litre of self-serve is 91.7. That is down almost a nickel from last week with most stations in St Stephen showing a posted pump price of 92.5.
Diesel is down almost four cents at 90.1 and furnace oil takes a nice hit as well dropping to 70.9. Propane is down almost four cents at 82.9.
Two Vehicles Hit Head On
Update July16/09
A two vehicle accident cause major damage to both vehicles but both drivers walk away with only minor injuries. Calais police tell us Kyamarie Brown 19 of Baileyville was driving a black 1997 jeep and struck a tractor trailer head on driven by Roger Trafton 24 of St David Ridge on Baring Street in Calais. The accident happened around 5:15 yesterday afternoon.The damage to both vehicles is estimated to be $15,000.00.
A two vehicle accident cause major damage to both vehicles but both drivers walk away with only minor injuries. Calais police tell us Kyamarie Brown 19 of Baileyville was driving a black 1997 jeep and struck a tractor trailer head on driven by Roger Trafton 24 of St David Ridge on Baring Street in Calais. The accident happened around 5:15 yesterday afternoon.The damage to both vehicles is estimated to be $15,000.00.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
More money
Updated July15/09
More great news announced by the Provincial Government. The Government is investing $1.65 million in rural road infrastructure for chipsealing in Charlotte, St. John and Kings counties. This contract, awarded to Northern Construction Inc. includes 6.9 km on Deer Island, eight km in the St. George, Pennfield, Blacks Harbour areas and 26 km around St. Stephen.
The department is investing more than $1.5 million in ferry upgrades and refits along with improvements to wharfs and landings for the Grand Manan, Lady White Head, John E. Rigby and Deer Island Princess II vessels.
More great news announced by the Provincial Government. The Government is investing $1.65 million in rural road infrastructure for chipsealing in Charlotte, St. John and Kings counties. This contract, awarded to Northern Construction Inc. includes 6.9 km on Deer Island, eight km in the St. George, Pennfield, Blacks Harbour areas and 26 km around St. Stephen.
The department is investing more than $1.5 million in ferry upgrades and refits along with improvements to wharfs and landings for the Grand Manan, Lady White Head, John E. Rigby and Deer Island Princess II vessels.
Acadia Grows
Updated July15/09
Great news today. A Saint John based broadcasting company is expanding its reach in Northwestern Ontario -- Acadia Broadcasting which is the parent company of this radio station is purchasing two FM stations in Thunder Bay from Newcap Inc. The stations will join Acadia's stations in Dryden - Kenora - and - Fort Frances under its subsidiary company Northwoods Broadcasting Limited. The 4.5-million dollar deal is subject to approval by the Canadian Radio -Television and Telecommunications Commission. Acadia also owns and operates stations in St Stephen and Bridgewater.
Great news today. A Saint John based broadcasting company is expanding its reach in Northwestern Ontario -- Acadia Broadcasting which is the parent company of this radio station is purchasing two FM stations in Thunder Bay from Newcap Inc. The stations will join Acadia's stations in Dryden - Kenora - and - Fort Frances under its subsidiary company Northwoods Broadcasting Limited. The 4.5-million dollar deal is subject to approval by the Canadian Radio -Television and Telecommunications Commission. Acadia also owns and operates stations in St Stephen and Bridgewater.
King Street Construction
Update July 15/09
The bulk of the work for king street is complete. Director of operation Lee Johnson tells us the seal should be finished by the end of the day. Johnson says there will still be some odd and ends to clean up but the majority of construction will be finished today.
The bulk of the work for king street is complete. Director of operation Lee Johnson tells us the seal should be finished by the end of the day. Johnson says there will still be some odd and ends to clean up but the majority of construction will be finished today.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
More than $7.5 million for Charlotte County roads
Update July 14/ 09
12:45
The provincial government is investing more than $7.5 million to improve transportation infrastructure in Charlotte County. The investments were highlighted today by Transportation Minister Denis Landry and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet. The Town of St. Stephen will receive $1.25 million over a five-year agreement to reconstruct King Street. The Town of St. George is receiving $150,000 for work on Route 172 (Fundy Bay Drive from Mount Pleasant Road to Mascarene Road). The Village of Blacks Harbour is receiving $95,000 for storm sewer upgrades on Route 176.
12:45
The provincial government is investing more than $7.5 million to improve transportation infrastructure in Charlotte County. The investments were highlighted today by Transportation Minister Denis Landry and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet. The Town of St. Stephen will receive $1.25 million over a five-year agreement to reconstruct King Street. The Town of St. George is receiving $150,000 for work on Route 172 (Fundy Bay Drive from Mount Pleasant Road to Mascarene Road). The Village of Blacks Harbour is receiving $95,000 for storm sewer upgrades on Route 176.
Car hits utility pole
Update July 14/09
A man is lucky to be alive after hitting a utility pole yesterday afternoon. A man from the McAdam area was travelling north on highway 3 when he went off the road hitting a pole and landing on top of the wires. Rcmp says the man was reaching down to adjust his stereo when he went off the road. NB Power and Fire officials were on the scene to assist with the accident. The man was sent to hosiptal but later released with minor injuries.
A man is lucky to be alive after hitting a utility pole yesterday afternoon. A man from the McAdam area was travelling north on highway 3 when he went off the road hitting a pole and landing on top of the wires. Rcmp says the man was reaching down to adjust his stereo when he went off the road. NB Power and Fire officials were on the scene to assist with the accident. The man was sent to hosiptal but later released with minor injuries.
Construction Announcement
Updated July 14/09
There will be an announcement today from Transportation Minister Denis Landry and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet on the construction activity and infrastructure upgrades in Charlotte County. This will take place at the construction site just west of the Blacks Harbour exit (Route 785) along Route 1.The announcement will be made at noon time.
There will be an announcement today from Transportation Minister Denis Landry and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet on the construction activity and infrastructure upgrades in Charlotte County. This will take place at the construction site just west of the Blacks Harbour exit (Route 785) along Route 1.The announcement will be made at noon time.
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