Updated Aug19/09
It looks like are run of hot dry weather is coming to an end this weekend. Environment Canada is keeping a close watch on Hurricane Bill and how close it will come to hitting us here at home. Meteorologist Linda Libby tells Tide News, the current path of the storm makes it tough to figure out what effect we will feel
Libby says at this point.......the highest probability for the Hurricane making land-fall is Sable Island at 25%.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Save Passamquady Bay Meeting
Updated Aug19/09
The annual general meeting of the Save Passamaquady Bay group was held last night. Spokes-person Jessie Davies tells CHSJ News, their message remains the same.........keep up the fight to stop the LNG Terminal from being constructed.
Davies adds they are not asking anyone to write letters of opposistion or make a donation but they continue to get new names for their fight. Premier Graham recently completed a report on the Downeast LNG draft environmental impact statement. He says the project would have major impacts on the lives of those who live and work on Head Harbour Passage and Passamaquoddy Bay.
The annual general meeting of the Save Passamaquady Bay group was held last night. Spokes-person Jessie Davies tells CHSJ News, their message remains the same.........keep up the fight to stop the LNG Terminal from being constructed.
Davies adds they are not asking anyone to write letters of opposistion or make a donation but they continue to get new names for their fight. Premier Graham recently completed a report on the Downeast LNG draft environmental impact statement. He says the project would have major impacts on the lives of those who live and work on Head Harbour Passage and Passamaquoddy Bay.
Funding for Harvey and McAdam
Updated Aug19/09
Residents of Harvey and McAdam are benefiting from joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade water and wastewater systems and restore village property. These projects will enhance local facilities and services and create local job. The Federal and Provincial will each invest a total of $294,000. These projects are among 32 across the province
Residents of Harvey and McAdam are benefiting from joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade water and wastewater systems and restore village property. These projects will enhance local facilities and services and create local job. The Federal and Provincial will each invest a total of $294,000. These projects are among 32 across the province
Tropical-Weather
Updated Aug19/09
Forecasters are keeping an eye on Hurricane Bill. They say the storm is moving on a track that could take it close to Bermuda and Eastern Canada by the end of the week. Bill is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
(Canadain Press)
Forecasters are keeping an eye on Hurricane Bill. They say the storm is moving on a track that could take it close to Bermuda and Eastern Canada by the end of the week. Bill is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
(Canadain Press)
Baby in Truck
Updated Aug19/09
Community Services officials in Haliafx are investigating after a concerned citizen saw a seven-week old baby boy left inside a pickup truck in yesterday's sweltering heat. Apparently the mother, who was trying to get her four-year old into emergency dental surgery, didn't realize the baby was inside the vehicle. RCMP say the baby was in good condition after spending about 15 minutes inside the truck and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Community Services officials in Haliafx are investigating after a concerned citizen saw a seven-week old baby boy left inside a pickup truck in yesterday's sweltering heat. Apparently the mother, who was trying to get her four-year old into emergency dental surgery, didn't realize the baby was inside the vehicle. RCMP say the baby was in good condition after spending about 15 minutes inside the truck and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Shooting Incident
Updated Aug19/09
St John Police have arrested two men in their 20's early this morning who are facing assault with a weapon charges. A 41 year old man was attacked with a shovel around three this morning while walking home with his 15 year old son. Police say the man was jumped by three men--two of which are in custody.
Meanwhile, Police in St John are looking for the man responsible for firing a shot gun in the uptown around one this morning. A witness says the man was firing into the air . Police found spent shotgun shells on the street but officers aren't sure what the man was shooting at.
St John Police have arrested two men in their 20's early this morning who are facing assault with a weapon charges. A 41 year old man was attacked with a shovel around three this morning while walking home with his 15 year old son. Police say the man was jumped by three men--two of which are in custody.
Meanwhile, Police in St John are looking for the man responsible for firing a shot gun in the uptown around one this morning. A witness says the man was firing into the air . Police found spent shotgun shells on the street but officers aren't sure what the man was shooting at.
NB-Herring-Disappear
Updated Aug/19/09
Apparently Herring have left the Bay of Fundy for deeper water. Scientists are trying to figure out why the fish have gone deeper into the ocean. The fish were abundant in May and June, but now Connor's Brothers sardine cannery in Blacks Harbour can't guarantee full shifts through the peak summer season, and the company can't plan production. The three purse seiners that deliver herring to the company are going 20 nautical miles south of Grand Manan, to the mouth of the bay, but are still having trouble finding the fish.
Apparently Herring have left the Bay of Fundy for deeper water. Scientists are trying to figure out why the fish have gone deeper into the ocean. The fish were abundant in May and June, but now Connor's Brothers sardine cannery in Blacks Harbour can't guarantee full shifts through the peak summer season, and the company can't plan production. The three purse seiners that deliver herring to the company are going 20 nautical miles south of Grand Manan, to the mouth of the bay, but are still having trouble finding the fish.
Funding for St Andrews
Updated July19/09
Great news for the Town of St Andrews. The town has received cash to make upgrades to it's waste-water treatment plant. The Federal and Provincial government contributed just over $976,000 each towards the total eligible cost of the project with the town contributing the balance. The plant, located on Prince of Wales Street, is over 25 years old with outdated equipment and reaching capacity.
Improvements will create a modern plant capable of meeting the Town’s current and future treatment needs. No word on what the total cost of the project is or when work will get started.
Great news for the Town of St Andrews. The town has received cash to make upgrades to it's waste-water treatment plant. The Federal and Provincial government contributed just over $976,000 each towards the total eligible cost of the project with the town contributing the balance. The plant, located on Prince of Wales Street, is over 25 years old with outdated equipment and reaching capacity.
Improvements will create a modern plant capable of meeting the Town’s current and future treatment needs. No word on what the total cost of the project is or when work will get started.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Water Shut Off
The Town of St. Stephen would like to advise the residents of Pleasant Street between Milltown Blvd. and Riverside Drive that there will be no water starting at 10am today (Aug 18th).
This is due to the replacement of valves in that area. The water will be turned back on once the valves have been replaced. The Town of St. Stephen would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
This is due to the replacement of valves in that area. The water will be turned back on once the valves have been replaced. The Town of St. Stephen would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Vandals Hit Church
Just a few months after the congregation of a New Brunswick church held opening ceremonies, vandals have attacked the Anglican house of worship, causing more than $10,000 in damage. The vandals threw rocks through five exterior windows and two interior stained glass windows at the Church of the Resurrection, which is home to members of the parish of the Nerepis and St. John.Police are looking for those responsible for the desecration of the church. Sgt. Gary Fournier, of Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP, said the first call of vandalism was made to police just after 10 a.m. on Friday, then two days later police were called back again to investigate damage that was more severe.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Break and Enter
Updated Aug17/09
A 21 yr old man from Grand Manan was arrested by Rcmp after a confession to a break and enter. Last Friday morning a business was broken into and $200 in cash was taken. The suspect was released on conditions and will appear in Grand Manan court in November. No money was recovered.
A 21 yr old man from Grand Manan was arrested by Rcmp after a confession to a break and enter. Last Friday morning a business was broken into and $200 in cash was taken. The suspect was released on conditions and will appear in Grand Manan court in November. No money was recovered.
NB-Fatal-Crash
Updated Aug17/09
Police still aren't saying what caused a weekend accident that claimed the lives of three young Fredericton men. The victims have been identified as 19 yr old Joe Bourque, Matthew Swan, 20, and Jesse Schur 23. They died Saturday when the car they were in jumped the curb and plunged into the St. John River. A woman who was in the vehicle managed to escape and has since been released from hospital. The vehicle is undergoing a full mechanical inspection.
Police still aren't saying what caused a weekend accident that claimed the lives of three young Fredericton men. The victims have been identified as 19 yr old Joe Bourque, Matthew Swan, 20, and Jesse Schur 23. They died Saturday when the car they were in jumped the curb and plunged into the St. John River. A woman who was in the vehicle managed to escape and has since been released from hospital. The vehicle is undergoing a full mechanical inspection.
Jail Death
Updated Aug17/09
A 35 year old convict at the Correctional Centre in Saint John has died after falling from a window. Officials say Michael Saccary--who was serving nearly six years and four months for various crimes--died on Saturday. Police suspect he was trying to escape and foul play has been ruled out.
Correctional Service Canada will join the city police department in launching an investigation.
A 35 year old convict at the Correctional Centre in Saint John has died after falling from a window. Officials say Michael Saccary--who was serving nearly six years and four months for various crimes--died on Saturday. Police suspect he was trying to escape and foul play has been ruled out.
Correctional Service Canada will join the city police department in launching an investigation.
Tourism Numbers
Updated Aug 17/09
Despite the soggy weather so far this summer -- provincial tourism numbers are holding their own according to Tourism Minister Stuart Jamieson. He tells Tide News the tighter security rules at the border have produced a twist. He says numbers are up by 45-percent over last year in Campbellton thanks in large part to the Acadien Congress -- but -- he says the passport requirements at the U-S border have kept a lot of American visitors away.
Jamieson says numbers are down at some of the outdoor attractions but up in other areas like historic sites.
Despite the soggy weather so far this summer -- provincial tourism numbers are holding their own according to Tourism Minister Stuart Jamieson. He tells Tide News the tighter security rules at the border have produced a twist. He says numbers are up by 45-percent over last year in Campbellton thanks in large part to the Acadien Congress -- but -- he says the passport requirements at the U-S border have kept a lot of American visitors away.
Jamieson says numbers are down at some of the outdoor attractions but up in other areas like historic sites.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Registration Reminders
The Oppositon Public Safety critic says New Brunswickers are paying double for registering their vehicles because often times they forget to renew it since the province stopped sending out reminders.Carl Urquhart tells CHSJ News, people will pay their bills if they come, but since they are creatures of habit will forget if not reminded.He says when the province decided to stop sending out reminders back in April it was to save money.
Urquhart says seniors are the ones most likely to forget their registration has expired, and if they are on a fixed budget cannot afford to pay a $180 dollar fine, and then the cost of registering their vehicle.
Urquhart says seniors are the ones most likely to forget their registration has expired, and if they are on a fixed budget cannot afford to pay a $180 dollar fine, and then the cost of registering their vehicle.
Regional Health Authority B
Stakeholders at Regional Health Authority B want to know where you think the organization should be heading in the future.The health authority is putting out the call to all community members, staff and physcians to participate in surveys, interviews and focus groups about it's strategic direction.The results of the information gathered is expected to be released by the late fall, outlining the future of the organization.
Anyone interested in participating in the RHA B strategic planning process can visit the RHA B website at www.rhab-rrsb.ca
Anyone interested in participating in the RHA B strategic planning process can visit the RHA B website at www.rhab-rrsb.ca
Canada Games Stadium Funding?
We may soon be getting some positive word about federal and provincial funding for the upgrade of the Canada Games Stadium in Saint John. We asked Saint John M-P Rodney Weston if a deal is near -- and -- he remains optimistic we will be hearing in the not too distant future:\.
Premier Graham tells us his government is working its way through a long list of priorities.
The Stadium and track need a six million dollar make over -- proponents are hoping to have it finished before hosting the Acadien Games next summer.
Premier Graham tells us his government is working its way through a long list of priorities.
The Stadium and track need a six million dollar make over -- proponents are hoping to have it finished before hosting the Acadien Games next summer.
Isotope Prices Go Up
The Department of Health is confirming the price of medical isotopes is rising.Minister of Health Mary Schryer tells us, the Regional Health Authoritys are mandated to deal with the supply, and she says they are doing a good job handling the cost increase.
Schryer says the higher rate went into effect on August the 1st.
The price increase comes as Ontario's Chalk River reactor has gone offline, causing health authorities to try and secure isotopes.
Schryer says the higher rate went into effect on August the 1st.
The price increase comes as Ontario's Chalk River reactor has gone offline, causing health authorities to try and secure isotopes.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Athlete Funding
The Provincial government is giving more than 98 thousand dollars to 83 athletes in the province to compete at the provincial and national levels. The funding will help top amateur athletes make the senior or junior national team and will come from the New Brunswick Athlete Assistance Program.Athletes must be competing in a recognized sport in a major event such as the Olympics, Paralympics or Canada Games. The grants range from $500 to $3,000.
Hit By Lightning update
A three-year-old boy hit by lightning in a Brampton, Ont., park continues to improve in hospital.The unnamed boy, five-year-old Kyus Caines and Kyus' 26-year-old mother Dulce Caines were struck Wednesday afternoon as they were leaving the park.Oral Caines says his son Kyus, who is in critical condition in hospital, bore the brunt of the lightning strike, while the other two were hit more indirectly.Kyus' grandmother told the Toronto Star the little boy was carrying a metal scooter over his shoulder at the time.A spokeswoman for the Hospital for Sick Children says the three-year-old boy's condition has been upgraded from serious to good.
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