Updated Aug21/09
The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill could be a Category 2 hurricane when it sweeps south of Nova Scotia on Sunday night. That means it will be packing winds in excess of 152 kilometres per hour offshore. The centre's supervisor, Peter Bowyer, says it will be tough to determine where the storm is headed as it transforms into a post-tropical storm. TAG: Bowyer says the storm will bring up to 100 millimetres of rain to some areas. Much of Nova Scotia can expect hurricane-force winds at 120 kilometres per hour. The storm's projected track currently takes Bill's eye within 150 kilometres south of Halifax and over the southern edge of Cape Breton before moving on to Newfoundland early Monday.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Grand Manan Resident facing Arson Charge
Updated Aug21/09
32-year old Henry Harris from Grand Manan has been charged with arson and is due in court to enter a plea next month on the 17th. He was arrested by RCMP earlier yesterday in connection with a fire on Grand Manan back on May.13th.It happened on the Hill Road when a rope and a crate had been torched beside the home and quickly spread. The person living in the home noticed the flames after it burned through the television cable. Harris has been released until his court date .
32-year old Henry Harris from Grand Manan has been charged with arson and is due in court to enter a plea next month on the 17th. He was arrested by RCMP earlier yesterday in connection with a fire on Grand Manan back on May.13th.It happened on the Hill Road when a rope and a crate had been torched beside the home and quickly spread. The person living in the home noticed the flames after it burned through the television cable. Harris has been released until his court date .
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Atlantic-Storm
Updated Aug20/09
The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill is expected to bring hurricane-force winds to parts of the Maritimes when it arrives late Sunday off the coast of Nova Scotia. Peter Bowyer, program supervisor at the centre, says that means maximum sustained winds over land hitting 120 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada says it is too early to issue any warnings because the storm is still too far away.
The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill is expected to bring hurricane-force winds to parts of the Maritimes when it arrives late Sunday off the coast of Nova Scotia. Peter Bowyer, program supervisor at the centre, says that means maximum sustained winds over land hitting 120 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada says it is too early to issue any warnings because the storm is still too far away.
Name of Man Killed Released
Updated Aug20/09 12:24
RCMP have released the name of a man killed yesterday on Highway 128 in Berry Mills. 46-year old Mitchell Lyons of Dieppe was pronounced dead at the scene when the motorcycle he was driving hit a tractor trailer.
The driver of the truck was not hurt and still no word on whether charges will be laid.
RCMP have released the name of a man killed yesterday on Highway 128 in Berry Mills. 46-year old Mitchell Lyons of Dieppe was pronounced dead at the scene when the motorcycle he was driving hit a tractor trailer.
The driver of the truck was not hurt and still no word on whether charges will be laid.
H1N1 Flu Update
Updated Aug20/09 12:21
Provincial officials aren't expecting any school closures this fall at the Community Colleges because of the H1N1 virus. But Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr.Eilish Cleary is advising students who feel ill to stay at home. Spokesperson with the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Dan Fraser, says they will do what they can to ensure students with the flu are able to complete their programs.
Fraser says there is no set percentage of students who would have to be sick before a class would shut down. He says that would depend on each particular course and whether there is a shortage of staff at the community college.
Provincial officials aren't expecting any school closures this fall at the Community Colleges because of the H1N1 virus. But Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr.Eilish Cleary is advising students who feel ill to stay at home. Spokesperson with the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Dan Fraser, says they will do what they can to ensure students with the flu are able to complete their programs.
Fraser says there is no set percentage of students who would have to be sick before a class would shut down. He says that would depend on each particular course and whether there is a shortage of staff at the community college.
Marijuana plants seized in Charlotte County
Updated Aug20/09
R-C-M-P have rounded up more than 600 marijuana plants from several locations in Charlotte County. The plants, displayed yesterday at R-C-M-P headquarters in St. George will be mixed with lime and buried at an undisclosed location. Investigators found out about the pot grows through tips from citizens. The Mounties say it's not likely any charges will be laid.
R-C-M-P have rounded up more than 600 marijuana plants from several locations in Charlotte County. The plants, displayed yesterday at R-C-M-P headquarters in St. George will be mixed with lime and buried at an undisclosed location. Investigators found out about the pot grows through tips from citizens. The Mounties say it's not likely any charges will be laid.
Gas Prices
Updated Aug20/09
Good news for drivers heading into another summer weekend. For the first time in five weeks the price of gasoline has dropped. The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum retail price for regular self-serve gas at 101.8. That's about a cent lower than yesterday and most stations in St Stephen are showing a pump price of 99.7.
The cost of diesel has also fallen to a dollar-four a litre, while propane has creeped up to 96 cents.
Good news for drivers heading into another summer weekend. For the first time in five weeks the price of gasoline has dropped. The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum retail price for regular self-serve gas at 101.8. That's about a cent lower than yesterday and most stations in St Stephen are showing a pump price of 99.7.
The cost of diesel has also fallen to a dollar-four a litre, while propane has creeped up to 96 cents.
H1N1 School Plans
Updated Aug20/09
Schools around the province are taking extra precautions in the upcoming school year to guarantee students are safe from the H1N1 flu. To make sure students are safe when flu season begins this fall, staff will be asked to review with students the importance of sanitation.
District Officials urge students who feel they may be falling ill this fall to see a doctor straight away.
Schools around the province are taking extra precautions in the upcoming school year to guarantee students are safe from the H1N1 flu. To make sure students are safe when flu season begins this fall, staff will be asked to review with students the importance of sanitation.
District Officials urge students who feel they may be falling ill this fall to see a doctor straight away.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Hampton Woman Sentenced
Updated Aug19/09
46-year old Lenna Rackley of Hampton has been sentenced on two counts of committing fraud over $5,000. Ms. Rackley has received two consecutive four-month conditional sentences and was ordered to pay over $15,000 in restitution to the Court.The charges come from an investigation into Employment Insurance fraud.
It revealed that Ms. Rackley submitted false information online in order to receive employment insurance benefits on several occasions between August of 2005 and December of 2007.
46-year old Lenna Rackley of Hampton has been sentenced on two counts of committing fraud over $5,000. Ms. Rackley has received two consecutive four-month conditional sentences and was ordered to pay over $15,000 in restitution to the Court.The charges come from an investigation into Employment Insurance fraud.
It revealed that Ms. Rackley submitted false information online in order to receive employment insurance benefits on several occasions between August of 2005 and December of 2007.
Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Bill
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%.
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%.
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.
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