Protestors on Highway

The weather wasn't the only thing police had to deal with in Charlotte County. Police tells us they responded to Highway 1 near Lepreau yesterday with regards to several vehicles and people gathered on the shoulder of the highway protesting regarding the LNG workers. Due to the weather conditions and poor visibility the vehicles were moved from the highway.
Officers tell us charges might be laid against some of the protestors who made an appearance before council in Saint John last night. Mayor Ivan Court says City Hall will do what it can to make sure a resolution can be found for both sides.

Awards Presented in St Stephen

To celebrate this year’s Small Business Week, the six development officers with the NB Association of CBDCs will host award galas across the province to highlight the success of women in business. The Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award will be presented in St. Stephen,Woodstock, Sussex, Hampton, Grand Falls, Bathurst and Miramichi.


The development officers provide women business owners with information, network opportunities and help them receive the available support services that will enhance their business planning and growth.

Propane Leak

A few tense moments for emergency officials in Calais this morning. Around 9:30 there was a propane Tanker leaking next to the border. Calais police tell us the fire department was quick to respond. No one was hurt.

First snow fall didn't affect Washington County

Calais police tell us the first sight of snow last night in Washington county was not a major factor. Officers tell us there was one roll Over near Day Hill that the State Police Covered and another that the Sheriffs Office covered on the other side of Machias. No one was hurt but they remind motorists when there is frost and snow mixed together to take your time.

St. Andrews artist takes Cooke Aquaculture prize

(Photo courtesy of Chuck Brown/Cooke Aquaculture)


A St. Andrews artist is all smiles after earning the $300 Cooke Aquaculture Award. Simone Ritter took first prize at The Art of Food Juried Art Exhibit at Sunbury Shores on Friday. Ritter’s winning painting, Our Love of Food, Serving You, was inspired by her husband, Master Chef Markus Ritter, and his staff at Europa Restaurant. Second prize – the Nautical Nancy’s Restaurant Award - was won by Philip Savage, of Quispamsis, and third prize – the Honeybeans Coffee Tea & Treats Award - went to David Reeves, also of Quispamsis. The exhibit attracted entries from around the Maritimes.The exhibit is open until Nov. 4

Accident on Highway

Due to slippery roads this morning a caller to our news line says a small pickup went of the highway in St George . RCMP were on the scene and they confirmed no one was hurt but there is some property damage.

St. Stephen Minor Hockey

St Stephen minor hockey gears up for the upcoming season. The video was taken at last nights practice at the border arena. In Atom division there is roughly Twenty eight players getting ready to be divided into two teams.


Video by Kim Hall

First Snow Fall

That four letter word no one wants to hear made its way to Charlotte and Washington County yesterday. Most of the area received snow last night and made roads a little tricky to drive on. A Caller to our 466-2222 news line tells us in UpperTower Hill there was plenty of snow falling on the ground to share with the rest of the county. 
Rcmp tell us due to slippery roads there were numerous accidents reported but no major injuries. Police say the majority were in the east section of the County, St George and Lepreau area.

Rcmp remind drivers to take you time heading to work.

A Free Workshop Held In St Stephen

(Photo by Kim Hall)


The NB Coalition for Pay Equity will be holding a free workshop today at Humphreys’ Funeral Home in St Stephen. The workshop will provide individuals who work in predominately female jobs with information and tools to promote pay equity in their workplaces, and to gain a better understanding of the pay equity process. It starts at 6:30 tonight.

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Improved Marks for Francophone Students

The report cards are in for Francophone Schools around the Province and the numbers show plenty of promise. In Grade 2, 72 per cent of francophone students are reaching or exceeding the oral reading standard and 73 per cent have achieved the objective in reading comprehension.




In math, 64 per cent of Grade 5 students, 58 per cent of Grade 8 students, and 53 per cent of Grade 11 students attained or exceeded the standard. In science and technology, 65 per cent of Grade 5 students reached or exceeded the standard. Report cards will be sent home with students in the coming days.

High Speed Chase

A High Speed Chase Between A Car and SUV was the start to a long weekend for two women. According to a witness a car came flying out of West Street across the road into someone's yard then back out on the streets on Milltown Blvd. A caller to our 466-2222 news line tells us a driver was being chased by a gray SUV along the streets on Friday. The witness says the driver of a car hit the curb and almost hit two women and their three month old babies. 
Rcmp tells us the driver of the car had just been witnessed of hitting and killing a dog on Milltown Blvd. The driver was in the process of fleeing from the scene and that's when the driver of the SUV chased the car to identify the vehicle. The driver of the SUV was a off duty officer.

Construction on Milltown Blvd.

Traffic may be a little slower this morning heading to work. St Stephen Works Department are replacing a damage water line on Milltown Blvd.

19th Annual Business Recognition Dinner

St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce will hosts the 19th Annual Business Recognition Dinner on October 21 at the Milltown Legion . The New Business of the year and Business of the year will be announced at the Dinner. The Guest speaker will be David Garcelon , Executive Chef of the Fairmont Royal York. The dinner starts at 6:00pm.

Harlem Rockets Game

Tonight will be the night to see the Charlotte County Stars take on the Harlem Rockets. Local celebrities will be at the Fundy High School playing basketball to see who will be the champs. John Craig, Rick Doucet, Mark Talor, and Andrew Foley plus many more will be the stars in tonight game. The doors open at 5:30 game time is at 7:00pm

Insurance Website

The Insurance Brokers Association of New Brunswick will launch an online insurance service next week to help consumers find home and auto insurance that fits.



Insurance brokers from St. Stephen and other parts of the province will be on the streets dressed in purple T-shirts.They will hand out information on the new www.myinsuranceshopper.ca website.


The purple blitz is part of a larger effort to improve recognition of the role brokers have in finding home, auto and commercial insurance in their communities.

Canada Post Makes Top 100 List

For the fourth year in a row.......Canada Post has made the list of the country's Top 100 employers. Compiled by Mediacorp, the corporation was selected from 16,000 companies invited to participate. Yesterday, we learned that NB Power has made the list as well.


Canada Post has more than 6600 offices across the country and processes a staggering 45 million pieces of mail every day.

Fire Destroys Home

Not a great way to start off a long weekend. Lawrence Station and Rollingdam Fire Department responded to a structure fire this morning in the Tryon area. Fire officials tells us nobody was home at the time but the house was destroyed by the blaze.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Top Honor for NB Power

NB Power has been named by Media-Corp as one of country's top 100 employers for 2010. This is the third consecutive year the public utility has been in the top 100. President and CEO David Hay says they are very honoured to be recognized nationally and for three consecutive years is significant.


NB Power employs 2500 people.

Service New Brunswick Closed On Monday

Charlotte County residents are reminded that All Service New Brunswick service centres and offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Service New Brunswick TeleServices call centre will also be closed. Regular hours resume on Tuesday.