Hub City Stunters To Perform At Airport

A big event for the Rally in the St. Croix Valley has been rescheduled.


Tomorrow, Hub City Stunters will be changing the time of their stunt show and burn-out competition to 5pm at the St. Stephen Airport.

Canadian Chairman Bob Hamel tells Tide News many residents were upset they wouldn't be able to make the show because of working conflicts.

The event put on by the award winning team is family friendly.

Half Way Point Of The Rally In The St. Croix Valley

Hear those engines revving!


Today is Day 3 of the Rally in the St Croix Valley, celebrating all things motorcycle!

Tonight there will be live music on the waterfront, as well as the Miss Rally in the St. Croix Valley Bikini Contest.

Headquarters for the Biker Festival is located at the Border Arena in St. Stephen.

All proceeds raised from the rally go to veterans and active service members.

House Fire Kills Two People

A deadly house fire near Oromocto has left two people dead.

Officials are investigating the incident that occurred near yesterday morning on Highway 102 in the Burton-area. Firefighters discovered the bodies of a man and a woman. Their names have not been released. One victim, an 87 year old man, has been identified as a resident of the home. Autopsies are scheduled for today.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials say foul play is not suspected at this time.

Canadians Optimistic On Economy

A Canada Day study done by the Bank of Montreal shows we are an optimistic lot about our future economic prospects. Paul Taylor is Chief Investment Officer with B-M-O Harris Private Banking and he tells Tide News 83% of us are proud of how this country's economy has performed.

"Half of Canadians expect their investment portfolios to grow by Canada Day 2013, which is kind of interesting given the mackerel head winds we see out there in the financial press."

Taylor is surprised at the level of optimism which hasn't been dampened by the cutbacks announced of late by the Harper Government.

Pollution In Fundy Better & Worse

There's been a significant reduction with large industrial debris (such as styrofoam, large pieces of pipe and nets) in the Bay of Fundy, so says Fundy Bay Keeper Matt Abbott. The Bay Keeper has been keeping the waters of Fundy clean since 2003. He tells us there's still problems with ocean acidification, nets and rope garbage and waste from salmon aquaculture, but he's seen some major clean up of the Saint John sewer system.

"We've got a long, long way to go but at the same time there's a lot of people working on this and we certainly hope we can continue to harness that energy and keep our Bay vibrant and give it it's best shot against these big changes that are coming down the pipe."

Abbott would like to see more clean up of municipal waste, which overloads and spills into the Bay during heaving rain. He adds that his advocacy works has paid off, finding that many people bring waste to shore.

The Bay Keeper patrols the Fundy coastline from Alma to St. Stephen.

Skin Cancer Rising In NB

The provinces Chief Medical Officer of Health is warning New Brunswickers' to take care when in the sun. Doctor Eilish Cleary tells Tide news the number of skin cancer cases in the province is increasing.

"We had over a 100 cases in 2000, and a 168 cases in 2009, so it is an issue which can cause serious illness and death."

Cleary adds tanning and sun exposure also ages skin. She advises people to avoid sun rays when they're highest between midday and 4:00pm, to wear a hat and loose clothing, and most importantly... put sunscreen on before exposure. She says children and people with fair skin are most at risk.

The province introduced voluntary tanning guidelines two years ago including an age limit of 18 and limiting of one tan every 48 hours.

Lumber Mill Destroyed

A lumber mill in the province was destroyed by fire Friday night. Woodstock fire crews received the call near midnight and more than 30 firefighters responded to the blaze.

Woodstock Fire Chief Ricky Nicholson says the W.K. Lumber Mill near the Canada-U.S. border is a ``total loss.''The investigation continues, but Nicholson says they're focusing on lightning as the probable cause.

No one was injured.

Happy Canada Day, Saint Andrews!

Saint Andrews by the Sea is celebrating Canada Day in true maritime style. The village hosting a parade, antique car show, sunrise ceremony, dog show and more. 

Deputy Mayor Cate Agaki tells CHSJ news Canada Day is a big deal in Saint Andrews--and the village goes all out with day-long events, a parade and more. She also says there will be a surprise after the fireworks finish up--but you'll have to come out and see what it is for yourself.

For a full schedule of Canada Day events in Saint Andrews, click here

No Vacancy: City Lock Up Full

The Saint John Detention Centre is full. Something some Saint John City Police say they've never seen. Police tell CHSJ news the full-house comes after a night full of fights, assaults, and breathalyzers. Many of the arrests were made around the Market Square Boardwalk. Police will have extra officers on deck for the long-weekend as part of their Bar Safety patrol. Overflow of people arrested will be sent to Hampton Jail.

Whirligigs Galore All Summer

If you're looking for something different to do this Canada Day weekend - the Whirligigs exhibits may just be the answer.

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton and Kingsbrae Garden in St Andrews have various pieces of whirligigs artwork by Atlantic Canadian artists on display from now until September 15th.

The Kingsbrae Garden exhibit opened earlier this month while the Beaverbrook Art Gallery held it's official opening of the exhibit last night.

Acadia Broadcasting Limited - the parent company of Country 94 and 97.3 the Wave - is a proud sponsor of the exhibits.

Local Convenience Store Suffers from Coffee Culprit

District 1 RCMP say 9 Keurig coffee machines and a large amount of coffee was stolen this week from Stewart's Convenience Store in St. Stephen.


The loss to the family-owned business is estimated at well over $1500.

Sgt. Bob MacKnight says the break and enter took place sometime between Tuesday, June 26th, and Thursday, June 28th.

He says all the machines can be identified and anyone found in possession of the stolen property will be prosecuted.

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call St. Stephen RCMP at 466-7030 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Local Man Suffers Fatal Injuries In Lawrence Station

An accident in Lawrence Station yesterday, taking the life of a 42-year-old man.


District 1 RCMP Sgt. Bob MacKnight tell Tide News Allen Jordan died yesterday after suffering a serious injury while working on a vehicle.

Police, fire, and ambulance services were called around 3pm to a home on the Lawrence Road.

Police say Jordan died at the scene and believe the death was accidental.

Time To Celebrate Everything Motorcycle!

Bikers, get ready for your time to shine.


The first Rally In The St. Croix Valley kicks off Canada Day, with a week-long schedule.

The motorcycle festival hosting a number of unique events, including hair cuts for "Locks Of Love", a Miss Rally In The St. Croix Valley bikini contest, pig roasts, themed guided bike tours, as well as live music most nights on the St. Stephen waterfront from 7-10pm.

Officials say proceeds will be donated to veterans and active service members.

Opening ceremonies will start at 11am on Sunday at the Ferry Point International Bridge.

Oak Bay Man Found Dead

An unfortunate end to the search for a man reported missing from Oak Bay.


RCMP tell Tide News the body of 60-year-old Jeffrey Ingalls was found yesterday afternoon in a wooded area, less than a kilometre from his home on Route 760.

Ingalls was reported missing Monday, June 25th.

Police say foul play was not involved in his death, but an autopsy will be performed to determine how he died.

60 Year Old Oak Bay Man Reported Missing

Local Police and search and rescue volunteers are looking for a missing Oak Bay man.


60-year-old Jeffrey Albert Ingalls was last seen at his home on Route 760 on Friday, June 22nd, and was reported missing Monday, June 25th.

He is 5'11, with grey hair and a grey mustache.

Ingalls is known to wear a grey leather hat, a green khaki jacket, grey work pants, and glasses.

Police tell Tide News ground search and rescue workers are searching the area today.
Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked to contact District 1 RCMP at 1-(506) 466-7030 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Show & Shine To Hit St. Stephen

It's time for the oldies, but goodies!


The New Brunswick Auto Club kicking off their two week provincial tour tomorrow, with 25-35 vintage vehicles in tow.

The Club, with up to 70 people onboard, will make stops including Fredericton, Campbellton, Woodstock, and St. Stephen.

The antique cars will take part in a Show & Shine on July 7th, in the Heritage Parking Lot in St. Stephen.

Hygiene Council Warns Food Preparation

Preparing just one meal can contaminate 90% of surfaces touched. A new study warns people can become very sick from cross contamination of both raw meat and veggies. Dr. Donald Low of the Global Hygiene Council tells us that everything from the plate used for thawing meat to an ingredient you touched can become contaminated.

"Now your hands are contaminated, now your utensils are contaminated, cutting board is... and what we found from the study is that people inadvertently not realizing this or just having a lapse will take that dirty hand and pick something else up."

Dr. Low adds the solution is simple --- just remember to wash your hands before touching other surfaces like taps and utensils. When barbecuing your meat, cooking hotter and longer is better to kill bacteria.

City Looking At Losing A Big Percentage Of Its Workforce

Saint John wants to become the employer of choice as it faces the loss of almost one-quarter of its workers over the next five years through retirement. Common Council has been told 151 city workers could be retiring over the next five years. 

There has been talk some of those nearing retirement could be leaving early because they're uncertain over what's going to happen to the city's pension plan. Human Resources doesn't know how many of them will actually retire because many times they give very short notice.

The city is making do with 70 fewer workers than it had a decade ago and there is one major job vacancy at City Hall these days.......Commissioner of Water as a decision will have to be made on universal metering and efforts continuing at reaching a funding ageeement with the federal and provincial governments on advanced treatment of drinking water.

Arrests Made At Westfield Establishment

Several arrests made at a venue on Westfield road in Saint John West Saturday night after multiple complaints by neighbours. Saint John City Police tells us there were several violations under the liquor control act. One man is criminally charged with criminal disturbance by swearing. Another man facing charges for drinking and driving and failing a breathalyzer. The venue itself allegedly broke a noise by-law and liquor control act. Police could not confirm how many arrests were made. The incident is under investigation.

Quispam Mayor Says No Fracking

The town of Quispamsis doesn't have a problem with seismic testing for shale gas and that's not why it wants a ban, according to Mayor Murray Driscoll.


"It's when they come to fracturing to find shale gas. That's the difficulty and of in our town, we have 6,000 wells with 3 major ones to look after our water supply for the entire community."


Driscoll says the town opposes anything that would jeopardise the integrity of those wells. Driscoll tells us when they come up with a method for extracting the natural gas which doesn't pose a risk to drinking water from wells, the town will have another look.