RCMP Identify Victim Of Fatal Crash

The RCMP have identified the 29 year old man who died in a head on collision last weekend near Sussex as Jeremiah Greenwood of Waterborough.

Greenwood crossed the centre line while going eastbound along Highway 10 at Long Creek and crashed into an oncoming car with a mother and her two children who were taken to hospital.

The RCMP say alcohol and not wearing a seat belt contributed to the collision and death.

NB Health Care Gets "C" Grade

The New Brunswick Health Council giving the provincial healthcare system a grade of "C" which is no change from last year.

Health Council C-E-O Stephane Robichaud says it does well in treating people whose lives are on the line but less so when it comes to managing chronic conditions and then there's getting in to see your family doctor.


Robichaud says, "When you look at the ability to have an appointment within 48 hours, we ( New Brunswick) don't compare as well. Because of lengthier times to get an appointment, people end up going to either the emergency room or an after-hours clinic."

Robichaud says some patients are waiting longer for some surgeries including hip fractures and knee replacements.

New By-Law Says No Parking At SSMS

You'll be asking for a ticket, if you park your car too close to the St. Stephen Middle School.


A Town by-law is being implemented for Marks Street, in the area of SSMS, that prohibits any vehicles from parking, standing, or even stopping within the vicinity of the school crosswalk.

Signage is in place depicting the specified no parking area, however, ( as seen in the picture ) the signs are pointed backwards to oncoming traffic. The specified area runs close to Union Street all the way past the school bus loading exit.

Sgt Bob MacKnight with District 1 RCMP tells Tide News early mornings and mid-afternoons are congested on Marks Street with kids coming and going to school.

He says the intention of the by-law is to open the area up, so that students walking the crosswalk can do so safely.

RCMP and volunteer members of Citizens On Patrol will be educating drivers of the by-law for the next two weeks before non-compliant drivers are issued a ticket.

MacKnight says each ticket will amount to $172.50.

Police Say Snow Storm Was Accident-Free

No crashes, collisions, or ditch-divers.


District 1 RCMP tell Tide News there were no accidents to report today after St. Stephen received a few inches of snow.

Sgt. Bob MacKnight says there was very little traffic to begin with.

Saint Johners Step Up For Romero House

The 6th annual Romero House food drive is a phenomenal success filling a 53 foot trailer and more.

Donations of food and cash were accepted in the parking lot of Ritchie's on Rothesay Avenue for the soup kitchen's only annual food drive.

Carolyn McNulty tells Tide News everything donated will be used to provide meals, to help out in a food crisis, to keep their Mobile Unit on the road and full of supplies and more.

She tells us the operation is a fine balance between getting the food and having enough money to pay her staff who she adds do not make big money.

McNulty says a staff of 6 full time and two part time workers keeps everything going smoothly and in harmony.

Numerous Injuried In Hockey Team Bus Accident

Cuts, bruises and some broken bones were among the injuries of about a dozen people involved in a bus crash on a highway yesterday.

RCMP say the crash happened on Highway 11 near Sainte-Anne-de-Kent.

They say a bus carrying about 20 people from a senior men's hockey team from Cap-Pele was driving home from a game in northern New Brunswick when the driver lost control of the bus.

Police say road conditions were icy at the time of the crash.

(Courtesy of the Canadian Press).

Giving Animals A "Home 4 The Holidays"

Giving the gift of a forever home during the holiday season.

The Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue League is teaming up with Iams and over 4,000 animal rescue groups across North America to give animals a "Home 4 The Holidays".

To encourage adoptions, the SPCA will give a hand painted SPCA Christmas ornament to whoever adopts a pet with mistletoe on their cage or if you donate to the shelter. If you donate food or a new toy for the animals, your name will be entered in a draw for a gift basket.

Californian Mike Arms is the creator of Iams Home 4 the Holidays adoption campaign, and he encourages people to give an orphan a chance rather than supporting a puppy mill. He tells Tide news there's a myth that there's something wrong with animals that are up for adoption, but it's usually just that the previous owner couldn't keep them.

Arms says you need to think seriously before getting a pet, knowing they're a 15 to 16 year commitment. He says people often buy the puppy in the window on impulse, but a shelter will match the right pet for your family lifestyle.


Since the Iam Home 4 the Holidays adoption campaign started 13 years ago, over 7 million orphaned pets have been adopted.

Paying It Forward Could Prevent Crime

A new movement called Pay It Forward Saint John isn't only about loving your neighbour.

Constable Dan Weber of the Saint John Police Force tells Tide News committing random acts of kindness could actually help tackle crime. He says it takes a negative aspect to our society and replaces it with a positive, which is always a good thing.

Suggested ways to "pay it forward" include shopping at charity stores, driving friends in need to doctors appointment, or giving a pet store gift card to a homeless person with a pet.

Domestic Violence Rates Rise Around The Holidays

It's a sad reality that the holidays aren't a happy time of year for some families in Saint John.

Saint John City Police Chief Bill Reid tells Tide News some at-risk families find the stress of the holidays too much and domestic violence incidents tend to increase.

The Saint John Police Force has a Christmas card campaign to make sure people are aware of the numbers they can call if they need help. They emphasize the police are there to help stop crime before it happens and not simply deal with it after the fact.

The 24-hour line for the Hestia House women's shelter is 506-634-7570. The non-emergency line for the Saint John Police Force is 648-3200

Birders Get Set For the Christmas Count at Fundy

It's that time of year again.    The annual Christmas Bird count at Fundy National park is coming up on December 14th.

The events encourages participation from both inexperienced and experienced birders.

Binoculars are available for rent and to register for the Bird count you must contact the Fundy Guild.

The count begins on the 14th at 8:30am from the Alma Activity Centre. 

The Fundy National Park is one of 20 sites in the Province being inventoried for winter bird sightings.

For more info on the Christmas bird count including how to get involved,
you can call 506-887-6094 or click here

CBS Production & Distribution Move Next April

Staff at Canadian Blood Services learning the start date to move production and distribution to Dartmouth is now scheduled for April, 13th, 2013.

In a release, Public Affairs Manager Paul McGrath says the new production and distribution site in Dartmouth is finished and currently undergoing validation and commissioning.

Halifax functions will begin being consolidated into the Dartmouth site in February and March.

The Dartmouth Production and Distribution Site will be fully operational by the time the Saint John operations move next spring.

CBS is working with the Provincial Medical Society and others to ensure the province continues to receive the same or an improved level of service when Saint John production and distribution move to Dartmouth.

The process will be monitored before and after to ensure service levels are maintained at the same or an improved level.

5 Saint John Projects Set On Improving Our Community

Five regional projects are hoping to get enough votes to win some money through the Aviva Community Fund.

They range from a skateboard park in Hampton to getting a wheelchair accessible bus for the Kennebec Manor.

The SPCA Animal Rescue League is looking to start a new low cost spay and neuter program. Shelter Manager Kathy Illingworth says a win would mean $100,000 - 150,000 for the program.

Click any link below to view a project and cast your vote.

1. Hampton Skateboard Park

2. Ca-R-Ma Cat Rescue Maritimes, Saint John
For a trap, neuter, return program.

3. SJ SPCA Animal Rescue
For a low cost spay and neuter program.

4.  Joshua Group
Help at risk youth.

5. Kennebec Manor 
Senior facility looking for a new wheelchair accessible bus.

The votes for the semi-finals will be tallied on Wednesday.

Liberal Speaks Out On Conservative Flip-Flop

Maybe? Maybe Not.

A Liberal MLA is speaking out on the provincial government's flip-flop decision making.

Last week, Public Safety Minister Robert Trevors introduced legislation that would have removed a restriction preventing novice motorists from driving between midnight and 5 a-m.

After concerns were voiced over driver safety by Madd Canada and CAA, Trevors pulled a 180 and dropped the issue.

Charlotte-The Isles MLA Rick Doucet tells Tide News he's happy the Conservatives have  decided to leave things be. He says, "When we were in government, we brought this legislation forward, and it was contentious, but we dealt with it. At that time, they (Conservatives) played politics on it when they were in Opposition, and I think what's happened is it's been a reality check for them and they've realized that governing is about making some difficult decisions."

Doucet says he's not sure who was complaining to get the restriction lifted to begin with. He adds, "The Minister said they did some extensive consultation, but quite frankly, that was nothing but a bunch of hogwash. They really didn't consult with a lot of people. I'd say maybe they talked to young drivers in particular, but they didn't talk to the people that are really 'in the know' with young drivers and what takes place on the roads."

Canadian Automobile Association Atlantic Canada Vice President Gary Howard says evidence shows the combination of reduced visibility, fatigue and possible impairment make nighttime hazardous for new drivers.

CCAPN Honoring Women Lost To Violence

It's been 23 years since 14 women were killed in the Montreal massacre at Ecole Polytechniqe.

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Carol Lynn Gamblin from the Charlotte County Abuse Prevention Network tells Tide News the violence that is most prevalent in our communities today is domestic. She says, "The ability to be able to provide for yourself or for your children unfortunately leaves a lot of women feeling they can not leave an abusive or violent relationship."

St. Andrews will be hosting a tribute in honor of women we've lost to domestic violence.

Gamblin tells us the "Hour of Rememberance and Hope" is a chance to think about our own loved ones and consider reaching out to those in need.

The tribute will be held at the Wesley United Church, located at 77 William Street in St. Andrews,  tonight at 7pm.

Permits Needed For NB ATV Riders In New Year

People driving all-terrain vehicles on managed trails in New Brunswick will have to have a permit in the new year.


The provincial government and the NB All-Terrain Vehicle Federation are behind the mandatory trail permit program that goes into effect Jan. 1.

Public Safety Minister Robert Trevors says the program ensures that users pay for the cost of trail development and maintenance.

Under the Off Road Vehicle Act, anyone riding on a managed trail without a permit will be fined $172.

Permits for 2013 will consist of a three-season permit at a cost of $25, and an annual permit for $75.

Maps of managed trails are listed on the New Brunswick All-Terrain Vehicle Federation website.

Prosser Gets Life In Prison For Patterson Murder

Fred Prosser has been found guilty in the 2010 murder of 25-year-old Sabrina Patterson of Riverview.


Patterson, who is Prosser's ex-girlfriend and the mother of his children, was reported missing on October of 2010.

Her body was found on November 6 th in a wooded area near Shenstone.

Prosser was found guilty on three charges, first degree murder, sexual assault causing bodily harm and sexual assault.

He has been sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for 25 years, 7 years for sexual assault causing bodily harm and 5 years for sexual assault.

Meatless Burger Recalled

The Veggie Patch brand Ultimate Meatless Burger is being pulled off store shelves in some Atlantic provinces because of possible Listeria contamination.

The affected product was imported from the United States and sold in one kilogram packages with two best before dates: January 12th and 17th, 2013.

It was distributed here, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.

The importer, Costco Wholesale Canada, has recalled the burgers and the CFIA is monitoring the recall.

Search Back On For Sackville Man

The search for a missing 20-year-old man resumed yesterday after police found footwear.

RCMP say the footwear was found in Upper Sackville near the Tantramar River and was worn by Christopher Metallic before he was reported missing.

Metallic was last seen during the early morning hours of November 25 in Sackville.

Earlier this week the search was later called off for him after investigators looked in a number of areas in Sackville.

Metallic is described as aboriginal, six feet tall, 81 kilograms, with short dark black hair and glasses.

He was last seen wearing a shiny bright blue sweater and jeans.

Next Remembrance Day Could Be At Qplex

Remembrance Day in the valley could be a lot different next year.

The Royal Canada Legion Branch #58 are asking Quispamsis Council for use of the Qplex for future veteran day ceremonies.

Gordon Friars, former president and member of the legion, tells Tide news venues like the  Kings Valley Wesleyan and the Island View Lions Club are now to small for the growing number of people attending the ceremonies. 

Friars says between veterans, police, fire, scouts and the general public, it won't take long to fill the Qplex. He says it would also give people in the valley a chance to stay in their community instead of going to Harbour Station. 

Quispmasis Council is scheduled to make a decision on Tuesday.

Dog Dies In Fire

A dog is dead after being stuck in a construction trailer that was ablaze.

Saint John Fire Department were called to 10 Worden road just before 6 o'clock last night to find a construction trailer fully engulfed in fire. Platoon Chief Joe Armstrong says no person was injured but the owner's dog did pass away in the trailer.

Armstrong says the area around the trailer was a working yard containing old vehicles. Crews were on scene for 3 hours and the fire is not considered suspicious.