Environment Canada Issues Freezing Rain Warning

In like a lion out like a lamb doesn't exactly describe this March, with a special weather statement saying Saint Johners are in for another couple messy days just a few days after a major blizzard battered the region. 

Environment Canada issuing a freezing rain warning, due to a low pressure system that's developing over the southeastern U-S. The freezing rain is going to start tomorrow morning and continue throughout the day, between 20 to 25 millimetres will fall over a time period of up to 12 hours, allowing for substantial ice build up. 

Other areas in the province are under a snowfall warning, including Fredericton and Southern York County which could see up to 20 centimetres of snow.

Parent Teacher Interviews Re-Scheduled For Monday

With all schools in the Anglophone South School District from St. Stephen to Sussex being closed today many are wondering about parent-teacher interviews that were scheduled for tonight.

All parent teacher meetings originally to be held tonight at St. Stephen Elementary School have been rescheduled for Monday, March 31st.

Parents are asked to come at the same times they were originally alloted.

St. Stephen Police Search For Missing 14-Year-Old Boy

St. Stephen RCMP are looking for your help in finding a local 14-year-old boy who they think is a run away.

Michael Peter O'Neil was last seen in St. Stephen yesterday, March 26. Police believe he left his home sometime in the early morning hours today.

O'Neil is 5’ 4”, weighs 158 lbs, and has brown hair. He may be wearing a black Duck Dynasty t-shirt, ripped jeans and blue sneakers.

Anyone with information on Michael O'Neil's whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Stephen RCMP at (506) 466-7030 or 1-888-506-7267.

Second Degree Murder Charge In South End Death

A second degree murder charge has been laid in the death of a woman in the city's South End.

53-year-old Joseph Paul Irving appeared in provincial court in connection with the death of 45-year-old Cynthia Irving who was found unresponsive and not breathing after police were called to 205 Carmarthen Street around noon on Sunday. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of her death.

City Police Sergeant Jay Henderson confirmed the two knew each other.

The matter has been set over until April 14 so Irving can undergo a mental health assessment.

Liberals Looking For Your Ideas On The Economy

The Provincial Liberals will be coming to Saint John next Saturday to hear what you have to say on how to turn the New Brunswick economy around for the better.

They'll be at the university looking for ideas. Provincial Liberal leader Brian Gallant tells Tide News from what he has been hearing so far, people around the province are pretty dissatisfied. He says what he hears from people is that the province is heading in the wrong direction right now.

The Liberals have a big policy convention scheduled April 26th in Fredericton and what emerges from that will form the party's platform going into the provincial election.

Another Call For A Shale Gas Moratorium

The New Brunswick Federation of Labour is calling for a moratorium on all shale gas development until environmental, safety and health concerns are satisfied.

Labour Federation President Patrick Colford tells Tide News doesn't see a lot of jobs being created by shale gas.

Colford also questions how many local people will be hired because he claims not a lot were when SWN Resources was doing its seismic testing a few months ago. He also says there should be no fracking until the First Nations give their consent to it being done on their traditional lands.

Police Still Looking For Missing Man

Fredericton police are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of 31 year-old Joshua David Jewett.

Anyone with information in regards to his disappearance is asked to call the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300 or Crime Stoppers. Joshua Jewett was last seen on Monday, February 10, 2014, in Fredericton.

He's described as:

· 5’9” tall

· Thin build, approximately 130lbs.

· Most likely has a beard or facial hair

· Has eye glasses, but rarely wears them.

· Brown shaggy hair that may be in a ponytail.

· Does not have tattoos, scars or other distinct features

Anyone with information about Joshua David Jewett is asked to contact the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Autopsy Being Conducted On Alleged Murder Victim

An autopsy is being conducted this morning on the victim of an alleged murder in the city's South End.

According to Sergeant Jay Henderson of the Saint John Police department, that call reporting the woman's death came in to 205 Carmarthen Street around noon yesterday.

City Police blocked off the area as a crime scene and a 53 year old man has been arrested.

Weston Dismissing Claims That Job Creation From Pipeline Project Will Be Low

Saint John M-P Rodney Weston is throwing cold water on the report released last week by environmental groups that claim the number of jobs to be created by the Energy East pipeline will not be as great as politicians would have you think.

The Ecology Action Centre argues for every billion dollars spent on the pipeline project, just 166 jobs will be created. Weston maintains that sounds low to him which is why he's not putting too much stock in the claims.

The environmentalists say most of the crude coming from Alberta will just flow through Saint John and be shipped overseas unrefined. Weston, on the other hand, tells Tide News the potential of the pipeline is huge since it will give the Irving Oil refinery a secure supply of Canadian oil.

Do You Know Enough Information About Shale Gas?

The more people learn about shale gas, the more they will be opposed. So claims Jim Emberger of the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance which is why the opponents of fracking have organised a series of public meetings that will start this week.



Emberger tells Tide News the industry has never been able to get a handle on the leaks from shale gas wells.

He claims there are wells in Penobsquis that are leaking and 5 per cent will leak during the first year with that rising to 30 per cent after five years. Emberger goes on to argue that's why Quebec instituted the moratorium on shale gas after discovering 19 of 35 wells had developed leaks.

Curling Event A Huge Success

Canada didn't win gold but Saint John is a big winner after the massive success of the 2014 Ford World Women's Curling Championship.

An emotional Jeff Lacey, the host committee chair, is sad it's over but thrilled with how it all went.

He tells Tide News he is so proud of the way the community came together to support the event from the volunteers, athletes, sponsors and fans.

In the end, Switzerland beat Canada for gold but a huge red and white crowd at Harbour Station let the Rachel Homan rink from Ottawa know how much they were appreciated.

Girls More Likely Than Boys To Be Cyberbullied

The "mean girls" stereotype isn't as true as you might think.

According to new research, boys are more likely to report being instigators of mean or cruel online behaviour, while girls are more likely to have mean things said about them.

37 percent of young people surveyed reported that someone has done something cruel to them online that made them feel badly and 11 percent of students called it a serious problem. 

While boys were just as likely to spread online rumours as girls. girls were more likely than boys to post an embarrassing photo or video.

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement Could Benefit Local Company

Right now, Charlotte County's Cooke Aquaculture isn't selling a lot of salmon or other seafood products in Korea, but that could change in the very near future due to the recently signed Canada-Korea free trade agreement. 

That's according to Senior Executive Ross Butler who says it could be a game-changer. He says Korea is not a market for them today because the tariffs are prohibitive and this will present them with the opportunity to explore that market.

Cooke employs about 500 people and produces about 60 million pounds of Atlantic salmon and 2 million pounds of trout each year.

Police Investigating Suspicious Death Of Woman

Saint John Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman. 

Officers were called to 205 Carmarthen Street around noon hour. One man has been taken into custody and police are taping off the area.

The coroner has been called in, and police forensics are on the scene.

Six People Taken To Hospital After Rollover

Six people being transported to hospital after a vehicle rollover on the East side of Saint John.

Platoon Chief Forrest of the Saint John Fire Department says the people are suffering from various injuries as a result of the single-vehicle incident on Bayside Drive. Crews spent about two and a half hours on the scene.

City Police are now investigating the rollover, and they tell us they believe alcohol may have been a factor.

Superstore Will Soon Offer Free Dietician Services

It might be the push you need to start eating better. 

Loblaws Atlantic Director of Corporate Affairs Mark Boudreau tells us nineteen registered dietitians will be hired between April and June 2014 to provide their services for free at local Superstores. 

You'll be able to make an appointment at the grocery store and get personalized advice about what you should and shouldn't be eating.
90 cent of Canadians say dieticians are an excellent source of health information, but only 24 per cent of Atlantic Canadians have ever consulted one.

Abused Women Suffer Long-Lasting Health Problems

If you're being pushed around, demeaned, and belittled by a domestic partner, you'd expect your health would improve dramatically as soon as you get out of that relationship. 

But new research by Nursing Professor Marilyn Merritt-Gray suggests abuse can effect your health long after you leave. Gray tells us women who have been abused are twice as likely to suffer from chronic pain and high blood pressure, and 10 times more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.

The good news, however, is those conditions are treatable as long as women seek help. Merritt-Gray says leaving is the first step, because then you can begin seeking treatments for these problems.

Another Storm Forecasted For The Region

It looks like Old Man Winter isn't finished yet. Environment Canada warning of the possibility of another storm bringing heavy snowfall and high winds to the region on Wednesday.

Paula Sutherland with the Atlantic Storm Prediction Centre tells us it's still too early to say how much snow we will be getting however they will be monitoring the intense low pressure system over the next few days, and as it gets closer, they will be able to better predict snowfall amounts.

Sutherland says it's expected the southeastern part of the province will bear the brunt of the winter storm.

Dangerous Driver In St. George Gets Reported Twice To Police Within Minutes

You know you're in trouble if you get two 911 calls on your driving in one day.

RCMP responding to a dangerous driver on the L'etete Road in St. George yesterday morning (March 20,2014) around 9am.

While on route, police receiving a second 911 call that the man was now at the St. George Tim Hortons parking lot and had driven into another vehicle.

The man did not stay at the scene of the crash.

Police say they went to the Tim Hortons parking lot and helped the victims.

RCMP say noone was injured in the crash.

The 33-year-old St. George man was arrested a short time later and taken into custody.

He is scheduled to face charges in May in St. Stephen Provincial Court.

Opening Night For The Wizard Of Oz Musical At SSHS

It's time to get away from all those potholes -- and follow the yellow brick road.

Tonight is opening night at the St. Stephen High School for the new musical, "The Wizard of Oz".

St. Stephen High School Drama, including students from St. Stephen Middle School will doing their first performance tonight at 7pm at the St. Stephen High School Auditorium.




The play was chosen to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the film.



If you can't make it to the show tonight, there will be 5 more performances after tonight.


Saturday, March 22, at 2pm
Sunday, March 23, at 2pm
Friday, March 28, at 7pm
Saturday, March 29, at 2pm
Sunday, March 30, at 2pm.

Tickets are $10, available at the SSHS front desk, or at Stuart's Gifts in St. Stephen. For details call 466-7312.