Residents will be Celebrating Canada Day throughout Charlotte County today.St Andrews Mayor John Craig says celebrating Canada's 142nd Birthday is a special time in St Andrews by the sea.
Craig says there will be activities throughout the day. To end the day there will be fire works for the whole family to see.Others that will be celebrating with festivities are St Stephen and McAdam for families to enjoy the Holiday.
Also to keep in mind the Border line ups may be busy over the next few days with our friends across the border as the holiday approaches for July the 4th .Your reminded to drive safe and enjoy the holiday.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Drugs Seized
A 42-year old man has been arrested following a drug bust on the Tobique First Nation Monday. More than two pounds of marijuana were seized from a home on the Lagoon Road, along with scales, packaging materials, 12 hundred dollars in cash and eight weapons.
The suspect is being held until his court appearance.
The suspect is being held until his court appearance.
Lower Taxes, Lower Money
The province's Opposition Finance Critic says despite a tax reduction to take effect today, taxpayers will actually have less money than before the March 2009 budget. Bruce Fitch says taxes are still not down to the level they were in 2007 and new fee increases means taxpayers will see less money than before the tax cuts.
Among the hikes are increased fees for vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses. Fitch says the Graham government is trying to make itself out as a hero by cutting taxes when New Brunswickers will have a deeper hole in their wallet than before. The Plan for Lower Taxes includes personal income tax savings of about 124 million dollars this year.
Among the hikes are increased fees for vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses. Fitch says the Graham government is trying to make itself out as a hero by cutting taxes when New Brunswickers will have a deeper hole in their wallet than before. The Plan for Lower Taxes includes personal income tax savings of about 124 million dollars this year.
10th Case of the Swine Flu
The Department of Health is confirming yet another case of the H1N1 virus. This brings the number of cases in the province to 10 since the outbreak began in April. Chief medical officer of health, Dr. Eilish Cleary, says the latest victim of the virus--also known as the swine flu-- is a woman in her 50's from the Fredericton area.
So far, none of the reported cases in New Brunswick have required hospitalization.
So far, none of the reported cases in New Brunswick have required hospitalization.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Hit and run
updated June30/09 7:56
Police tells they are investigating a hit and run in the Charlotte County area. The accident happened in the early morning hours on Sunday. RCMP says that a vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle on Route 127 near Chamcook and the vehicle driver fled the scene.
Police tells they are investigating a hit and run in the Charlotte County area. The accident happened in the early morning hours on Sunday. RCMP says that a vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle on Route 127 near Chamcook and the vehicle driver fled the scene.
Water shut off On Porter Street and Nesbitt Avenue
updated June30/09 7:55
The Town of St. Stephen tells us they will be shutting the water off today on Porter Street and Nesbitt Avenue. The water will be shut off on those two streets from noon until until 2 this afternoon.
The Town of St. Stephen tells us they will be shutting the water off today on Porter Street and Nesbitt Avenue. The water will be shut off on those two streets from noon until until 2 this afternoon.
Change to Gas Price Set-Up
updated June30/09
It will be Friday this week before we find out whether the price of gas is going up or down. Tomorrow is of course a Holiday, so that means the Energy and Utilities Board won't release it's new price schedule until Midnight Thursday.
Normally, we find out what we will be paying at the pumps at midnight Thursday but under certain circum-stances, the legislation prescribes changes to the schedule.
It will be Friday this week before we find out whether the price of gas is going up or down. Tomorrow is of course a Holiday, so that means the Energy and Utilities Board won't release it's new price schedule until Midnight Thursday.
Normally, we find out what we will be paying at the pumps at midnight Thursday but under certain circum-stances, the legislation prescribes changes to the schedule.
Lower Taxes-
updated June30/09
You will see a bigger pay cheque after Wednesday. That's when provincial residents will begin to benefit from The Plan for Lower Taxes, released as part of the 2009-10 budget. The plan includes more than 380 million dollars in annual tax savings by 2012-13. Personal income tax savings this year will be about 124 million dollars.
For example: A single individual making 25,000 dollars per year will save 202 dollars this year and 473 dollars every year by 2012.
You will see a bigger pay cheque after Wednesday. That's when provincial residents will begin to benefit from The Plan for Lower Taxes, released as part of the 2009-10 budget. The plan includes more than 380 million dollars in annual tax savings by 2012-13. Personal income tax savings this year will be about 124 million dollars.
For example: A single individual making 25,000 dollars per year will save 202 dollars this year and 473 dollars every year by 2012.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Engineering Report Confirms Suitability of
June 29, 2009
A new engineering report will help move the Charlotte County Civic Centre on to the next phase. Chair of the Board of Directors Richard Fulton says an independent assessment from engineering firm Jacques Whitford shows the preferred Budd Avenue site is suitable for construction. The report concludes the site has traces of environmental con-tamination but falls within the environmental guidelines for commercial construction.
The Town will hold an open house to discuss this latest development next Thursday at the St. Stephen Legion.
A new engineering report will help move the Charlotte County Civic Centre on to the next phase. Chair of the Board of Directors Richard Fulton says an independent assessment from engineering firm Jacques Whitford shows the preferred Budd Avenue site is suitable for construction. The report concludes the site has traces of environmental con-tamination but falls within the environmental guidelines for commercial construction.
The Town will hold an open house to discuss this latest development next Thursday at the St. Stephen Legion.
Turbine Will Not Be Moved Today
June 29, 2009
The wet weather isn't only wreaking havoc with golf and vacations so far this year. Word from NB Power this afternoon is the windy and wet conditions has postponed the delivery of one of it's turbines to Point Lepreau. They arrived back from the UK two weeks ago after a refit when they were dropped into the Harbor last fall.
Spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, they hope to get the piece of machinery loaded onto the barge tomorrow and the second turbine before the week is over.
The wet weather isn't only wreaking havoc with golf and vacations so far this year. Word from NB Power this afternoon is the windy and wet conditions has postponed the delivery of one of it's turbines to Point Lepreau. They arrived back from the UK two weeks ago after a refit when they were dropped into the Harbor last fall.
Spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, they hope to get the piece of machinery loaded onto the barge tomorrow and the second turbine before the week is over.
Garbage bylaw approved second reading
June 29, 2009
St. Stephen town council has passed second reading of a new garbage bylaw. Garden ref-use and waste will conduct only three special collections once the final reading is approved.
In the spring and fall this will include bagged leaves, bundled or bagged twigs only and one for the collection of Christmas trees. Third and final reading is expected to take place at the next council meeting on the 20th.
St. Stephen town council has passed second reading of a new garbage bylaw. Garden ref-use and waste will conduct only three special collections once the final reading is approved.
In the spring and fall this will include bagged leaves, bundled or bagged twigs only and one for the collection of Christmas trees. Third and final reading is expected to take place at the next council meeting on the 20th.
Energy Minister Happy With Progress
June 29, 2009
A huge smile on the face of Energy Minister Jack Keir on news the first LNG Tanker docked over the weekend. Keir tells Tide News, it is wonderful to see:
As for what he see's as the next step in the Energy Hub, Keir says a second refinery would be wonderful to bring other businesses to the Province. No word on when an announcement
A huge smile on the face of Energy Minister Jack Keir on news the first LNG Tanker docked over the weekend. Keir tells Tide News, it is wonderful to see:
As for what he see's as the next step in the Energy Hub, Keir says a second refinery would be wonderful to bring other businesses to the Province. No word on when an announcement
Turbines on their Way to Lepreau
June 29, 2009
It has been a long journey, but the final voyage for a pair of huge turbines will take place this week. Re-fitted and ready to be installed after being dropped into the harbor, the first of the two will be loaded onto a barge and taken up the river to Point Lepreau today. NB Power spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, everything is weather dependant:
Mclean says they have been working closely with local fisherman to make sure the voyage didn't interrupt lobster season. The second turbine is expected to make the move tomorrow.
It has been a long journey, but the final voyage for a pair of huge turbines will take place this week. Re-fitted and ready to be installed after being dropped into the harbor, the first of the two will be loaded onto a barge and taken up the river to Point Lepreau today. NB Power spokes-person Heather McLean tells Tide News, everything is weather dependant:
Mclean says they have been working closely with local fisherman to make sure the voyage didn't interrupt lobster season. The second turbine is expected to make the move tomorrow.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Quispamsis Teen Goes for Top Prize
An experience of a lifetime is within grasp for 19-year-old Quispamsis resident Kelly Daly. She has landed a spot in the finals to become the next summer host for Country Music Television. Daly is among five finalists competing in a national online contest to win the "Superfan" hosting position. She tells CHSJ news her family is offering plenty of support.
Daly moved to Toronto so that she could pursue a career in acting and television. A finale show featuring all five finalists will air tomorrow with the winner to be announced on Tuesday on CMT.
Daly moved to Toronto so that she could pursue a career in acting and television. A finale show featuring all five finalists will air tomorrow with the winner to be announced on Tuesday on CMT.
Wild Ride Through the Falls
Two guys were shaken but not stirred after an un-scheduled ride through Reversing Falls yesterday afternoon. City Fire-fighters received a call that an inflatable boat was drifting through the raging rapids. Thats when the the water resuce unit was sent in and towed the boat to shore.
The two men say their vessel lost power and the tide carried them down river.
The two men say their vessel lost power and the tide carried them down river.
Rate Hike is Justified
If you were hoping for a reduction in your power bill -- forget it!!! The Energy and Utilities Board has concluded a three percent rate increase by N-B Power back on April Fools Day is necessary. But in its report to Energy Minister Jack Keir -- the Board does question some of the utility's financial forecasting methods and timing of those forecasts related to when final budget decisions are made.
Even with the increase -- the utility is still expected to post a loss of 67-million dollars in the current fiscal year.
Even with the increase -- the utility is still expected to post a loss of 67-million dollars in the current fiscal year.
First LNG Tanker is Here
It finally arrived late yesterday afternoon -- the first tanker carrying liquefied natural gas for the new Canaport L-N-G terminal in Red Head berthed at the jetty yesterday -- not late Friday as we reported yesterday morning based on Port Authority vessel movement information and original information from the company.
Canaport L-N-G has been advising there may be some extensive flaring activity during the commissioning process for the first storage tank at the terminal. The company says it will begin sending gas through the Emera Brunswick pipeline as soon as the the tank cools down.
Canaport L-N-G has been advising there may be some extensive flaring activity during the commissioning process for the first storage tank at the terminal. The company says it will begin sending gas through the Emera Brunswick pipeline as soon as the the tank cools down.
Friday, June 26, 2009
SWP gets funding
updated June26/09 8:36
The town of St. Stephen will be keeping 60 jobs thanks to money from the provincial government. The province is giving S-W-P Industries a 1.4 million dollar loan guarantee to be used as working capital. The company produces fencing using eastern white cedar, spruce and Chinese fir-- and-- is a value-added re-seller of vinyl and aluminum fencing products.
The town of St. Stephen will be keeping 60 jobs thanks to money from the provincial government. The province is giving S-W-P Industries a 1.4 million dollar loan guarantee to be used as working capital. The company produces fencing using eastern white cedar, spruce and Chinese fir-- and-- is a value-added re-seller of vinyl and aluminum fencing products.
Shelf Fish Harvesting off limits
updated June26/09
Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises the public that the harvesting of oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, qua-hogs and whelks, for recreational or commercial purposes is prohibited until further notice.FOC says the foreshore and waters within 1.6 km Canada/United States border and of the Islands of Grand Manan, The Wolves, Bliss, Hills, Frye, Deer and Campobello.
This closure is due to an increase in levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises the public that the harvesting of oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, qua-hogs and whelks, for recreational or commercial purposes is prohibited until further notice.FOC says the foreshore and waters within 1.6 km Canada/United States border and of the Islands of Grand Manan, The Wolves, Bliss, Hills, Frye, Deer and Campobello.
This closure is due to an increase in levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Missing Boy Found
updated June26/ 7:53
A boy reported missing from Dig-by, Nova Scotia has been found in Saint John. City police say the 13-year old ran away from home yesterday and took the ferry across into Saint John. Sgt. Don Cooper tells us his parents thought he was still somewhere in Digby. Officers found the boy roaming the streets around midnight and have placed him with friends of the family until his parents can pick him up today.
A boy reported missing from Dig-by, Nova Scotia has been found in Saint John. City police say the 13-year old ran away from home yesterday and took the ferry across into Saint John. Sgt. Don Cooper tells us his parents thought he was still somewhere in Digby. Officers found the boy roaming the streets around midnight and have placed him with friends of the family until his parents can pick him up today.
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