Thursday, August 13, 2009
St. Stephen RCMP request assistance
The St Stephen RCMP is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the person(s) responsible for damage that was committed to Milltown Pool, during the evening or early morning hours of July 31st and August 1st. During this time, culprit(s) managed to gain access to the fenced in portion, which surrounds the pool and intentionally cut out a portion of the pool liner. Anyone having knowledge of this matter or the person(s) is requested to contact the RCMP(466-7030) or Crime Stoppers 1 800 222-8477. Persons providing information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible do not have to reveal their identify and may be eligible for a cash award.
Hampton Murder Update
The 15 year old girl charged with first degree murder in the death of an elderly New Brunswick man is going to be facing a judge and jury on January 12th. She had previously elected trial by judge alone, but will be facing the jury as well.78-year-old Frank Tonge of Damascus died in his home from a single stab wound to his upper body. A pre trial will be taking place on October 9th, and the January trial is expecting to last 9 days.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Big Valley Jamboree
If it hadn't been for his bass guitar, there's a chance the injuries Billy Currington's bass player suffered in that stage collapse at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta could have been worse. As it is, Alex Stevens had to have surgery on his left arm for a severed artery and nerves. Stevens tells the Edmonton Journal he had put his bass guitar on his back and it protected him. He says he's convinced that if he hadn't been wearing his bass, his pelvis or back would have been crushed.One person died and 75 others were injured on August 1st when a powerful wind roared through the popular country music festival with no warning, causing the main stage to crumble.
Binge Drinking
A new study suggests the effects of binge drinking may go beyond that next-day hangover.
It could also affect how your brain and memory work.
Researchers found healthy, young university students who engaged in heavy drinking required more attention to complete a given task.
They also say the adolescent brain is more sensitive to the effects.
It could also affect how your brain and memory work.
Researchers found healthy, young university students who engaged in heavy drinking required more attention to complete a given task.
They also say the adolescent brain is more sensitive to the effects.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Thompson's Spending Spree
Brian Murphy, MP for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe is criticizing MP Greg Thompson for the ministers recent office move from Mocton to Fredericton which cost $700,000.
Murphy finds the decision highly irresponsible for Thompson to spend that much taxpayer's dollars in the middle of an economic crisis. Brian Murphy says it's unbelievable to see the conservatives throwing money our the window when the number of unemployed Canadians keeps rising.
Murphy finds the decision highly irresponsible for Thompson to spend that much taxpayer's dollars in the middle of an economic crisis. Brian Murphy says it's unbelievable to see the conservatives throwing money our the window when the number of unemployed Canadians keeps rising.
St. Stephen Vandalism / Stolen Van
St. Stephen RCMP are investigating a quite a bit of vandalism and a stolen vehicle in the
St. Stephen Area. On Friday, police received a complaint of property damage on the McKnight Road where road side mail boxes and solar lights were damaged. Also a complaint of a vehicle being operated carelessly on Princess Street in St. Stephen. The vehicle was described as a black minivan and was responsible for colliding with mail box and traffic signs and striking a shopping cart which was then pushed though a local business window.
Even more vandalism was reported at the Dover Hill Park where extensive damage was done to tree limbs and the flower beds.
The same vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on the valley road and was later found destroyed by fire. RCMP believe all these incidents are connected.
Persons having witnessed any of this activity or knowing of the identities of the occupants of the vehicle are requested to contact the St. Stephen RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
St. Stephen Area. On Friday, police received a complaint of property damage on the McKnight Road where road side mail boxes and solar lights were damaged. Also a complaint of a vehicle being operated carelessly on Princess Street in St. Stephen. The vehicle was described as a black minivan and was responsible for colliding with mail box and traffic signs and striking a shopping cart which was then pushed though a local business window.
Even more vandalism was reported at the Dover Hill Park where extensive damage was done to tree limbs and the flower beds.
The same vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on the valley road and was later found destroyed by fire. RCMP believe all these incidents are connected.
Persons having witnessed any of this activity or knowing of the identities of the occupants of the vehicle are requested to contact the St. Stephen RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Mourners have filled a church in Sydney, Nova Scotia, for the funeral of Donald Marshall.The native rights activist is being remembered as a reluctant hero who helped change Nova Scotia's justice system as a result of his wrongful murder conviction.Tributes were also paid to his role in a landmark Supreme Court of Canada case that granted limited fishing rights to aboriginals.
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Canada's military will begin taking delivery of new Chinook helicopters between 2013 and 2014.Defence Minister Peter MacKay made the announcement this morning in Halifax after awarding a 1.2 (b) billion dollar contract to acquire 15 Chinook helicopters.U-S aircraft giant Boeing will build the CH-147 Chinooks, a model of helicopter that the military says will allow it to reach remote regions.
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The town of Gander in Newfoundland will be getting some international attention at the time of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.An N-B-C television crew has been in the town, doing a profile on the Gander area's contributions in the days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Residents welcomed hundreds of airline passengers from overseas flights that were forced to set down when U-S airspace was closed.Mayor Claude Elliot says the town will see up to 30 minutes of prime time before the closing ceremonies.
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A Nova Scotia man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Waverley Sunday in one of several road-related accidents around the province.The 48-year-old man, from Lawrencetown, N.S., and a 46-year-old woman, who also crashed the motorcycle she was driving in the same direction, were rushed to hospital where the man died a short time later.RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott Warnica says the woman is in serious condition.In another crash, a woman was trapped inside her Chevrolet after rolling it near Mount Uniacke on Highway 101.Police say firefighters freed her from her smashed vehicle.And officials say another woman who crashed her motorcycle in the Kentville area was airlifted to a Halifax hospital, where she is listed in serious condition.
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Canada's military will begin taking delivery of new Chinook helicopters between 2013 and 2014.Defence Minister Peter MacKay made the announcement this morning in Halifax after awarding a 1.2 (b) billion dollar contract to acquire 15 Chinook helicopters.U-S aircraft giant Boeing will build the CH-147 Chinooks, a model of helicopter that the military says will allow it to reach remote regions.
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The town of Gander in Newfoundland will be getting some international attention at the time of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.An N-B-C television crew has been in the town, doing a profile on the Gander area's contributions in the days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Residents welcomed hundreds of airline passengers from overseas flights that were forced to set down when U-S airspace was closed.Mayor Claude Elliot says the town will see up to 30 minutes of prime time before the closing ceremonies.
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A Nova Scotia man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Waverley Sunday in one of several road-related accidents around the province.The 48-year-old man, from Lawrencetown, N.S., and a 46-year-old woman, who also crashed the motorcycle she was driving in the same direction, were rushed to hospital where the man died a short time later.RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott Warnica says the woman is in serious condition.In another crash, a woman was trapped inside her Chevrolet after rolling it near Mount Uniacke on Highway 101.Police say firefighters freed her from her smashed vehicle.And officials say another woman who crashed her motorcycle in the Kentville area was airlifted to a Halifax hospital, where she is listed in serious condition.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Man Biking into Saint John
One man will bike his way through Saint John Tuesday as part of a bicycle campaign to raise awareness about Mental Health. Mel Thompson has biked all the way from Vancouver after learning that his daughter Lindsay was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Anita Connolly with the Canadian Mental Health Association tells us Thompson will be presented with a cheque for 16 thousand dollars.Thompson is hoping to educate people about mental health and raise money to improve treatment as he bikes all the way to St. John's, Newfoundland.
H1N1 Flu Measurements
Local emergency management organizations are making plans to deal with any major outbreak of the H-1-N-1 flu this fall. Brian Shanks of the Ken Valley E-M-O group tells us they're planning a series of public information sessions to talk about things like the impact of the flu on home life. Shanks says more details will be available within a couple of weeks regarding the information sessions. Public health officials predict absenteeism rates could hit as high as 25-percent if the so called "swine flu" pandemic outbreak gains a foothold in the province this fall and winter.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Van Burnt Last Night
Add another burnt vehicle to the list in St. Stephen.
A tip to our newsroom tells us several stop signs were damaged, and a van was set on fire.RCMP confirm a van was burned, and an investigation is underway.
No word on if there is any connection to the 13 cars destroyed at a garage early last month.
A tip to our newsroom tells us several stop signs were damaged, and a van was set on fire.RCMP confirm a van was burned, and an investigation is underway.
No word on if there is any connection to the 13 cars destroyed at a garage early last month.
Update on Dog Charges
Updated July7/09
No new court date has been set for two men facing animal cruelty charges. R-C-M-P say the St. Stephen area men are facing the charges after a large dog died when it was left in a parked vehicle overnight.Police say the driver and a friend crossed over to the U-S and when they returned -- the dog had died from excessive heat and lack of food and water.
The two were scheduled to appear in St. Stephen court last Tuesday but RCMP did not receive a report which was needed the day before. The file still needs to be reviewed and approved by the Crown Prosecutor before charges can be laid in provincial court.
No new court date has been set for two men facing animal cruelty charges. R-C-M-P say the St. Stephen area men are facing the charges after a large dog died when it was left in a parked vehicle overnight.Police say the driver and a friend crossed over to the U-S and when they returned -- the dog had died from excessive heat and lack of food and water.
The two were scheduled to appear in St. Stephen court last Tuesday but RCMP did not receive a report which was needed the day before. The file still needs to be reviewed and approved by the Crown Prosecutor before charges can be laid in provincial court.
Stop Signs Destroyed in St Stephen
[Stop sign turned over on the cornor of Princess Street and Queen Street East-----Photo submitted by listener]
St Stephen RCMP are investigating what you call a lot of Vandalism in the area last night. A caller to our news line tells tide news around 5:45am along princess and Queen street East there were about 15 stops signs destroyed. Tide news has place a call to the RCMP but waiting to hear back.
Maple Leaf Recall
Updated Aug7/09
Certain brands of Maple Leaf, Shopsy's and Hydrade wieners may contain the listeria bacteria. The provincial Department of Health is advising people to check their fridges and freezers and dispose of any affected products.
So far there have been no reported cases in the province, and the Health Department will continue to monitor the situation.
For a complete list click here: www.foodinspectionagency.ca ...
Certain brands of Maple Leaf, Shopsy's and Hydrade wieners may contain the listeria bacteria. The provincial Department of Health is advising people to check their fridges and freezers and dispose of any affected products.
So far there have been no reported cases in the province, and the Health Department will continue to monitor the situation.
For a complete list click here: www.foodinspectionagency.ca ...
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Algal Bloom Alert
Updated Aug6/09
The Health Department is warning Charlotte County residents who like to take a dip in the lake or other recreational bodies of water to be aware of the potential health risks posed by algal blooms. An algal bloom should be avoided if it appears to have a thick, blue-green or green, paint-like scum. When present in the water, these blooms may cause skin, eye or throat irritation.
The Health Department is warning Charlotte County residents who like to take a dip in the lake or other recreational bodies of water to be aware of the potential health risks posed by algal blooms. An algal bloom should be avoided if it appears to have a thick, blue-green or green, paint-like scum. When present in the water, these blooms may cause skin, eye or throat irritation.
Milltown Pool Vandalized
Updated Aug6/09
While kids are enjoying swimming in the pool some are out to destroy it. Someone has damage the Milltown Pool cutting a piece out of the liner. Assistant Director for Recreational and Parks Leah Nixon tells tide news someone crawled under the fence and sliced a rectangle piece out the liner of the pool right along the water line. Nixon says the cost of damage is not none at this time. She says they will have to wait until next summer to see how much water, if any went inside the liner. She says after the winter months that's when they will see if there is more damage to the pool. The pool is repaired.
While kids are enjoying swimming in the pool some are out to destroy it. Someone has damage the Milltown Pool cutting a piece out of the liner. Assistant Director for Recreational and Parks Leah Nixon tells tide news someone crawled under the fence and sliced a rectangle piece out the liner of the pool right along the water line. Nixon says the cost of damage is not none at this time. She says they will have to wait until next summer to see how much water, if any went inside the liner. She says after the winter months that's when they will see if there is more damage to the pool. The pool is repaired.
Energy Demand
Updated Aug6/09
Energy Minister Jack Keir says even though a lot of future energy generated in the province will be sold to the United States, we will feel the benefits at home.
Keir says people living near the nuclear generating station are hopeful plans for a second reactor at Point Lepreau will become a reality. Keir says the province has a strong advantage being next to one of the largest energy demand markets in North America---the New England States.
Energy Minister Jack Keir says even though a lot of future energy generated in the province will be sold to the United States, we will feel the benefits at home.
Keir says people living near the nuclear generating station are hopeful plans for a second reactor at Point Lepreau will become a reality. Keir says the province has a strong advantage being next to one of the largest energy demand markets in North America---the New England States.
AC/DC-Concert
Updated Aug6/09
Up to 80-thousand people are expected for the AC/DC concert at Magnetic Hill site tonight. Organizers say it will be the largest show on the Australian band's North American tour. Regional Health Authority B will have an emergency medical building and two secondary tents around Magnetic Hill. There will also be paramedics patrolling the grounds looking for injuries or illness and an ambulance fleet will be available if needed.
Up to 80-thousand people are expected for the AC/DC concert at Magnetic Hill site tonight. Organizers say it will be the largest show on the Australian band's North American tour. Regional Health Authority B will have an emergency medical building and two secondary tents around Magnetic Hill. There will also be paramedics patrolling the grounds looking for injuries or illness and an ambulance fleet will be available if needed.
Teenager Hit by Train
Updated Aug6/09
A 15 year old teenager was struck by a train on the Main Street overpass in Moncton earlier this morning . A group of teenagers were near the tracks when the collision occurred. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A 15 year old teenager was struck by a train on the Main Street overpass in Moncton earlier this morning . A group of teenagers were near the tracks when the collision occurred. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Gas Prices
Updated Aug6/09
The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum price schedule for the province this week and the total maximum price for regular self-serve gasoline is a dollar-two. Yesterday is was 99.1 cents a litre. Most station in St Stephen are showing a pump price 99.9.
Diesel fuel is about the same at 98.8 cents a litre and propane hasn't moved an inch still coming in at 93.2 cents.
The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum price schedule for the province this week and the total maximum price for regular self-serve gasoline is a dollar-two. Yesterday is was 99.1 cents a litre. Most station in St Stephen are showing a pump price 99.9.
Diesel fuel is about the same at 98.8 cents a litre and propane hasn't moved an inch still coming in at 93.2 cents.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Fredericton resident competing in i Factor finale
Upated July 5/09
A 25 year old women now a Fredericton resident is one of the top ten finalist in i Factor. Becka DeHaan born in St Stephen will travel to Ontario this week to compete in the i factor, a musical competition in search of Canada's favourite musician with vision loss. DeHaan will compete against nine other Canadians in three rounds of live performances. She began playing piano at age 5 and started singing at 14. The competition is Aug 8 at CNIB Lake Joseph Centre.
A 25 year old women now a Fredericton resident is one of the top ten finalist in i Factor. Becka DeHaan born in St Stephen will travel to Ontario this week to compete in the i factor, a musical competition in search of Canada's favourite musician with vision loss. DeHaan will compete against nine other Canadians in three rounds of live performances. She began playing piano at age 5 and started singing at 14. The competition is Aug 8 at CNIB Lake Joseph Centre.
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