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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Improved Marks for Francophone Students
The report cards are in for Francophone Schools around the Province and the numbers show plenty of promise. In Grade 2, 72 per cent of francophone students are reaching or exceeding the oral reading standard and 73 per cent have achieved the objective in reading comprehension.
In math, 64 per cent of Grade 5 students, 58 per cent of Grade 8 students, and 53 per cent of Grade 11 students attained or exceeded the standard. In science and technology, 65 per cent of Grade 5 students reached or exceeded the standard. Report cards will be sent home with students in the coming days.
In math, 64 per cent of Grade 5 students, 58 per cent of Grade 8 students, and 53 per cent of Grade 11 students attained or exceeded the standard. In science and technology, 65 per cent of Grade 5 students reached or exceeded the standard. Report cards will be sent home with students in the coming days.
High Speed Chase
A High Speed Chase Between A Car and SUV was the start to a long weekend for two women. According to a witness a car came flying out of West Street across the road into someone's yard then back out on the streets on Milltown Blvd. A caller to our 466-2222 news line tells us a driver was being chased by a gray SUV along the streets on Friday. The witness says the driver of a car hit the curb and almost hit two women and their three month old babies.
Rcmp tells us the driver of the car had just been witnessed of hitting and killing a dog on Milltown Blvd. The driver was in the process of fleeing from the scene and that's when the driver of the SUV chased the car to identify the vehicle. The driver of the SUV was a off duty officer.
Rcmp tells us the driver of the car had just been witnessed of hitting and killing a dog on Milltown Blvd. The driver was in the process of fleeing from the scene and that's when the driver of the SUV chased the car to identify the vehicle. The driver of the SUV was a off duty officer.
Construction on Milltown Blvd.
Traffic may be a little slower this morning heading to work. St Stephen Works Department are replacing a damage water line on Milltown Blvd.
19th Annual Business Recognition Dinner
St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce will hosts the 19th Annual Business Recognition Dinner on October 21 at the Milltown Legion . The New Business of the year and Business of the year will be announced at the Dinner. The Guest speaker will be David Garcelon , Executive Chef of the Fairmont Royal York. The dinner starts at 6:00pm.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Harlem Rockets Game
Tonight will be the night to see the Charlotte County Stars take on the Harlem Rockets. Local celebrities will be at the Fundy High School playing basketball to see who will be the champs. John Craig, Rick Doucet, Mark Talor, and Andrew Foley plus many more will be the stars in tonight game. The doors open at 5:30 game time is at 7:00pm
Insurance Website
The Insurance Brokers Association of New Brunswick will launch an online insurance service next week to help consumers find home and auto insurance that fits.
Insurance brokers from St. Stephen and other parts of the province will be on the streets dressed in purple T-shirts.They will hand out information on the new www.myinsuranceshopper.ca website.
The purple blitz is part of a larger effort to improve recognition of the role brokers have in finding home, auto and commercial insurance in their communities.
Insurance brokers from St. Stephen and other parts of the province will be on the streets dressed in purple T-shirts.They will hand out information on the new www.myinsuranceshopper.ca website.
The purple blitz is part of a larger effort to improve recognition of the role brokers have in finding home, auto and commercial insurance in their communities.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Canada Post Makes Top 100 List
For the fourth year in a row.......Canada Post has made the list of the country's Top 100 employers. Compiled by Mediacorp, the corporation was selected from 16,000 companies invited to participate. Yesterday, we learned that NB Power has made the list as well.
Canada Post has more than 6600 offices across the country and processes a staggering 45 million pieces of mail every day.
Canada Post has more than 6600 offices across the country and processes a staggering 45 million pieces of mail every day.
Fire Destroys Home
Not a great way to start off a long weekend. Lawrence Station and Rollingdam Fire Department responded to a structure fire this morning in the Tryon area. Fire officials tells us nobody was home at the time but the house was destroyed by the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Top Honor for NB Power
NB Power has been named by Media-Corp as one of country's top 100 employers for 2010. This is the third consecutive year the public utility has been in the top 100. President and CEO David Hay says they are very honoured to be recognized nationally and for three consecutive years is significant.
NB Power employs 2500 people.
NB Power employs 2500 people.
Service New Brunswick Closed On Monday
Charlotte County residents are reminded that All Service New Brunswick service centres and offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Service New Brunswick TeleServices call centre will also be closed. Regular hours resume on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Who Will Be The 2009 Business Of The Year
The President of St Stephen area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2009 Business and New Business of the year. Shelley McKeeman says the votes have been tabulated and the nominees for Business of the year are, The Chocolate Museum, Dave Dinsmore Web Design, and the Saint Croix Printing and Publishing. For New Business of the year the nominees are Apple Auto Glass, Laura Porter Law Office, and East Coast Air Heating.
The awards will be presented at the chamber’s annual dinner Oct. 21 at the Milltown Legion.
The awards will be presented at the chamber’s annual dinner Oct. 21 at the Milltown Legion.
Gas Price Back Up In St Stephen
It was nice while it lasted, but after five straight weeks of price drops for gasoline, it is now back on the up-swing. The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum pump price for regular self-serve gasoline at 93.1, plus a possible two cent delivery charge. Most station in St Stephen are selling a pump price for 93.9 thats up from 90.5 yesterday.
The price of furnace oil has also gone up about three cents to land at 83.5, including the delivery charge--but--propane has dropped percentage points to 98.1.
The price of furnace oil has also gone up about three cents to land at 83.5, including the delivery charge--but--propane has dropped percentage points to 98.1.
St John Mayor Says Moving The CBS Is Not A Good Move
St John Mayor Ivan Court is calling it a dark day for the city and the province. Court says the decision to move the Canadian Blood Services distribution centre doesn't make sense, especially with Saint John having a trauma centre and a medical school about to come online. Court says bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.
Court says there should be two sites, one in the city to service New Brunswick and PEI, and the one in Dartmouth to service Nova Scotia.
Court says there should be two sites, one in the city to service New Brunswick and PEI, and the one in Dartmouth to service Nova Scotia.
Premier Graham on Blood
Feeling their deal was adequate to keep CBS in it's current facility, Premier Graham is disappointed to hear they will move the center to Dartmouth. He tells us, there is no set direction they will take from this point:
Graham adds he wants the service to be maintained out of New Brunswick and the offer to pay for renovations to the exsisting set-up was a good deal. The man who held the Health portfolio when the deal was signed for CBS to make the move, Mike Murphy, tells Tide News, it wouldn't be appropriate to make comment concerning another Minister's file.
Graham adds he wants the service to be maintained out of New Brunswick and the offer to pay for renovations to the exsisting set-up was a good deal. The man who held the Health portfolio when the deal was signed for CBS to make the move, Mike Murphy, tells Tide News, it wouldn't be appropriate to make comment concerning another Minister's file.
CBS Is Closing Distribution Center
The fight would appear to be lost for Saint John retaining it's blood distribution center. Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Blood Services Dr. Graham Sher says the decision made last year to move to Dartmouth is final. Sher adds this move will in no way affect the number or distribution of blood products in this Province.
Dr. Sher says they continue to work with the medical community to discuss options surrounding distribution of product. He admits there was a delay in consulting with the medical community which shook their trust but he wants to earn it back.
Dr. Sher says they continue to work with the medical community to discuss options surrounding distribution of product. He admits there was a delay in consulting with the medical community which shook their trust but he wants to earn it back.
Team Cooke Raises $9,300 For Charlotte County Cancer
Cooke Aquaculture employees and their families were the top team fundraiser for this year’s walk cause we care in support of charlotte county cancer. Team cooke raised $9,314. These funds were raised primarily by employees through payroll deduction a corporate sponsorship from Cooke Aquaculture for $5,000 and other draws and pledges. All money raised stays in Charlotte County to support individuals and families dealing with cancer. The grand total raised at the event was $79,853.
Ferries to Undergo Maintenance
The Deer Island Princess ferry and John E. Rigby are set to undergo regular fall maintenance. Work on the Deer Island got started on Sunday and is expected to finish this Sunday. Maintenance on the John E. Rigby is scheduled to last a week as well starting on the 18th.
The Island Hopper, an 18-vehicle replacement vessel will be used at both sites while maintenance work is carried out.
The Island Hopper, an 18-vehicle replacement vessel will be used at both sites while maintenance work is carried out.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Severe weather bulletin issued
A low pressure system approaching the maritimes from the great lakes will bring rain to new brunswick today. rain will begin over southwestern new brunswick late this morning and reach northeastern new brunswick by this evening. the rain is forecast to taper off to showers thursday morning as the low moves out to sea. heavy rain is expected for the southern half of new brunswick with rainfall totals for the event exceeding 50 millimetres.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Water Shut Off Notice
The Town of St. Stephen would like to advise that the town water will be shut off today (Tuesday, Oct 6th) from 9:30am to 4pm on Pleasant Street, from Milltown Blvd. to Green Street, Including Green Street and Eaton Street.
This work will be done as quickly as possible and the town will have the water turned back on as soon as possible. The Town of St. Stephen apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
This work will be done as quickly as possible and the town will have the water turned back on as soon as possible. The Town of St. Stephen apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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