The Department of Health is encouraging parents to have their children vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus. An information pamphlet and parent consent form will be sent home with students in the coming days. Deputy chief medical officer of health, Dr. Paul Van Buynder says it's important that parents protect their children.
Aborginals and pregnant women are among the most likely to get H1N1, but Dr. Van Buynder says outside the key targets, young children are by far the most likely to get sick.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Gas Prices
After a sharp increase in gas prices last week, pump prices are back on the decline as the Canadian loonie soars. The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum price for regular self-serve gasoline at 92.3 plus a possible two cent delivery charge. That's down about one cent from yesterday. Diesel fuel is the same at 96.6 cents a litre.
Meanwhile, furnace oil is up half a cent to land at 78.3 and propane remains the same at 86.8
Meanwhile, furnace oil is up half a cent to land at 78.3 and propane remains the same at 86.8
Flu Clinic Held Throughout Charlotte County
Campobello Island will be holding there Season Flu Clinic today. The clinic will be at the Campobello Health Centre starting at 9:30am until 4:30 this afternoon. No appointment Necessary.
And Fundy Health Center will be having their Annual Flu Clinic tomorrow at the Wesleyan Church in Blacks Harbour. This will take place for 10:00am until 5:00pm.
And Fundy Health Center will be having their Annual Flu Clinic tomorrow at the Wesleyan Church in Blacks Harbour. This will take place for 10:00am until 5:00pm.
Loonie Continues To Climb
The loonie gained another full cent in North American trading yesterday to close at 97.48 cents U-S, another half-cent higher in overseas trading this morning.
As the loonie edges ever closer to parity with the U-S dollar, some Canadian retailers fear Canadian consumers will cross the border in search of more bang for their holiday-shopping buck.
As the loonie edges ever closer to parity with the U-S dollar, some Canadian retailers fear Canadian consumers will cross the border in search of more bang for their holiday-shopping buck.
Canaport Construction Stops
Despite their best efforts to keep out of work local unionized trades-people from dis-rupting their everyday routine, work at the Canaport LNG has been anything but normal. In a two sentence statement, the company says construction has slowed due to some delays with protests occurring near the Terminal site. On Tuesday construction was suspended for the day for the safety and security of employees travelling to and from the Terminal site.
Construction has resumed but in a news release, RCMP say they have been dealing with protests since late last week near Lepreau. Several out of work local unionized trades-people have been slowing down buses believed to be transporting workers to and from the site. Officers tell us charges could be laid.
Construction has resumed but in a news release, RCMP say they have been dealing with protests since late last week near Lepreau. Several out of work local unionized trades-people have been slowing down buses believed to be transporting workers to and from the site. Officers tell us charges could be laid.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Food Stolen From Grocery Store
Rcmp tell us three men were arrested on Monday for stealing food from a local grocery store in St. Stephen. While officers interviewed the three men, it was learned that one of the men had made an explosive device and it was at his home. Rcmp Explosives Disposal Unit from Fredericton attended the scene and safely removed the device. No one was hurt and charges are pending.
Protestors on Highway
The weather wasn't the only thing police had to deal with in Charlotte County. Police tells us they responded to Highway 1 near Lepreau yesterday with regards to several vehicles and people gathered on the shoulder of the highway protesting regarding the LNG workers. Due to the weather conditions and poor visibility the vehicles were moved from the highway.
Officers tell us charges might be laid against some of the protestors who made an appearance before council in Saint John last night. Mayor Ivan Court says City Hall will do what it can to make sure a resolution can be found for both sides.
Officers tell us charges might be laid against some of the protestors who made an appearance before council in Saint John last night. Mayor Ivan Court says City Hall will do what it can to make sure a resolution can be found for both sides.
Awards Presented in St Stephen
To celebrate this year’s Small Business Week, the six development officers with the NB Association of CBDCs will host award galas across the province to highlight the success of women in business. The Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award will be presented in St. Stephen,Woodstock, Sussex, Hampton, Grand Falls, Bathurst and Miramichi.
The development officers provide women business owners with information, network opportunities and help them receive the available support services that will enhance their business planning and growth.
The development officers provide women business owners with information, network opportunities and help them receive the available support services that will enhance their business planning and growth.
Propane Leak
A few tense moments for emergency officials in Calais this morning. Around 9:30 there was a propane Tanker leaking next to the border. Calais police tell us the fire department was quick to respond. No one was hurt.
First snow fall didn't affect Washington County
Calais police tell us the first sight of snow last night in Washington county was not a major factor. Officers tell us there was one roll Over near Day Hill that the State Police Covered and another that the Sheriffs Office covered on the other side of Machias. No one was hurt but they remind motorists when there is frost and snow mixed together to take your time.
St. Andrews artist takes Cooke Aquaculture prize
(Photo courtesy of Chuck Brown/Cooke Aquaculture)
A St. Andrews artist is all smiles after earning the $300 Cooke Aquaculture Award. Simone Ritter took first prize at The Art of Food Juried Art Exhibit at Sunbury Shores on Friday. Ritter’s winning painting, Our Love of Food, Serving You, was inspired by her husband, Master Chef Markus Ritter, and his staff at Europa Restaurant. Second prize – the Nautical Nancy’s Restaurant Award - was won by Philip Savage, of Quispamsis, and third prize – the Honeybeans Coffee Tea & Treats Award - went to David Reeves, also of Quispamsis. The exhibit attracted entries from around the Maritimes.The exhibit is open until Nov. 4
Accident on Highway
Due to slippery roads this morning a caller to our news line says a small pickup went of the highway in St George . RCMP were on the scene and they confirmed no one was hurt but there is some property damage.
St. Stephen Minor Hockey
St Stephen minor hockey gears up for the upcoming season. The video was taken at last nights practice at the border arena. In Atom division there is roughly Twenty eight players getting ready to be divided into two teams.
Video by Kim Hall
Video by Kim Hall
First Snow Fall
That four letter word no one wants to hear made its way to Charlotte and Washington County yesterday. Most of the area received snow last night and made roads a little tricky to drive on. A Caller to our 466-2222 news line tells us in UpperTower Hill there was plenty of snow falling on the ground to share with the rest of the county.
Rcmp tell us due to slippery roads there were numerous accidents reported but no major injuries. Police say the majority were in the east section of the County, St George and Lepreau area.
Rcmp remind drivers to take you time heading to work.
Rcmp tell us due to slippery roads there were numerous accidents reported but no major injuries. Police say the majority were in the east section of the County, St George and Lepreau area.
Rcmp remind drivers to take you time heading to work.
A Free Workshop Held In St Stephen
(Photo by Kim Hall)
The NB Coalition for Pay Equity will be holding a free workshop today at Humphreys’ Funeral Home in St Stephen. The workshop will provide individuals who work in predominately female jobs with information and tools to promote pay equity in their workplaces, and to gain a better understanding of the pay equity process. It starts at 6:30 tonight.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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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.
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