The Hydro Quebec take over of NB Power has many up in arms around the province. Though maybe none as strongly opposed as a 10,000 member facebook group.
The group, created Thursday, has grown to an extraordinary number in just 3 days, with members from all regions of the province saying no to the sale of the provincial power company. Clark Hamilton, the groups creator, tells us, the group is united in under one stance.
A protest against the sale is planned for November 17th in front of the New Brunswick Legislature.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Home Supports Workers Gets Turned Away
Home supports workers in St Stephen are upset they were turned away Friday to get there H1N1 Vaccine. Executive Director Trudy Higgins Tells Tide news they only did what they were told to do.
Higgins says home supports workers receive an email from social development and long term care stating they go to the Charlotte County Hosiptal to get their shot. She says when they were in line they were told they were not on the priority list. Higgins says most of their clients are the age of 80 and over and she feels her staff should of receive the shot.
Higgins says home supports workers receive an email from social development and long term care stating they go to the Charlotte County Hosiptal to get their shot. She says when they were in line they were told they were not on the priority list. Higgins says most of their clients are the age of 80 and over and she feels her staff should of receive the shot.
School Closed
Some Schools in District Ten are closed today in Charlotte County.
Fundy High and St. George Elementary are closed today, and Tuesday.
Back Bay school is closed today .
The District had to closed some of the schools due to not having enough bus drivers and staff to supervise students.
Fundy High and St. George Elementary are closed today, and Tuesday.
Back Bay school is closed today .
The District had to closed some of the schools due to not having enough bus drivers and staff to supervise students.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Health Care Worker Denied Vaccine
There is lots of frustration and anger in the region about the provincial swine flu vaccination program.
Our newsroom has received many calls this week of long lines at clinics only to be refused once you reach the front.
A front line health care worker in Saint John told us last night they were refused the H1N1 vaccine yesterday.
It happened at a clinic at St. Joseph's hospital that was supposed to be for health care workers only. The employee says members of the general public were receiving the shot yesterday before it was cancelled.
The 12-hour clinic was cut off 4 and a half hours early.
Our newsroom has received many calls this week of long lines at clinics only to be refused once you reach the front.
A front line health care worker in Saint John told us last night they were refused the H1N1 vaccine yesterday.
It happened at a clinic at St. Joseph's hospital that was supposed to be for health care workers only. The employee says members of the general public were receiving the shot yesterday before it was cancelled.
The 12-hour clinic was cut off 4 and a half hours early.
Speech From Justin Trudeau in Saint John Tomorrow
[MP Justin Trudeau----File Photo]
A series of speeches from MP Justin Trudeau will arrive in Saint John tomorrow. He is the guest speaker at the Loch Lomond Villa's annual fund-raising dinner. Former Saint John MP Paul Zed tells us, Trudeau is certainly one of the up and coming members of the Liberal party.
Trudeau's speech gets started at seven o'clock and tickets are available at the door of the Villa tomorrow night or by emailing paulzed@zed.ca.
Goodbye to Daylight Savings
Along with remembering to pick up some treats for all the ghosts and goblins, also a reminder tonight we say goodbye to daylight savings time. Before you go to bed, make sure you switch the clocks in your home back one hour. Dr. Rachel Morehouse is a sleep specialist with the Horizon Health Network and tells us, this is a great opportunity to get the body some much needed rest:
Morehouse adds with the days getting shorter, it takes the body some time to get used to the change of season so don't push yourself to hard.
Morehouse adds with the days getting shorter, it takes the body some time to get used to the change of season so don't push yourself to hard.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Let Your Voice be Heard
Whether it's positive or negative, the Graham Government wants your feedback on yesterday's announced proposal between Hydro-Quebec and NB Power. You can call 1-800-533-3086 or visit www.lowerratesnb.ca to get more information and then leave a message on how you feel about the situation.
Premier Graham is also encouraging voters to contact their MLA's and let them know what you think about the proposal. The wording of the proposal has been given to a legislative committee for review and feedback.
Premier Graham is also encouraging voters to contact their MLA's and let them know what you think about the proposal. The wording of the proposal has been given to a legislative committee for review and feedback.
H1N1 Vaccine Top Priority List
(St Stephen Elementary School Line Up , Photo by Mark Downey)
Public Health officials are advising that the priority groups for H1N1 vaccination clinics are now restricted to the following, Children 6 months to 5 years, School Children 18 years and under Pregnant women 20 weeks plus, Pregnant women less than 20 weeks with underlying medical conditions, Household contacts for children under 6 months and First Nations (on reservation only)
This restriction is in place to ensure that the highest priority groups are vaccinated immediately until a new shipment of vaccine is received next week.
St. Stephen Town Council to freeze wages
St. Stephen Town Council will freeze wages when the current contract for unionized employees expires.
Wages will also be frozen for non union staff and the Mayor and Council.
Management and St. Stephen Town Council will review this quarterly and if possible wage freezes will be removed. In the meantime wage increases will be honored until the contract expires.
This Province has a wide wage freeze on employees and the Government of New Brunswick is encouraging all Municipalities to do the same.
Wages will also be frozen for non union staff and the Mayor and Council.
Management and St. Stephen Town Council will review this quarterly and if possible wage freezes will be removed. In the meantime wage increases will be honored until the contract expires.
This Province has a wide wage freeze on employees and the Government of New Brunswick is encouraging all Municipalities to do the same.
A Local Resident Receives The Order of New Brunswick
Shirley Downey of St. Stephen received the Order of New Brunswick for her efforts in fostering early childhood development . Downey was instrumental in spearheading the Born to Read Program in New Brunswick , a program which ensures a bag of books is presented to parents along with information on the importance of reading to children from birth .
The Order of New Brunswick is the highest honour that can be conferred on anyone in the Province .
The Order of New Brunswick is the highest honour that can be conferred on anyone in the Province .
Priority List For H1N1 Vaccines Has Changed
The priority list for those receiving the swine flu vaccination has changed. Pregnant women more then 20 weeks along, school children and pre-school children, kids from 6 months to 18 years of age are on the top of the list. For more information go to the Department of Health website at www.gnb.ca/flu .
Late Bus
Late bus this morning in District Ten Bus number 23 serving St Andrew is running 90 mins late.
School Closures in District 10
High number of students not showing up to class has forced some school closer in district Ten.Fundy High and St. George Elementary are closed today, Monday and Tuesday.
Back Bay school is closed today and Monday.
Black's Harbour and Pennfield Elementary are closed today only.
Reports indicate so many staff are out the district is having trouble finding enough bus drivers and staff.
For a complete list of school closures call the District Ten school cancellation line at 466-7559..
Back Bay school is closed today and Monday.
Black's Harbour and Pennfield Elementary are closed today only.
Reports indicate so many staff are out the district is having trouble finding enough bus drivers and staff.
For a complete list of school closures call the District Ten school cancellation line at 466-7559..
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Get Your Shot
If you want an H1N1 vaccination, you will get one but, you do have to wait your turn.
The Province's Department of Health is reminding the public that the clinics currently underway in the province are only for the priority groups.
The people included in those groups are pregnant women, anyone under 65 with chronic conditions, children from 6 months to 5 years old and health care workers.
Clinics for the general public begin next month.
The Province's Department of Health is reminding the public that the clinics currently underway in the province are only for the priority groups.
The people included in those groups are pregnant women, anyone under 65 with chronic conditions, children from 6 months to 5 years old and health care workers.
Clinics for the general public begin next month.
NB Power Future
The future look of NB Power will become much clearer today but, it appears the secret it out. Premier Shawn Graham, Quebec Premier Jean Charest, CEO of NB Power David Hay and the CEO of Quebec Hydro will all take the podium. This is for a news conference being referred to as an energy related announcement.
Reports say Hydro-Quebec will buy a majority stake in NB Power worth just under 5 billion dollars. Hydro-Quebec would assume almost all assets of N-B Power including the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant.
Reports say Hydro-Quebec will buy a majority stake in NB Power worth just under 5 billion dollars. Hydro-Quebec would assume almost all assets of N-B Power including the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant.
Gas Prices
The Energy and Utilities Board has released its weekly price schedule and regular self-serve gasoline is now 101.5. Most stations in St Stephen are selling a litre of self serve for 102.3 thats up from 98.3 last week.
Diesel fuel has increased by nearly 4 cents a litre to 103.7, while furnace oil has climbed two-and-a-half cents to 85.3. Propane is also up, and is now selling for a maximum of 89.9 cents per litre.
Diesel fuel has increased by nearly 4 cents a litre to 103.7, while furnace oil has climbed two-and-a-half cents to 85.3. Propane is also up, and is now selling for a maximum of 89.9 cents per litre.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Peaceful Parade in St. Stephen
Students from St. Stephen Elementary School hosted a Peaceful Schools Parade today to celebrate participation as part of a global network of peaceful schools. The students, teachers and parents were escorted by the RCMP as they paraded from SSES down King Street to the Kirk McColl Church and then back to the school. At the end of the parade was the Peace Dove which was made by the staff and students at SSES. Here are some pictures of the parade.
School Locations For Vaccination Of The H1N1
October 28, 2009
9am - 3pm Vincent Massey Elementary School age
4pm - 9pm Vincent Massey Elementary 6mo-5yr
October 29, 2009
9am - 3pm St George Elementary School age
4pm - 9pm St George Elementary 6mo-5yr
October 30, 2009
9am - 3pm St Stephen Elementary School age
4pm-9pm St Stephen Elementary 6mo-5yrs
You are reminded to visit the goverments website at www.gnb.ca/flu for more information.
9am - 3pm Vincent Massey Elementary School age
4pm - 9pm Vincent Massey Elementary 6mo-5yr
October 29, 2009
9am - 3pm St George Elementary School age
4pm - 9pm St George Elementary 6mo-5yr
October 30, 2009
9am - 3pm St Stephen Elementary School age
4pm-9pm St Stephen Elementary 6mo-5yrs
You are reminded to visit the goverments website at www.gnb.ca/flu for more information.
Swine Flu Hotline
The Provincial Department of Health's Swine Flu info line is overwhelmed with callers.
Spokesperson Alissa Lee tell Tide news they are aware of the problem.
She says the numbers increased when Ottawa granted regulator approval of the H1N1 vaccine last week.
Lee says by Thursday, more H1N1 vaccines clinics will be listed on the Department of Health Website.
Spokesperson Alissa Lee tell Tide news they are aware of the problem.
She says the numbers increased when Ottawa granted regulator approval of the H1N1 vaccine last week.
Lee says by Thursday, more H1N1 vaccines clinics will be listed on the Department of Health Website.
Fish Audit At The Oak Bay Hatchery
(Photo by Chuck Brown , Communications Manager for Cooke's Aquaculture)
Workers at a fish hatchery near St Stephen are preparing for an audit - not the financial kind - but - one which looks at the hatchery's environmental footprint and quality of breeding stock and eggs.
Brian Donnelly is manager of the Cooke Aquaculture salmon hatchery and he says the market is beginning to demand it.
Donnelly says the food the salmon are fed is free of chemical growth enhancers although he says it does contain a synthetic color enhancer which mirrors the salmon's natural agents.
An auditor representing European based Global Trust Certification will be at the hatchery next month to see if it will continue with its quality and eco certifications.
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