Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Barn And Garage Destroyed By Fire
Fire officials say a barn and garage have been destroyed by fire. The fire started in the garage of 538 Mohannes Road last night around six o'clock and spread to a nearby barn, which was attached to the house. The garage and barn were destroyed in the blaze but officials say the house was not damaged. Fire crews from St Stephen, Calais, West Charlotte, and Oak Bay were on the scene to contain the blaze. No one was hurt
H1N1 Clinics
The Horizon Health Network has announced that six H1N1 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow are being postponed.
They are the clinics at Back Bay and Hammond River Elementary schools along with Lawrence Station.
Also included are clinics Tuesday at Quispamsis, Champlain Heights and St. Rose Elementary schools. This is due to a shortage of vaccine.
They are the clinics at Back Bay and Hammond River Elementary schools along with Lawrence Station.
Also included are clinics Tuesday at Quispamsis, Champlain Heights and St. Rose Elementary schools. This is due to a shortage of vaccine.
Campobello Residents Want Other Transportation To The Island
Campobello residents are not backing down when it comes to having a ferry year round. Spokesperson on the Ferry Committee Katheline Case tells tide news bringing goods and services to the Island has its challenges when crossing the US border.
Case says a ferry will be the best option. She says they are hoping to meet with both levels of government to assist with funding to have full time transportation to the Island other then the border crossing.
Case says a ferry will be the best option. She says they are hoping to meet with both levels of government to assist with funding to have full time transportation to the Island other then the border crossing.
Transportation On A Stand Still
Meanwhile Minister of Veterans affairs Greg Thompson says they have not ignored the fact Campobello needs a full time ferry but they have to look at all options.
Thompson says in the mean time they will continue to work with Americans officials on moving goods and services. He says no commitment has been made by any level of goverment at this time.
Thompson says in the mean time they will continue to work with Americans officials on moving goods and services. He says no commitment has been made by any level of goverment at this time.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Nursing Home Closed To All Visitors
Due to the Flu pandemic in Charlotte County, Lincourt manor will be restricting visitation to the home until further notice. Only immediate family members are allowed to visit the facility. Also Passamaquoddy Lodge closed the nursing home to all visitors until November 6th.
NB Power Facebook
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.
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.
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.
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