Passamaquoddy Lodge will be open for visiting for immediate family members only as of today.
Your ask not to visit the Lodge if you have any cold or influenza symptoms such as: fever, cough, muscle aches, joint aches, severe fatigue, head ache, sore throat or symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Students Staying Home From School
Spokesperson with the Education Department says the students that are out of class province wide is at 18%. Valerie Kilfoil tells tide news some schools in different areas may be higher then others. She says as for District Ten she could not give the status of the students that are out of class at this time. Yesterday Acting Superintendent Jenny McDougal told us at the moment attendance figures are actually better then they were during the same period last year.
Police Cruiser Lost Control Trying To Avoid A Moose
One man is lucky to be alive after his car rolled over several times to avoid hitting a moose. Deputy Tom Chambers of Calais was answering to a complaint when he suddenly lost control of his car trying to miss hitting the animal. Sheriff Donnie Smith tells Tide news chambers had been in the car for over an hour before emergency officials were able to remove him. The Sheriff says he was transported to Calais hospital then later transported to eastern Maine medical center. He says the accident happen around 6:00 last evening when he was travelling east on route 214. Smith says he is recovering well.
High Speed Internet
High speed internet continues to make its way throughout the province as part of a government contract to bring access to all New Brunswickers by July 2010. Barrett Xplore Inc says the most recent area to get wireless and satellite technology is the Hampton region.
11 towers have been built or upgraded recently from Kars to Hampton. Fixed wireless technology was first introduced July 20 in Bouctouche and since then, towers have been upgraded or built to serve several rural counties.
11 towers have been built or upgraded recently from Kars to Hampton. Fixed wireless technology was first introduced July 20 in Bouctouche and since then, towers have been upgraded or built to serve several rural counties.
Shooting In Fort Hood Texas
U-S President Barack Obama says a deadly shooting at a U-S Army base in Texas is ``a horrific outburst of violence.'' Speaking at an event at the Department of Interior, Obama says it's ``horrifying'' that brave American troops have been targeted.
The U-S Army says 12 people were killed and 31 wounded at the Army base at Fort Hood, Texas. The suspect was wounded and remains in stable condition.
The U-S Army says 12 people were killed and 31 wounded at the Army base at Fort Hood, Texas. The suspect was wounded and remains in stable condition.
Maine on Power Deal
The Governor's Office in Maine is taking a wait and see approach towards the possible sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec.Karin Tilburg is Senior Policy Advisor to Governor John Baldacci.
She tells Tide news they don't know yet what impact it will have on their efforts find renewable energy sources.
Tilburg says right now they can't say whether it's a better deal for one province over the other.
She tells Tide news they don't know yet what impact it will have on their efforts find renewable energy sources.
Tilburg says right now they can't say whether it's a better deal for one province over the other.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Gas Prices Down Slightly
The Energy and Utilities Board has set the maximum pump price for regular self-serve today at a dollar-point-five--which is down a penny from yesterday. Gas stations in St Stephen are showing a pump price of 101.2
Diesel has dropped a half of a penny to land at 103.2 and furnace oil has fallen to 84.9 cents a litre. The price of propane has gone up more than a cent to 92.1.
Diesel has dropped a half of a penny to land at 103.2 and furnace oil has fallen to 84.9 cents a litre. The price of propane has gone up more than a cent to 92.1.
New Highway Opening In November
Some confusion over when the new border crossing will open has been circulating around the area. Callers to our 466-2222 new lines have been asking when this will happen. Department of Transportation spokesperson Andrew Holland Tells tide news the new border crossing from St Stephen to Calais, will be opening soon but an exact date is not known.
Holland says when the opening of the new border crossing will happen a news release will be issues to confirm the exact date. Tide news will keep you posted when updates are available.
Holland says when the opening of the new border crossing will happen a news release will be issues to confirm the exact date. Tide news will keep you posted when updates are available.
Premier Says Canada Will Benefit From New Border Crossing
Premier Shawn Graham says the construction of the new bridge and the twinning of the new highway will benefit the community and the country.
Graham says there is allot of stimulus here in the economy over the next decade and it is being driven by both levels of government working together. The D-O-T has not confirmed the exact date on when traffic will be flowing from both sides of the border at the new border crossing.
Graham says there is allot of stimulus here in the economy over the next decade and it is being driven by both levels of government working together. The D-O-T has not confirmed the exact date on when traffic will be flowing from both sides of the border at the new border crossing.
Students Should Stay In School If They Are Not Sick Says The Health Minister
Health Minister Mary Schryer says information on when the next batch of H1N1 vaccine heading to the province should be known by this morning .Schryer says the Health Department is expecting it to be a lot.
Schryer says parents should be sending their children to school, unless they are actually sick. She says she can emphasize with parents who have pulled their kids from class, but the best option is to send them to school as usual.
Schryer says parents should be sending their children to school, unless they are actually sick. She says she can emphasize with parents who have pulled their kids from class, but the best option is to send them to school as usual.
Classes Back To Normal In District Ten
Acting superintendent for School District Ten says classes are back to normal in Charlotte County after being closed for a few days due to the H1N1 virus in the area. Jenny McDougal tells tide news SSHS attendance is just where it needs to be. She says the attendance is better this year than last year at the school.
McDougal says attendance is improving in the St George area. She says they are keeping in contact with public health and students will get their vaccination of the H1N1 before Christmas.
McDougal says attendance is improving in the St George area. She says they are keeping in contact with public health and students will get their vaccination of the H1N1 before Christmas.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Flu Calls
If you've been having problems getting through to the Flu Hotline set up by the provincial Health Department -- you're not alone.Spokesperson Roberto O'Regan says the call volume peaked over the weekend.
O'Regan says call volume has been building since early last week -- but -- she says more staff and nurses have been added to handle the additional call volume.
.For more information: go to www.gnb.ca/flu or call 1-800-580-0038
O'Regan says call volume has been building since early last week -- but -- she says more staff and nurses have been added to handle the additional call volume.
.For more information: go to www.gnb.ca/flu or call 1-800-580-0038
If You Are Sick Please Stay Away
The Horizon Health Network's hospitals and health care facilities are asking anyone with flu-like symptons not to visit patients in the hospital.
Those symptoms include cough, fever, aches and pains, sore throat, and runny nose.
They believe this preventative measure will help protect patients with compromised immune systems from getting sick.
If you need to visit, you will be asked to wear a mask and to clean your hands.
All visitors entering and leaving Horizon Health Network facilities are asked to use hand sanitizer located at all entrances.
Those symptoms include cough, fever, aches and pains, sore throat, and runny nose.
They believe this preventative measure will help protect patients with compromised immune systems from getting sick.
If you need to visit, you will be asked to wear a mask and to clean your hands.
All visitors entering and leaving Horizon Health Network facilities are asked to use hand sanitizer located at all entrances.
Clinics Postponed
Due to a shortage of vaccine, all H1N1 Vaccination clinics scheduled for the next week have been temporarily postponed in Saint John and surrounding areas.
Clinics for priority groups in Grand Manan, Deer Island and Campobello Island will remain on.
The postponed clinics are:
Kennebecasis Park Elementary School 10 Broadway St.
Hazen White/St Francis School 538 Sandy Point Rd.
Millidgeville North School 500 Woodward Ave.
Prince Charles School 317-319 Union St.
M. Gerald Teed Memorial School 151 Black St.
Forest Hills School 15 Glengarry Dr.
St Martin's School 69 Main St.
Fundy Shores Elementary School 1095 Rte 790
Westfield Elementary School 147 Nerepis Rd.
Hampton Middle School 11 School St.
Quispamsis Middle School 189 Pettingill Rd.
Harry Miller Middle School 63 Hampton Rd.
Lorne Middle School 90 Newman St.
Seawood Elementary School 859 Sand Cove Rd
Ecole Samuel de Champlain, SJ 67 Ragged Point Rd.
Sussex Middle School 49 Bryant Dr.
St Stephen High School 9372 Rte 3
Simonds High School 1490 Hickey Rd.
Barnhill Memorial Middle School 750 Manawagonish Rd. W
Princess Elizabeth School 20 Sixth St.
Kennebecasis Valley High School 398 Hampton Rd.
Sussex Regional High School 55 Leonard Dr.
New Brunswick Community College Saint John 950 Grandview Ave.
Beaconsfield Middle School 630 Fundy Dr.
Saint John High School 1490 Hickey Rd.
Sir James Dunn Academy, St. Andrews 180 King St.
Hampton High School 34 Elizabeth Ave.
Rothesay High School 61 Hampton Rd.
Universtiy of New Brunswick Saint John 100 Tucker Park Rd., Rm 112 Athletics Centre
St Malachy's High School 2-20 Leinster St.
Harbourview High School 305 Douglas Ave.
Fundy High School 44 Mount Pleasant Rd.
St Stephen Middle School 11 School St.
New Brunswick Community College St Andrew's 99 Augustus St.
For more information: go to www.gnb.ca/flu or call 1-800-580-0038
Clinics for priority groups in Grand Manan, Deer Island and Campobello Island will remain on.
The postponed clinics are:
Kennebecasis Park Elementary School 10 Broadway St.
Hazen White/St Francis School 538 Sandy Point Rd.
Millidgeville North School 500 Woodward Ave.
Prince Charles School 317-319 Union St.
M. Gerald Teed Memorial School 151 Black St.
Forest Hills School 15 Glengarry Dr.
St Martin's School 69 Main St.
Fundy Shores Elementary School 1095 Rte 790
Westfield Elementary School 147 Nerepis Rd.
Hampton Middle School 11 School St.
Quispamsis Middle School 189 Pettingill Rd.
Harry Miller Middle School 63 Hampton Rd.
Lorne Middle School 90 Newman St.
Seawood Elementary School 859 Sand Cove Rd
Ecole Samuel de Champlain, SJ 67 Ragged Point Rd.
Sussex Middle School 49 Bryant Dr.
St Stephen High School 9372 Rte 3
Simonds High School 1490 Hickey Rd.
Barnhill Memorial Middle School 750 Manawagonish Rd. W
Princess Elizabeth School 20 Sixth St.
Kennebecasis Valley High School 398 Hampton Rd.
Sussex Regional High School 55 Leonard Dr.
New Brunswick Community College Saint John 950 Grandview Ave.
Beaconsfield Middle School 630 Fundy Dr.
Saint John High School 1490 Hickey Rd.
Sir James Dunn Academy, St. Andrews 180 King St.
Hampton High School 34 Elizabeth Ave.
Rothesay High School 61 Hampton Rd.
Universtiy of New Brunswick Saint John 100 Tucker Park Rd., Rm 112 Athletics Centre
St Malachy's High School 2-20 Leinster St.
Harbourview High School 305 Douglas Ave.
Fundy High School 44 Mount Pleasant Rd.
St Stephen Middle School 11 School St.
New Brunswick Community College St Andrew's 99 Augustus St.
For more information: go to www.gnb.ca/flu or call 1-800-580-0038
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.
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