Airport Getting Ready for Storm

There is a lot of things winter weather can throw a wrench into but it really impacts the routine at the Saint John Airport. President and CEO Bernie Leblanc tells Tide News, the challenge with any storm isn't just how it impacts us here at home but from coast to coast.


Leblanc reminds anyone due to catch a flight or has someone arriving at the airport, to call ahead at 696-0200.

St Stephen Fire Department Warns Residents to Be Careful

In the meantime , if your power goes out the St Stephen Fire Department is warning residents not to be careless when burning wood. Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells tide news when you have high winds and snow together don't overload your wood stove.


Richardson says when overloading your wood stove your can create carbon dioxide so it is important to have a carbon dioxide detector. He says if your power goes out, keep in mind if you are using a portable genarator or a propane Bbq use it out side never inside a home.

NB Power On Standby

NB power crews are watching the winter storm and high winds as it moves towards Charlotte County today (tonight). Spokesperson Heather Mclean tells tide news residents should be prepared just in case the power goes out.


Mclean says make sure to have extra batteries for your flash light, have a heat source, a power radio and pay very close attention if your using a genarator. She says if the power goes out, Nb power will try their best to get to you as fast as the can.

Storm

A major winter storm is headed for the St Stephen region. Jeremy March of Environment Canada tells Tide News the weather maker is developing along the eastern seaboard.


March says you can expect something like 15 centimeters of snow with gusty winds before turning to rain around midnight. 

Kidney Dialysis Machine Still A Hot Topic

( Minister Of Health Mary Schryer, Photo by Kim Hall )


Don't give up hope that's what the Minister of Health says about a kidney dialysis machine for Charlotte County residents. Mary Schryer was in St Stephen and tells tide news she knows how important this is it just take a little time.


Schryer says it is still on the table about a kidney dialysis machine and as soon as she knows more information the people of Charlotte County will be the first to know.

Ganong Brother Ltd Backs Up Wage Gap Between Men And Women

( President of Ganong Bros Ltd. Photo by Kim Hall)


Mary Schryer Minister responsible for the status of women launched a provincial project this week that will try to reduce the wage gap between men and women in the workplace. Ganong brothers in St Stephen is one out of seven organizations that supports this project. Doug Ettinger The present of Ganong Brothers tells tide news this is a very significant announcement from the minister and he backs it up 100%.


 Ettinger says they might not be perfect on this file but they are starting on a journey and overtime they want to make sure Ganong is a fair working environment for all their employees.

St. Andrews residents urged to donate blood

Canadian Blood Services is asking St. Andrews and area residents to donate blood in the coming weeks. Faced with the risk of the H1N1 virus, the organization is hoping to build up the blood supply.


A blood donor clinic is scheduled for December 17 at the St. Andrews NBCC Campus.

Wage Gap

Men and women must be considered equal in the workplace says the minister responsible for the status of women. Mary Schryer has launched a provincial project which will try to reduce the wage gap between men and women in the workplace. Schryer tells tide news women are just as important to a company as men are.



Ganong brothers in St Stephen is one of seven organizations participating in this project.

Point Lepreau

Hydro Quebec is warning there will have to be another major shut down of the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant within the next five years. That word coming from Hydro Quebec's President and C-E-O Thierry Vandal.


Vandal says he looks upon what's going on at Lepreau as a learning experience in preparation for the refurbishment of a nuclear power plant in Quebec.

Toy Drive

( 2nd Annual Toy Drive At Canadian Tire In St Stephen )

The Toy drive held over the weekend was a great success. The Family Resource Center and 98.1 the Tide, teamed up to collect toys for the children for Christmas. Over three hundered dollars was donated and two trucks were filled with toys for the kids.

H1N1 Clinics For Today

December 7


12pm - 8pm Campobello Campobello Island

Consolidated School

1722 Route 774, Wilson's Beach General public


December 8

9am - 9pm St George St George Community Centre

11 J.O. Spinney Dr.

General public


December 9

9am - 9pm St Stephen Royal Canadian Legion

43 Queen St. West General public


December 10

10am - 8pm Deer Island Lord’s Cove

Church of Christ

227 Route 772

(*This clinic will be held in the

Church Hall) General public


December 11

1pm - 8pm Lawrence Station Lawrence Station Elementary School

6227 Route 3 General public

The Fight Against NB Power Proposal

A rally is set for this week as the voice opposing the NB Power-Hydro-Quebec proposal continues to get louder. Following a rally at 9:30am in Moncton, there will be a summit to include the many voices and experts who believe NB Power should not be sold. Tom Mann is spokesperson and tells Tide News, this is an extension of the original FaceBook group opposed to the deal which had grown to 25,000 people.


There are a wide range of people and organizations taking part in the forum including the Conservative and Green Parties, Council of Canadians and the Federation of Labor. Mann says each organization can do it's own thing, they are just encouraging the message stay clear that the utility not be sold.

Hydro-Quebec Boss in Saint John

We have heard what the Graham Government thinks about the proposal between NB Power and Hydro Quebec and later today, we get a different perspective. The President and CEO of Hydro Quebec Thierry VanDal is the guest speaker at a Saint John Board of Trade Luncheon. Energy Minister Jack Keir tells Tide News, this is a wonderful opportunity.

Keir says he continues to speak at every luncheon, dinner and breakfast function he can to make sure as much information about this proposal is brought forward before the final vote in March.

More NB Power

The proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec will also be up for discussion in Halifax this afternoon.


Finance Minister Greg Byrne will be addressing the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies today concerning the proposed energy deal, and to discuss details of the 2010 provincial budget.

Things get underway at noon at the Halifax Marriot Harbourfront.

H1N1 Update

H1N1 continues to be widespread in Maine, though there is evidence that it may be declining. Four people have died of the disease this past week, bringing the total to 11 since July. A news release from the Department of health says all deaths have been among adults with serious underlying medical conditions. However, hospitalizations, school absenteeism, and outpatient visits have all declined this past week.
There will be a clinic for the H1N1 next Wednesday in Calais starting at 8 in the morning until 1 pm Calais Elementary School
For more information, visits www.maineflu.gov

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

"All I Want For Christmas" That is the theme of this year Santa Parade in St Stephen. The Parade kicks off today starting off at the Ganong Factory Parking Lot on Chocolate Drive and ends at St. Stephen’s University. After the parade Santa will be sticking around to visit the kids and hot chocalate and cookies will be available.
The parade starts at 1:00 this afternoon.
Meanwhile St Andrews will be kicking of their Fireman's Santa parade today also. The children will get to see Santa and Mrs Claus at 5:30 tonight. The parade starts at NBCC along water street to the WC O'Neill Arena complex.

Toy Drive

The family resource centre and 98.1 the tide is teaming up to collect toys for children for christmas. Last year was a great success collecting a huge amount of gifts for the kids this time of year. You can drop off a toy in the sleigh to send to the kids for Christmas. The Tide will be broadcasting live at Canadian Tire this morning from 9:00 until 1:00 out side in the parking lot .

Request for Blood Donors

Canadian Blood Services is asking St. Andrews and area residents to donate blood in the coming weeks. Faced with the risk of the H1N1 virus, inclement winter weather and declines in donations during the approaching holiday season, the organization is hoping to build up the blood supply now, prior to potential drops in donation levels.

A blood donor clinic is scheduled for Thursday, December 17 at the St. Andrews NBCC Campus.

Woman's death deemed a homicide

The death of 59-year-old Mary Claire Scott at her Queen Street residence in St. Stephen has been deemed a homicide based on autopsy results and other evidence gathered by police at the scene.

The RCMP’s Major Crime Unit has been investigating the death since the evening of November 30 after family members contacted police concerned they had not heard from Mrs. Scott in several days.

Forensic identification experts are currently processing the crime scene and the residence remains under police control.

Investigators are following up on a variety of leads and tips, and would ask that anyone with information about this crime contact St. Stephen RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Q-Flex Docks at LNG Terminal

After waiting a few days for the weather to improve.......the Q-Flex is ready to dock at the Canaport LNG facility. It is one of the largest and innovative LNG ships in the world. If everything stays on schedule, she will tie up by 12:45pm this afternoon and Saint John will be the first city to welcome the vessel to the East Coast of North America.


The arrival of the Q-Flex marks the 10th ship to arrive at the LNG Terminal with cargo since it came on line back in June.