No name is being released after a A 19-year old girl from Fredericton Junction was killed following a single vehicle crash yesterday. RCMP were called to the Back Tracy Road to find the vehicle she was driving left the road and hit a pole. She was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle.
A 19-year old man in the vehicle suffered a few cuts and bruises but officers believe alcohol, speed and slippery road conditions all contributed to the accident happening.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
New Incentives for Nurses
Talk is being replaced with action in the drive to bring more nurses to the Province. The Graham Government has announced a $10,000 incentive to nursing graduates who accept positions targeted as being hard to recruit. Health Minister Mary Schryer says this is a necessary tool to continue boosting the ranks.
President of the Provincial Nurses Union Marilyn Quinn says this is another positive step in recruitement.
The program is available to nurses who graduated after March 3 of this year and to nursing students in their fourth year of studies who accept positions identified as hard to recruit. Since October of 2006, 357 nurses have been recruited to the Province.
President of the Provincial Nurses Union Marilyn Quinn says this is another positive step in recruitement.
The program is available to nurses who graduated after March 3 of this year and to nursing students in their fourth year of studies who accept positions identified as hard to recruit. Since October of 2006, 357 nurses have been recruited to the Province.
A Special Gift To The Huntsman Marine Science Centre In St Andrews
( Photo ,Courtesy Of The Huntsman Marine Science Centre )
The Huntsman Marine Science Centre received a special gift from a little girl. Having just launched a ‘Seal the Deal’ campaign to raise the final $2 million needed for the new Bay of Discovery Centre, a donation came in from a 6 year old of Fredericton. Kayley Clark who decided that friends shouldn’t bring her gifts for her birthday party, but instead bring cash to help the seals move in to their new home. And to top it off, not con-tent with raising just over $126 from the party itself, Kayley added the money she was given for her birthday, to make the total amount she donated $186.85.
On Saturday, Kayley and family present Muriel Jarvis, Huntsman Director of Business Development, with the donation. In return for her thoughtful gift, Kayley received a toy seal with a personalized name tag, some postcards and a one-of-a-kind seal poster, along with an invite to visit the new centre when it is opened in 2011.
NB-Bus-Route-Cuts
The Energy and Utilities Board is not ready just yet to give Acadian Coach Lines permission to make cuts to its bus routes in the province.
The Board wants more information about the ridership and costs of the two routes the bus line wants to chop.
Acadian is asking get rid of its routes from Saint John to Bangor, which also serve Charlotte County as well as the Fredericton to Miramichi routes, which also stop in communities along Route 8.
While asking for those cuts, Acadian has plans to increase the number of express buses that operate between Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton and Halifax.
The Board wants more information about the ridership and costs of the two routes the bus line wants to chop.
Acadian is asking get rid of its routes from Saint John to Bangor, which also serve Charlotte County as well as the Fredericton to Miramichi routes, which also stop in communities along Route 8.
While asking for those cuts, Acadian has plans to increase the number of express buses that operate between Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton and Halifax.
Supply and Services Likes NB Power Proposal
Nothing but praise about the NB Power-Hydro Quebec proposal from the Minister of Supply and Services. Ed Doherty says as more details are rolled out, he believes more people are on board with making it reality.
Minister Doherty adds for anyone who is concerned about escalating energy rates, this proposal should take aware any worries.
Minister Doherty adds for anyone who is concerned about escalating energy rates, this proposal should take aware any worries.
Martina McBride at Harbour Station
98.1 The TIDE is proud to present Country music superstar Martina McBride at Harbour Station. McBride’s March 16 performance in Saint John will be her only New Brunswick date. McBride is a four-time Country Music Association "Female Vocalist of the Year" winner ,tied with Reba McEntire for the most wins. She has also won the "Top Female Vocalist" award three times from the Academy of Country Music. McBride will be supported in her Harbour Station appearance by country artist and songwriter Gord Bamford.
Awards and nominations Bamford have received include the 2008 "Top New Male Talent of the Year" from the Canadian Country Music Association.
Tickets for the March 16 concert go on sale this coming Saturday (Dec. 19) at 10 a.m.
They’ll be available online at www.harbourstation.ca, by calling 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800 and in person at the Harbour Station Box Office.
Awards and nominations Bamford have received include the 2008 "Top New Male Talent of the Year" from the Canadian Country Music Association.
Tickets for the March 16 concert go on sale this coming Saturday (Dec. 19) at 10 a.m.
They’ll be available online at www.harbourstation.ca, by calling 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800 and in person at the Harbour Station Box Office.
3rd annual Cop's for Kid's
( Photo Courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff's Office)
The 3rd annual Cop's for Kid's campaign was a great success this year thanks to many citizens of Washington County.
They received over 300 stuffed toy's from various groups and individuals from all over the county this year.
They were able to send 125 to an orphanage in Cambodia and are in the process of distributing them to local groups so they can get them to needy families.
Monday, December 14, 2009
A Scary Drive For A New Brunswick Couple
The PEI Confederation Bridge was a scary drive on Saturday according to a new Brunswick couple. The couple who lives in Saint John was visiting family members and tells Tide news it was the worst feeling in the world crossing the bridge when the winds were reaching up to 100 km per hour . The bridge, which is 9 miles long felt like 30 miles when the couple was driving along the bridge at a speed of 30km per hour.
The bridge was restricted to only cars since Friday morning and transport trucks were lined up on both sides of the bridge. The bridge was open yesterday morning to all traffic.
The bridge was restricted to only cars since Friday morning and transport trucks were lined up on both sides of the bridge. The bridge was open yesterday morning to all traffic.
Rally To Save NB Power
The fight to keep NB Power from being sold to Hydro-Quebec is in Saint John today. There is a rally along with a news conference scheduled to get started at nine this morning in front of the Energy Building . Following the news conference, those taking part in the rally will then visit three Saint John MLA's offices. Bethany Thorne is a spokesperson for the group and tells us, she would like the Graham Government to look at what the utility can still offer.
Thorne adds they want to know where the yet to be named MLA's stand on this sale and whether they will push for a referendum on this issue.
Thorne adds they want to know where the yet to be named MLA's stand on this sale and whether they will push for a referendum on this issue.
H1N1 Finishing Up
For anyone still debating whether or not they want to recieve the H1N1 Virus Flu Shot, time is running out. Friday, December 18th, will the be the final day to receive the shot in a mass public clinic. With the provincial government's investment of $17.1 million dollars, the vaccine is free to all New Brunswickers who choose to be immunized.
By the time the clinics close, more than 55 per cent of the province will have been vaccinated against the virus. More then half of those are under 19.
By the time the clinics close, more than 55 per cent of the province will have been vaccinated against the virus. More then half of those are under 19.
Friday, December 11, 2009
First degree murder charge laid in death of Mary Claire Scott
A charge of first degree murder was laid against 32-year old William David White in connection with the death of 59-year-old Mary Claire Scott.
RCMP have been investigating the death since the evening of November 30 after family members contacted police concerned they had not heard from Scott in several days. Investigators were following a variety of tips which lead them to Bible Hill, N.S., where White was arrested without incident on December 10th. White was living in the Scott residence prior to November 30th.
Mr. White is expected to appear in St. Stephen Provincial Court later this afternoon. He is currently being escorted to St. Stephen from Nova Scotia.
RCMP have been investigating the death since the evening of November 30 after family members contacted police concerned they had not heard from Scott in several days. Investigators were following a variety of tips which lead them to Bible Hill, N.S., where White was arrested without incident on December 10th. White was living in the Scott residence prior to November 30th.
Mr. White is expected to appear in St. Stephen Provincial Court later this afternoon. He is currently being escorted to St. Stephen from Nova Scotia.
Fire in Seeley's Cove
Damage to a home in Seeley's Cove is being called extensive after fire ripped through it this week. Sargeant Greg MacAvoy with St. George RCMP tells Tide News, they were called to the home on Wednesday night and one woman living there got out safely.
Investigators are still going over the scene trying to figure out what sparked the blaze.
Investigators are still going over the scene trying to figure out what sparked the blaze.
Close Call for Home-Owner
A close call for a home-owner in Maces Bay last night. A firefighter with the Musquash Department was driving past the home and noticed the back deck was on fire. A bucket full of ashes taken from the wood stove was melting around the wood floor. The firefighter used an extinguisher from his vehicle to smother the flames.
He then helped the homeowner and a neighbour put snow and water onto the deck to cool hot spots. Firefighters then used a hoseline to wet down the deck to insure everything had been extinguished and checked that the fire hadn't extended into the house. Damage was minimal and a reminder to use a metal bucket to collect the ashes from your wood stove.
He then helped the homeowner and a neighbour put snow and water onto the deck to cool hot spots. Firefighters then used a hoseline to wet down the deck to insure everything had been extinguished and checked that the fire hadn't extended into the house. Damage was minimal and a reminder to use a metal bucket to collect the ashes from your wood stove.
Government Buildings get Top Honors
Three government buildings have been recognized as some of the Provinces most energy efficient new commercial buildings. They are Bayside Middle School, the NBCC St. Andrews Campus and the Provincial Fish Health Laboratory. This is all part of Efficiency NB's Start Smart program.
The design and construction of the buildings were managed by the Department of Supply and Services.
The design and construction of the buildings were managed by the Department of Supply and Services.
Update on H1N1 Province Wide
Continuing good news on the H1N1 front. Activity around the Province continues to decline with 170 people sent to hospital since the pandemic began back in April. 32 have been set to intensive care and 26 of those had underlying medical conditions. The death toll still stands at seven..........four men and three women. As far as the supply of vaccine, 92,500 doses arrived this week with 70,000 more expected to arrive next week.
Mass clinics will continue until the 18th but some will finish sooner than that. To this point, 55% of the population has received the shot with more clinics today.There is one at Lawrence Station starting at one and running until eight.
Mass clinics will continue until the 18th but some will finish sooner than that. To this point, 55% of the population has received the shot with more clinics today.There is one at Lawrence Station starting at one and running until eight.
Lobster For Sale on Long Wharf
With lobster fisherman finishing up another tough year, they are going to try and close it out on a positive note. With their catch going for four dollars a pound, they hope to bring in some new business along Long Wharf in St John. Boats will tie up in the area and sell off the boat next Saturday on the 19th. John Mcdade is a fisherman and tells us, along with making some money, they hope to bring some awareness to what they do.
The event is being organized by the Fundy North Fishermen's Association which represents inshore fishermen between Saint Martin's and St Stephen for over 20 years. The sale runs between eleven in the morning and three in the afternoon.
The event is being organized by the Fundy North Fishermen's Association which represents inshore fishermen between Saint Martin's and St Stephen for over 20 years. The sale runs between eleven in the morning and three in the afternoon.
Country Rockfest
It appears Halifax is looking to beat Moncton to the punch when it comes to concerts next summer. Country Rockfest is coming to the Halifax Common August 6th and 7th.
George Canyon and Johnny Reid start things off on Friday. On Saturday, Billy Currington, Lonestar, Kevin Costner and Modern West take the stage followed by the headliner-Alan Jackson.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday at some Atlantic Superstores or you can call 1-902-451-1221.
George Canyon and Johnny Reid start things off on Friday. On Saturday, Billy Currington, Lonestar, Kevin Costner and Modern West take the stage followed by the headliner-Alan Jackson.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday at some Atlantic Superstores or you can call 1-902-451-1221.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Superintendent Sits Comfortably In His New Position
Almost two weeks in his new position the Superintendent for District Ten is finding his comfort zone. Derek O' Brien tells tide news he has been busy over the past couple of weeks. He says he is looking forward to the big learning curve ahead of him and hopes to visit all the schools in the district in the new year.
O' Brien was the principal at St Stephen Elementary for the past 10 years.
O' Brien was the principal at St Stephen Elementary for the past 10 years.
NB Power Forum in Moncton
Moncton provided the back-drop for Labour groups and political parties who got together yesterday for a summit to discuss the possible sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec. Tom Mann is one of the spokespeople for the groups which is based on the original Face Book group opposed to the proposed sale. He tells Tide News, the savings and benefits in the proposal is in-balanced for every rate payer in the Province.
Mann adds with no mandate or public discussion....this proposal should never have seen the light of day.
Mann adds with no mandate or public discussion....this proposal should never have seen the light of day.
Gas Prices
Drivers in St Stephen who use self serve regular are getting a bit of a break this morning after the weekly setting with just slight changes in the maximum prices that can be charged. The maximum price for self serve regular is 100.4 a litre, which is a drop of two cents from last week. Most gas stations here at home are now selling it for 98.3. The maximum price for diesel rose from 104.9 to 105.8 a litre.
As of early this morning, there had been no change with diesel still at 103.2. There has been a slight increase in the maximum price of furnace oil as it went from 88.2 to 88.4 a litre.
As of early this morning, there had been no change with diesel still at 103.2. There has been a slight increase in the maximum price of furnace oil as it went from 88.2 to 88.4 a litre.
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