Friday, January 1, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Maritime Storm
Blowing snow has made for treacherous driving conditions across parts of the Maritimes.
There were reports that scores of cars had slipped into ditches across Prince Edward Island yesterday.
Powerful westerly winds gusted at more than 70 kilometres per hour in and around Charlottetown and Summerside.
On the Confederation Bridge, certain vehicles were temporarily restricted from crossing, including high-sided vehicles, automobiles towing trailers, tractor trailers and buses.
The deteriorating conditions eventually forced the closure of all government offices and agencies, including liquor stores.
Meanwhile, in southern New Brunswick, heavy wet snow blanketed the region, leaving many roads slippery.
Police reported a number of accidents in the Fredericton region.
With the temperatures dropping and the wind picking up, the wind chill was expected to drop to about -30 C.
New Brunswick's full fleet of 515 snowplows and graders was out on the roads.
There were reports that scores of cars had slipped into ditches across Prince Edward Island yesterday.
Powerful westerly winds gusted at more than 70 kilometres per hour in and around Charlottetown and Summerside.
On the Confederation Bridge, certain vehicles were temporarily restricted from crossing, including high-sided vehicles, automobiles towing trailers, tractor trailers and buses.
The deteriorating conditions eventually forced the closure of all government offices and agencies, including liquor stores.
Meanwhile, in southern New Brunswick, heavy wet snow blanketed the region, leaving many roads slippery.
Police reported a number of accidents in the Fredericton region.
With the temperatures dropping and the wind picking up, the wind chill was expected to drop to about -30 C.
New Brunswick's full fleet of 515 snowplows and graders was out on the roads.
Died from Swine Flu Virus
After spending nearly a month in intensive care, a 27 year old Quispamsis man has died from the swine flu virus. Doctors had treated him with the anti-flu drug Tamiflu no to avail. The province's Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Paul Van Buynder says the man had been suffering from a number of underlying medical conditions and its unlikely he had received an H-1-N-1 flu shot.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
EnBridge Gas Is Denied Rate Increase
Residential and large customers of Enbridge Gas are feeling victorious. The company has been denied an interim increase on its delivery rate for natural gas by the Energy and Utilities Board. A day long oral hearing was held at the EUB office in City Hall Monday which heard from several companies and municipalities opposed to the hike that would have taken effect January,1st.
If approved delivery rates for residential customers would have risen by ten per cent and large corporate clients would have seen their delivery rates double.
If approved delivery rates for residential customers would have risen by ten per cent and large corporate clients would have seen their delivery rates double.
Gas Prices Back Up
If filling up the tank is one of your last minute chores before shutting down for the holiday, get ready to dig deeper. The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's weekly price schedule which shows gasoline at a maximum total price of 98 cents. Most stations in St Stephen are selling a litre of self-serve for 95.9. Diesel has a maximum total price of $105.6 with most stations selling a litre for $103.6
Furnace oil has maxed out at 88.3 for a total price but the retail number comes in at 82.6 and the maximum total price for propane is $109.2.
Furnace oil has maxed out at 88.3 for a total price but the retail number comes in at 82.6 and the maximum total price for propane is $109.2.
Clean-Up Continues From Latest Storm
Charlotte County residents will be busy cleaning up after yesterdays snow storm . Environment Canada Meteorologist Mike Campbell tells Tide News, Fredericton is cleaning up just over 23cm's while Woodstock and area's north are reporting 25 and even 30cm's of snow on the ground. He says here at home we recieved in-between 20 to 25 cms of snow.
In Moncton.....it was nothing but rain with 25mm's falling.
In Moncton.....it was nothing but rain with 25mm's falling.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Groomer For ATV Club Approved
The Eastern Charlotte ATV club in Pennfield will be purchasing a new machine....At their monthly meeting Monday night the club had a unanimous vote to purchase a Groomer.
This will make the ATV club one of the first in this part of province to be running 12 months out of the year.
The club is asking anyone that is interested in attending there meeting to join them at the Royal Canadian legion in St George on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm
This will make the ATV club one of the first in this part of province to be running 12 months out of the year.
The club is asking anyone that is interested in attending there meeting to join them at the Royal Canadian legion in St George on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00pm
Slippery Driving and Walking
The roads are wet and icy this morning. That's why police are urging drivers to take it slow. If you're walking, you should be also take care because the sidewalks are icy with temperatures not expected to get much above the freezing mark today. Mike Campbell of Environment Canada tells Tide News snowfall warnings have been issued for St. Stephen , Grand Manan, Saint John, coastal and northern Charlotte County as well as Fredericton.
Campbell goes on to say they expect another five will fall before it ends with higher totals outside St John towards Fredericton.
Campbell goes on to say they expect another five will fall before it ends with higher totals outside St John towards Fredericton.
Income Tax Reductions
If your trying to keep all your paper-work in order for tax time, here is something else to consider. As of January.1st, the province's tax brackets and non-refundable amounts for personal income tax will be indexed by two per cent. That means there are several scenario's which can save you money including a one-earner family earning $25,000 per year will pay no provincial income tax, and will save $219 next year or 100 per cent of the tax paid in 2008.
The Province says the four year plan for lower taxes will deliver $380 million dollars in savings over that time.
The Province says the four year plan for lower taxes will deliver $380 million dollars in savings over that time.
Victim Identified
RCMP have released the name of a young woman killed on the highway in Lorne on Monday.
22-year-old Christine Ouellette lost control of her vehicle and collided into on oncoming truck.
Ouellette was originally from Campbellton but was living in Moncton.
The investigation into the crash continues.
22-year-old Christine Ouellette lost control of her vehicle and collided into on oncoming truck.
Ouellette was originally from Campbellton but was living in Moncton.
The investigation into the crash continues.
iPhone App
A lot of people will be finding new Apple iPhones and iPod Touch players under the tree Friday morning.
And for those lucky people who do -- you can now take along 98.1 The Tide with you thanks to leading edge technology.
We now have an app for the iPod Touch and iPhone which gives you instant access to our station and access our web site directly from the app.
Blackberry users aren’t being left out in the cold – a similar app for their phones is currently in the development stage.
Just go to thetide.ca and click on the Acadia iPhone - iPod button to download the fee app.
And for those lucky people who do -- you can now take along 98.1 The Tide with you thanks to leading edge technology.
We now have an app for the iPod Touch and iPhone which gives you instant access to our station and access our web site directly from the app.
Blackberry users aren’t being left out in the cold – a similar app for their phones is currently in the development stage.
Just go to thetide.ca and click on the Acadia iPhone - iPod button to download the fee app.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
511
If you are travelling during the holiday season and wonder how the roads are there is a number to call.
The Department of Transportation launched a 511 service and are now the fourth jurisdiction in Canada to offer this number that provides you with information on road and weather conditions.
The 511 service also reports any disruptions to ferry operations.
You can check it by dialing 511 or visiting .....www.gnb.ca/roads.
The Department of Transportation launched a 511 service and are now the fourth jurisdiction in Canada to offer this number that provides you with information on road and weather conditions.
The 511 service also reports any disruptions to ferry operations.
You can check it by dialing 511 or visiting .....www.gnb.ca/roads.
Window Decorating Contest Results Are In
The window Decorating Contest Results are for St Stephen and the winners are, for the most whimsical is the Family Resource Centre and Roger's Stove Shop. Most Creative is Briggs Plumbing and Hyland Clipper, Traditional Holiday Spirit is Ganong Chocolatier and Sears and for the best Christmas lighting is Wool Emporium and Mayfield Gardens.
Natural Gas Rate to High
An interim increase on the delivery rate of Natural Gas has the temper of the town administrator officer up. John Ferguson was in Saint John yesterday for an Energy and Utilities Board hearing on whether the increase should be granted and says if approved, this will affect the bottom line of Ganong and the Flakeboard company.
Enbridge would like to see the rate increase take effect on the first day of next month. A final decision by the energy and utilities board still hasn't been made.
Enbridge would like to see the rate increase take effect on the first day of next month. A final decision by the energy and utilities board still hasn't been made.
Spanking-Dad
An Oromocto man who spanked his five-year-old's bare buttocks so hard until they were bruised has been sentenced to house arrest.
The 36-year-old was given a conditional sentence of 20 days when he appeared in court on a summary assault charge after a judge determined the punishment was excessive.
The man's identity is being withheld to protect the identity of his child.
The court was told the child had been misbehaving and the father had been called by the day care to take him home.
The father must remain inside his house from 6 at night to 6 in the morning until his sentence is completed.
He's also on probation for a year and has been ordered to attend any courses or programs asked of him dealing with parenting or anger issues.
The 36-year-old was given a conditional sentence of 20 days when he appeared in court on a summary assault charge after a judge determined the punishment was excessive.
The man's identity is being withheld to protect the identity of his child.
The court was told the child had been misbehaving and the father had been called by the day care to take him home.
The father must remain inside his house from 6 at night to 6 in the morning until his sentence is completed.
He's also on probation for a year and has been ordered to attend any courses or programs asked of him dealing with parenting or anger issues.
Never Abducted
A woman from Noonan who claimed to be abducted back in August and taken to Ontario was in court yesterday.
44-year-old Marcia Simmons was charged with public mischief with the intent to mislead police back in October.
In court today in Burton, Simmons recieved a conditional discharge and probation for two years and she must pay a victim fine surcharge of $100.
44-year-old Marcia Simmons was charged with public mischief with the intent to mislead police back in October.
In court today in Burton, Simmons recieved a conditional discharge and probation for two years and she must pay a victim fine surcharge of $100.
One Woman Killed in Crash
A 22-year old woman from Moncton is dead after an accident Monday morning on Highway 11. RCMP say the vehicle the woman was driving north-bound, lost control and hit an on-coming truck. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her name will not be released until family have been notified and no word at this point on what caused her vehicle to lose control.
Her name will not be released until family have been notified and no word at this point on what caused her vehicle to lose control.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Donor Clinic In St Andrews A Success
(Photo Courtesy of Canadian Blood Services )
St. Andrews and area residents who faced the frigid temperatures yesterday to come out and give their life-saving gift was very much appreciated. The blood donor clinic which was held at NBCC campus welcomed 55 donors collecting 48 units for 74% of target.
Man in Serious Condition
One man is at the Regional in serious condition after a bizarre accident in Lepreau. The Musquash Fire Department arrived at the man's home to find both his arms pinned by a brick chimney. Officials believe the man was trying to remove layers of bricks when the weight of the chimney caused it to slide straight down which in turn, pinned his arms.
One firefighter used a crowbar to try and lift as much of the chimney off the man's arms before paramedics arrived.
One firefighter used a crowbar to try and lift as much of the chimney off the man's arms before paramedics arrived.
Update on Lepreau Work
With the future of NB Power still up in the air......an update today on how the refit at Point Lepreau is coming along. Several inspections by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited have taken place and officials have given the reactor a clean bill of health and that it is good to run for the next 25-30 years.
Workers are now in the process of putting the reactor back together and work also continues on the installation of 760 upper feeders. As far as the turbine and generator is concerned, the rotor has been re-installed and final assembly activities are underway. AECL announced back in September, the project is 16 months behind schedule and isn't expected to go back on-line until February of 2011.
Workers are now in the process of putting the reactor back together and work also continues on the installation of 760 upper feeders. As far as the turbine and generator is concerned, the rotor has been re-installed and final assembly activities are underway. AECL announced back in September, the project is 16 months behind schedule and isn't expected to go back on-line until February of 2011.
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