If you live in the area you'll have plenty of things to do this weekend with the Seafood Festival in Saint Andrews...Events started early this morning with Seafood Festival Golf. Huntman Marine Sciece Science is celebrating world ocean day today and will be providing fun marine tattoos for the children along with many other events
If your a market lover there's a special Farmers Market being held in the town square and if you want a great deal on lobster head to the Whaft because The Fundy North Fisherman's Association will be selling lobster right off the boat for only $5 per pound. To check out what's going on click on the link: http://www.standrewsseafoodfestival.ca/
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Relay for Life "Tide Team"
at the 8th Annual Relay for Life. The relay raised over $88,900
New Discovery Center Construction
The construction phase for the new Discovery Centre in St. Andrews is officially underway.
Federal and Municipal politcians were on hand for the ceremony at the Huntsman Marine Science Center.
Total cost of the project is eight million dollars.
Federal and Municipal politcians were on hand for the ceremony at the Huntsman Marine Science Center.
Total cost of the project is eight million dollars.
Undercover theft Operation in Maine
Thanks to some quick thinking of the Washington County's Sheriff's office and the State Police a major undercover theft operation has come to a hault.
Nearly 40 victims were identified over at least 5 counties all over Eastern and Central Maine.
Two men have been arrested. To date burglary and thefts have been cleared from Northern Washington County all the way to Central Waldo County.
If anyone has information on these or related cases please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 255-4422.
Nearly 40 victims were identified over at least 5 counties all over Eastern and Central Maine.
Two men have been arrested. To date burglary and thefts have been cleared from Northern Washington County all the way to Central Waldo County.
If anyone has information on these or related cases please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 255-4422.
Man found dead in a home in Moncton
RCMP responding to a fire in Mocnton found a man's body inside after the fire had been put out. His identify has not been confirmed.
Police tell us he was the only one in the house.
Police tell us he was the only one in the house.
Fire destroys Royal Canadian Legion building in Oromocto
Fire departments from Fredericton, Oromocto, and New Maryland were on hand last Night as the Oromocto Legion was destroyed by fire.
RCMP say the fire is suspicious. The community is in shock.
RCMP say the fire is suspicious. The community is in shock.
Alcohol & Drugs factors in Riverview Accident
Drugs and Alcohol are being pointed out by RCMP as two of the factors that killed three teenagers from Riverview back on May.29th.
Officers also point out no one in the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt and they three people killed, including the driver, had alcohol and marijuana in their systems.
Re-constructionist's have also determined the vehicle was going well over the posted speed limit of 80km/hour and the road was somewhat wet but rain didn't start until after the crash
Officers also point out no one in the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt and they three people killed, including the driver, had alcohol and marijuana in their systems.
Re-constructionist's have also determined the vehicle was going well over the posted speed limit of 80km/hour and the road was somewhat wet but rain didn't start until after the crash
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Illegal Smokes
A Nova Scotia man has been arrested in northern part of the province after police found contraband cigarettes during a routine traffic stop. RCMP pulled over a pickup truck on the in Saint-Leonard and found 200,000 illegal smokes.
He will be appearing in court in September to answer to the charges of possession of contraband cigarettes.
He will be appearing in court in September to answer to the charges of possession of contraband cigarettes.
Another Internet Scam is Active
The New Brunswick Securities Commission has raised the red flag about an internet dating investment scheme out of Ghana. It involves worthless gold certificates and the Commission was alerted about the fraud thanks to the quick action of a bank employee.
They thought something was strange recently when the person scammed tried to make a large withdrawl.
Unfortunately, the heads up didn't come quick enough as the person has already lost thousands.
This internet scam is very personal in nature and begins with contact by way of a dating website, a relationship develops and then someone starts asking for cash which get bigger with each request.
They thought something was strange recently when the person scammed tried to make a large withdrawl.
Unfortunately, the heads up didn't come quick enough as the person has already lost thousands.
This internet scam is very personal in nature and begins with contact by way of a dating website, a relationship develops and then someone starts asking for cash which get bigger with each request.
Not much of a Change With Gas Prices
You'll be paying basically the same for gas as you did yesterday following the weekly setting. Self Serve regular is still selling around town for 97.2 cents a litre. Diesel dropped by less than a cent to $1.00.1. The price of propane rose by just over a penny to $1.02.9 and furnace oil fell slightly to 87.3 cents a litre.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Close Call for MotorCycle Riders
Two men are lucky to be alive after a close call last night. Hampton RCMP spotted two motorcycles doing wheelies just after six o'clock on Highway 100 and pulled them over. When the officer was getting out of his vehicle, both motorcycles took off. One of the drivers, a 21-year old man from St. Stephen, looked over his shoulder to see where the officer was when he crashed into the other motorcycle driven by a 28-year old Saint John man.
Both were rushed to the Regional, checked out and sent home. Officers have issued several fines to both drivers who will appear before a judge as well concerning their driving habits.
Both were rushed to the Regional, checked out and sent home. Officers have issued several fines to both drivers who will appear before a judge as well concerning their driving habits.
Investements made in Nursing Homes
Just over a million dollars will be alloted for renovations to Lincourt Manor in St. Stephen and $3.6 million for an expansion and renovations to Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews. That announcement made from Fishery's Minister Rick Doucet as a part of the Be Independent Longer strategy.
The Fundy Nursing home in Blacks is on the receiving end of $595,000 for renovations and a new $9-million nursing home will be built to replace Grand Manan Nursing Home. Doucet also announced $1 million in renovations to Campobello Lodge in Welshpool
Doucet spoke on behalf of Minister of State for Seniors Cheryl Lavoie.
Construction of the new 30-bed nursing home on Grand Manan will begin in the spring of 2011 with completion scheduled for the summer of 2012. It is estimated the project will create 80 construction jobs.
The Fundy Nursing home in Blacks is on the receiving end of $595,000 for renovations and a new $9-million nursing home will be built to replace Grand Manan Nursing Home. Doucet also announced $1 million in renovations to Campobello Lodge in Welshpool
Doucet spoke on behalf of Minister of State for Seniors Cheryl Lavoie.
Construction of the new 30-bed nursing home on Grand Manan will begin in the spring of 2011 with completion scheduled for the summer of 2012. It is estimated the project will create 80 construction jobs.
Monday, June 7, 2010
A 13 year old missing persons case is being re-opened by RCMP
The body of ""John Doe"" has been exhumed from a cemetery on Prince Edward Island. It was 13 years ago today, the body was found by a local fisherman in Malpeque Bay.
The man was never identified and his cause of death was a possible drowning.
Officers believe with new technology, there is a good chance to figure out who this man is and determine the exact cause of death.
RCMP say it is possible the body may have washed in to shore with the tides and he could be from the northern half of the Province, Magdalen Islands or even Quebec.
The man weighed 181 pounds and was five eleven.
The man was never identified and his cause of death was a possible drowning.
Officers believe with new technology, there is a good chance to figure out who this man is and determine the exact cause of death.
RCMP say it is possible the body may have washed in to shore with the tides and he could be from the northern half of the Province, Magdalen Islands or even Quebec.
The man weighed 181 pounds and was five eleven.
Truck Destroyed by Fire
A fire has destroyed a truck earlier today after it had become stuck on a dirt road in Musquash.
There were no injuries.
The photo shows Deputy Chief Philip Melanson and Captain Cliff Ells extinguishing hot spots after the fire was knocked down.
Photo by Andrew Sanojca.
There were no injuries.
The photo shows Deputy Chief Philip Melanson and Captain Cliff Ells extinguishing hot spots after the fire was knocked down.
Photo by Andrew Sanojca.
Fire Destroys Blue Moon Motel in Saint Andrews...
A fire has destroyed the Blue Moon hotel in Saint Andrews. Keep posted to the Tide for updates and more information on this story.
Free Park Admission
Over 750,000 people visit our 10 provincial parks every year. To honour Tourism Week, admission to all provincial parks will be free this Saturday, June 12.
In recognition of their 75th anniversary, the Department of Tourism and Parks has also frozen camping and entry fees at all provincial parks.
The 10 provincial offering a variety of activities including camping, hiking and swimming.
In recognition of their 75th anniversary, the Department of Tourism and Parks has also frozen camping and entry fees at all provincial parks.
The 10 provincial offering a variety of activities including camping, hiking and swimming.
RCMP seize marijuana in Harvey
A man and a women are expected in court after RCMP seized marijuana, cash and a stolen firearms at a house in Harvey. The two in their 30's have been released from police custody.
People's Alliance set to file for official status
The People's Alliance of New Brunswick is says it will file for official party status this week. PANB leader Kris Austin will be at the Elections New Brunswick office on Wednesday.
PANB has exceeded the requirement of having 10 riding associations to achieve official party status.
Nomination meetings will be held in various ridings in the coming weeks as well as the search for individuals to start other riding associations.
PANB has exceeded the requirement of having 10 riding associations to achieve official party status.
Nomination meetings will be held in various ridings in the coming weeks as well as the search for individuals to start other riding associations.
Water Safety Week
It's Water Safety Week and the Red Cross is putting out the word more care and caution needs to happen with activities involving water play or sports. There have been 15 drownings in Atlantic Canada so far this year so a strong emphasis also needs to be put on reminding everyone to put on a life jacket. Atlantic Canada averages roughly 25 drownings every year and there has already had more than half that many before the peak swimming and boating season.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Accident On Spring Street St. Stephen
One man is faceing drinking and driving charges after he slamed a car into a hydo pole on Spring Street. RCMP tell us the car was speeding up the road before it hit the pole then the driver fled from the scene. He was arrested a short time later. RCMP tells Tide News alcohol played a factor in the crash and the man will be appearing in court on a later date to faces charges. Power was knocked out for a short time.
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