Moose Draw Results

Hunters who entered the moose license draw can now find out if they got a license for this fall's draw.

The province received 62,900 applications for 3,554 licences with the 2010 moose hunting season coming up in September.

Callers will be asked to enter their provincial medicare number using the telephone keypad and if you are checking online, you need to enter your medicare number into the required field before you find out if you are successful in the draw.

Validation stickers will be sent to all successful applicants.

Collision With Moose Near Welsford Leaves One Man Dead

A 66 year old unidentified man has been killed after his car collided with a moose along highway 7 near Welsford late last night. Two passengers were taken to hospital.

One suffered just minor injuries. The other sustained what are described by the RCMP as serious injuries. They were all wearing their seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor and the road was wet at the time.

New Sleep Center Opens at Calais Regional Hospital

Getting a good night's sleep just got easier with the opening of the new Sleep Center at Calais Regional Hospital, according to Respiratory Therapist Diane Canuel, CRH Director of Respiratory Care.

The new Calais Regional Hospital Sleep Center is equipped to diagnose a wide range of breathing disorders and other conditions experienced during sleep.

Estimates indicate that as many as 65 million Americans experience sleep disorders, at the Sleep Center of Calais Regional Hospital, patients spend a night where they are monitored for sleep apnea and other disorders.

The new service includes state of the art monitoring and diagnostic equipment and a trained technician in a comfortable setting with a sleep number bed.

To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information on Calais Regional Hospital Sleep Center, call 454-9223.

Shellfish-Closure

There has been an outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning in our area. That has prompted the recreational and commercial harvesting of oysters, clams and scallops in the southwestern part of the province to be banned.

Closed are the foreshore and waters within 1.6 km of Southern New Brunswick from the Nova Scotia border along the coast of New Brunswick to the United States border and the foreshore and waters within 1.6 km of the Islands of Grand Manan, The Wolves, Bliss, Hills, Frye, Deer and Campobello.

The federal Fisheries Department says the outbreak is caused by naturally occurring toxins derived from plankton.

Man Arrested In Connection To Legion Arson Oromocto

An RCMP investigative unit have arrested an 18-year-old man as a result of the ongoing investigation into the arson that destroyed the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch in Oromocto back on June 10.

He is scheduled to appear in Burton Provincial Court on September 13 to enter his plea on charges of arson.

Meet Curtis Malloch Night

A meet and greet will be held tonight for Curtis Malloch, the Progressive Conservative representative for Charlotte-Campobello for the
upcoming provincial election. It's set to begin at The Kirk-McColl Church Hall at 6. The fall election is scheduled for September 27th.

Meet Bizarre Ocean Creatures at Huntsman Marine This Weekend

The Atlantic Reference Centre, part of the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, has the world’s biggest collection of North Atlantic marine species.
ARC Curator of Invertebrates, Dr. Gerhard Pohle, and Curator of Fishes, Lou Van Guelpen, will be bringing along some unusual and fascinating specimens from fish to crustaceans and parasites on Saturday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m., right after the seal feeding, as they present Bizarre Creatures of the Deep.

The scientists will be talking about how some invertebrates and fish have adapted to the deep-sea environment, and visitors will be able to see and touch some of the specimens.

The Huntsman aquarium has lowered admission prices in 2010 as construction continues on the new discovery centre, set to open in June, 2011.

Street Reopened In Milltown After a Gas Leak Scare

A scare for some residents in Milltown today as workers struck a natural gas pipeline and the area was temporarily evacuated. Residents are back in their homes and the problem was resolved at approx. 1:00 pm. One resident in the area tells Tide News that the RCMP, St Stephen Fire Dept. along with the Towns Public Works Dept were on scene. 

Governor Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff On Thursday

In remembrance and honor of Staff Sergeant Eric Shaw, Governor John E. Baldacci has directed that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday July 8. Staff Sergeant Shaw was killed by enemy gunfire in Afghanistan on June 27.
The funeral service for Staff Sergeant Shaw is scheduled for July 8 at the Plummer Funeral Home in Augusta with a graveside service to follow at the Maine Veterans Cemetery.

Atlanticade Being Hailed A Huge Success

The weather has been perfect for this weekend's Atlanticade Motorcycle Festival being held in Charlotte County. Thousands of bike enthusiasts roared into the area on Friday and have been enjoying the sites and sounds every since.

Organizer Dale Hicks tells Tide News, close to ten thousand bikes from around Atlantic Canada and beyond are in the area. This is also a great boost for the economy this weekend and hopefully in return visits.

Premier Graham On Second Reactor

Cautious optimism from Premier Graham concerning a proposal to build a second reactor at Point Lepreau.

Energy Minister Jack Keir met with officials from Areva to explore the possibilities last week and Graham tells Tide News, it's vital the private sector take on the risk and not the rate-payer.


Premier Graham says the next step in the process now is to see if a letter of intent can be signed.

Atlanticade may top ten thousand

Atlanticade could top 10,000 bikes by the time it wraps up on July 4th.
Dale Hicks, organizer of Atlanticade says it is a complete success.

Governor Orders Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff on Friday, July 2

In remembrance and honor of Sgt. Brandon Silk, Governor John E. Baldacci has directed that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, July 2, 2010.
Sgt. Silk, died June 21, while serving in Afghanistan. He was with the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Sgt. Silk’s family lives in Orono.

The funeral service for Sgt. Silk is planned for Friday, July 2, at United Baptist Church, in Old Town.

Atlanticade Hit's Charlotte County

Today marks the start of Alanticade in St. Andrews. Thousands of bikers are expected to drive into St. Andrews from all over Canada and the United States. The snowbirds are expected to have a fly over St. Andrews at 10 this morning.

The opening ceremonies for Alanticade will be at 12 noon at the Algonquin.

A list of detailed events can be found on The Tide's Home Page under The Alanticade Logo.

People's Alliance Sets Deadline On Policy Submissions

The People's Alliance tells us thier deadline on policy submissions will be July 2nd..
For the previous few weeks and months any resident of New Brunswick could submit an idea for a policy our party could vote on at our policy convention.

The People's of Alliance convention is scheduled for July 9 and 10 at the Oromocto Days Inn Hotel.

Province's Population is Growing

Numbers from Stats Can show a net increase of over 6000 people since January 2007.

The number surpasses the goal of increasing the province's population by 6,000 by the end of 2009 as set out by the state of the province address.

The numbers are a quarterly estimate for January 1st to April 1st of this year and place our province's population at 751,300.

The province's population dropped by over 4000 people in the 13 quarters before January 2007

Named Released In Accident Over The Weekend In Saint John

Ryan Ellis has been identified as the man killed last Friday on the West-Side in Saint John. The 26-year old was killed when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into another vehicle on Manawagonish Road.
A 15-year-old girl was also killed over the weekend when the vehicle she was travelling in left Hillcrest Road, went down an embankment near the airport on Saturday night. Saint John City police tells us , her name is not being released at the request of her family.

What About An Oil Spill In The Bay

Fisheries Minister Rick Doucette says its time we took another look at the plans for dealing with an oil spill in the Bay of Fundy.

This follows Doucette's visit last week to the Gulf of Mexico to get a first hand look at what's unfolding there which he calls the largest manmade disaster in history.

Doucette says any re-examination of the plans that are in place should also involve officials from Nova Scotia and Maine.

People's Alliance Picks Second Candidate

John Craig, Mayor of the Town of St. Andrew's, was acclaimed as candidate at the PANB Charlotte-Campobello nomination meeting on Saturday afternoon at Scotch Ridge Hall.
Craig told those assembled that this was an exciting time for politics in New Brunswick.

Craig joins Ed Hoyt in carrying the People's Alliance banner as a choice for voters in the Sept. 27 election.

The St. Andrew's mayor added the election may only be a short time away, but he is ready for the intense ride.

NB Liquor Grand Opening

The St. Stephen NB Liquor is now officially open for business in their new location. They have moved from The St. Stephen Superstore to their new location beside Sobey's in The Charlotte Mall.

There are two way to enter the news store now one in the front and a walk way has been constructed to take you to the new store thru Sobey's. Grand opening Ceremonies got underway today at noon.

Shown here are Tom Booth & Paul Martin with Manager Randy Burrell