With the Liberals saying tolls can't be removed from the Grand Manan Ferry without services being lost, the Conservatives are singing a different tune.
Sharon Tucker is the PC Candidate for Charlotte the Isles and tells CHSJ News, her party is committed to removing the tolls without creating an additional cost to taxpayers and without eliminating ferry runs.
She says the people of Grand Manan are the only people in New Brunswick who have to pay to travel within their own province and this decision is about fairness.
Tucker says getting rid of the tolls will help kick start the economic engine of the island, and bring new jobs and businesses to the area.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Remembering A Crash
70-year old Lawrence Cummings and an old friend are going to get together this week to remember what could have been a tragic accident.
The Salt Spring resident was working on his farm back on May.19th, 1958 when a plane crashed into his field and he rescued the pilot.
Cummings tells us, he doesn't consider himself a hero.
Cummings says the pilot, who now calls British Columbia home, is eighty years old and he is looking forward to seeing him.
The Salt Spring resident was working on his farm back on May.19th, 1958 when a plane crashed into his field and he rescued the pilot.
Cummings tells us, he doesn't consider himself a hero.
Cummings says the pilot, who now calls British Columbia home, is eighty years old and he is looking forward to seeing him.
RCMP Going To The Ball Game
Corporal Jean-Marc Paré, Corporal Greg Lupson, Constable Ian Grassman and Staff Sergeant Jamie George of Prince Edward Island will carry the Canadian and American flags prior to the game.
Red Sox management made the request to the Mounties back in July about serving as the Colour Guard for the game.
All four officers are thrilled with the opportunity and are paying their own way to take part.
The game gets started at 2:35pm.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Blaney Reacts To Keir Comment
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Finding Minister Keir's comment amusing, Rothesay Conservative MLA Margaret Ann Blaney tells us, there is a good reason why David Alward did not attend the party's open forums on energy.
She says there are two capable and knowledgeable people running the summits.
She also says he has taken part in her door to door campaign and has been in every corner of the province.
Blaney believes Minister Keir is running scared and that is what prompted the comment.
Is Alward Hiding?
Is Conservative Leader David Alward in hiding?
Energy Minister Jack Keir believes the party has been keeping him under wraps and wants to know why he hasn't been front and center to discuss the issues.
One of them is energy and Keir tells us, the Liberal Government has taken steps to protect the assets of NB Power and it rate-payers.
Keir adds Alward didn't even bother to show for his party's open house forums recently to discuss energy.
Energy Minister Jack Keir believes the party has been keeping him under wraps and wants to know why he hasn't been front and center to discuss the issues.
One of them is energy and Keir tells us, the Liberal Government has taken steps to protect the assets of NB Power and it rate-payers.
Keir adds Alward didn't even bother to show for his party's open house forums recently to discuss energy.
Liberals Not Too Fond of Ferry Toll Removal
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A Conservative promise to remove the toll on the Grand Manan ferry if elected to power next month has left the MLA for the area shaking his head.
Rick Doucett tells us, with no public consultation on the matter with Mayor and council or the operator of the ferry, he believes this idea was put together on the back of a napkin.
Doucett adds the Conservative proposal will cost roughly two and a half million dollars which means a ferry run would have to be lost.
Alward says it's the only ferry service of its kind in the province that charges a toll and it's unfair to island residents.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Truck Found Destroyed
A Theft of a 1994 pickup that was stolen from a yard in Chamcook was located today the same area, abandoned and destroyed by fire.
RCMP tell us they continue to Investigation if you have any information contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.
Meanwhile Police continue to look for the truck that was stolen from St. George this week.
RCMP tell us they continue to Investigation if you have any information contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.
Meanwhile Police continue to look for the truck that was stolen from St. George this week.
Alwards Promise To Remove Toll On Grand Manan Ferry
Progressive Conservative party leader David Alward making a promise to the residents of Grand Manan today as a part of his party's platform.
Alward tells Tide News he is promising to remove the toll on the ferry to Grand Manan Island if they are elected next month. He's also committed to retaining the current ferry operating schedule.
Over the past few decades, the population of Grand Manan has declined year after year and many island residents have been complaining for years that the cost to take the ferry has made it difficult for them financially.
Alward tells Tide News he is promising to remove the toll on the ferry to Grand Manan Island if they are elected next month. He's also committed to retaining the current ferry operating schedule.
Over the past few decades, the population of Grand Manan has declined year after year and many island residents have been complaining for years that the cost to take the ferry has made it difficult for them financially.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Attempted Assault On Premier Graham
A local man has a date set for court after an incident yesterday that landing him in the back of a police car.
Phillip Williams of Upper Mills has been charged with uttering threats and resisting arrested after he showed up at Town Square where Premier Shawn Graham was set to make an announcement.
Corp. Davis Tells Tide News they were tipped off by a phone call prior to yesterday events that lead to Williams actions.
Williams tells Tide news he wanted to speak directly to The Premier about his issues concerning his land, welfare and medical documents. Williams has a court date set for September 3 to answer to charges.
Phillip Williams of Upper Mills has been charged with uttering threats and resisting arrested after he showed up at Town Square where Premier Shawn Graham was set to make an announcement.
Corp. Davis Tells Tide News they were tipped off by a phone call prior to yesterday events that lead to Williams actions.
Williams tells Tide news he wanted to speak directly to The Premier about his issues concerning his land, welfare and medical documents. Williams has a court date set for September 3 to answer to charges.
Kingston Man Found
The search for a missing senior from the Kingston Peninsula has a happy ending. Hampton RCMP tell us the search for 63-year old Fred Drew has been called off after he was picked up near his home by a relative last night.
Drew had been missing since yesterday when he left for his daily walk. Concern was raised because Drew is an insulin dependent diabetic but RCMP say he will be fine.
Drew had been missing since yesterday when he left for his daily walk. Concern was raised because Drew is an insulin dependent diabetic but RCMP say he will be fine.
Williams to Appear in Court
A court date has been set for a local man after an incident in town square involving the Premier. Phillip Williams says he was driven by anger in getting help about losing his land along with his medical records being withheld by his previous doctor.
He Tells Tide News he went to Town Square to speak with The Premier about his issues. The Premier’s speech was delayed fifteen minutes after the RCMP received a tip that a man was looking for Graham.
Williams was arrested before the Premier’s arrival and has a September 3rd court date to answer to charges of uttering threats and resisting arrest.
Tide news has placed a call to the RCMP for their comment and have yet to hear back.
He Tells Tide News he went to Town Square to speak with The Premier about his issues. The Premier’s speech was delayed fifteen minutes after the RCMP received a tip that a man was looking for Graham.
Williams was arrested before the Premier’s arrival and has a September 3rd court date to answer to charges of uttering threats and resisting arrest.
Tide news has placed a call to the RCMP for their comment and have yet to hear back.
New Board Members At The Airport
Two new board members have been selected to sit at the Saint John Airport. Michael Walton and former Saint John mayor Norm McFarlane begin their terms right away.
Walton has held numerous positions with community boards and is a long time member of the Board of Trade.
Along with holding the title of the Mayor of Saint John, McFarlane is as former MLA, cabinet minister and accountant.
Walton has held numerous positions with community boards and is a long time member of the Board of Trade.
Along with holding the title of the Mayor of Saint John, McFarlane is as former MLA, cabinet minister and accountant.
Missing Man From Kingston Peninsula
The search is on for a missing senior from the Kingston Peninsula. Hampton RCMP tell us 62-year old Fred Drew has been gone since yesterday when he left for his daily walk.
He is five seven, 300 pounds white hair and a short beard. He was wearing a beige long sleeve shirt, jeans and white sneakers.
Drew is also an insulin dependent diabetic and officers don't know if he took his medication before leaving for his walk.
He is five seven, 300 pounds white hair and a short beard. He was wearing a beige long sleeve shirt, jeans and white sneakers.
Drew is also an insulin dependent diabetic and officers don't know if he took his medication before leaving for his walk.
Gas Prices In St. Stephen
Your trip to the gas pump won't hurt as much today.
The price of gas is down this morning after the weekly setting, the maximum price for regular self-serve is 95.4. Diesel is also down at 103.0 while the cost of propane is up slightly to 102.8.
The price of gas is down this morning after the weekly setting, the maximum price for regular self-serve is 95.4. Diesel is also down at 103.0 while the cost of propane is up slightly to 102.8.
The price for home heating oil is selling for 86.7
Stolen Truck In St. George
RCMP are investigatingafter a pickup truck was stolen sometime between late Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning from Brunswick Street in St. George
Police say the 2005 Ford F-650 truck was stolen from a parking lot. The truck is white and black in color and has white mud flaps on it with the wording "Gator Ford Florida." The New Brunswick license plate is F-18256.
If you have information about this crime or if you see this stolen truck contact the St George RCMP at 755-1130
Police say the 2005 Ford F-650 truck was stolen from a parking lot. The truck is white and black in color and has white mud flaps on it with the wording "Gator Ford Florida." The New Brunswick license plate is F-18256.
If you have information about this crime or if you see this stolen truck contact the St George RCMP at 755-1130
Minimum Wage Set To Rise
Our minimum wage will be boosted by 50 cents September 1st. That will bring the pay rate to nine dollars an hour.
Two more 50-cent increases are scheduled for next year to bring the minimum wage up to the Atlantic average of 10-dollars an hour by next fall.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
St Stephen & Charlotte County Go High Speed
Rogers Communications announced today St. Stephen and surounding area of Charlotte County will recieved new enhanced television service as well as news services for high speed internet and home phone services.
Locals in the area will now recieve up to 450 new channels with over 1000 on demand movies. Rogers is offering sic levels of hi speed service and residental home phone service with unlimited local calling thru New Brunswick.
Rogers will be hosting an open house today in St. Stephen at The St. Stephen Legion from 12 to 7 and tomorrow from 12 to 7 at The Saint Andrews Legion.
Regional President For Rogers Communications
Ken Marshall
RCMP Request Public Assistance
RCMP are requesting help from the public in identifying those responsible for the theft of a 1998 4 wheel ATV from School Street in St Stephen. It happened between August 15 and 17th.
Police have secured evidence from the scene and will be examined by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section. Anyone with info leading to the arrest of those responsible may be eligible for a cash award.
Police have secured evidence from the scene and will be examined by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section. Anyone with info leading to the arrest of those responsible may be eligible for a cash award.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Anterless Deer Draw
Almost 5000 hunters around the Province have been given the green light to hunt anter-less deer this fall. Anyone who has been awarded a validation sticker should receive it from the Province by the end of next month.
You can find out if you've been successful in the draw by visiting gnb.ca or checking the last two digits of your current hunting license against the two-digit numbers listed for the wildlife management zone in which you applied.
You can find out if you've been successful in the draw by visiting gnb.ca or checking the last two digits of your current hunting license against the two-digit numbers listed for the wildlife management zone in which you applied.
Monday, August 16, 2010
More Talk on Lepreau
With the tab growing at one million dollars a day for replacement power at Point Lepreau, the Energy Minister says negotiations with Ottawa continue to pick up the tab for replacement power. Jack Keir tells us, he met with MP Keith Ashfield late Friday night and Ottawa is still reviewing the file:
Our news-room asked Minister Keir if this issue could cost the Liberal Party re-election in the Provincial vote next month and says he doesn't see how the Graham Government can be pinned down when it was the Conservative Party that signed the contract which put all cost responsibilities on the Provincial Government.
Our news-room asked Minister Keir if this issue could cost the Liberal Party re-election in the Provincial vote next month and says he doesn't see how the Graham Government can be pinned down when it was the Conservative Party that signed the contract which put all cost responsibilities on the Provincial Government.
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