Road Construction In Bayside

If your travelling to and from Saint Andrews in the coming weeks you may want to give yourself some extra time as paving construction has begun in Bayside. 

It's an estimated cost of just over $800.000 that is being be funded jointly by the provincial and federal governments. Remember fines are doubles for those speeding in construction areas. 

Dexter Construction Company was awarded the tender for this project.

Border Cafe Will Fight Back

You can't help but to notice the Menu sign on the side of the road that reads Mama's By Law Burger ... The Border Cafe in St. Stephen has been fined twice now for their weekly Karaoke event and anticipates two more fines this weekend as Karaoke will go on.

John Dilliam of Border Cafe tells Tide News they are not hurting no one and have even set up a jar inside the cafe titled Mama's bail money for anyone that's in a would like to make a donation. Dillman tells us his mother Brenda Vanhorne was rejected her Entertainment Licence from the Provincial Government with no explanation.

Many locals are up in roar over this and some enjoy the Karaoke and some don't. Tide news has a call into the St. Stephen By Law enforcement officer Mark Fleming but have yet to hear back.

 


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The Tale Of A Whale

An update for you today on the story we reported on recently where a whale went under a boat off Campobello causing the boat to capsize. Tide News has learned not only was the Sardine Vessel responding to the scene but also the Campobello Whale rescue team. Mac Green and Robert Fitzsimmons got the call to respond to the scene where they rescued two people out of the cold water, one of them who could not swim.

The two had been in the water for about twenty minutes and didn't have the energy to climb aboard The Michael Eileen Sardine Fishing Vessel. The Whale rescue Zodiac is the only rescue vessel in the area to respond to incident at sea .. Normally if a boat has sank or is sinking a rescue team would be sent from Nova Scotia. All 5 members aboard the boat are home and doing well.

They had been out whale watching for the day and were headed home when a fin back whale swam under their boat just off of the Head Harbour Light House that caused the boat to leave the water and fly about thirty feet in the air before in smashed back down. The Campobello Whale Rescue Team is still continuing the search for the whale, but it is believe the whale is ok.

Vandalism On Hall Road

RCMP want to hear from you if you have any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for throwing rocks thru a local women's window over the weekend. It happened late Saturday night on The Hall Road just outside of St. Stephen .

The women was home at the time of the incident. Tide News spoke with the women's daughter Deneca Calhoun and she tell us her mother can't understand as to why anyone would do this to her home.

Bob MacKnight tells Tide news they have no witnesses's or suspects at this time.

Small Vessel Swamped By Whale

Over the weekend RCMP responded to a call reporting that a small boat capsized when a whale a swam underneath the vessel. There were five people aboard the boat, which was out on the water observing a pod of whales in Passamaquoddy Bay near Campobello Island.

All five people were thrown overboard into the water. A crew on a sardine fishing vessel were close by to recovering the people.

Two of the boaters were transported to the Charlotte County Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

At the time of this incident, personal floatation devices were available but were not being worn.

Tucker Says Ferry Toll Is Unfair

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.

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.

RCMP Going To The Ball Game

If your going to be checking out the Blue Jays Red Sox game on the tube this afternoon, keep an eye out for three RCMP officers from home.

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.

Blaney Reacts To Keir Comment

(Rothesay Conservative MLA Margaret-Ann Blaney)
(File Photo)

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.

Liberals Not Too Fond of Ferry Toll Removal

(Charlotte the Isles MLA Rick Doucett)
(File Photo)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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