Today's the day for the recount of ballots in the riding of Saint John Harbour.
Conservative Carl Killen won the seat by just nine votes over Liberal Ed Doherty in last week's provincial election.
It's the only recount following the election that gave David Alward's Tories a commanding majority of 42 seats in the 55-seat legislature.
The recount is automatic because the margin of victory was under 25 votes.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Fire Prevention Week
This is Fire Prevention Week. This is also the time of year to service our Heating Appliances.
Whether you use electricity, oil , gas, or wood these appliances all require maintenance to function properly, When servicing these appliances don't forget the chimney.
Local Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells some tips to remember to prevents fires is to watch what you heat.
He tells Tide News if you plan to deep fry foods always use a CSA or ULC approved fryer
Richardson say if you do have a fire, get out and stay out, don't take the chance.
Whether you use electricity, oil , gas, or wood these appliances all require maintenance to function properly, When servicing these appliances don't forget the chimney.
Local Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells some tips to remember to prevents fires is to watch what you heat.
He tells Tide News if you plan to deep fry foods always use a CSA or ULC approved fryer
Richardson say if you do have a fire, get out and stay out, don't take the chance.
Walk Cause We Care Held Over The Weekend
The 8th Annual Walk Cause We Care has held in three communities in Charlotte Country on Saturday. The event raised $70,144 and still counting.
Carol Stewart, one of the organizers of the event says she thanks all the walkers, sponsors and supporters and volunteers from St. Stephen, St. Andrews and St. George.
Stewart says without everyone's help, they would never be able to generate funding to this extent for Charlotte County Cancer.
Carol Stewart, one of the organizers of the event says she thanks all the walkers, sponsors and supporters and volunteers from St. Stephen, St. Andrews and St. George.
Stewart says without everyone's help, they would never be able to generate funding to this extent for Charlotte County Cancer.
Two Fire Calls Over The Weekend
The Musquash Fire Department responded to an accident Friday afternoon after a car rolled over and landed in the median near the Lepreau exit. One person was taken to hospital.
With the kick of to Fire Prevention week on Saturday firefighters responded to a vehicle on fire in the Thompson Subdivision in Musquash.
A van which was parked in the driveway of a home was found heavily involved in fire. Firefighters used foam to knock down the fire. Damage was contained to the van and the cause has been deemed as accidental.
The photo was taken by Firefighter Neil Galbraith. It shows Lt. Grady Curtis and Firefighter Mike Mersereau checking for hot spots after extinguishing the van fire.
With the kick of to Fire Prevention week on Saturday firefighters responded to a vehicle on fire in the Thompson Subdivision in Musquash.
A van which was parked in the driveway of a home was found heavily involved in fire. Firefighters used foam to knock down the fire. Damage was contained to the van and the cause has been deemed as accidental.
The photo was taken by Firefighter Neil Galbraith. It shows Lt. Grady Curtis and Firefighter Mike Mersereau checking for hot spots after extinguishing the van fire.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Another Scam Making The Rounds
Another scam is making the rounds and Rothesay Regional Police are throwing up the warning flag. Officers tell us they are investigating an incident where someone called a home in the Kennebecasis Valley and said they were a representative of Microsoft.
They then asked the home-owner to go to their computer as there was a problem with their Windows support system.
The questions then got more personal and the home-owner asked for a phone number to call them back.
The number was bogus and the home-owner then called police. Rothesay Regional Police remind everyone to NEVER give out personal information over the phone.
They then asked the home-owner to go to their computer as there was a problem with their Windows support system.
The questions then got more personal and the home-owner asked for a phone number to call them back.
The number was bogus and the home-owner then called police. Rothesay Regional Police remind everyone to NEVER give out personal information over the phone.
Fire Prevention Week October 3th to 9th.
New Brunswickers are being reminded to be more aware about fire safety in their homes during Fire Prevention Week, which takes place Oct. 3-9 throughout the province.
The theme of this year's week is Consider the risks - Watch what you heat. It is sponsored by the Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs and the New Brunswick Association of Fire Prevention Officers. The official launch takes place on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Perth-Andover Fire Department.
Local Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells us that most fires originate from lack of attention.
Richardson tell Tide News people need to use smoke detectors and to be sure they are working properly with routine cleaning.
Richardson say also watch what you heat use deep fryers not geese on the stop and if a Fire starts Get out and stay out.
The theme of this year's week is Consider the risks - Watch what you heat. It is sponsored by the Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs and the New Brunswick Association of Fire Prevention Officers. The official launch takes place on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Perth-Andover Fire Department.
Local Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells us that most fires originate from lack of attention.
Richardson tell Tide News people need to use smoke detectors and to be sure they are working properly with routine cleaning.
Richardson say also watch what you heat use deep fryers not geese on the stop and if a Fire starts Get out and stay out.
Boil Water Order for Beaver Harbour
Connors Bros. are advises the residents of Beaver Harbour that as a precautionary measure a Voluntary Boil Order is currently in effect.
This order only applies to residents of Beaver Harbour that are connected to Connors Bros water supply.
This order only applies to residents of Beaver Harbour that are connected to Connors Bros water supply.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Search For Answers On Missing Fishing Vessel
The search for answers continues for the family of Harold and Corey Cossaboom.
The fisherman's vessel "Whole Family" went down off St. Martins back in February and the boat or their bodies have still not been re-covered.
Trish Green is Corey Cossaboom's sister and says a day doesn't go by she doesn't miss her only brother.
Back on March.19th, the family was told the Coast Guard would make the vessel "Mathew" which is equipped for this type of search available but a week later, an official with the Department of Fisheries called to tell them quote, sending the vessel would be a waste of taxpayers money.
Recently, a scallop dragger the R.L.S out of Digby sank in the same area and the family believes there has to be something in the area causing this to happen.
The fisherman's vessel "Whole Family" went down off St. Martins back in February and the boat or their bodies have still not been re-covered.
Trish Green is Corey Cossaboom's sister and says a day doesn't go by she doesn't miss her only brother.
Back on March.19th, the family was told the Coast Guard would make the vessel "Mathew" which is equipped for this type of search available but a week later, an official with the Department of Fisheries called to tell them quote, sending the vessel would be a waste of taxpayers money.
Recently, a scallop dragger the R.L.S out of Digby sank in the same area and the family believes there has to be something in the area causing this to happen.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
St. Stephen Missing-BoyUpdate
An 11-year-old boy reported missing from St Stephen has been found.
The boys' family had reported that Shane Jeffries had not been seen since 6:30 p.m. Tuesday near the St. Stephen Middle School.
RCMP said today the boy has been located. They did not release any other details.
The boys' family had reported that Shane Jeffries had not been seen since 6:30 p.m. Tuesday near the St. Stephen Middle School.
RCMP said today the boy has been located. They did not release any other details.
Missing 11 Year Old In St. Stephen
St. Stephen RCMP are asking for the public's held in finding an 11 year old missing boy. Shane Jeffries has not been seen since around 6:30 last night in the Area of the St. Stephen Middle School.
He is described as about 4 foot 1 with blond hair and of medium build. His family tells Tide News he was last seen wear a blue T-Shirt , Blue Jeans and white sneakers.. If you have seen this boy contact the local RCMP at 466-7030.
He is described as about 4 foot 1 with blond hair and of medium build. His family tells Tide News he was last seen wear a blue T-Shirt , Blue Jeans and white sneakers.. If you have seen this boy contact the local RCMP at 466-7030.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Rick Doucet Takes The Seat For Liberal In Charlotte The Isles Riding
It came down to 890 Votes between the top two candidates in last night Election. Liberal Rick Doucet takes with 3176 votes followed by PC Sharon Tucker 2286 votes.
Premier Shawn Graham is back in the legislature but he'll be losing a lot of Liberal company as his party moves into the opposition.
Several of his cabinet ministers lost their seats.
The Liberals are elected in eight and leading in seven ridings -- less than half of the 31 seats they held going into today's vote.
Premier Shawn Graham is back in the legislature but he'll be losing a lot of Liberal company as his party moves into the opposition.
Several of his cabinet ministers lost their seats.
The Liberals are elected in eight and leading in seven ridings -- less than half of the 31 seats they held going into today's vote.
Malloch Takes Top Spots In Charlotte Campobello
The Conservatives have doubled their seats in the legislature in a landslide election victory over the Liberals.
PC Curtis Mallach took the top spot last night with 2980 votes beating out Liberal Annabelle Juneau by1464 votes.
The Tories under David Alward were victorious in 42 ridings while Shawn Graham's Liberals took the remaining 13.
Alward admits the result was both an acceptance of his party and a verdict on the last four years of Liberal rule.
Graham says he expects to step down as party leader, but he'll remain as the member for his riding for the time being.
PC Curtis Mallach took the top spot last night with 2980 votes beating out Liberal Annabelle Juneau by1464 votes.
The Tories under David Alward were victorious in 42 ridings while Shawn Graham's Liberals took the remaining 13.
Alward admits the result was both an acceptance of his party and a verdict on the last four years of Liberal rule.
Graham says he expects to step down as party leader, but he'll remain as the member for his riding for the time being.
MLA-Elect Margaret Ann Blaney
The riding of Rothesay has re-elected Conservative Margaret Ann Blaney for a fourth consecutive term.
Blaney defeated Liberal Victoria Clarke and says one of the issues she kept hearing at the door is rising property taxes.
Blaney says there are some good models out there the party will look at and bring the issue of property taxes it into the 21st century.
Blaney defeated Liberal Victoria Clarke and says one of the issues she kept hearing at the door is rising property taxes.
Blaney says there are some good models out there the party will look at and bring the issue of property taxes it into the 21st century.
Saint John Fundy Has A New Face
The Conservative banner is flying again in Saint John Fundy.
Glen Savoie beat Liberal Gary Keating to re-claim the seat which hasn't been blue since Saint John MP Rodney Weston held it.
Savoie says as a new-comer to the political scene, he is expecting a lot of hard work.
Savoie says while going door to door, he was hearing a lot of discontent and people that wanted their voices heard.
Glen Savoie beat Liberal Gary Keating to re-claim the seat which hasn't been blue since Saint John MP Rodney Weston held it.
Savoie says as a new-comer to the political scene, he is expecting a lot of hard work.
Savoie says while going door to door, he was hearing a lot of discontent and people that wanted their voices heard.
Saint John Harbour MLA-Elect Carl Killen
For the time being, Conservative Carl Killen is the MLA-Elect for Saint John Harbour, beating Liberal Ed Doherty by nine votes.
The margin of victory means there is an automatic re-count. Killen says his exposure to municipal politics is one of the reasons for his decision to make the leap provincially realizing you do have very little power to change policy at the municipal level.
Killen says Saint John Harbour is the most interesting, challenging riding in the Province with great candidates and a wide demographic. No word yet from Elections NB as to the process for the re-count.
The margin of victory means there is an automatic re-count. Killen says his exposure to municipal politics is one of the reasons for his decision to make the leap provincially realizing you do have very little power to change policy at the municipal level.
Killen says Saint John Harbour is the most interesting, challenging riding in the Province with great candidates and a wide demographic. No word yet from Elections NB as to the process for the re-count.
Longtime M-L-A Easily Re-Elected In Hampton-Kings
Longtime M-L-A Bev Harrison, described by some as an icon, was the first Conservative elected in last night's election.
Harrison says this is his biggest win in the riding of Hampton-Kings in six or seven elections.
Harrison adds he thinks David Alward will make an excellent premier because he has a style that is consultative.
Harrison says this is his biggest win in the riding of Hampton-Kings in six or seven elections.
Harrison adds he thinks David Alward will make an excellent premier because he has a style that is consultative.
Saint John East Conservative M-L-A Elect Glen Tait
A former fire chief and Common Councillor is now a newly elected Conservative M-L-A.
Glen Tait won the seat last night formerly held by Liberal Roly McIntrye.
He says it will be new for him setting provincial policy.
Tait says going door to door he kept hearing of the desire for change with anger being voiced about Shawn Graham.
Tait decided to run provincially after coming to the conclusion city councillors really don't have all that much clout when it's all said and done.
Glen Tait won the seat last night formerly held by Liberal Roly McIntrye.
He says it will be new for him setting provincial policy.
Tait says going door to door he kept hearing of the desire for change with anger being voiced about Shawn Graham.
Tait decided to run provincially after coming to the conclusion city councillors really don't have all that much clout when it's all said and done.
Saint John Portland Conservative M-L-A Elect Trevor Holder
The MLA for Saint John Portland is returning to the Legislature but this time he will be on the government side.
Trevor Holder defeating Liberal Dan Joyce to keep the riding for the Conservatives.
Holder says he is looking forward to being on the government side again having served as a cabinet minister under then Premier Bernard Lord.
Holder goes on to say he feels good because he thinks the win is about building a better community and being on the government side is a better place to accomplish that.
He believes voters want a government that is focused on health care, poverty reduction, education and the provincial debt.
Trevor Holder defeating Liberal Dan Joyce to keep the riding for the Conservatives.
Holder says he is looking forward to being on the government side again having served as a cabinet minister under then Premier Bernard Lord.
Holder goes on to say he feels good because he thinks the win is about building a better community and being on the government side is a better place to accomplish that.
He believes voters want a government that is focused on health care, poverty reduction, education and the provincial debt.
Saint John Lancaster Conservative M-L-A Elect Dorothy Shepherd
A West side business owner is responsible for another of the city's biggest upsets.
Dorothy Shepherd beat longtime Liberal M-L-A Abel Leblanc, who had won two consecutive terms, to win Saint John Lancaster for the conservatives.
Shepherd says it's an exciting victory. Shepherd is thrilled with a conservative majority saying she found a lot of voters were undecided at the door with the big concern being property assessments.
One of her priorities is to increase use of the Lorneville Industrial Park.
Dorothy Shepherd beat longtime Liberal M-L-A Abel Leblanc, who had won two consecutive terms, to win Saint John Lancaster for the conservatives.
Shepherd says it's an exciting victory. Shepherd is thrilled with a conservative majority saying she found a lot of voters were undecided at the door with the big concern being property assessments.
One of her priorities is to increase use of the Lorneville Industrial Park.
Renowned Heart Surgeon Defeats Liberal Cabinet Minister In Fundy-River Valley
In one of the biggest upsets of the campaign, A Conservative doctor has defeated an incumbant Liberal cabinet minister.
Dr. Jim Parrott defeated former Energy minister Jack Keir in Fundy- River Valley by a sizeable margin.
Dr. Parrott, a renowned heart surgeon says the support was incredible especially since he was out of commission with a foot injury and couldn't really campaign door to door.
The new M-L-A will recuperating at home for 3-4 weeks after a foot injury.
Dr. Jim Parrott defeated former Energy minister Jack Keir in Fundy- River Valley by a sizeable margin.
Dr. Parrott, a renowned heart surgeon says the support was incredible especially since he was out of commission with a foot injury and couldn't really campaign door to door.
The new M-L-A will recuperating at home for 3-4 weeks after a foot injury.
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