Local Library Hits 10!

One of our local libraries is hitting a milestone.

The Grand Manan Library is turning 10 years old tomorrow.

They are inviting everyone to come and enjoy a program with refreshments, and of course, to borrow a book or two.

Celebrations start at 7pm.

Board Of Trade Has A Role In Tackling Emerging Markets

The Saint John Board of Trade says when it comes to getting into the global market, they can help their members make it happen.

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney says businesses in the province should look towards emerging markets given the recent economic downturn in the U.S.

BOT chairman John Warrington tells CHSJ News he agrees with that assessment -- he believes the BOT can educate members on how to begin tackling those markets
  
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney says China is one emerging market that we should look at.

Lornville Cove Could Be Home To Future Barge Site

General Manger for Saint John Industrial Parks Brian Irving says a tenative location has been selected in the Lornville Cove area for a barge site.

He says the site is suitable because of water depths and a road that can accommodate transporters moving oversized components.

Irving tells CHSJ News the the export market for large fabricated metal pieces is very significant -- up to ten of thousands of man-years.

However, Irving says there is still work plenty of work ahead, such as community approval, engineering designs, and permits.

The estimated cost of the project is 6 million dollars and he says he has an aggressive timeline in mind - he would like the project to be completed in 2012.

Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission To Double Fees For Garbage Containing Compostable Materials

The local landfill is serious about you leaving the twigs and brush out of your garage.
 
To that end, the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission is doubling the tipping fees for any garbage containing yard waste.
 
Brenda MacCallum tells CHSJ News the new fee will take effect in January.
 
MacCullum says any extra material should be beside the compost cart in clear or brown paper bags.

Saint John Gets Second Walmart

If you're a Saint John west sider and have been wanting a Walmart closer to home -- you are about to get your wish. 

After shelving plans for a new west location a few years ago -- Walmart has completed a deal with Target to assume the Zeller's location in the Lancaster Mall. 

It's part of a complex deal that sees Walmart picking up 39 Zeller's locations across the country that don't fit into to Target's plans as it moves onto the Canadian retail landscape gobbling up the Zeller's brand.     

Walmart says it will have the stores converted by the end of next year while Target will begin opening its locations in early 2013.

Taxpayers Federation Not Happy About Moncton CFL Game

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is opposed to using government money to help stage Sunday afternoon's Canadian Football League game in Moncton between Calgary and Hamilton. 

Premier David Alward is committed because he claims last year's game between Edmonton and Toronto turned out to be worth 7 million dollars to the province. 

The Taxpayer Federation's Atlantic Director Kevin Lacey remains unpersuaded as he believes the money should be spent on what matters to the taxpayer, like hospitals and schools.

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and the provincial government put up $1.5 million last year. Some of that money was used for additional seating to boost the Moncton stadium's capacity to 21 thousand.

Police Union Says They Will Not Accpet Further Cuts For Pension Plan

The President of the Saint John Police Association says his members are concerned about all the uncertainty over what's going to happen to the city's financially strapped pension plan. 

There are six new options on the table now that the province rejected the original proposal. Jamie Hachey tells CHSJ News his members gave up alot and some of them feel betrayed.
 
Hachey says they will not accept further cuts although they might be willing to contribute more but he complains the city hasn't said anything about it increasing its contribution to the pension plan.

Former Saint John City Councilor Gets Fined

A former member of Saint John Common Council finding himself in court for violating the city's residential standards bylaw. 

Jay Chang pleaded guilty to not carrying out repairs to a building he owns at 56 to 58 Queen Street. Nathan Gionet also pleaded guilty to the same charge and both were fined a thousand dollars each, which is the minimum fine. 

The court was told the city found 32 violations during an inspection. Both Gionet and Chang have been told to have those repairs done by December.       

Age Discrimination No Longer Applies to School Bus Drivers

A local school-bus driver has won the fight on age-discrimination.

Leonard Way was told he had to retire from driving school bus, once he turned 65.

Four years after he issued a complaint, The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission ordered the district to stop the discriminatory practice of mandatory retirement for the bus drivers.

Way says if people can pass the required driving tests, then they should be allowed to drive, no matter what age.

He returned behind the big wheel, just shortly after this school year began.

Calais is helping Alzeimer's Patients

Calais is walking for a good cause this weekend.

The Walk to End Alzeimer's is tomorrow morning at the Wabanaki Culture Center.

The 2 mile walk along the waterfront starts at 9:30 Eastern, ending with a special tribute to those with Alzeimer's.

St. Stephen Raising Money for Cancer

Lots of people in St. Stephen raising money for cancer this weekend.

On Saturday morning, proceeds from a Zumba-Thon at the St. Stephen Elementary School will go to Walk Cause We Care. A minimum $5 donation, the sweating kicks off at 10am.

Later that day, a pool tournament at Dooley's is raising money for the Charlotte County Cancer Society.
You can register at 12:30 and start playing pool at 1pm.




For more information, check out our Community Calendar.

Moosehorn Celebrates Autumn with New Tour

The Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in Baring, Maine,  is opening a new fall auto tour.

A 3.3 mile route will be open for private vehicles, that goes through a variety of wildlife habitats.

Visitors can see the colorful foliage, animals and birds, and if they are lucky, possibly even a moose or black bear.

The tour opens October 1st, through to the 27th.

Wellness Expo for Seniors

Calling all seniors -- Get ready for an information overload.

Charlotte Dial-A-Ride is hosting a Wellness expo for seniors in Charlotte County today.

The Harmony House in St. Andrews will have professionals on hand offering health services, and information about activities in our area.

The Expo will run from 2 until 6pm, and is completely free.

Another step towards our Civic Centre.

At least four proposals have been received for the construction of the new Garcelon Civic Centre.
   
Town manager John Ferguson tells Tide News, they are currently reviewing details of the proposals.
   
Interested companies have until October 5th to submit their proposals.

Red Cross is recruiting

The Canadian Red Cross will be in St. George this evening and they are looking for new volunteers to join a local disaster response team.
The public meeting will start at 7pm at the Family Worship Centre.
A second meeting will be held on Monday, Sept 26th at the St. Stephen Sobeys Communtiy Room at 7pm.

Moose Season Almost Here

Moose Draw results are now in.

Applications were accepted in May and June, and hunters can now check the Government of New Brunswick website for results.

Moose Season is always the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the last full week of September.

Women Hit The Pavement to Fight Against Violence

The confidence in women has risen in Charlotte County.

The "Take Back The Night" march was a huge success, with residents walking and chanting in St. Stephen Friday night.

Both sexes joined together, to raise awareness of violence against women, for the first annual march in Charlotte County.

Ganong Nature Park hosts Charlotte County Fall Fair

Celebrate the cooler weather and changing leaves with Family Fun!

The Charlotte County Fall Fair kicks off at it's new location tonight, the Ganong Nature Park.


You also can enter the scarecrow contest, enjoy a bonfire with music by the guitar club and enjoy some movies in the park.

Events are planned for all ages, starting at 6pm this evening, and lasting all weekend.

SSHS Baseball

St. Stephen High School Boys Baseball team travelled to Saint John last night to face Simonds High.
The end of the game saw St. Stephen losing a close one by a score of 2 - 1

Tonight, the boys play host to Saint John High at 5:30.
Come out to the Rod Wilson field to cheer on team.

Farmed Salmon escape to the Wild

The Atlantic Salmon Federation says another unreported breach has happened in the Bay of Fundy.

The ASF reports that farmed salmon escapees are in the Magaguadavic River and the Dennys River in Maine.

When escapees breed with the few endangered wild salmon left in the Bay of Fundy, the fitness and survival of the populations can be harmed.

Director of Research Johnathan Carr, says the government needs to take a leadership role in monitoring, reporting, and enforcement.... to ensure accountability for the escapees.