Phone Scam making It's Rounds

This is all to familiar but another phone scam is making the rounds in the area. This time a caller will call and identify himself as a relative that has gotten himself or herself into trouble and need cash.

Then then ask you to wire the money to them. Police have been informed about this scam making the rounds and remind the public never to give out  your personal information over the phone.

If you receive a call like this phone the police and report the information to Phone Busters.

Blacks Harbour Water Interruption

You may notice you have little or no water tomorrow if you live south of the Blacks Harbour Supermarket as the Public Works Department will be upgrading the water service.

Water Crews will be working in the area between 8 to 4.

Civic Center Project Update

With a cost of just over 19 Million dollars the Civic Center slated for St. Stephen is in it's final stages.

The Environmental Assessment has been completed by the Town Of St. Stephen and is awaiting Federal approval.

Chief Administrative Officer John Ferguson tells Tide News they are near the end and a construction start date has been sent to Infrastructure Canada for mid November for the demolition part of the project.

St. Croix Vocational Center Closed Friday

The St. Croix vocational center will be closed on tomorrow to show their respect to the Purcell family in the loss of Jim Purcell.

Purcell sat as a valued Board member of The Vocational Center for many year.

Local Artists Set To Emerge Into the Limelight

They are said to be he roots of a new generation of music here at home. All four of them are just starting their musical careers, releasing their debut recordings and all four of them are certainly creating a big buzz provincially and nationally.

Andy Brown’s contemporary folk rock style, Babette  Hayward’s  voice and folk sensibilities, Lisa  LeBlanc’s Acadian blend of roots, folk and rock  and Owen Steel’s blues-tinged  groove oriented roots music will come together for a series of incredible concerts. The first one is tonight in Saint Andrews at The W.C. O'Neil Areana.

Owen Steel is quite possibly the most recognizable, yet unheard young musician on the east coast.

The Concert gets underway at 8.

Missing Person

Saint John City police are looking for your help in finding a man who has been among the missing since earlier this month. He's 24 year old Donovan Campbell-Bentley who was reported missing October 15th from his apartment in the north end.

He's believed to be wearing a brown leather bomber style jacket, light beige cargo pants and brown shoes. If you can help locate him, give police a call at 648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

Dexter Construction Reminds Hunter's Of Safety

With Hunting season now upon us  Dexter Construction is reminding hunter's that they are carrying out construction activities along the new Route 1 Gateway Highway from Waweig to Lepreau.

Officials tell Tide News the area is their work place and in the interest of their worker's safety they want Hunter's to respect the legal distance for the discharge of firearms near the construction site.

Last year, just over 5000 of the animals were shot and killed and officials with the Department of Natural Resources expect close to 6000 will be harvested over the next month.

Death Of A Saint Andrews Man

Fredericton City Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a 21 year old Saint Andrew's man.

Andrew Bartlett was found dead in a south side apartment over the weekend.

Constable Rick Mooney says they got a call around 5 am on Sunday and upon arrival found the deceased, Andrew Jason Bartlett, who was attending St. Thomas University.

The Funeral service will be held on Thursday in Saint  Andrews at The All Saints Anglican Church  at 3:30 pm.

Saint Andrews Water Flushing

The Town of Saint Andrews will be doing their regular Fall water flushing of water mains until Thursday October 28  between the hours of 7:30 am to 4 PM daily.

Town officials tell us you may experience some discoloration in the water or a drop in water pressure during this flushing.

Public Meeting to Be Held On Middle School Concept

There is a meeting scheduled for Thursday November 4 at The St. George Community Center to discuss just exactly what a middle school experience is.

District 10 officials say these student s are in the middle of the public school education system. The meeting will discuss idea's any ways to deal with these in-between kids.

The District Education Council has appointed a committee to steer a consultation and information process. They will work with a consult Charlie Norman to engage the public. The meeting gets underway at 7.

Forensic Nurses Week November 8th through November 12th

Governor Baldacci has proclaimed  November 8th through 12th as “Forensic Nurses Week.” for the state of Maine.

The Attorney General’s office houses the State’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program better known as SAFE  provides training and technical assistance for healthcare providers who have suffered sexual assaults, and in the use of the Maine sex crimes kit for collection of evidence.

In Maine over 150 Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses provide specialized care for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence/abuse, child abuse and neglect, and elder mistreatment.

Greater awareness of Forensic Nurses and their work ensures communities will utilize their services to prevent, mitigate, or intervene following acts of violence.

New Coalition Forms To Call For Aquaculture Reform In Nova Scotia & NB

A group of people have formed a group in the area call Atlantic Coalition For Aquaculture Reform this after the disappointed with the failure of provincial and federal governments to effectively regulate the aquaculture industry.

The group says the government  is failing to protect the marine environment and fishing economy.
The group tells us questions are being raised with the sea lice in the salmon cages with the use of the pesticides.

Matthew Abbott, Coordinator for Fundy Baykeeper based in St Andrews says the aquaculture industry  is threatening the marine ecosystem.

The growing presence of aquaculture in the waters of Nova Scotia greatly concerns fishermen and citizens around the province.


The Atlantic Coalition for Aquaculture Reform consists of Fundy North Fishermen’s Association, Grand Manan Fishermen's Association, Fundy Weir Fishermen’s Association, Ecology Action Centre (Nova Scotia), Fundy Baykeeper/CCNB (New Brunswick), St. Mary’s Bay Coastal Alliance Society (Nova Scotia), the Friar’s Bay Development Association (Campobello), Friends of Shelburne Harbour (Nova Scotia), and a number of concerned coastal residents.

Halloween Date Changed For The Village Of McAdam

The Village of McAdam will be changing the date of Halloween so it  so it doesn't interfere with the Christian Worship in the Community.

Mayor Frank Carol and Council made this decision at  their last council meeting.  

St. Stephen , St. George Saint Andrews and Blacks Harbour will keep Halloween On Sunday.

Deer Hunting Season Starts Today

Starting today, deer hunters hit the woods around the Province. Last year, just over 5000 of the animals were shot and killed and officials with the Department of Natural Resources expect close to 6000 will be harvested over the next month.

Those who hunt deer with a bow have been in the woods looking for a deer since the fourth.

The deer hunting season with a rifle runs until the 20th of next month.

Cupe Calls For A National Inquiry

Canadian Blood Services unions from across the country are calling for the Federal Health Minister to call a national inquiry.

They want a deeper look into the decision by Canadian Blood Services to re-locate it's production lab in Millidgeville to Nova Scotia.

Cupe Rep Mike Davidson says it is a concern when CBS officials say the move was made to save money when CEO Dr. Graham Sher makes over $671,000 dollars a year which includes an over $141,000 pay increase over the past three years.

Davidson adds any inquiry should also have the Federal Health Minister ask CBS how it can ignore the Provincial Medical Community and it's wishes.

Downey Ford Structure Fire

Fire fighter got the call early this morning to respond to a fire at Downey Ford. Tide news has learned that extensive damage has been done to the body shop and two cars were damaged.

The Fire Bell was sounded just before 6am with smoke reported coming from the building. Police and fire  remain on the scene today. 

Body Found On The Beach

A body has been found on a beach on Grand Manan. Someone was walking along the shoreline Monday when they found the remains.

The body is at the Regional Hospital as forensic tests try to figure out who this person is and what the cause of death is.

Business Recognition Dinner & Awards

The 20th Annual St. Stephen Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition Dinner and awards were held Wednesday night at the Milltown Legion. The 2010 Business of the year was awarded to Humphreys Funeral Home.

The award for New Business of the year went to Bistro on the Boulevard.
Other awards handed out last night was Young Entrepreneur, which went to brothers Troy and Jody Weeks of Apple Auto Glass and Tammy Smear won the award for Female Entrepreneur of the year for her businesses the Canoose Outpost and the Time Out Canteen.

The guest speaker at last nights dinner and awards was Curtis Malloch, MLA for Charlotte - Campobello.

Missing Moncton Man

Codiac Regional RCMP is releasing a new photo of 44-year-old Fred Byram of Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, N.B., who has been missing for almost two weeks.

Mr. Byram was last seen around midnight on Thursday, October 7 as he was taking a taxi at the Rocking Rodeo on Elmwood Drive in Moncton. Mr. Byram has not been in contact with any of his family or friends since then. This is out of character for him.

Mr. Byram is 5'10 tall, weighs 170 lbs, has brown eyes and salt and pepper hair, and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. He has tattoos on his arms and a gap between his upper front teeth. At the time of his disappearance, he had a few days of facial hair growth.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Byram is asked to call Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 

RCMP Seize Three Kilos Of Cocaine In Moncton

 RCMP taking three kilos of Cocaine off the streets in Moncton after a drug bust at a bus terminal last week in Moncton.

Shane Gibbons from  Toronto man was arrested in connection with the seizure, and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Gibbons has been remanded for a bail hearing, and is scheduled to appear in Moncton provincial court on October 22.

Lining Up Candidates for Campobello

With just weeks to go before the ballot boxes are brought out, the list of candidates in the rural community of Campobello Island is slim. Only one person has put their name forward, Terrence Preston for ward councillor.

David Owens is the Assistant Electoral Officer and tells us , he isn't concerned about the turn-out. The nomination closes on October 22 at 2 PM.

Owens adds if no one throws their hat into the ring so to speak, Elections NB then contacts the Department of Local Government and holds a round of by-elections in May. The election is scheduled for November.15th.

Flu Vaccination For 2010 Season

Seasonal flu shots are now available across the Province and the  the deputy chief medical officer of health is urging everyone to get one.
 
Dr. Paul Van Buynder says the 2010 vaccine will protect against three strains of the flu, including H-1-N-1.
 
It's free to adults with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, seniors, children and residents of nursing homes or special care homes.

Buynder shows a sample of a poster that will be used in a public awareness campaign about the importance of flu vaccination.

Garbage Pick Up

FERO Waste & Recycling Inc. is under contract to The Town of St. Stephen for residential garbage collection.  The agreed collection day is Tuesday and any change in day is subject to Town approval.  However, FERO unilaterally gave notice of change in the Milltown Heights area for pick up on Mondays.

This change is not authorized by the Town and FERO has been notified that the Tuesday pick up day must be continued.

Residents are advised that the Town will make the necessary arrangements to ensure garbage is collected on Tuesdays.

Active Living Week for Seniors in New Brunswick

Seniors are encouraged to participate in Active Living Week its started today and will continue to Saturday. 

 To mark the week, the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat will be distributing new information sheets covering such topics as the aging process, older drivers, fall prevention, tobacco-free living, and medication use.

 This information will be available at regional offices of the Department of Social Development and through the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat at  457-6811 or by email   seniors@gnb.ca.

Historic Day For Campobello

An historic day is just weeks away for Campobello Island. As of November.1st, the rural community will be incorporated.

The new set-up is very similar to a municipality and among other things means there will be an elected council and mayor.

Residents of Campobello Island will elect a council for the first time on Nov. 15.

A-T-V Fatality

The RCMP in St. George reporting a 22 year old man from Campobello is dead after an A-T-V crash over the weekend in Utopia.

Police say the A-T-V left the road and the driver was thrown off the vehicle.  Alcohol is believed to have been a factor and the name of the victim has not been released.

Blood Donor Clinic Moved

Due to the water line breakage Fundy High School is closed, the Blood Donor Clinic scheduled for today will be relocated to the Community Centre located on J.O Spinny Ave .

Hours will remain the same  130-430 & 6-8

Fire At Irving Pulp And Paper

Nobody hurt after a fire at Irving Pulp and paper late yesterday afternoon.

Saint John crews arrived just after 5:30pm at the West-Side mill to find a smoldering blaze under the skirting of a training trailer.


The flames were quickly brought under control and no word on how much damage was caused.

Energy Commission Member Speaks Out

(Energy Commission Member Jeannot Volpe)
                  (File Photo)

The Premier's new Energy Commission wants to hear from as many people as possible as it spends the next six months cobbling together a new energy policy for the province.

So claims one of the better known members of that Commission, the former Minister of Energy and Finance, Jennot Volpe.

He tells Tide News there's one key question on his mind going in and that is how can the Province be more efficient in producing power and set up the best model for both the Province and rate-payers.



Volpe is confident the problem of NB Power's debtload can be overcome. He maintains it was worse back in the early 90's after Belledune was built.

Looking To Settle Car Rental Dispute

(Former Saint John Fundy MLA Stuart Jamieson)
                 (File Photo)

Former Saint John Fundy M-L-A Stuart Jamieson says it's been a thorne in his side -- now -- it appears the province is trying to find a solution.



Jamieson tells Tide News car rental agencies have been using vehicles registered in Nova Scotia translating to a loss of revenue for the province.


A spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety tells us the province is confident a solution similar to what's in place for commercial vehicles will work -- that system sees the commercial vehicles registered in one jurisdiction with the registration revenues shared between provinces and states based on actual miles travelled in each jurisdiction based on company records.

Storm Conditions Cause Power Outages

Police are cautioning motorists to be a little more careful  on the way home this afternoon.

The wind and rain combined with the falling leaves are making for some slick driving conditions.

RCMP say the possibility of hydroplaning is high with the water on the road and around town some storm drains have become clogged with leaves causing water to build up.

NB Power crews crews have been busy trying to restore  Power to Tower Hill, Saint Andrews, Blacks Harbour and Pennfield. They do tell us they expected to have power restored by later tonight.

Great Canadian Dollar Store Opens For Business

The newest store in St. Stephen opened it's door this morning at 9 AM. The Great Canadian Dollar store has moved into the Old NB Liquor location beside the St. Stephen Superstore.

This morning locals braved the wet and windy weather as they lined up outside to to be the first thru the doors.

The store will operate from 9 Am to 9 PM Monday to Friday, Saturday store hours will be 9 to 5.

Rainfall warning for St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County

Periods of rain at times heavy will give in between 50 and 75 millimetres today and Saturday.

An intensifying low pressure system south of New England will stall over the gulf of Maine later today.

Rain at times heavy will begin over Southwestern New Brunswick later this morning then spread northeastward across the province during the day.

Rain will ease off for a time this evening then redevelop overnight and persist over Southwestern New Brunswick on Saturday.

Total rainfall amounts of between 50 and 75 millimetres is possible for Extreme Southwestern New Brunswick. 

Deer Island Ferry Update

The Department of Transportation district officials in Saint John now advise that the Deer Island Ferry service will operate under normal circumstances with two vessels running between tomorrow until Monday.

Keep posted to The Tide for updates.

Deer Island Ferry Schedule 1

For anyone that uses the Deer Island Ferry, here is notice that the wait to use the service could get longer starting tomorrow. There will only be one vessel on the water starting tomorrow until Sunday.

The Deer Island Princess II ferry, which has a capacity of 24 cars, will be operational and shuttle back and forth between six in the morning and 10:30pm every night.

Boil Order For Blacks Harbour

Residents who reside from 183 to 232  on Main Street in  Black Harbour and residents of Beaver Harbour who are on Connor's Brothers water supply are on a boil water order today.  This is due to a water main break.

Water used for brushing teeth, making ice, juice, coffee, tea or cooking with should be boiled for at least one minute prior to use.

The Public Works Department tells us you may bath in the water and and it's safe to wash your dishes in hot soapy water. with the story slug.

For more information or if you have any question call Public Works Department for The Village Of Blacks Harbour  456-4873

Stolen Lobster Traps

Sometime last night a lobster fisherman from Campobello, discovered a theft of his lobster traps, which had been secured on a skow, anchored at Head Harbour were stolen.

There were about  90 traps at  about $40 dollars each. Anyone having any information concerning this theft are requested to contact the Campobello RCMP at 752-2211 or 466-7030 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477. 

Anyone providing information will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash award, should the information provided lead to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this theft."

Governor Signs Executive Order to Support School-Based Flu Vaccination Clinics

Governor John E. Baldacci has signed an Executive Order that will help to facilitate school-based vaccination clinics in Maine.

The Executive Order protects school districts and other vaccination clinic participants from liability and  from liability for approved health care workers who administer the flu vaccines. The Executive Order shall expire on February 28, 2011

New Physician For Calais Medical Service

Calais Regional Medical Services  Rural Health Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Robert L. Graves to the practice.  He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Family Practice.

 Dr. Graves earned his Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from the University of Health Sciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, MO.   To meet Dr. Graves or schedule an appointment call CRMS at 454-8195.

St. Stephen Elementary Goes Nut Free

You may want to take a second look at the labels when buying school snack starting Tuesday.  St. Stephen Elementary School  will become a total Nut Free Zone.  The School is the last Elementary school in the Province to become Nut Free.

This measure is necessary to provide the safest possible learning environment for all the students.

Officials at the school says that they do have students in their school that have severe and life threatening allergies to nuts.

They say that it is critical that they do all they can to protect these students.

Halloween Is Staying On Sunday

 Even though most people are still trying to find the right costume, some communities around the country are still fighting over what day Halloween should be celebrated on.

In Raymond, Alberta, the mayor says they will bump it back to Saturday because the 31st falls on Sunday. Here at home, all the towns and villages in Charlotte County will keep Halloween on the Sunday the 31st.

Dumpster On Fire

The  St. Stephen Fire Department was called today at 12:20pm for a Dumpster Fire behind the St. Stephen Provincial Building at 41 King Street, St. Stephen.

No one was injured and firefighters quickly put the fire out.

Halloween Will Stay On October 31 in St. Stephen

Speculation has been rising around Town as to whether Halloween will be held on October 31 as it falls on a Sunday..

The Town of St. Stephen wants to set the story straight and confirms to Tide News Halloween will Be held On Sunday October 31st.

The Town will not be changing the Date because if falls on a Sunday this year .

St. Stephen & Saint Andrews NB Liquor Open Thanksgiving Day

If your spreading the Holiday Cheer this Thanksgiving weekend don't sweat about making the Liquor store on Sunday before it closes as the St. Stephen and Saint Andrews Liquor Stores will be open on your holiday Monday from Noon to 5 PM.

There are nine location open  Monday across the Province with the remaining 39 NB Liquor Outlets closed.

Customers are invited to visit the store locator website for a complete list of store locations, hours of operation and services offered by NB Liquor.  www.nbliquor.com

Gas Prices On The Rise

As we head into the long weekend gas prices have risen after the weekly setting with the maximum price that can be charged for self serve regular and diesel rising by more than 4 cents a litre.

A litre of self serve regular is selling for 101.5 around town today. Propane is also up by just over a cent and there has been a rise of almost five cents a litre for heating oil with the maximum price at 95.1 cents.

We've Got Your Back

A local Church plans to make a difference in the lives of students in St. Stephen and Charlotte County with the launch of their new program "We've Got Your Back.

Garth Williams of The Union Street Baptist Church wants the public to be aware of how many students are going hungry.  Williams tells Tide News they are working on a partnership with local Schools and business in the area.

Williams says during the week hungry children can get fed thru the breakfast, snack and lunch programs thru the schools but it's when they go home for the weekend that they go hungry.

The Church and it's partners are looking to fill back packs for those kids to take home. How it will work Williams tell us is that on a regular basis the schools will identify the children who need the food the most.

Members of the church will fill a back pack to send home with the kids over the weekend and then they kids will bring the empty back packs back to the school to be picked up by members of the church to start the process over again.

Williams says they figure they can fill a back pack for about 10 dollars a week and are launching about 21 back packs as early as next Monday.

Williams says they are looking for Community Support.

HMS Bounty Docks In Saint Andrews For Thanksgiving Weekend

If your headed to Saint Andrews this weekend expect to see plenty of people in Town as The tall ship HMS Bounty will be docking at the wharf on Friday.

The ship was originally built for MGM Studios movie Mutiny on the Bounty. A number of events have been scheduled around the visit of the vessel including free movie's at the W. C. O'Neil Area over the weekend.

A wharf-decorating party is planned for tomorrow morning. You can expect  to see a around 70
life-sized scarecrows from Summerside, PEI which will be lined up along the wharf.

The vessel will be escorted into Saint Andrews Thursday at 2 in the afternoon by the Jolly Breeze.

There will be a special farmers’ market taking place over the weekend  along with musical entertainment with numerous local musicians s to perform.

Make sure you join the Tide on Friday and Saturday as we will be broadcasting Live from the Event.

St. Stephen Lumberjacks Contest Hits TSN

The first episode of the Lumberjacks television series featuring this summer’s International Lumberjack Championship here will be aired on TSN Saturday at 12 noon.

The  producer and host of the Lumberjacks TV series and  supervised the filming of the competition held as part of the International Homecoming Festival. St. Stephen was chosen as one of four locations throughout North America where lumberjack  were filmed for airing on TSN.

The Show was co-hosted by our own lumberjack, Rod Cumberland.

The show will air the 9th 16th and the 23 of October.

Blacks Harbour Looks For Community Input

The Village of Blacks Harbour will be looking for community input in the coming weeks as they update the Rural Plan.  This Plan is a document that sets out long term objectives and policy to guide future development in the Village. 

The Village is launching their Rural Plan Update this weekend, by hosting a community BBQ at the park on Main Street rain location will be at the Village office. 

The BBQ will take place Saturday, October 9th from 11:30am to 1:30pm; drop by anytime to grab a bite, learn more about the project and find out how you can get involved.  A $2 donation is encouraged; proceeds will go to Cans for Kids and the Food Bank.

For more information, please contact Heather Chase, Village of Blacks Harbour CAO, Tel: (506) 456 4870, Email: hchase@nb.aibn.com or Holly McMackin, Dillon Consulting, Tel: (506) 633 5000, Email: hmcmackin@dillon.ca

Cooke's Plans to Build New Fish Plant

A Company  in St. George is giving hope to the  Municipality of Shelburne Nova Scotia that  a 150  million dollar fish plant will be built there.

Cooke Aquaculture  has three possible locations in the province and the proposal includes a year-round, 24-hour processing facility for fish harvested in Nova Scotia.

Shelburne official Kirk Cox says municipal representatives recently traveled to the St. George site to tour a processing facility.

He says senior officials from the company are now planning to visit the municipality in a couple of weeks.

Cooke Aquaculture plans to be operational in 2011.

Follow Up Artifacts discovered in Charlotte County

A follow up today from The Department Of Transportation as to the construction of the Route One Gateway  Project.

In light on recent events that  lead to the halt of construction in the Pennfield Ridge Area where Archaeological content  from found by the Department of Transportation.

Communications Director For The Department Of Transportation Jean Bertin tells Tide News the area is still closed to construction. The artifact's were found in the bedrock and Archaeologists from the Province are are site conducting their own investigation.

Bertin says this has not put the project behind as Dexter has concentrated on other area's of the project . Bertin reminds people to respect the area and that  time is needed for the evaluation. The Archaeologist's are in their second week of their field study and anticipated to be there another week to ten days.

Election Recount today For Saint John Harbour

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



 

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.