A new movement called Pay It Forward Saint John isn't only about loving your neighbour.
Constable
Dan Weber of the Saint John Police Force tells Tide News committing
random acts of kindness could actually help tackle crime. He says it
takes a negative aspect to our society and replaces it with a positive,
which is always a good thing.
Suggested
ways to "pay it forward" include shopping at charity stores, driving
friends in need to doctors appointment, or giving a pet store gift card
to a homeless person with a pet.
It's a sad reality that the holidays aren't a happy time of year for some families in Saint John.
Saint John City Police
Chief Bill Reid tells Tide News some at-risk families find the stress of
the holidays too much and domestic violence incidents tend to increase.
The
Saint John Police Force has a Christmas card campaign to make sure
people are aware of the numbers they can call if they need help. They
emphasize the police are there to help stop crime before it happens and
not simply deal with it after the fact.
The 24-hour line for the Hestia House women's shelter is 506-634-7570. The non-emergency line for the Saint John Police Force is 648-3200
It's that time of year again. The annual Christmas Bird count at Fundy National park is coming up on December 14th.
The events encourages participation from both inexperienced and experienced birders.
Binoculars are available for rent and to register for the Bird count you must contact the Fundy Guild.
The count begins on the 14th at 8:30am from the Alma Activity Centre.
The Fundy National Park is one of 20 sites in the Province being inventoried for winter bird sightings.
For more info on the Christmas bird count including how to get involved,
you can call 506-887-6094 or click here
Staff at
Canadian Blood Services learning the start date to move production and
distribution to Dartmouth is now scheduled for April, 13th, 2013.
In
a release, Public Affairs Manager Paul McGrath says the new production
and distribution site in Dartmouth is finished and currently undergoing
validation and commissioning.
Halifax functions will begin being consolidated into the Dartmouth site in February and March.
The
Dartmouth Production and Distribution Site will be fully operational by
the time the Saint John operations move next spring.
CBS is
working with the Provincial Medical Society and others to ensure the
province continues to receive the same or an improved level of service
when Saint John production and distribution move to Dartmouth.
The process will be monitored before and after to ensure service levels are maintained at the same or an improved level.
Five regional projects are hoping to get enough votes to win some money through the Aviva Community Fund.
They range from a skateboard park in Hampton to getting a wheelchair accessible bus for the Kennebec Manor.
The
SPCA Animal Rescue League is looking to start a new low cost spay and
neuter program. Shelter Manager Kathy Illingworth says a win would mean
$100,000 - 150,000 for the program.
Click any link below to view a project and cast your vote.
1. Hampton Skateboard Park
2. Ca-R-Ma Cat Rescue Maritimes, Saint John
For a trap, neuter, return program.
3. SJ SPCA Animal Rescue
For a low cost spay and neuter program.
4. Joshua Group
Help at risk youth.
5. Kennebec Manor
Senior facility looking for a new wheelchair accessible bus.
The votes for the semi-finals will be tallied on Wednesday.
