Football Coach Asks Team To Participate In Raising Awareness Of Violence Against Women

It's just as important for men to be involved -- if not more -- than women.

That word from Fundy Minor Football Coach Mike Scott on the 3rd Annual Take Back The Night March which raises awareness of violence against women in our communities.

Scott tells Tide News he is urging his team, the Bantam Silverados, to take part in the March tomorrow night. Scott says he wants the boys there -- whom range in age from 14 to 15 years old -- in hopes of educating them at an early age and having the issue of domestic violence discussed more openly.

The March will run from the Border Arena on King Street to St. Stephen's University on Main Street, tomorrow evening, from 7 to 9pm.

Getting Muddy Charlotte County Style To Help Future Pets

It won't be the animals that need a bath.

This Saturday, October 19th, the 3rd Annual SPCA Mud Run will raise donations once again for the Charlotte County Animal Shelter.

Vice President at the Shelter, Anne Gagne tells Tide News last year's donations had a great impact. She says they recieved almost $2300, plus a full truck load of supplies, and in addition, were able raise an extra $340 with a BBQ at the event.

Gagne tells us their organization depends solely on fundraising efforts to supply the shelter, and the Mud Run is a big help.

Admission for the Mud Run this weekend is a free will donation of money, dog or cat food, or litter.

The event will take place at the pit on the Cleland Road, across from the Red Rooster Country Store, just outside of St. Stephen, Saturday, from 12 noon until 4pm.

A Tense Situation In Rexton

Black smoke and flames can been seen in Rexton today as vehicles including an RCMP cruiser have been set on fire.

The RCMP are now enforcing a court injunction obtained by SWN Resources and have closed parts of the Highway 134 and Highway 11 in the area.

Snipers can be seen lying in the grass off the side of the road and police, some in riot gear, are coming face to face with the protestors.

Many of the protestors are from First Nations and want SWN Resources to stop seismic testing in the area and leave.

Solving NB's Population Bomb

How do we keep the youth here and deal with the exploding senior population?

It's a huge question and the Provincial Growth Secretariat wants your ideas on how to fix it.
 
Over the last twenty years,  50,000 youth between the ages of 15 and 34 have left the province combined with 40,000 New Brunswickers turning 65.
 
Lisa Hrabluk of wickedideas.ca tells Tide News we need to examine if it easy enough to accomplish what you need to do here.

She says we definitely need a more diversified economy adding the Energy East pipeline will create a lot of jobs but they are a very specific type of job.

To learn more about the issue and find a link to share your ideas, click here

Canaport Staff Sent Home As Federal Agents Investigate

All non-essential staff at Canaport LNG have been sent home today as federal agents from Canadian Wildlife Services  investigate the deaths of 7,500 birds at the facility one month ago. 

Kate Shannon with Canaport tells Tide News officials at the facility were not aware the agents were arriving today. The birds, some of which are considered endangered, were attracted to the large flame at the plant in the foggy weather.

The plant is still operating. Shannon says while she can't disclose exactly what the agents are looking for, Canaport is complying fully with all their requests.

Shale Gas Protestors Confronted By The RCMP

A court injunction issued a while back to end a blockade by shale gas protestors near Rexton is now being enforced. 

The RCMP closed highway 134 near Rexton as well as a section of Highway 11 between Rexton and Sainte-Anne-de-Kent.
 
The Mounties moved in around 7:30 this morning. The injunction was granted earlier this month to end the blockade of a SWN Resources compound. 

The protesters, many of whom are from First Nations, are demanding the energy company stop seismic testing and leave the province. 

Talks to end the blockade involving the Premier were not successful.

NB Power Offering Rebates

NB Power says it's willing to pay you next month to buy selected energy saving appliances. 

The utility will pay out a 75 dollar mail in rebate for if you buy clothes washers and fridges that meet the eligibility. 95 thousand dollars in rebates are on offer from Efficiency New Brunswick. 

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Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder

You might remember a woman being shot in the driveway of her home last January in the Fredericton area followed by a standoff involving the RCMP. 

A Fredericton judge has sentenced 38 year old Benjamin Nason to 15 years in prison for attempting to murder Beth Ann Wallace outside her home in Lincoln. The two had once been in a relationship. 

Wallace has not regained use of her left arm and hand and has undergone 9 surgeries after being shot with more to come. She also suffers from post traumatic stress.