Canada Post today announced its stamp line-up for 2011. The 20 stamp issues and two commemorative envelopes will feature a wide variety of topics and people, including baseball Hall-of-Famer Fergie Jenkins, singers such as the McGarrigle Sisters and Ginette Reno, hydroplane Miss Supertest III and much more. More than a billion Canadian stamps are sold yearly in Canada and worldwide.
Each year hundreds of proposals for the stamp program come in. More than 600 proposals were submitted by Canadians this year and has been narrowed the program to 50 individual stamps on 20 wide-ranging topics. Moya Greene, President and CEO of Canada Post says they are now kicking off the 2012 campaign and inviting Canadians to submit their ideas.
Canadians to submit their ideas for the 2012 Stamp program, Canada Post has created a new stamp page on Facebook www.facebook.com/canadapost
Thursday, April 29, 2010
The United States Bureau Of Indian Affairs Ends LNG Agreement
The United States Bureau of Indian Affairs cancelled the lease to build the LNG terminal at Split Rock. This decision was made after five years of litigation.
Groups have been battling the proposed natural Gas Terminal on Tribal land at Split Rock since the original approval in 2005.
The Oklahoma based company has 30 days to vacate the property or file an appeal.
Groups have been battling the proposed natural Gas Terminal on Tribal land at Split Rock since the original approval in 2005.
The Oklahoma based company has 30 days to vacate the property or file an appeal.
Gas Prices slightly Rise
There has been just a slight increase in gas prices around town after the weekly setting. Self serve regular is one cent a litre higher at 103.3 while the max that diesel can sell for self serve at the pumps for 107.3. Heating oil is at 92.1 cents a litre and propane is listed at 102.9.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
RCMP arrest two men and seize drug in Moncton
Two Men from Moncton under arrest after RCMP watch a drug transaction go down in the City.
Police seized a variety of drugs prepackaged for resale such as marijuana, drugs believed to be ecstasy, prescription medication and cash.
Both have a court date set for July to face the charges of possession and trafficking.
Police seized a variety of drugs prepackaged for resale such as marijuana, drugs believed to be ecstasy, prescription medication and cash.
Both have a court date set for July to face the charges of possession and trafficking.
Monday, April 26, 2010
ATV crash sends three men to St. John Regional Hospital
One man remains in critical condition and another is in stable condition after their All Terrain Vehicles collided over the weekend in Canterbury. A third man involved in the accident was treated and released from hospital.
RCMP continue to investigate the cause of the collision but do tell us it appears all three riders were wearing their helmets.
RCMP continue to investigate the cause of the collision but do tell us it appears all three riders were wearing their helmets.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
River Levels Around the Province Are Good
With little or no rain expected over the next three days, River Watch believes water levels along the St. John River basin will continue to drop over the weekend.
All areas are presently well below flood stage and should remain so for the foreseeable future.
River Watch will not issue any further bulletins unless there is a major change to the weather pattern that might bring a threat of flooding.
All areas are presently well below flood stage and should remain so for the foreseeable future.
River Watch will not issue any further bulletins unless there is a major change to the weather pattern that might bring a threat of flooding.
Hospital Beds at The Regional Are Not Closing
Acting Health Minister Greg Byrne disputes Rothesay Conservatiove MLA Margaret Ann Blaney's claim that despite a new nursing home opening in Quispamsis, 40 beds will close the Regional Hospital.
Byrne says there is no truth to that and the beds will be available. He finds it disconcerting that Blaney would mislead the public this way.
Blaney told us earlier this week that despite the new nursing home opening in Quispamis making 60 beds available in hospital, 40 beds would close at the Regional.
Byrne says there is no truth to that and the beds will be available. He finds it disconcerting that Blaney would mislead the public this way.
Blaney told us earlier this week that despite the new nursing home opening in Quispamis making 60 beds available in hospital, 40 beds would close at the Regional.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Calais regional Hospital has new OB/GYN
The Calais Hospital has a new OB/GYN. Dr. DeMasi says he was drawn to the Calais area because the hospital is welcoming and he was impressed with the technology available.
DeMasi earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from The Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine and is currently taking patients.
Dr. DeMasi OB/GYN
DeMasi earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from The Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine and is currently taking patients.
Dr. DeMasi OB/GYN
Maine Wins $30 Million Energy Efficiency Grant
Governor John E. Baldacci announced that Maine has received $30 million dollars in a federal grant from The Recovery Act to fund energy efficiency upgrades in Maine.
The grant will establish a revolving loan fund called the Maine Home Performance Fund to make buildings more energy efficient. Maine’s aging housing stock and high cost of fuel is proof that there is potential value of retrofitting homes and businesses to improve energy efficiency.
Maine has one of the highest rates of homeowners in the country.
The grant will establish a revolving loan fund called the Maine Home Performance Fund to make buildings more energy efficient. Maine’s aging housing stock and high cost of fuel is proof that there is potential value of retrofitting homes and businesses to improve energy efficiency.
Maine has one of the highest rates of homeowners in the country.
Tour for the Cure in St. Stephen
The Big Pink Bus is in town today to bring awareness to Breast Cancer. Caet Moir and Deanna Jones have been traveling across the province to promote awareness to both men and women about breast cancer.
Breast Cancer continues to be the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Atlantic Canadian women.
The girls on the bus encourage everyone to get out today and learn how to give yourself an exam for early detection.
The Tour for the Cure will be in St. Stephen today at Sobey's till 6 then they are off to Fredericton.
Breast Cancer continues to be the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Atlantic Canadian women.
The girls on the bus encourage everyone to get out today and learn how to give yourself an exam for early detection.
The Tour for the Cure will be in St. Stephen today at Sobey's till 6 then they are off to Fredericton.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick celebrates Earth Day with St. George clean up
In honor of Earth Day, Enbridge Gas is organizing a community clean up in the Town of St. George on Thursday, April 22.
Employees from Enbridge Gas New Brunswick are partnering with Environmental Science students from Fundy High School, as well as other members of the community to clean up litter and debris throughout the Town.
The clean up will begin at the Civic Center at 10:30 a.m. and will end at approximately 2:30 p.m.
A rain date has been scheduled for April 29.
Employees from Enbridge Gas New Brunswick are partnering with Environmental Science students from Fundy High School, as well as other members of the community to clean up litter and debris throughout the Town.
The clean up will begin at the Civic Center at 10:30 a.m. and will end at approximately 2:30 p.m.
A rain date has been scheduled for April 29.
Lieutenant-governor named honorary patron of heritage fairs
A stop in St. Stephen today for Lt - Gove Graydon Nicholas as he has been named honorary patron for heritage fairs in New Brunswick, Wellness, Culture and Sport. Today's Hertiage Fair will be at the Kirk-McColl United Church Hall.
As honorary patron, Nicholas will be the presiding dignitary at all 15 regional heritage fairs taking place this April and May.
Organized at the provincial and district level by elementary, middle and high schools, the regional heritage fairs provide an innovative learning opportunity for social studies students wishing to study their provincial and national history.
Fifteen students will be selected to attend the provincial showcase taking place at the Village Historique Acadien June 25-27.
As honorary patron, Nicholas will be the presiding dignitary at all 15 regional heritage fairs taking place this April and May.
Organized at the provincial and district level by elementary, middle and high schools, the regional heritage fairs provide an innovative learning opportunity for social studies students wishing to study their provincial and national history.
Fifteen students will be selected to attend the provincial showcase taking place at the Village Historique Acadien June 25-27.
Lawn care pesticide ban in effect
Residents around the province are reminded that the sale and use of more than 240 over-the-counter lawn care pesticide products, and the use of all 2,4-D products, on domestic lawns in the province has been banned by the Department of Environment.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
A woman from Nova Scotia is dead after a two-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Highways 170 & 127 outside St. Andrews.
The driver of the vehicle, the woman's husband was injured but nothing serious and was taken to hospital. RCMP tell us the vehicle failed to stop at the intersection when it hit a tractor trailer
The driver of the vehicle, the woman's husband was injured but nothing serious and was taken to hospital. RCMP tell us the vehicle failed to stop at the intersection when it hit a tractor trailer
Monday, April 19, 2010
Give-A-Day, Get-A-Disney-Day
The St. Stephen Volunteer Centre recently adopted the Give-A-Day, Get-A-Disney-Day program in partnership with Volunteer Canada and Disney World.
The Give-A-Day, Get-A-Disney-Day program offered one ticket per person for free admission to Disney World in Florida. Participants were required to complete a day of verified volunteer service with a participating non-profit organization.
The program was open to adults and children. One million free passes were presented by Disney to volunteers across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in two months in 2010, fulfilling the goal of the program for this year.
The Volunteer Centre of Charlotte County, established in 1982, encourages volunteerism and the sharing of information about community needs.
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may contact a centre at 506-466-4995 in St. Stephen.
The Give-A-Day, Get-A-Disney-Day program offered one ticket per person for free admission to Disney World in Florida. Participants were required to complete a day of verified volunteer service with a participating non-profit organization.
The program was open to adults and children. One million free passes were presented by Disney to volunteers across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in two months in 2010, fulfilling the goal of the program for this year.
The Volunteer Centre of Charlotte County, established in 1982, encourages volunteerism and the sharing of information about community needs.
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may contact a centre at 506-466-4995 in St. Stephen.
Highway Website
With the summer months quickly approaching, those leisurely Sunday drives can quickly become a pain with lots of road construction going on around the province.
Well the provnicial government is launching a website to help alleviate those concerns.
Transportation Minister Denis Landry says the tool will allow commuters, tourists and businesspeople the opportunity to take a look at all road work being done aroudn the province to help plan their trips.
The website will feature a project map, with icons giving information on current construction, future projects, as well as recently completed jobs.
For More Information http://www.gnb.ca/0113/Projects/proj-list-e.asp
Well the provnicial government is launching a website to help alleviate those concerns.
Transportation Minister Denis Landry says the tool will allow commuters, tourists and businesspeople the opportunity to take a look at all road work being done aroudn the province to help plan their trips.
The website will feature a project map, with icons giving information on current construction, future projects, as well as recently completed jobs.
For More Information http://www.gnb.ca/0113/Projects/proj-list-e.asp
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Forest Fire Season Starts Tomorrow
Forest fire season around the Province gets started tomorrow and runs until Halloween. Charles Beaulieu is a wild-fire prevention officer and tells us, grass and brush fires started by home-owners are a huge problem.
Last year, 251 hectares of wooded area were lost because of 195 forest fires but Beaulieu calls that a slow year due to all the rain. To find out if your in an area that does allow burning, you can call 1-866-458-8080.
Last year, 251 hectares of wooded area were lost because of 195 forest fires but Beaulieu calls that a slow year due to all the rain. To find out if your in an area that does allow burning, you can call 1-866-458-8080.
Deadline for Taxes Quickly Approaching
The end of the month is a little less than two weeks away -- and -- that should ring a bell.
We have until April 30th to file our tax returns -- and -- Roger Haineault of Help 4 Taxes tells us the home renovation tax credit is proving to be a popular deduction this year:
Haineault says about half of the 25-million Canadians who should file an income tax return will do so over the next two weeks.
We have until April 30th to file our tax returns -- and -- Roger Haineault of Help 4 Taxes tells us the home renovation tax credit is proving to be a popular deduction this year:
Haineault says about half of the 25-million Canadians who should file an income tax return will do so over the next two weeks.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Teen Convicted Of Murder Sentenced
A 16 year old girl from the Hampton area has been given the maximum sentence allowed under the Youth Justice Act for second degree murder. She stabbed 78 year old Frank Tonge in the neck with a butcher knife in his Damacus home and has been handed 4 years in jail followed by 3 years of supervision in the community. Prosecutor Lucie Mathurin says the girl, whose name can't be released, will undergo intensive rehabilitation.The programme costs 100 thousand dollars a year but defense lawyer Dave Lutz maintains she's worth it. He goes on to say she has led a traumatised life thus far but he's confident she can turn things around.
Mr. Justice Hugh McLellen acknowledged the victim shared marijuana with her and engaged in inappropriate sexual touching but he added the law does not condone the idea that people who feel victimised can kill those who have wronged them.
Mr. Justice Hugh McLellen acknowledged the victim shared marijuana with her and engaged in inappropriate sexual touching but he added the law does not condone the idea that people who feel victimised can kill those who have wronged them.
Body of Missing Fisherman Found And Identified
Friends and family of Scott Jeffrey Pineo are mourning his loss. The 23-year old Quispamsis man has been identified as one of two fisherman who fell into the Nerepis River when a boat overturned and drowned. The other man in the boat managed to swim to shore Thursday afternoon but neither was wearing a life jacket. Pineo's body was found close to where the boat capsized late yesterday afternoon.
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