Hurricane Earl's potential impact on Atlantic Canada is broadening. Tide News Spoke with Charlotte The Isles MLA and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet and he tells us he took time off of the campaign trail yesterday to speak with members of municipality's in the area to go over their action plans..
Doucet was on Grand Manan yesterday and spoke with member from their EMO and The Department Of Public Safety and says they are prepared for Earl.
Lee Johnson Director Of Operation for The Town Of St. Stephen says we are prepared as the fire department will be on hand 24, generator's are in place for back up water and St. Stephen Public works are on call for anything flooding or downed trees the weather may bring our way...
The Chief Administrative & Development Officer for The Town Of Saint Andrews tells us they have emergency plans in place and reminds they can call the emergency line at 529-5120.
The Mayor of Blacks Harbour is reminding everyone to do their part in the community by checking on your neighbours or seniors in the area before and after the storm. Emergency plans are in place and ready to go if needed for Blacks Harbour.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
People's Alliance Kickoff
The People's Alliance Party officially kicked off its campaign for the September 27th provincial election by focusing on what it calls the financial crisis facing the province.
Party Leader Kris Austin says nothing or very little has been mentioned so far about the growing provincial debt and string of budget deficits.
Austin says the People's Alliance is not proposing any tax increases but modest tax cuts for small businesses to stimulate economic growth.
The Provincial New Democrats are accusing both the Liberals and Conservatives of being irresponsible with all of their campaign promises.
Party Leader Kris Austin says nothing or very little has been mentioned so far about the growing provincial debt and string of budget deficits.
Austin says the People's Alliance is not proposing any tax increases but modest tax cuts for small businesses to stimulate economic growth.
The Provincial New Democrats are accusing both the Liberals and Conservatives of being irresponsible with all of their campaign promises.
Gas Prices Take A Rise
Gas prices have taken a hike after the weekly setting with maximum prices rising by a couple of cents. Self serve regular is now selling for 97.0 cents a litre around town with diesel up to 105.9.
The maximum price for propane is listed at 101.7 a litre.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Air Quality Alert for Ozone Today
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is warning people that the air quality in Maine over the next several days will likely be the worst we have seen in several years.
Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach unhealthy levels along the entire coast of Maine . The high levels will continue into Thursday and likely move inland.
In addition to the heat and humidity, several pollutant levels will be on the rise; these factors combined create a more severe situation. For more info http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Citizen+Alert+System&v=Article-2004
Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach unhealthy levels along the entire coast of Maine . The high levels will continue into Thursday and likely move inland.
In addition to the heat and humidity, several pollutant levels will be on the rise; these factors combined create a more severe situation. For more info http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Citizen+Alert+System&v=Article-2004
Horizon Health Network Appoints Three New Members
Madeleine Drummie from Oak Bay has been appointed one of three new board members for the Horizon Healh Network Board Of Directors.
Drummie retired in 1997 from her 33-year career in the federal public service as the senior liaison officer in the Office of the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
She has held positions in the Unemployment Insurance Commission and the Departments of Manpower and Immigration and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
She has served as a former member and chair of the Board of Hospice of Charlotte and co-chair of the Lead Fundraising Division for the Charlotte County Civic Center Project and is currently a director of the Board of Algonquin Properties.
Drummie retired in 1997 from her 33-year career in the federal public service as the senior liaison officer in the Office of the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
She has held positions in the Unemployment Insurance Commission and the Departments of Manpower and Immigration and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
She has served as a former member and chair of the Board of Hospice of Charlotte and co-chair of the Lead Fundraising Division for the Charlotte County Civic Center Project and is currently a director of the Board of Algonquin Properties.
Van Flips In Musquash
The Musquash Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle flipped over on Highway One in Musquash. The collision occurred in the east bound lane close to mile marker 94 shortly after 4 pm on yesterday afternoon.
One man was transported by ambulance to hospital. Eastbound traffic was reduced to one lane while emergency responders were on scene.
The Musquash Fire Department urges motorists to reduce their speed as they approach emergency vehicles on the side of the highway, and to be prepared to stop if directed.
One man was transported by ambulance to hospital. Eastbound traffic was reduced to one lane while emergency responders were on scene.
The Musquash Fire Department urges motorists to reduce their speed as they approach emergency vehicles on the side of the highway, and to be prepared to stop if directed.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
A major change is coming to the way Enbridge Gas does business. The company is going to install automated meter reading devices on all of it's exsisting and future meters. Jamie LeBlanc, Manager of Finance and Control for Enbridge Gas New Brunswick tells Tide News this will improve efficiency and customer service.
The new gear will allow the company to read up to 10,000 meters on a single route by driving through a neighbourhood with the equipment mounted on a vehicle.
Enbridge says it will begin converting it's exsisting meters in October with the complete over-haul of the system to take two years. The company services just over 300 customers in the St. Stephen and St. George area.
The new gear will allow the company to read up to 10,000 meters on a single route by driving through a neighbourhood with the equipment mounted on a vehicle.
Enbridge says it will begin converting it's exsisting meters in October with the complete over-haul of the system to take two years. The company services just over 300 customers in the St. Stephen and St. George area.
RCMP Seek Public Assitance
RCMP is asking the assistance of the general public to locate the following vehicle, that was stolen last week on Route 172 in L'Etang from a driveway.
Police tell us its a 2002 Jeep Cherokee black in colour with New Brunswick plate numbers GVW 846
Anyone with any information on this stolen vehicle is asked to call District 1 RCMP at (506)755-1132 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
Police tell us its a 2002 Jeep Cherokee black in colour with New Brunswick plate numbers GVW 846
Anyone with any information on this stolen vehicle is asked to call District 1 RCMP at (506)755-1132 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
Humidex Weather Warning
It's going to be a hot one in the Bordertown today. Humidex values of near 40 c /104 F thru out this afternoon.
The department of health recommends that you stay in shaded or air conditioned areas as much as possible, drink plenty of water, wear light clothing and take breaks often if you are exercising or working outdoors. Outdoor sports should be taken into consideration and if possible postponed to a cooler time of day.
The elderly, babies and young children, or people with heart or lung problems are most at risk of serious heat-related illness along with people taking medications, especially for mental health conditions, should check with their doctor or pharmacist to see if they are more at risk from high temperatures.
Keep posted to 98.1 The Tide for future weather warnings.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Powered Seating At Saint John Airport
Twenty spots with-in the terminal will allow passengers to use these seats to power up their electronics in the arrivals, departures, restaurant, and public waiting areas.
Airport officials expect the work to be finished by the middle of next month.
Body Found in Saint John River
(Photo by Doug Epton)
City police retrieving a body from the water yesterday afternoon.
Police got word a body was floating in the Saint John River near Highland Road just after 4 o'clock.
The Water Rescue Unit was sent out and the Major Crime Unit is investigating.
The body has not been identified yet.
Alward On Business New Brunswick
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If elected in September, Conservative Leader David Alward says he'll attract new jobs to the province by making real changes at Business New Brunswick.
Alward says Liberal Leader Shawn Graham has used BNB as his personal political piggy-bank and he spent taxpayer’s money on failing businesses like ATCON, luxury golf courses and bailouts.
Alward says he'll create a new crown corporation called InvestNB, that's led by a private sector board of business leaders, to develop the economy.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
New Appointment At Irving Oil
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News from Irving Oil, the company has announced that Mike Ashar has been appointed President of Irving Oil Limited.
He is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day management of the company.
Arthur Irving Sr. will continue in his role as Chairman.
Prior to this, Ashar was in charge of several operating units at the Refinery.
Is A Federal Election Looming
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Now that they ""official"" campaign is underway for the Provincial vote next month, there continues to be chatter about a Federal Election in the spring.
Saint John MP Rodney Weston tells CHSJ News, since being elected back in 2008, the rumblings of an election haven't stopped.
He says a lot of the speculation comes from political pundits but when it comes from the opposition, then it needs to be taken seriously.
Weston adds if and when the Federal election writ is dropped, he is ready to stand by his record and let voters be the judge of the service provided.
Independant Firm To Look Into Allegation
An independent firm will be responsible for looking into allegations stemming from the 2006 provincial election.
Mike Quinn, the province's chief electoral officer says there's an allegation that someone may have breached the Political Process Financing Act by making unreported cash payments during the previous campaign.
Quinn made the decision to hand the case over to a third party after meeting with the auditor general.
He says he doesn't want his office to loose focus on delivering a voter-oriented election, and says the investigation should be done by an independent team in a timely manner.
Mike Quinn, the province's chief electoral officer says there's an allegation that someone may have breached the Political Process Financing Act by making unreported cash payments during the previous campaign.
Quinn made the decision to hand the case over to a third party after meeting with the auditor general.
He says he doesn't want his office to loose focus on delivering a voter-oriented election, and says the investigation should be done by an independent team in a timely manner.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Shining a light on alcohol & minors.
The Province's Crimestoppers program is working with NB Liquor to shine a light on the problem of giving alcohol to minors.
Under the Liquor Control Act, the fine for a first offence is $292.50 and repeat offenders can be fined over $5,000.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a person supplying alcohol to anyone under 19.
For more info, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Under the Liquor Control Act, the fine for a first offence is $292.50 and repeat offenders can be fined over $5,000.
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a person supplying alcohol to anyone under 19.
For more info, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Liberal Leader Shawn Graham Promises...
Liberal Leader Shawn Graham says he would complete the restoration of the Petitcodiac River and work towards the completion of the Fundy Trail if he wins next month's election.
Graham says he would promote ecotourism and the province's clean environment to help grow the economy over the next four years.
In April, Graham's government began restoring the Petitcodiac River when it opened its causeway gates between Moncton and Riverview.
Built in 1968, the causeway caused the river below the structure to become almost completely plugged over the years with silt, reducing the famous tidal bore to a muddy ripple.
Graham says he would promote ecotourism and the province's clean environment to help grow the economy over the next four years.
In April, Graham's government began restoring the Petitcodiac River when it opened its causeway gates between Moncton and Riverview.
Built in 1968, the causeway caused the river below the structure to become almost completely plugged over the years with silt, reducing the famous tidal bore to a muddy ripple.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
RCMP Seeking Public's Help
Police are on the look out for a vehicle that may have some damage to it after this past weekend.
Bob MacKnight with the RCMP tells us there was damage done to a large section of chain link fence at the NB Power property/dam site in Milltown.
They believe the damage was caused by a vehicle.
Police are asking anyone that may have information to contact the St. Stephen RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Quake Wakes Local Early This Morning
Residents in the Charlotte County are may have been a little shaken early this morning as Earthquake Canada has reported an Earthquake off Saint Andrews.
It happed around 5am this morning about 11 km South East of Saint Andrews.
Tide News spoke with Janet Drysdale of Earthquake Canada and she tells us it registered on the scale as a 2.4 magnitude. Its the second one in the area in just over a month.
It happed around 5am this morning about 11 km South East of Saint Andrews.
Tide News spoke with Janet Drysdale of Earthquake Canada and she tells us it registered on the scale as a 2.4 magnitude. Its the second one in the area in just over a month.
Milltown International Bridge to be Closed for Three Weeks
The Department of Transportation is advising the motoring public that the Milltown International Bridge in St. Stephen will be closed to thru traffic commencing Monday, August 30th for three weeks to carry out repairs on the structure. Detour signage will be in place.
Drivers are encouraged to use the new St. Stephen Third Bridge or the St. Stephen Ferry Point Bridge as alternate routes.
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