84 Years Today Since Women Were Declared "People" In Canada

It's 84 years today since women were first legally recognized as "people under" Canadian law.

The court case fought by the so-called Famous Five--Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Irene Parlby--is now one of the most famous court cases in Canadian history.

In fact, a lesser-known persons case happened in New Brunswicker two decades earlier. The first woman in NB  to graduate from law school, Mabel French, was refused to admission to the bar 1905. Legislation in 1906 that finally allowed women to practice law in New Brunswick.

Rothesay Police Release Names Of Those Wanted On Warrants

The Rothesay Regional Police are looking for 10 men and 1 woman wanted on warrants. Kennebecasis Crime Stoppers have pre-approved rewards of $500 for any information leading to their arrest.

The rewards go as high as $1200 dollars and the offences range from fraud to break and enter and suspended driving. If anyone has any information they are asked to contact the RRPF at 847-6300 or NB Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Paul Thomas Romanoff, age 50       (Pre-Approved Reward $500)

    Warrant of arrest for fraud and failure to appear

Phillip Anthony CURTIS, age 39       (Pre-Approved Reward $500)

    Warrant of arrest for breaking & entering

Jordan Stephen Paul ROWE, age 20

    Warrant of arrest for breaking & entering  (Pre-Approved Reward $500)

    Warrant of committal for suspended driving, $960 or 23 days

    Warrant of committal for suspended driving, $600 or 15 days

William Henry MARTIN, age 42

    Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $1200 or 27 days

    Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $500 or 13 day

Matthew Owen McBrine, age 29

    Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $600 or 15 days

Ernest William ANDREWS, age 39

     Warrant of arrest for Impaired Driving

Thomas Frederick CROWE, age 33

     Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $900 or 21 days

     Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $1200 or 27 days

Kevin Stanley SAUNDERS, age 33

     Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $1200 or 27 days

Kyle Anthony SMITH, age 21

      Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $510 or 27 days

Doreen Lois McCULLOUGH, age 49

       Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $600 or 15 days

Stephen Joseph MATTSON, age 32

        Warrant of committal for driving while suspended, $1001 or 24 days

Cardy Glad To See Blockade Coming Down

5 RCMP cruisers set on fire, over 40 arrests and protestors getting a face full of pepper spray as the blockade in Rexton becomes violent.
 
The RCMP are now enforcing a court injunction obtained by SWN Resources and have closed parts of the highway in the area.

Those opposed do not want seismic testing done as part of shale gas exploration.

NDP Leader Dominic Cardy tells Tide News the lack of action by the government and police up until now looks like a failure to act.  

He says it's good the blockade is coming down adding he hopes there is no more violence.

Cardy says you need a rule of law in this province which means roads are not blocked by protestors but it also means the government has to have meaningful discussions with First Nations.
 
Liberal Leader Brian Gallant says he saw the protest this morning firsthand noting the angst and anxiety at the site adding he hopes the dialogue resumes in order resolve the differences.

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.

Funeral Service Later This Week For Man Who Went Missing

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 this Friday morning in Reid's Funeral Home in Hampton for 21 year old Adam Andrews, whose body was found in a marshy area off Route 100 near the Stock Farm Road. 

He was reported missing after not showing up for work and a two day search ensued. 

An autopsy was performed to determine the cause of death but the results won't be known for a few weeks. 

Foul play reportedly is not suspected but Rothesay Regional Police tell Tide News there's nothing official yet on that.

New Evaluation Tool For Adoption And Foster Applicants

A new model to evaluate people who want to foster or adopt a child being rolled out across the province.

Structured Analysis Family Evaluation, or SAFE, is a tool that makes it easier for social workers to do home studies more efficiently and in a more consistent way.

Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé says the home study process is critical in making sure children in care are placed with people who will act in the child's best interest and with their safety and well-being in mind.

The new tool is expected to be fully implemented by next year.

Dual Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide

The RCMP's Major Crimes Unit has completed its investigation into the deaths of two people in Kedgwick.

The bodies of 64-year-old Raoul Leclair and 65-year-old Nicole Leclair, both of Kedgwick, were discovered outside their home on September 1.

Police have determined that both died of gunshot wounds and they died as a result of a murder-suicide. As such, no charges will be laid.

Barlow Points Out Water Woes

It's hard to believe in a water-rich country like Canada but we are a planet running out of clean water.

That from Maude Barlow of the Council of Canadians.

Barlow tells Tide News you can find water but it may not be in good shape.

She says it's been polluted, mismanaged or displaced.

A study by the Royal Bank says the demand for water will outstrip supply by 40 per cent by the year 2030 which Barlow says means people will die along with entire ecosystems.

She says we need to turn our heads around and stop taking water for granted.

Charlotte-Campobello First Liberal Nomination Convention In The Province

Our local riding of Charlotte-Campobello will be the first nomination convention in New Brunswick for the Provincial Liberals.

The Liberal Party making the announcement this week while gearing up for the 2014 provincial election.

Vying for the spot are Wayne Wamboldt, Eric DeJong, and St. Stephen Deputy Mayor John Ames.

The Liberal nomination will take place at the St. Stephen Middle School on Saturday, October 26th. Registration will be held 10am-1:30pm, and the convention will begin at 2pm.

Liberal Leader Brian Gallant will be speaking at the event.

Seniors Protest Nursing Cuts In Province

Show me a plan, if there is one, to ensure New Brunswick doesn't have a critical shortage of nurses down the road because of retirements. That plea coming from the President of the New Brunswick Nurses Union, Marilyn Quinn. 

She tells Tide News the assumption should not be made that nursing grads who settle elsewhere will come back to the province, especially if they put down roots. Quinn says nursing jobs are going unfilled at the present time on top of the cuts already made. 

The New Brunswick Senior Citizens Federation is now publicly speaking out against the nursing cuts, arguing there are other areas of healthcare where money could be saved. 

Quinn says all the cutting is accomplishing is more stress in the workplace which will lead to senior nurses retiring sooner than they might as well as prompting new graduates to leave the province.

Prescription Monitoring Program Could Be Coming Soon

While many provinces have a Prescription Monitoring program in place to battle prescription drug abuse, no such program currently exists here in New Brunswick, and the Executive Director of the provincial Pharmacists Association wants to see that change.

Paul Blanchard says there has been a lot of talk about implementing a drug information system where pharmacists and doctors can see all the medications patients are have been prescribed, and from what he understands it may be coming in the next budget.

Blanchard says because we don't have this type of electronic system in the province, it's very important people make their doctors and pharmacists aware of all the medication they are taking.

Body Of Missing Man Found

The body of a missing 21-year old being discovered two days after his disappearance.

RCMP confirming search and rescue found Adam Joseph Andrews of Saint John at noon yesterday. Rothesay Regional Police say his body was in the Quispamsis area, so they will be handling the investigation from this point forward.
 
Andrews was reported missing to Saint John City Police on Saturday after not showing up to work. The search started in Saint John but moved to the Hammond River area after his empty vehicle was found in that location that same night. Police found his cellphone and sneaker near the car.

An autopsy being conducted tomorrow to determine the cause of death. The RRPD say they will be releasing a statement after they review the details of the postmortem.

Search For Cormier Expands To Upper West Side

Volunteer search groups looking for clues in a teenager's disappearance now moving into the upper West side of Saint John.

Search coordinator and family friend Amanda Hensey tells Tide News they have covered a large portion of the wooded areas on the West side, but so far, they have come up empty. She says 19-year old Gen Cormier was not the type of person to simply vanish without telling anyone where she was going and calls her disappearance very out of character.

Hensey says they are not losing hope that they will find her.

Cormier was last seen on September 29 in the back parking lot of the Reversing Falls restaurant. A fund has been set up online for people who want to donate to the volunteer search effort, click here for a link.