Monday, September 7, 2009
Peacekeeping Officer Back in Saint John
The Board of Police Commision honored a recently returned member of the force last week. Officer Mike Young has been working in Port-au-Paix Haiti for the past 9 months on a UN Peacekeeping mission helping the Haiti Police gain stability within the poverty stricken country. Young tells us that the expierence, although difficult at times, has helped make him a better officer.Young says he hopes to see other officers in the future participate in simulair missions.
Camping Season Comes to an End
The long weekend will mark the end of setting up tents and trailers for many campgrounds around the Province. The wet weather in June and July no doubt dampened many profit margins. Howard Haines is owner of the Hardings Point Campground and tells us it was a fast finish after a slow startHaines says he didn't hear alot of complaints about the new passport rule or the price of gas and will keep the camp open until the end of the month.
Friday, September 4, 2009
St. Stephen Waterfront Gets Funding
Ottawa is spending some money on the St. Stephen water-front. Officials have announced $10,500 dollars to refurbish the wharf and lighthouse which have taken a beating over the past few years. The work includes replacing the deck and underlying structure of the wharf and replacing windows, shingles and putting a fresh coat of paint on the lighthouse.
The Town of St. Stephen is putting in $11,500 dollars towards the project with the local business improvement area rounding out the cost of the project with $4,600 dollars. No word on when the work will get started or finish up.
The Town of St. Stephen is putting in $11,500 dollars towards the project with the local business improvement area rounding out the cost of the project with $4,600 dollars. No word on when the work will get started or finish up.
Man Shoots off Tip of Finger
One man is recovering at home after a freak accident in Charlotte County yesterday. A 59-year old man from the Shamcook Area was out hunting squirrel when his hand slid down the barrel of his rifle, the trigger fired and the tip of his finger was blown off. He showed up at the Charlotte County Hospital looking for help and thats when the RCMP were called.
Sargeant Greg MacAvoy tells Tide News, they are still looking into the matter but at this point, it just looks like one of those fluke accidents. No alcohol was involved and the man is expected to recover.
Sargeant Greg MacAvoy tells Tide News, they are still looking into the matter but at this point, it just looks like one of those fluke accidents. No alcohol was involved and the man is expected to recover.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wild Ride in Charlotte County
Updated Sept2/09
It was like a scene from the television show Cops in Charlotte County last night. St. George RCMP received a call around 9:30pm about a tractor trailer cab all over the road. Officer's got the truck to pull over near Blacks Harbour when a second RCMP cruiser arrived on the scene and thats when the truck driver put it into reverse and sent the two police cruisers crashing into each other.
The chase continued onto Wellington Road where the truck hit a parked vehicle and then crashed into a ditch. RCMP believe the driver who is 64-years old and from St. Stephen, was suffering from a medical condition and there is no word on charges.
It was like a scene from the television show Cops in Charlotte County last night. St. George RCMP received a call around 9:30pm about a tractor trailer cab all over the road. Officer's got the truck to pull over near Blacks Harbour when a second RCMP cruiser arrived on the scene and thats when the truck driver put it into reverse and sent the two police cruisers crashing into each other.
The chase continued onto Wellington Road where the truck hit a parked vehicle and then crashed into a ditch. RCMP believe the driver who is 64-years old and from St. Stephen, was suffering from a medical condition and there is no word on charges.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Wheelchair-Hit
updated Sept1/09
Fredericton police are appealing to the public for help after the death of a woman in a hit-and-run accident. Thirty-three-year-old Dianne Trottier was travelling in her motorized wheelchair when she was struck at one of the busiest intersections in the city on Saturday. On the weekend, police said witnesses reported seeing a four-door, dark grey car speeding off, but now they aren't providing a specific description of the vehicle allegedly involved. A police spokesman says there are some differing reports and investigators don't want to provide incorrect information.
Fredericton police are appealing to the public for help after the death of a woman in a hit-and-run accident. Thirty-three-year-old Dianne Trottier was travelling in her motorized wheelchair when she was struck at one of the busiest intersections in the city on Saturday. On the weekend, police said witnesses reported seeing a four-door, dark grey car speeding off, but now they aren't providing a specific description of the vehicle allegedly involved. A police spokesman says there are some differing reports and investigators don't want to provide incorrect information.
NB-Irving-Refinery
updated Sept1/09
Although Irving Oil no longer has plans to build a second oil refinery an environmental impact assessment has been submitted to the province. The company announced in July it would not proceed with the massive eight (b) -billion project because of poor market conditions. But Irving wants to continue with the environmental assessment process to keep its options open. Spokeswoman Lesley MacLeod says it's important to gather community input on the proposed refinery. The assessment is an essential part of any significant building project that could affect the local eco-system and habitat, including that of area residents. The public is invited to an open house on September 9th, where they can learn more about the assessment.
Although Irving Oil no longer has plans to build a second oil refinery an environmental impact assessment has been submitted to the province. The company announced in July it would not proceed with the massive eight (b) -billion project because of poor market conditions. But Irving wants to continue with the environmental assessment process to keep its options open. Spokeswoman Lesley MacLeod says it's important to gather community input on the proposed refinery. The assessment is an essential part of any significant building project that could affect the local eco-system and habitat, including that of area residents. The public is invited to an open house on September 9th, where they can learn more about the assessment.
Friday, August 28, 2009
National Anthem
A judge has given a New Brunswick man a conditional discharge for threatening a school teacher who stopped the daily playing of the national anthem. Bradley Howland was convicted in July of uttering threats against Erik Millett. During the trial, Millett testified that Howland threatened to assault him over the decision to stop playing ``O Canada.'' Howland was also given eight months probation.
Tropical Storm Danny
Forecasters at the Canadian Hurricane Centre say tropical storm Danny is still taking shape, but it appears at this point as though it will weaken over Canadian waters. At last word, the storm was moving to the northwest at 15 kilometres an hour, south of Cape Hatteras. The storm is expected to produce rain in the Maritimes later this weekend, but the centre says it's still too early to determine amounts.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Maritime Horseshoe Pitching Championships
The St. Stephen Horseshoe Pitchers Club dominated the Maritime Horseshoe Pitching Championships which were held at the Border Arena this past weekend by capturing 12 of the 18 titles at the Championships.
Natalie Steen and Martha Barker captured the Women's A Divisions doubles title and Steen also captured the Women's A Division Singles title.
Krista Beaudry and Diana Grant captured the Women's B Division doubles title and Beaudry also captured the Women's B division singles title.
In Senior Men's action, Earle Fraser and Bill Casey Sr. won the Senior Men's B division championship.
Greg Barry and Albert Melanson captured the Men's B division and the duo of Ray Parks and Allen Parks captured the Men's C division title.
In singles action, Maurice Waycott captured the Senior Men's B division, Paul Lister captured the Men's C division title, Allen Parks captured the Men's D division title, Bob Lister captured the Men's E division title and Ken Montgomery won the Men's F division title.
Natalie Steen and Martha Barker captured the Women's A Divisions doubles title and Steen also captured the Women's A Division Singles title.
Krista Beaudry and Diana Grant captured the Women's B Division doubles title and Beaudry also captured the Women's B division singles title.
In Senior Men's action, Earle Fraser and Bill Casey Sr. won the Senior Men's B division championship.
Greg Barry and Albert Melanson captured the Men's B division and the duo of Ray Parks and Allen Parks captured the Men's C division title.
In singles action, Maurice Waycott captured the Senior Men's B division, Paul Lister captured the Men's C division title, Allen Parks captured the Men's D division title, Bob Lister captured the Men's E division title and Ken Montgomery won the Men's F division title.
Eat Locally
Updated Aug25/09
The four Atlantic province's are competing to see who can get the most people to eat locally on September 4th. Agriculture minister Ronald Ouellette says the benefits of eating locally grown food will have environmental and economic spinoffs for New Brunswickers. Ouellette will be joined by his Atlantic counterparts, John MacDonell of Nova Scotia, George Webster of Prince Edward Island and Kathy Dunderdale of Newfoundland and Labrador, who have all pledged to eat only food from the Atlantic region that day.
The provinces are competing to see how many residents sign up for the challenge. To join the competition click here : www.eatatlantic.ca
The four Atlantic province's are competing to see who can get the most people to eat locally on September 4th. Agriculture minister Ronald Ouellette says the benefits of eating locally grown food will have environmental and economic spinoffs for New Brunswickers. Ouellette will be joined by his Atlantic counterparts, John MacDonell of Nova Scotia, George Webster of Prince Edward Island and Kathy Dunderdale of Newfoundland and Labrador, who have all pledged to eat only food from the Atlantic region that day.
The provinces are competing to see how many residents sign up for the challenge. To join the competition click here : www.eatatlantic.ca
Monday, August 24, 2009
Diane Ganong receives Humanitarian award
Diane Ganong of St. Stephen has been selected by the Canadian Red Cross to receive its Humanitarian Award for New Brunswick. Ganong has demonstrated a spirit of humanitarianism through her nursing career, global involvement with UNICEF Canada and engagement with many projects and organizations. She is also a director of Ganong Bros. Limited, a chocolate and confectionary manufacturer based in St. Stephen. She will receive her award Wednesday evening, Nov. 18 at the Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Awards dinner at the Delta Brunswick hotel in Saint John.
Tour for the Cure
Updated Aug24/09
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Tour for the Cure is here in Charlotte County. As part of its five-month trip throughout Atlantic Canada, the Tour will be in the St. George today at the Day Adventure Centre Off Riverview Avenue at 1:30pm – 8pm. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has set a goal to have 85 per cent of eligible women in Atlantic Canada screened for breast cancer by 2010.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Tour for the Cure is here in Charlotte County. As part of its five-month trip throughout Atlantic Canada, the Tour will be in the St. George today at the Day Adventure Centre Off Riverview Avenue at 1:30pm – 8pm. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has set a goal to have 85 per cent of eligible women in Atlantic Canada screened for breast cancer by 2010.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Natural Gas
Updated Aug21/09
It looks like Charlotte County homeowners who use natural gas can expect lower heating bills this winter. The price of the fuel has fallen to a seven-year low -- just under three dollars U-S per thousand cubic feet. Prices are down because of the recession, which has seen a drop in the demand for natural gas.
It looks like Charlotte County homeowners who use natural gas can expect lower heating bills this winter. The price of the fuel has fallen to a seven-year low -- just under three dollars U-S per thousand cubic feet. Prices are down because of the recession, which has seen a drop in the demand for natural gas.
Hurricane Bill
Updated Aug21/09
The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill could be a Category 2 hurricane when it sweeps south of Nova Scotia on Sunday night. That means it will be packing winds in excess of 152 kilometres per hour offshore. The centre's supervisor, Peter Bowyer, says it will be tough to determine where the storm is headed as it transforms into a post-tropical storm. TAG: Bowyer says the storm will bring up to 100 millimetres of rain to some areas. Much of Nova Scotia can expect hurricane-force winds at 120 kilometres per hour. The storm's projected track currently takes Bill's eye within 150 kilometres south of Halifax and over the southern edge of Cape Breton before moving on to Newfoundland early Monday.
The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill could be a Category 2 hurricane when it sweeps south of Nova Scotia on Sunday night. That means it will be packing winds in excess of 152 kilometres per hour offshore. The centre's supervisor, Peter Bowyer, says it will be tough to determine where the storm is headed as it transforms into a post-tropical storm. TAG: Bowyer says the storm will bring up to 100 millimetres of rain to some areas. Much of Nova Scotia can expect hurricane-force winds at 120 kilometres per hour. The storm's projected track currently takes Bill's eye within 150 kilometres south of Halifax and over the southern edge of Cape Breton before moving on to Newfoundland early Monday.
Grand Manan Resident facing Arson Charge
Updated Aug21/09
32-year old Henry Harris from Grand Manan has been charged with arson and is due in court to enter a plea next month on the 17th. He was arrested by RCMP earlier yesterday in connection with a fire on Grand Manan back on May.13th.It happened on the Hill Road when a rope and a crate had been torched beside the home and quickly spread. The person living in the home noticed the flames after it burned through the television cable. Harris has been released until his court date .
32-year old Henry Harris from Grand Manan has been charged with arson and is due in court to enter a plea next month on the 17th. He was arrested by RCMP earlier yesterday in connection with a fire on Grand Manan back on May.13th.It happened on the Hill Road when a rope and a crate had been torched beside the home and quickly spread. The person living in the home noticed the flames after it burned through the television cable. Harris has been released until his court date .
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Atlantic-Storm
Updated Aug20/09
The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill is expected to bring hurricane-force winds to parts of the Maritimes when it arrives late Sunday off the coast of Nova Scotia. Peter Bowyer, program supervisor at the centre, says that means maximum sustained winds over land hitting 120 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada says it is too early to issue any warnings because the storm is still too far away.
The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Nova Scotia says hurricane Bill is expected to bring hurricane-force winds to parts of the Maritimes when it arrives late Sunday off the coast of Nova Scotia. Peter Bowyer, program supervisor at the centre, says that means maximum sustained winds over land hitting 120 kilometres per hour.
Environment Canada says it is too early to issue any warnings because the storm is still too far away.
Name of Man Killed Released
Updated Aug20/09 12:24
RCMP have released the name of a man killed yesterday on Highway 128 in Berry Mills. 46-year old Mitchell Lyons of Dieppe was pronounced dead at the scene when the motorcycle he was driving hit a tractor trailer.
The driver of the truck was not hurt and still no word on whether charges will be laid.
RCMP have released the name of a man killed yesterday on Highway 128 in Berry Mills. 46-year old Mitchell Lyons of Dieppe was pronounced dead at the scene when the motorcycle he was driving hit a tractor trailer.
The driver of the truck was not hurt and still no word on whether charges will be laid.
H1N1 Flu Update
Updated Aug20/09 12:21
Provincial officials aren't expecting any school closures this fall at the Community Colleges because of the H1N1 virus. But Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr.Eilish Cleary is advising students who feel ill to stay at home. Spokesperson with the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Dan Fraser, says they will do what they can to ensure students with the flu are able to complete their programs.
Fraser says there is no set percentage of students who would have to be sick before a class would shut down. He says that would depend on each particular course and whether there is a shortage of staff at the community college.
Provincial officials aren't expecting any school closures this fall at the Community Colleges because of the H1N1 virus. But Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr.Eilish Cleary is advising students who feel ill to stay at home. Spokesperson with the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Dan Fraser, says they will do what they can to ensure students with the flu are able to complete their programs.
Fraser says there is no set percentage of students who would have to be sick before a class would shut down. He says that would depend on each particular course and whether there is a shortage of staff at the community college.
Marijuana plants seized in Charlotte County
Updated Aug20/09
R-C-M-P have rounded up more than 600 marijuana plants from several locations in Charlotte County. The plants, displayed yesterday at R-C-M-P headquarters in St. George will be mixed with lime and buried at an undisclosed location. Investigators found out about the pot grows through tips from citizens. The Mounties say it's not likely any charges will be laid.
R-C-M-P have rounded up more than 600 marijuana plants from several locations in Charlotte County. The plants, displayed yesterday at R-C-M-P headquarters in St. George will be mixed with lime and buried at an undisclosed location. Investigators found out about the pot grows through tips from citizens. The Mounties say it's not likely any charges will be laid.
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