St Stephen and area residents wondering when Cosco is opening in St John ask no more. Construction is moving right along with the walls for the building just about complete. Troy Northrup is with East Point Shopping and tells Tide News, they are looking at a ribbon cutting in May.
Northrup adds they will have some more announcements in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Updates On The H1N1 Clinics In Calais
The next clinic for Calais area will be on December 9th at the Calais Elementary School from 8-1. For more information click the link http://www.calaishospital.com/ .............
Canadian Red Cross presents 2009 Humanitarian Awards
The Canadian Red Cross will honour Diane Ganong of St. Stephen with its 2009 Humanitarian Award during a fund-raising dinner tonight in St John. Ganong is being recognized for her volunteer work in the community, serving on numerous boards Ganong also served as president of UNICEF Canada.
Leah Secord, a high school student from Saint John will receive the Young Humanitarian Award from the Red Cross for her dedication to helping others. She is raising funds to build a school in Africa and is active in her school's bullying prevention program and volunteers in her community.Award presentations and acceptance speeches is between 8:15 - 9:00 p.m. at the Delta Brunswick.
Leah Secord, a high school student from Saint John will receive the Young Humanitarian Award from the Red Cross for her dedication to helping others. She is raising funds to build a school in Africa and is active in her school's bullying prevention program and volunteers in her community.Award presentations and acceptance speeches is between 8:15 - 9:00 p.m. at the Delta Brunswick.
Swine Flu Update
The next priority group can get their H1N1 vaccine in St Stephen today at the Middle School. The people in this group are St Stephen middle School students , Children 6 months to 5 yrs of age and Parents of infants under 6 months old.
The clinic will be held today at the St Stephen Middle School located on 11 School.
The clinic will be held today at the St Stephen Middle School located on 11 School.
Blacks Harbour Municipality Fined
The Mayor of Blacks Harbour appeared in court yesterday answering to a provincial charge from the Department of Health. Terry James tells Tide News, 18 months ago, the town's chlorine readings were low and according to provincial officials guide lines were not followed.
James adds the water source is owned by Connor Brothers but the municipality owns most of the distribution network. The private company is in charge of chlorination procedures and town officials don't have a key to the locked facility. The fine is $1000 dollars and James would like to see the company pay at least half. James adds the public wasn't in any danger at any time. Tide news has place a call to Connor Brothers but still no response.
James adds the water source is owned by Connor Brothers but the municipality owns most of the distribution network. The private company is in charge of chlorination procedures and town officials don't have a key to the locked facility. The fine is $1000 dollars and James would like to see the company pay at least half. James adds the public wasn't in any danger at any time. Tide news has place a call to Connor Brothers but still no response.
Refinery Project Complete
It took 1.4 million working hours and at peak times, a workforce of 2300 people but, the maintenance project at the Irving Oil Refinery is finished. Spokesperson Lesley MacLeod tells Tide News, the $220-million dollar project is a combined maintainence and investment in the facility.
MacLeod adds this project is the largest of its kind for the refinery and there was no lost time during the project due to injury.
MacLeod adds this project is the largest of its kind for the refinery and there was no lost time during the project due to injury.
Provincial Conversatives Spin Site
The Provincial Conversatives are taking to YouTube and the web to get their views out on the proposal between NB Power and Hydro Quebec. Leader David Alward says they want to offer the people of the province straight talk on the issue and says these sites serve as tools to help New Brunswickers get the real facts about the deal.
Alward adds these outlets allow everyone in the province to get information that hasn’t been tainted by the Liberal spin machine. The website is STOPSHAWNNOW.CA and the party also has a YouTube channel.
Alward adds these outlets allow everyone in the province to get information that hasn’t been tainted by the Liberal spin machine. The website is STOPSHAWNNOW.CA and the party also has a YouTube channel.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
A Family Loses Home Due To Fire
A family of four is left without a home due to a fire over the weekend in Andersonville. Brian Gardner Fire Chief of Lawrence Station tells Tide news the fire started between 11:00 and 11:30 Sunday morning. He says nobody was home at the time of the blaze. Fire department from Moores Mills assisted to try and safe the mobile home. Gardner adds the fire started from a wood stove and was a total loss.
Nursing Home workers Want Deal Finalized
Nursing home workers are asking the provincial government to step forward and finalize a tentive deal they been asking for. Since march 12th they been without a contract and Minerva Porelle President of Lincourt nursing home tells tide news they are not asking for much. Porelle adds they are asking for a fair wage, top up on maternity leave and benifits for employees.
Porelle says Cupe local 3392 says a deal is a deal and they want there's finalized. Workers from 46 nursing homes lobbied their MLA offices around the province yesterday asking them to bring their issue to the Legislature. Porelle adds if this does not go through their looking at further action.
Porelle says Cupe local 3392 says a deal is a deal and they want there's finalized. Workers from 46 nursing homes lobbied their MLA offices around the province yesterday asking them to bring their issue to the Legislature. Porelle adds if this does not go through their looking at further action.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Infant Death
A St Stephen women facing charges in the death of her baby. Sarah Russell has pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death.
Russell had been charged with manslaughter, accessory after the fact and disposing of the body of a newborn.
Last month, Rodney Stuart Miller of Moores Mills , pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of the baby boy.
Russell had been charged with manslaughter, accessory after the fact and disposing of the body of a newborn.
Last month, Rodney Stuart Miller of Moores Mills , pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of the baby boy.
ATV Accident Sends Teenager To Hosiptal
One man is in hospital nursing his wounds, this after a ATV and pickup truck collided. Rcmp tell us it happened on route 755 Friday evening. The teenager driving the ATV wasn't wearing a helmet . The driver of the pickup didn't see the bike coming at him until it was to late. Rcmp are still working out what or if any charges will be laid.
Heavy Rain Around the Province Yesterday
The good news is there was no major flooding but most of the Province saw a lot of rain fall yesterday from the left overs of Hurricane Ida. The light rain began early morning but transformed into a down-pour by noon and left most areas with a good soaking. The most rain was reported in Meadow Brook with 92.2mm's, St. Stephen collected 62.1 and Fredericton received just over 60 mm's in just over an hour.
Canada Post Building Gets A New Roof
Driving along Milltown Boulevard this morning it's easy to see construction crews are doing some work at the post office. The building is getting a new roof and a Spokesperson with Canada Post tells tide news, construction is expected to take between 3 and 4 weeks to finish.
They also remind their customers to be careful when coming and going from the building.
New Bridge at the Border is Open
After three years of construction, a new four-lane section along Route 1 opens to traffic this morning at ten. It runs from Church Street in St. Stephen to the New Brunswick/Maine border and Transportation Minister Denis Landry tells Tide News, he remembers asking St. Stephen Mayor Jed Purcell in a recent meeting how happy he will be when this project is finished.
Events to officially open the new international bridge linking Route 1 to Calais, Maine will happen later.
Events to officially open the new international bridge linking Route 1 to Calais, Maine will happen later.
NB Power and Hydro Quebec Hot Topic
The proposed deal between NB Power and Hydro Quebec is going to be a hot topic at tomorrow's opening of the legislature according to Saint John Portland M-L-A Trevor Holder. Holder tells Tide News, he has never experienced an issue this big in all his time as a politician and the decision needs to be given to the public.
Holder adds as a member of the opposition it is his job to ensure the Graham Government is held accountable for this decision.
Holder adds as a member of the opposition it is his job to ensure the Graham Government is held accountable for this decision.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Province Plans to Reduce Poverty
The final forum on poverty is over, and the plan established is aiming to reduce income poverty by 25 per cent, and deep income poverty by 50 per cent by 2015.
Premier Shawn Graham says this plan has been put together by government, the business sector, and non profit groups, with an incalculable value.
Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock says major changes are coming to the social assistance program, with a rate increase of almost 80 per cent for those earning less than $300 dollars a week. He says there is also a plan in motion for an affordable, universal prescription drug plan.
Premier Shawn Graham says this plan has been put together by government, the business sector, and non profit groups, with an incalculable value.
Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock says major changes are coming to the social assistance program, with a rate increase of almost 80 per cent for those earning less than $300 dollars a week. He says there is also a plan in motion for an affordable, universal prescription drug plan.
Province Reports Two Deaths Related to H1N1
The province has its first deaths related to the H1N1 virus, they are two men-one in his early 60's and the other in his 70's.
The Department of Health says testing confirmed that both men had the H1N1 virus. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eilish Cleary says both men had an underlying condition that increased their risk of complications from the flu.
Health Minister Mary Schryer offered sympathies to the men's famillies for their loss.
Schryer said the deaths highlight how important the need to be vigilant and protect ourselves and others.
The Department of Health says testing confirmed that both men had the H1N1 virus. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eilish Cleary says both men had an underlying condition that increased their risk of complications from the flu.
Health Minister Mary Schryer offered sympathies to the men's famillies for their loss.
Schryer said the deaths highlight how important the need to be vigilant and protect ourselves and others.
Friday, November 13, 2009
New Superintendent for District Ten
Tide News has obtained a document which tells us who the new superintendent of school district ten is going to be. Derek O’Brien has accepted the position and will begin his new duties at the end of the month. O’Brien is currently the principal of St. Stephen Elementary School.
Colleen Winchester will take over his duties as acting principal until the position is advertised for a full time replacement.
Colleen Winchester will take over his duties as acting principal until the position is advertised for a full time replacement.
Civic Center Project
St Stephen Town officials are busy crossing there T's and dotting there I's with the construction of the Charlotte County Civic Center project. CEO John Furgeson tells tide news there are some steps to follow before they begin construction. He says there is a point of transition that has to occur in any major project and a part of the transition is to confirm everything to date and then to make sure the proper oversite and accountability is there from start to finish.
This phase of the project is costing $31,000.00 as still no word on when construction will get started.
This phase of the project is costing $31,000.00 as still no word on when construction will get started.
Canada-Mexico Meetings
For the first time since it's inception back in 1975, the Congress of the Union of the United Mexican States will meet outside of Ottawa. The two day conference gets started today in Saint John and MP Rodney Weston tells us, Senator Noel Kinsella played a huge role in making this happen.
Both delegations will be made up of 35 members and will wrap up tomorrow afternoon at 5:30pm.
Both delegations will be made up of 35 members and will wrap up tomorrow afternoon at 5:30pm.
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