An added one million dollars has been added by The provincial government under two initiatives to support land development and enhancement of livestock genetics.
Agriculture and Aquaculture Minister Ronald Ouellette announced the funding today.
This assistance is an increase to the programming already available through the Canada-New Brunswick Growing Forward agreement.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Crime Compensation Raised
People who have been a a victim of a violent crime will soon be able to file for $5,000 more in compensation. Public Safety Minister John Foran announced today that as of June 1st, the maximum amount of compensation for crime victims is going from $5,000 to $10,000.
He says this includes money used for councelling, medication, eye wear, transportation, relocation expenses, and funeral expenses.
He says this includes money used for councelling, medication, eye wear, transportation, relocation expenses, and funeral expenses.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Fire
Tammy Parks says while they may not be open for business the are still excepting donations. Donations can be dropped off at 129 Union Street or call 466-4977
Town Clean up May 25
Residents of the Town of St. Stephen are reminded that the Town will be conducting it's pick-ups of bagged leaves and bundled or bagged twigs the week of May 25.
Make sure you have you leaves and twigs out at the curbside by the 25 and remember all leaves must be in plastic bags and securely tied in order for Town pick-up.
Make sure you have you leaves and twigs out at the curbside by the 25 and remember all leaves must be in plastic bags and securely tied in order for Town pick-up.
NB Liquor: store hours for Victoria Day weekend
If your looking for a liquor store open this Holiday Monday you'll only find a few in the area. The One in the Parkway Mall in St. John and in Fredericton the one on Prospect Street will be open. The remaining 42 stores will be closed on Monday.
Maine Joins Nationwide Licensing System
Maine will make it easier for mortgage lenders to apply for and manage their licenses by joining the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System.
The change will protect Maine consumers by increasing oversight of the mortgage activities of loan originators in other states. The transition will begin October 1st.
All mortgage loan originators doing business with Maine consumers will be able to obtain licenses from the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System.
The change will protect Maine consumers by increasing oversight of the mortgage activities of loan originators in other states. The transition will begin October 1st.
All mortgage loan originators doing business with Maine consumers will be able to obtain licenses from the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System.
Lieutenant-Governor to mark Victoria Day with royal salute
A celebration to mark Victoria Day will kick off with a 21 gun solute at noon time on Monday. Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas is will be on hand and invites New Brunswickers to come out and mark this day on the grounds of Government House, in Fredericton.
Nicholas will also inspect the reserve soldiers who are part of the Royal Canadian Artillery. The salute will consist of four, 105-mm howitzer guns, firing a 21-gun salute over the St. John River.
Nicholas will also inspect the reserve soldiers who are part of the Royal Canadian Artillery. The salute will consist of four, 105-mm howitzer guns, firing a 21-gun salute over the St. John River.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Investment made in Lake Utopia energy efficiency
The provincial government is providing a $10.8-million repayable loan and a $500,000 grant to help J.D. Irving Ltd. improve the environmental performance of its Lake Utopia paper mill. The project will cost $32.9 million.
The boiler will provide enough steam to fulfil the energy needs of the mill and lowering its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 66,000 tonnes per year. The federal government is contributing $22 million.
The boiler will provide enough steam to fulfil the energy needs of the mill and lowering its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 66,000 tonnes per year. The federal government is contributing $22 million.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Van Destroyed By Fire
A van was destroyed by fire at the corner of Mark and Union street earlier today.
Fire Crews, RCMP and Paramedics were called to the scene. RCMP are investigating.
Gas Prices down after weekly setting
Another decline in the price of gas after the weekly setting. The price of self serve regular around town has gone down to stand at 99.3. Diesel is also lower at 102.1 a litre. Heating oil is listed at 89 cents a litre and propane is at 103.7.
If your Travelling to Calais gas is .80 cents per litre Canadain.
If your Travelling to Calais gas is .80 cents per litre Canadain.
Fundy North Award
The Fundy North Fishermen's Association has been awarded the 'Gulf of Maine Industry Award' by the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment for their efforts in ghost lobster trap recovery in Saint John Harbour.
Members John McDade, David Thompson and Roger Hunter accepted the hardware earlier this year in Maces Bay.
The high volume of ship traffic in the harbour accounts for lost lobster gear each year in the area.
The fishermen designed the study to clean-up the seafloor and to learn more about the effects of ghost fishing on both the environment and the fishery.
Members John McDade, David Thompson and Roger Hunter accepted the hardware earlier this year in Maces Bay.
The high volume of ship traffic in the harbour accounts for lost lobster gear each year in the area.
The fishermen designed the study to clean-up the seafloor and to learn more about the effects of ghost fishing on both the environment and the fishery.
An investment of $480,000 will be made in the establishment of a senior’s housing project.
Premier Shawn Graham made the announcement this week with Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet, and chair of the board of Atlantic Baptist Senior Citizens’ Homes Inc., and Steven Campbell, executive director of Atlantic Baptist Senior Citizens’ Homes Inc.
Funding provided through the Regional Development Corporation will be used to defray the costs of constructing a three-level, 28-unit senior’s apartment building.
Funding provided through the Regional Development Corporation will be used to defray the costs of constructing a three-level, 28-unit senior’s apartment building.
The Provincial Government is investing in Sound Proofing for the SSES GYM
Premier Shawn Graham was at the Elementary School this week to make the announcement that The provincial government will be investing $75,000 in Sound proofing the School's Gym for sound proofing to address the issue of the sound from the gym going throughout the rest of the school.
Graham participated in gym class with the kids.
Graham participated in gym class with the kids.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Manslaughter among charges laid in death of child who ingested methadone
A Havelock man has been charged in connection with the death of his daughter in January. Charges were laid in Moncton Provincial Court today.
Back in January RCMP were called to a home where a baby had ingested methadone. She was taken to the IWK hospital where she passed away.
Anthony Linfield has been charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life. His next court appearance is the 25th of this month.
Back in January RCMP were called to a home where a baby had ingested methadone. She was taken to the IWK hospital where she passed away.
Anthony Linfield has been charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life. His next court appearance is the 25th of this month.
New Brunswick becomes Canada's leader in providing high-speed Internet access
Premier Shawn Graham has announced New Brunswick has become the fisrt for high speed Internet access in all of Canada. The announcement was made earlier today at Loon Bay Lodge.
The company Xplornet is offering access to high-speed Internet through a network of 161 towers throughout the province and by satellite in some of the most difficult to reach areas.
The government's investment means that new customers pay $99 for installation, regardless of where they live or the type of technology offered. Customers then pay $44.99 a month for fixed wireless service or $49.99 for satellite access to the Internet for the basic package.
The company Xplornet is offering access to high-speed Internet through a network of 161 towers throughout the province and by satellite in some of the most difficult to reach areas.
The government's investment means that new customers pay $99 for installation, regardless of where they live or the type of technology offered. Customers then pay $44.99 a month for fixed wireless service or $49.99 for satellite access to the Internet for the basic package.
Province renews Partnership with Bell Alliant.
The provincial government recently renewed its partnership with Bell Aliant to provide broadband network in cities throughout the province.
Bell Aliant is developing a Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) network to Saint John, Fredericton, Bathurst, Miramichi and Greater Moncton, making it the first telecommunications company in Canada to offer citywide coverage with FTTH technology.
New Brunswick will be honoured for its investments in the broadband economy on Friday, May 21, when Graham accepts an award for Visionary of the Year from the Intelligent Communities Forum in New York City.
Bell Aliant is developing a Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) network to Saint John, Fredericton, Bathurst, Miramichi and Greater Moncton, making it the first telecommunications company in Canada to offer citywide coverage with FTTH technology.
New Brunswick will be honoured for its investments in the broadband economy on Friday, May 21, when Graham accepts an award for Visionary of the Year from the Intelligent Communities Forum in New York City.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
New transit operations centre to be built in Fredericton
Ground was broken in Fredericton today for the city of Frederiction's new transit operations centre.
The Transit operates eight bus routes throughout the municipality. The transit centre will provide a storage and service facility for the fleet of 28 transit buses and three para-transit buses and allow for future growth of services.
The total cost for this project is $6.1 million with a federal contribution of $5.7 million from the 2006 Public Transit Capital Trust and $423,000 from the City of Fredericton.
The Transit operates eight bus routes throughout the municipality. The transit centre will provide a storage and service facility for the fleet of 28 transit buses and three para-transit buses and allow for future growth of services.
The total cost for this project is $6.1 million with a federal contribution of $5.7 million from the 2006 Public Transit Capital Trust and $423,000 from the City of Fredericton.
Calais Regional Hospital Named a Top Performer
Calais Regional Hospital has been recognized with four awards for healthcare service quality for 2009 by Avatar International. The Hospital was one of 18 hospitals to receive the Overall Best Performer award, which represents the top 5% in Avatar's National Database.
Representing CRH staff in receipt of the Avatar International Overall Best Performer Award are some staff from various departments of the hospital. Front, l to r: Mary-Jo Burgess, Terry Brownlee, Brenda Prout; seated, l to r, Debbie Kinney, Carmela Diffin-Dewitt, Sonja Carter; standing, l to r, Beth Maxwell, Luann Reppert, John Stanley, Karen Childs, Fran Holst, Jan Sullivan, Peter Yates, Bonnie Sprague.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Moose License
You have until June.11th to fill and send in your application. The number of licences is increasing this year as well, going up by close to 150. There is a three pool structure for the moose license draw, based on the number of times people have applied unsuccessfully. Pool A consists of hunters who have applied unsuccessfully at least 12 times since 1994 or since they were last drawn.
Pool B is hunters who have applied between five and 11 times without being drawn and Pool C consists of new hunters, infrequent applicants and hunters who have applied one to four times since they were last drawn. The three-day moose season begins on Sept. 23rd and finishes up on the 25th. 3,554 licences for people living in the Province are up for grabs and 100 for people who don't call New Brunswick home.
Pool B is hunters who have applied between five and 11 times without being drawn and Pool C consists of new hunters, infrequent applicants and hunters who have applied one to four times since they were last drawn. The three-day moose season begins on Sept. 23rd and finishes up on the 25th. 3,554 licences for people living in the Province are up for grabs and 100 for people who don't call New Brunswick home.
Projects supported by Environmental Trust Fund
An investment of $54,200 from the Environmental Trust Fund will be made in 5 environment friendly projects in Charlotte County.
Maxwell Crossing Wellfield will recieve $5000.00 for Improvements. South West Solid Waste Commission Public Outreach is getting $14,200.
St. Croix International Waterway Commission, Implementing Classification in the St. Croix Watershed will get $15,000.
Quoddy Futures, Youth Experiential Education, is on the receiving end of $20,000 and Quoddy Futures Charlotte County Vernal Pool Inventory and Field Assessment will get $10,000.
Each year, the ETF provides support to community-based initiatives to restore, improve, preserve and protect air, land and water resources in New Brunswick
Maxwell Crossing Wellfield will recieve $5000.00 for Improvements. South West Solid Waste Commission Public Outreach is getting $14,200.
St. Croix International Waterway Commission, Implementing Classification in the St. Croix Watershed will get $15,000.
Quoddy Futures, Youth Experiential Education, is on the receiving end of $20,000 and Quoddy Futures Charlotte County Vernal Pool Inventory and Field Assessment will get $10,000.
Each year, the ETF provides support to community-based initiatives to restore, improve, preserve and protect air, land and water resources in New Brunswick
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