No matter what you have planned for this Long Weekend, if it involves driving, RCMP remind everyone to buckle up as they will be conducting check-stops all weekend.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Seatbelts Save Lives
New stats from RCMP prove what some have been preaching for a long time.....seatbelts save lives. Officers tell us 90% of drivers in the Province buckle up before starting their vehicle but the 10% who don't account for 44% of those killed on Provincial Highways.
No matter what you have planned for this Long Weekend, if it involves driving, RCMP remind everyone to buckle up as they will be conducting check-stops all weekend.
No matter what you have planned for this Long Weekend, if it involves driving, RCMP remind everyone to buckle up as they will be conducting check-stops all weekend.
Huntman Marine Science Center At Halfway Point
It's officially at the half way mark with the concrete hitting the ground this week for the New Huntsman Marine Science Centre.
‘Seal the Deal’ campaign was launched in October of last year to raise the remaining $2 million it needed to complete the new Discovery Centre, which will cost $8 million to complete.
One million already raised, and $2.5 million from both the provincial and federal governments, the target was to reach $2 million before the doors to the new facility open in June 2011.
The new centre, complete with aquarium, 226-seat theatre, wet lab, and conference rooms will be open year-round. Plans for the new building are on show at the temporary aquarium, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Huntsman this year.
‘Seal the Deal’ campaign was launched in October of last year to raise the remaining $2 million it needed to complete the new Discovery Centre, which will cost $8 million to complete.
One million already raised, and $2.5 million from both the provincial and federal governments, the target was to reach $2 million before the doors to the new facility open in June 2011.
The new centre, complete with aquarium, 226-seat theatre, wet lab, and conference rooms will be open year-round. Plans for the new building are on show at the temporary aquarium, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Huntsman this year.
Gas Prices Up And Down
Self serve regular has gone up by a cent a litre after the weekly setting while diesel has gone down slightly by under a cent to a dollar point six a litre. Propane remains at 99.6 cents.
Meanwhile if your headed to Calais gas will only cost you 78 per litre Canadian today.
Meanwhile if your headed to Calais gas will only cost you 78 per litre Canadian today.
Blacks Harbour Mayor Terry James Launches Campaign As People's Alliance Candidate.
Mayor of Blacks Harbour Terry James has confirmed she is running as an official candidate for People’s Alliance of New Brunswick . James will be holding her first riding rally to be held at the Eastern Charlotte Lion’s Club in Pennfield this Saturday, July 31st between 2 and 5 pm.
James tells Tide News she will represent on behalf of the people wheater it is jobs, education, health care, ferry service, property taxes, or rural issues. James says she's intend's to win a seat in the New Brunswick Legislature.
PANB Leader Kris Austin says he's impressed with James energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
The People’s Alliance of New Brunswick is the newest official political party in New Brunswick.
James tells Tide News she will represent on behalf of the people wheater it is jobs, education, health care, ferry service, property taxes, or rural issues. James says she's intend's to win a seat in the New Brunswick Legislature.
PANB Leader Kris Austin says he's impressed with James energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
The People’s Alliance of New Brunswick is the newest official political party in New Brunswick.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
St. Stephen Lottery Winner
They were very excited when they arrived to pick up their cheque for $1-Million.
David was out Saturday night when he decided to pick up a ticket for the Atlantic 49 draw.
When he checked his ticket the next day on the internet, he discovered he was a new millionaire!
Circle K in St. Stephen will receive a one percent seller's prize for selling the winning ticket.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Progressive Conservative Party Leader to Make Announcement
PC Leader David Alward will make a campaign announcement at noon tomorrow around noon time in Frederiction. It's just 62 days away from the Election.
Earthquake Felt off Waters Outside Of Saint Andrews and Grand Manan
A small earthquake occurred offshore, close to Grand Manan Island, and about 75 from Saint Andrews and 56 kms East of Machias.
There are no reports of damage but those in the area say they heard and felt it. It registered as a 3.2 Quake. It struck around 3:30 Sunday.
There are no reports of damage but those in the area say they heard and felt it. It registered as a 3.2 Quake. It struck around 3:30 Sunday.
Monday, July 26, 2010
New Radio Station For Nova Scotia
Country music and up to date news is being enjoyed on the south shore of Nova Scotia at 100.7 CKHJ Hank FM.
The new radio station is up and running and is owned and operated by Acadia Broadcasting which also owns 98.1 The Tide, Country 94 and sister station 97.3 the Wave.
Company Vice-President Jim MacMullin says it is exciting to launch our new ststaion after two years of planning, approvals and construction.
Hank Fm is sharing broadcasting space with it's sister station, CKBW.
The launch of the new station coincides with another exciting event for the Bridgewater stations a move into new state of the art studios anmd offices.
The new radio station is up and running and is owned and operated by Acadia Broadcasting which also owns 98.1 The Tide, Country 94 and sister station 97.3 the Wave.
Company Vice-President Jim MacMullin says it is exciting to launch our new ststaion after two years of planning, approvals and construction.
Hank Fm is sharing broadcasting space with it's sister station, CKBW.
The launch of the new station coincides with another exciting event for the Bridgewater stations a move into new state of the art studios anmd offices.
Doucet Announces $1.5 million In Infrastructure Projects
The MLA for Charlotte-the Isles tells Tide News work begins Tuesday near Back Bay as the Province is investing more than $120,000 for replacing of a cross culvert on the Back Bay Loop Road.
The project will take up to three weeks and the road will be closed to thru traffic. Where the culvert is in the middle of the loop, residents should turn around and go back the same way they entered the road.
Doucet also announced a tender award, valued at $422,000 for paving through the Department of Transportation’s designated highways program for paving Route 172 Fundy Bay Drive from Mount Pleasant Road to Salar Court and Letete Road from Main Street to Mount Pleasant Road.
The project will take up to three weeks and the road will be closed to thru traffic. Where the culvert is in the middle of the loop, residents should turn around and go back the same way they entered the road.
Doucet also announced a tender award, valued at $422,000 for paving through the Department of Transportation’s designated highways program for paving Route 172 Fundy Bay Drive from Mount Pleasant Road to Salar Court and Letete Road from Main Street to Mount Pleasant Road.
Bike accident Over The Weekend
The Harvey Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and a delivery truck over to end out last week. The accident happened just outside of Harvey Station. The motorcycle travelling with a group of 4 motorcyclists going towards St. Andrews crossed the path of the lead bike in the group and the bike and driver struck the side of the truck.
The driver of the motorcycle was rushed to Fredericton by ambulance and later transferred to Saint John. RCMP accident reconstruction team investigated the cause of the accident.
MaxMillion Dollor Ticket Sold In St. Stephen
Lotto officials say an Atlantic 49 ticket sold in the province for Saturday's draw is worth amillion bucks.
The winning ticket was sold in St. Stephen. Atlantic Lottery officials say another ticket worth that amount was sold in Fredericton.
It was one of the MaxMillions that were drawn in the LottoMax lottery on Friday.
The winner has yet to step forward.
The winning ticket was sold in St. Stephen. Atlantic Lottery officials say another ticket worth that amount was sold in Fredericton.
It was one of the MaxMillions that were drawn in the LottoMax lottery on Friday.
The winner has yet to step forward.
Friday, July 23, 2010
A First For The Province With Expansion Of Amber Alerts
Facebook users can sign up for AMBER alerts directly in their new feeds.
Amber alerts provide the public with info that can help locate an abducted child. Corporal Todd Chadwick is the Provincial Coordinator for AMBER Alert says this Facebook page is set up differently.
He says you can't write on the wall, it's purpose is to push information out to the public.
To join their Facebook page, click on the link.
http://www.facebook.com/AMBERalertNB?ref=sgm
Amber alerts provide the public with info that can help locate an abducted child. Corporal Todd Chadwick is the Provincial Coordinator for AMBER Alert says this Facebook page is set up differently.
He says you can't write on the wall, it's purpose is to push information out to the public.
To join their Facebook page, click on the link.
http://www.facebook.com/AMBERalertNB?ref=sgm
Jack Irving's Visitation
A large turnout is expected as people pay their respects to the late Jack Irving who died earlier this week. Visitation is from 2 this afternoon until 8 tonight at Trinity Anglican Church on Charlotte Street with the funeral service scheduled tomorrow morning at 11:00.
False Abduction In Memramcook
Police has found out the report of attempted abduction made a 10-year-old girl in Memramcook is false.
After she was being interviewed by RCMP investigators, she admitted she made up the incident.
Police tells us because of the age of the girl no charges are being considered.
After she was being interviewed by RCMP investigators, she admitted she made up the incident.
Police tells us because of the age of the girl no charges are being considered.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Attempted Abduction In Memramcook
RCMP are investigating the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old girl in southeastern part of the Province. They Tell us it happened mid afternoon yesterday in Memramcook.
Police say a man tried to grab the girl from behind but she mananaged to break free and run for help.
The suspect, who was wearing a black hoody, is described as being slim and of medium height.
Police say a man tried to grab the girl from behind but she mananaged to break free and run for help.
The suspect, who was wearing a black hoody, is described as being slim and of medium height.
Gas Prices Today St.Stephen & Calais
Not much of a change with gas prices after the weekly setting. Self Serve Regular has gone up just slightly, under a penny, to 98.9 cents a litre.
Diesel is also higher at 101.1 a litre. Propane, meantime, is less expensive falling to 99.6 cents.
Meanwhile if you headed to Calias gas will only cot you .76 cents per litre.
Diesel is also higher at 101.1 a litre. Propane, meantime, is less expensive falling to 99.6 cents.
Meanwhile if you headed to Calias gas will only cot you .76 cents per litre.
Point Lepreu Near Completion
NB Power says the refurbishment of its Point Lepreau nuclear generating station is about 75 per cent complete, although some some leaks were found in the joints of new calandria tubes, they contain pressure tubes that hold the reactor's fuel bundles.
Atomic Energy of Canada has been conducting assessments and tests on a number of potential technical solutions in order to create tighter seal joints that meet operating standards.
Atomic Energy of Canada has been conducting assessments and tests on a number of potential technical solutions in order to create tighter seal joints that meet operating standards.
B&E At St. Stephen Guardian
Local RCMP responded to an alarm activated at the Guardian drug store in St. Stephen to start the week out.. Upon arrival the police discovered the business had been broken into and the culprit had fled the scene with a quantity of methadone.
Through investigation the RCMP has identified a suspect in the break and enter, the investigation is continuing.
Through investigation the RCMP has identified a suspect in the break and enter, the investigation is continuing.
Lake Utopia Land Owners Hold Vote
A motion to form a Lake Utopia Association will be tabled at a charter meeting tonight at The St. Mark's Church in St. George. All landowners on the lake and the lower Magaguadavic River are encouraged to be in attendance.. The lake has been a great summer retreat for locals and property owners from all around the Atlantic Provinces, Ontario, and the States.
Algae bloom in the recent years have raised cause for concern from locals and the health of their lake.
The meeting is set to get underway at 6:30 tonight.
Algae bloom in the recent years have raised cause for concern from locals and the health of their lake.
The meeting is set to get underway at 6:30 tonight.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
John Ernest (Jack) Irving
John Ernest (Jack) Irving, C.M., D.Litt., LL.D., was born on January 1, 1932 in Saint John, New Brunswick to Kenneth Colin Irving and Harriet Lila “née MacNarin” Irving.
John E. Irving is a Member of the Order of Canada, a Companion of the Order of The Business Hall of Fame, an inaugural member of the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate of Letters from the University of New Brunswick, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate in Civil Laws from Acadia University and is an Alumnus Honoris Causa of Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, Boston, MA. He graduated from Rothesay Collegiate School, Rothesay, NB in 1950 and attended Acadia University, Wolfville, NS from 1950 to 1952.
In 1952 at his father’s request he joined his father’s businesses and he worked all his life, along-side his brother Arthur in Irving Oil. In addition, John E. Irving was a Director of all Irving businesses and was responsible for and managed a number of the companies within the varied Irving enterprises.
He is survived by his wife Suzanne Heather Cameron “née Farrer”, his children John Keillor Farrer Irving, Colin Dargarvel Irving, Anne Cameron I. Oxley and six grandchildren.
He died after a short illness on July 21, 2010. Visitation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Saint John, NB on Friday July 23, 2010, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted at Trinity Anglican Church at 11:00 am on Saturday July 24, 2010. A private family interment is to take place at a later time.
Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation or the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation.
Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.brenansfh.com.
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