A warning from the President of Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada on choosing an agency.
John Eisner tells us there are some companies making claims right now they can't back up.
He says some agencies are promising to cut interest rates before even looking into a client's financial situation.
Eisner warns about one agency that is calling homes of people who are not having financial problems and he says they have made a complaint about it.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Man Found In Rubble Of Home
(Photo by Jim Hennessy)
53-year old James Harvey Goddard has been found in the rubble of what used to be a home in Sussex Corner.
The body was found late yesterday afternoon after the home was destroyed by an explosion Friday night just after six o'clock.
A 51-year old woman who escaped the blast has been released from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
The quiet neighbourhood was rocked when a huge explosion demolished the home which was for sale.
Residents we spoke with in the area of the house tell us Goddard was an explosive expert who worked in the mines in both Pennobsquis and Sussex.
RCMP still don't know what caused the explosion.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Community Marches For Gay Pride
(Photo by Sherry Aske)
Fans, friends and family that support the City's gay community will be out in force for the Pride parade today.
Mack Mackenzie of Port City Rainbow Pride says many of the candidates running in the fall election are taking part this year.
He tells CHSJ News it's not too late to take part.
Parade participants are asked to gather in Queen's Square at two this afternoon with the parade starting at 3.
The parade route is Queen Square to Sydney Street to King Square down King Street up St. Patrick Street across the viaduct and end on Main Street in the North End.
NB Business Hall Of Fame Gets Four Inductees
Four business leaders have been named to the Province's Business Hall of Fame.
The 2010 inductees are Former Premier Frank McKenna, Bill and Ed Barrett and Jean-Claude Savoie.
Bill and Ed Barrett are Co-CEOs of Barrett Corporation while Jean-Claude Savoie is the President of a hardwood processing company.
All four will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at the gala dinner in November at the Trade and Convention Centre.
The 2010 inductees are Former Premier Frank McKenna, Bill and Ed Barrett and Jean-Claude Savoie.
Bill and Ed Barrett are Co-CEOs of Barrett Corporation while Jean-Claude Savoie is the President of a hardwood processing company.
All four will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at the gala dinner in November at the Trade and Convention Centre.
Sussex Home Flattened In Explosion
One man is missing and a 51-year old woman is recovering in hospital after a home in Sussex Corner has been destroyed by an explosion.
Emergency crews were called to the home on the Post Road just after six o'clock to find it flattened.
RCMP Sargeant Bruce Reid tells CHSJ News, they continue to interview people who were in the area when the explosion happened.
Crews were on the scene until after midnight and the fire marshall will inspect the area to try and piece together what triggered the explosion today.
Neighbours are still in shock and waiting to find out what rocked their homes.
Melanie Hawthorne lives around the corner from where the home was destroyed and tells CHSJ News, the explosion was heard miles from her front door.
Hawthorne tells CHSJ News, the owner of the destroyed home is Harvey Goddard who works with explosives for a living at the mines in Sussex and Pennobsquis but has had the home up for sale.
Emergency crews were called to the home on the Post Road just after six o'clock to find it flattened.
RCMP Sargeant Bruce Reid tells CHSJ News, they continue to interview people who were in the area when the explosion happened.
Crews were on the scene until after midnight and the fire marshall will inspect the area to try and piece together what triggered the explosion today.
Neighbours are still in shock and waiting to find out what rocked their homes.
Melanie Hawthorne lives around the corner from where the home was destroyed and tells CHSJ News, the explosion was heard miles from her front door.
Hawthorne tells CHSJ News, the owner of the destroyed home is Harvey Goddard who works with explosives for a living at the mines in Sussex and Pennobsquis but has had the home up for sale.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Save Passamaquoddy Bay Maintains Calais LNG Fails State Permitting Threshold
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection granted Calais LNG an additional delay in the permitting process.
In response, Save Passamaquoddy Bay researcher Robert Godfrey tells us they continue to believe that Calais LNG, by its own admission in multiple filings to the State of Maine, has not adequately completed its permit applications and cannot demonstrate financial capacity that is a legal prerequisite for state environmental permitting.
In response, Save Passamaquoddy Bay researcher Robert Godfrey tells us they continue to believe that Calais LNG, by its own admission in multiple filings to the State of Maine, has not adequately completed its permit applications and cannot demonstrate financial capacity that is a legal prerequisite for state environmental permitting.
St. Stephen Native Releases Book
St. Stephen native Larry Crompton has released a new book about his hunt for the elusive California Serial Killer known as "The Original Night Stalker". Both Larry and his wife Barbara are St. Stephen natives with friends and neighbors still in the vicinity.
The book tells a story the crimes of California’s Most Prolificerial Offender- the East Area Rapist/ The Original Night Stalker.
Although the hunt still continues, the results remain the same; no closure. Larry Crompton wrote this book.
The book can be purchased through Authorhouse,
http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/BookStoreSearchResults.aspx?SearchType=smpl&SearchTerm=larry%20crompton
The book tells a story the crimes of California’s Most Prolificerial Offender- the East Area Rapist/ The Original Night Stalker.
Although the hunt still continues, the results remain the same; no closure. Larry Crompton wrote this book.
The book can be purchased through Authorhouse,
http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/BookStoreSearchResults.aspx?SearchType=smpl&SearchTerm=larry%20crompton
Doucet Refutes MLA's Claim On Church Suppers
Fisheries Minister and Charlotte the Isles MLA Rick Doucet is refuting a Conservative MLA's claim that new health rules could spell the end of church suppers in the province.
Wayne Steeves, the Conservative M-L-A for Albert says the Liberals are waiting until after the election to bring the new regulations into being.
Doucet tells Tide News there is absolutely no truth to this.
He says it's irresponsible and misleading and calls this move typical of the Conservatives.
Meanwhile, The Province's Chief Medical Officer of Health says there are no plans to prevent churches from holding suppers.
Dr. Eilish Cleary tells us safety procedures need to be followed closely at these events. Cleary says these suppers are good for public health
Wayne Steeves, the Conservative M-L-A for Albert says the Liberals are waiting until after the election to bring the new regulations into being.
Doucet tells Tide News there is absolutely no truth to this.
He says it's irresponsible and misleading and calls this move typical of the Conservatives.
Meanwhile, The Province's Chief Medical Officer of Health says there are no plans to prevent churches from holding suppers.
Dr. Eilish Cleary tells us safety procedures need to be followed closely at these events. Cleary says these suppers are good for public health
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ganong Elected Chair Of NBBC
David Ganong has been elected Chair of the New Brunswick Business Council. Ganong is replacing Derek Oland of Moosehead Breweries.
In a release, Ganong says he is focused on areas of concern including a 'greying' population putting more pressure on us to grow a skilled population to offset lower tax revenues and higher health costs.
He also says despite good efforts the province continues to depend on Ottawa's transfer payments for over 40% of its public spending leaving us vulnerable to economic downturns or changes in the revenue sharing formula in the Canadian Federation.
In a release, Ganong says he is focused on areas of concern including a 'greying' population putting more pressure on us to grow a skilled population to offset lower tax revenues and higher health costs.
He also says despite good efforts the province continues to depend on Ottawa's transfer payments for over 40% of its public spending leaving us vulnerable to economic downturns or changes in the revenue sharing formula in the Canadian Federation.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
RCMP Alert Public of Scam
Local RCMP have received several complaints, in the past few days that locals are receiving calls from someone claiming to be working for a communications company. During the course of the conversations, the caller requests a Social Insurance Number. This is an obvious attempt to collect and unlawfully use personal information. Everyone is reminded to be cautious with callers requesting personal information/identification. If it sounds too good to be true - It probably is.
Peewee AAA Hockey Team Starting In Charlotte County
Charlotte County communities have recently been given an opportunity to start a Peewee AAA hockey team starting this fall of 2010.
The EDZA (Elite Draw Zone Area) committee, who is the governing body that looks after all elite AAA hockey in New Brunswick, has expanded the number of Peewee AAA teams in the province from 11 to 23, because of this Charlotte County has been designated as an area that will host one of these expansion teams. Jeff Dempsey has been named head coach of this new team.
There will be six AAA teams in our district . In addition teams will see an average of 3-4 hours of ice per week, allowing players to develop individual and team skills necessary to play a fast exciting level of hockey. Practices and games will be held at arenas from our three Charlotte County associations, Black’s Harbour, St. Andrews and St. Stephen allowing all communities to share a commitment to our young athletes.
This fall will be the first time our new team hits the ice and preparations are being made to make this happen. Commitments to the team coaching and managerial staff have been made from all three hockey associations, providing staff representation from New River Beach to Washington County Maine.
The team name (Charlotte County Riptide) and jersey colours have been selected and a team logo has been designed by a local artist that incorporates elements of our common coastal heritage .
The EDZA committee is holding an NB AAA Hockey information event on August 15 2:00pm at Simonds High School in Saint John to provide information about peewee, bantam and midget AAA programs .
The EDZA (Elite Draw Zone Area) committee, who is the governing body that looks after all elite AAA hockey in New Brunswick, has expanded the number of Peewee AAA teams in the province from 11 to 23, because of this Charlotte County has been designated as an area that will host one of these expansion teams. Jeff Dempsey has been named head coach of this new team.
There will be six AAA teams in our district . In addition teams will see an average of 3-4 hours of ice per week, allowing players to develop individual and team skills necessary to play a fast exciting level of hockey. Practices and games will be held at arenas from our three Charlotte County associations, Black’s Harbour, St. Andrews and St. Stephen allowing all communities to share a commitment to our young athletes.
This fall will be the first time our new team hits the ice and preparations are being made to make this happen. Commitments to the team coaching and managerial staff have been made from all three hockey associations, providing staff representation from New River Beach to Washington County Maine.
The team name (Charlotte County Riptide) and jersey colours have been selected and a team logo has been designed by a local artist that incorporates elements of our common coastal heritage .
The EDZA committee is holding an NB AAA Hockey information event on August 15 2:00pm at Simonds High School in Saint John to provide information about peewee, bantam and midget AAA programs .
NB EMS To Issue Requests For Proposals For New Ambulance Stations
NB EMS have announced they have made a requests for proposals to construction a new ambulance stations in Lepreau along with Dalhousie, Hillsborough, and Hartland.
The Lepreau Station will be a one Bay Station along with Hartland and Hillsborough while the Dalhousie station will be a two bay ambulance station.
The Lepreau Station will be a one Bay Station along with Hartland and Hillsborough while the Dalhousie station will be a two bay ambulance station.
International Festival 2010 Parade Awards
International Festival has wrapped up once again between Calais Maine & St Stephen, New Brunswick and now that the festivities have ended you may be wondering who the recognized entrants in this years parade are...The tide has the results:
Best over all entry went to Ganong Bros. for their chocolately float. Most humours entry goes to The Huntsman Marine Science Centre with their umbrellas made into jumping jellyfish. Best Parade Theme was awarded to Johnson Hardware.
Taking the spot for best non-commercial entry was the Luxor Shriners and best commercial entry danced into the hands of Barbara's School of Dance. Calais Mack picked up the outstanding antique award for their fire truck, and taking the spot for the greatest community effort was Calais Class of '55.
Best over all entry went to Ganong Bros. for their chocolately float. Most humours entry goes to The Huntsman Marine Science Centre with their umbrellas made into jumping jellyfish. Best Parade Theme was awarded to Johnson Hardware.
Taking the spot for best non-commercial entry was the Luxor Shriners and best commercial entry danced into the hands of Barbara's School of Dance. Calais Mack picked up the outstanding antique award for their fire truck, and taking the spot for the greatest community effort was Calais Class of '55.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Progressive Conservative candidate for Charlotte-the-Isles, Sharon Tucker Says The People Of St. George Deserve Better
Progressive Conservative candidate for Charlotte-the-Isles, Sharon Tucker, is furious at the government’s inaction in dealing with the impending closure of the St. George Food Bank and tells us if she's elected MLA for this riding, this injustice will not happen, and that she will work with the people of the riding to address this issue and fix it immediately.
The last time that the province’s food banks received an increase in funding was under the former PC government in 2005, who pledged an increase of two per cent for three consecutive years.
The last time that the province’s food banks received an increase in funding was under the former PC government in 2005, who pledged an increase of two per cent for three consecutive years.
Provincial Energy Minister Says Ottawa Is Listening To Idea Of Mediation On Lepreau
With the Point Lepreau refurbishment delayed by at least another year, the Province is looking at mediation to determine who is going pay for the cost overruns.
Energy Minister Jack Keir says they want Ottawa to appoint a mediator to look at the contract to find a way to lessen the burden on provincal taxpayers.
Keir says the Federal Government are listening to them on this idea of mediation.
The refurbishment of the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant is delayed by at least another year, putting the project 2 1/2 years behind schedule.
(Provincial Energy Minister Jack Keir)
(File Photo)
Energy Minister Jack Keir says they want Ottawa to appoint a mediator to look at the contract to find a way to lessen the burden on provincal taxpayers.
Keir says the Federal Government are listening to them on this idea of mediation.
The refurbishment of the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant is delayed by at least another year, putting the project 2 1/2 years behind schedule.
(Provincial Energy Minister Jack Keir)
(File Photo)
Fastest Lobster Boat In The World Title Will Be Decided In The USA vs. Canada Grand Finale Race At Eastport Pirate Festival
The Eastport Pirate Festival is seeking entrants from Maine, New Brunswick and beyond for the first International Lobster Boat Race to be held in the waters off Eastport on Sunday, September 12 as part of the 5th Annual Eastport Pirate Festival.
The Eastport Pirate Festival Lobster Boat Race will have multiple categories for Race Day on Sunday, September 12th. Every Boat that enters will have a shot at the $1000.00 Grand Prize. Each race category will offer a prize of either cash or product and all entrants will go into the drawing for the $1000.00.
The grand finale will be for the title of Fastest Boat In The World to be determined in the USA vs. Canada Race. That race also comes with a $1000 cash prize. The Race Committee is seeking working boats of all kinds, as well as pleasure boats.
The 10 sanctioned races on the Coast of Maine have as many 35 races in a day in as many categories. The Eastport Pirate Festival Lobster Boat Race will have about 12 race categories to cover all boats that enter. There is a $20.00 entry fee.
The Eastport Pirate Festival runs September 10-12. It has become one of the top summer events on the Coast of Maine drawing thousands of people to the historic island city way Downeast. I
For more race information or to register your boat for one of the races you can contact Chris Brown at 207-853-4343 or visit the Pirate Festival website at http://www.eastportpiratefestival.com/
Photo by Don Dunbar
The Eastport Pirate Festival Lobster Boat Race will have multiple categories for Race Day on Sunday, September 12th. Every Boat that enters will have a shot at the $1000.00 Grand Prize. Each race category will offer a prize of either cash or product and all entrants will go into the drawing for the $1000.00.
The grand finale will be for the title of Fastest Boat In The World to be determined in the USA vs. Canada Race. That race also comes with a $1000 cash prize. The Race Committee is seeking working boats of all kinds, as well as pleasure boats.
The 10 sanctioned races on the Coast of Maine have as many 35 races in a day in as many categories. The Eastport Pirate Festival Lobster Boat Race will have about 12 race categories to cover all boats that enter. There is a $20.00 entry fee.
The Eastport Pirate Festival runs September 10-12. It has become one of the top summer events on the Coast of Maine drawing thousands of people to the historic island city way Downeast. I
For more race information or to register your boat for one of the races you can contact Chris Brown at 207-853-4343 or visit the Pirate Festival website at http://www.eastportpiratefestival.com/
Photo by Don Dunbar
Musquash Accidents
The volunteer firefighters in Musquash responding to a pair of serious accidents. Shortly after 4 in the morning, a car overturned on Highway One near the Gilmore Subdivision. The driver managed to get out of the car on her steam and appeared to be unhurt.
She was taken to hospital to be checked out. Around 10:30 last night, a car struck a moose on Highway One near Mink Brook Road. The car left the highway and was discovered upright in the bushes. The driver was rushed to hospital by ambulance.
In between, they also had to lend some help to a boater who got stranded in the East Branch Musquash River because of mechanical problems.
She was taken to hospital to be checked out. Around 10:30 last night, a car struck a moose on Highway One near Mink Brook Road. The car left the highway and was discovered upright in the bushes. The driver was rushed to hospital by ambulance.
In between, they also had to lend some help to a boater who got stranded in the East Branch Musquash River because of mechanical problems.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Graham Wants Mount Carleton As National Park
Premier Shawn Graham is pressing Ottawa to designate Mount Carleton as a national park.
Graham and Tourism and Parks Minister Brian Kenny hiked up the mountain yesterday as part of the 75th anniversary of New Brunswick's provincial parks.
Graham says making Mount Carleton a national park would give Parks Canada more of a presence in Atlantic Canada.
Mount Carleton is the highest point in the Maritimes and the province has spent 2.5 million dollars on upgrades to the park since 2008.
Graham and Tourism and Parks Minister Brian Kenny hiked up the mountain yesterday as part of the 75th anniversary of New Brunswick's provincial parks.
Graham says making Mount Carleton a national park would give Parks Canada more of a presence in Atlantic Canada.
Mount Carleton is the highest point in the Maritimes and the province has spent 2.5 million dollars on upgrades to the park since 2008.
Bridge Open Again
Commuters and summer travellers can breath a sigh in Fredericton now that the Princess Margaret Bridge is open again.
The city challenged commuters to use alternate modes of transportation during the close, in hopes more people would embrace car-pooling, biking and walking.
While the bridge is now open, the area around it remains a construction site so a speed reduction is in place on the bridge until late fall.
The city challenged commuters to use alternate modes of transportation during the close, in hopes more people would embrace car-pooling, biking and walking.
While the bridge is now open, the area around it remains a construction site so a speed reduction is in place on the bridge until late fall.
Facebook Helps New Amber Alert Program
More than 14-thousand people in the province have signed up to get online alerts when a child is abducted.
This after the Amber Alert Program was launched late last month with the help of the social networking site Facebook.
Amber Alert coordinator, Corporal Todd Chadwick of the Miramichi police, says he's pleased with the response.
Chadwick says while the Amber Alert program in New Brunswick has yet to be used, the chance of finding an abducted child increases with each person who joins the Facebook group.
This after the Amber Alert Program was launched late last month with the help of the social networking site Facebook.
Amber Alert coordinator, Corporal Todd Chadwick of the Miramichi police, says he's pleased with the response.
Chadwick says while the Amber Alert program in New Brunswick has yet to be used, the chance of finding an abducted child increases with each person who joins the Facebook group.
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