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Monday, November 30, 2009

Fire near Woodstock

A fire near Woodstock this morning has left a family homeless.
The Red Cross says the two adults and two kids were not injured and have been taken in by family for the time being.
Red Cross volunteers provided them with replacement food and clothing.

The cause of the fire in the community of Beardsley is under investigation.

Campers found safe

Two missing campers have been located safe and sound near Hammondvale.
Sussex RCMP tell us they were found walking along the Shepody Road this afternoon.
The 25-year old man from River Glade and 25-year old woman from Colpitts Settlement went missing over the weekend while on a camping trip after the truck they were driving broke down and their cell phone died.
Four different agencies along with volunteers and family members spent nearly two days looking for them.

New Pre-School Program at Forest Glen Community Centre

Parents have another option with a new YM-YWCA Preschool program opening in January at Forest Glen Community Centre.
Adrienne Boudreau of the YM-YWCA tells CHSJ News the program for 3-5 years olds is licensed by Social Development and supervised by an early childhood educator.
Boudreau says the kids will have fun, develop friendships and skills to help make an easy transition into school.
For more information on this program, please contact Forest Glen Community Centre at 658-2816.

Locals Love Recycling Milk Cartons



In two weeks, the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission has collected 820 kilograms of milk cartons.

They are accepted under a new streamlined recycling program making the blue box experience easier and quicker.
Brenda McCullum tells CHSJ News they do need to remind people to put cereal boxes in with paper.
She add they are still seeing a lot of cereal boxes in with the corrugated cardboard.
Seven transport truckloads of recyclable materials has left the landfill after the first two weeks of material collected was processsed.

Campers Missing in Sussex Area

The good news for a pair of missing campers is it isn't as cold as it should be for this time of the year. Sussex RCMP tell us a 25-year old man from River Glade and a 25-year old woman from Colpitts Settlement who went missing over the weekend while on a camping trip that started on Friday. They made a call from a cell phone call to friends telling them the truck they were driving had broken down.


The couple have camping supplies and food but the cell phone is dead. RCMP have grounded their helicopter because the weather isn't the best but search teams continue to look for the two. Officers tell us the 25-year old man is a seasoned camper and the warm weather is playing in their favor as well.

Thieves on the Run

The search continues by Grand Bay Westfield RCMP for a thief or thieves. A summer home was broken into on the Brittain Road and officers believe it happened sometime between the 19th of this month and yesterday. Someone got into the home through the front door or a window as there was damage to both. Among the stolen stuff was a set of solar lights.


RCMP tell us this is the fifth reported break and enter in the Lower Greenwich and Browns Flat area in as many weeks. Other stuff stolen was a television and radio-cd player.

Trailer thefts over the weekend

You may want to go take a look at your trailer if it is parked at a campground on the Taylor Road at the head of Millstream. Sussex RCMP tell us that sometime yesterday, five trailers were broken into at a campground in the area.
A 42" Samsung television was stolen from one trailer and the other four were ransacked but it's still not known if anything was stolen from these trailers. Two suspects have been identified but no arrests at this point.

Still Looking For Answers in Miners Death

Still no answers surrounding a death at the Potash Corporation Mine in Sussex. 56-year old Vince Mitton of Penobsquis was killed while working at the facility on November.22nd. He was working underground installing a section of pipe when the incident happened.


General Manager Mark Fracchia tells CHSJ News, their internal team continues to work with Worksafe NB to find some answers. No word on how much longer the investigation will take.

Harbour Bridge Authorities Search for Cash

One option down for the Harbour Bridge Authority in it's search for construction cash. A bank loan was approved subject to a federal or provincial loan guarantee, but they can't get either, so the search continues. General Manager Ken Anthony tells CHSJ News, the state of the economy could be playing a factor in a bank's final decision.


Total cost of the project is over $30 million dollars. The Bridge Authority has been approached by another bank and are also looking into possible private financing avenues. If neither of those come through, Anthony says he isn't sure where they will go.

Premier Graham Remains Optimistic

Don't think for a minute that Premier Shawn Graham is losing any sleep over the heat coming from the proposed deal between NB Power and Hydro-Quebec. Graham tells CHSJ News, political pundits have put the nails in his coffin more than once in the past 11 years.


Graham adds he is ready to prove wrong all those who think this move is political suicide.

City Police Kept Busy Sunday Night

City Police have three men in custody after the tires on 8 vehicles were slashed outside the L-B-R last night. Police say there was an altercation inside the arena and are investigating whether there is a connection. Police also have another man in custody after he threatened to jump twenty feet from a building at the corner of Princess and Canterbury Streets. Police wanted to question him about a reported assault.

The suspect was eventually grappled by police and could also be facing a charge of mischief.

Heart and Stroke Bus Pull

Co-ordinators for the 1st annual Heart and Stroke Bus Pull say yesterdays event could only be described as a success. Terry Wagnor of the Heart and Stroke Foundation tells CHSJ news the event is aimed at putting AED machines into high schools in the Saint John area.


With the use of CPR, survival rate for cardiac arrest is 5 percent, but with the use of an AED machine, the rate increases to 50 percent. Saint John High School will be one of the recipients of the events AED machines.

Mayor Court Helps Out

The popular Fusion Saint John initiative "Project Rednose" has gained the support and volunteerism of Mayor Ivan Court. The Project, aimed at keeping drunk drivers off the road during the holiday season, kept 30 to 40 people safe this past weekend. Mayor Court tells CHSJ news he hopes to see even more Saint Johners use the service as the season continues.

The Free Volunteer Run Service will continue until News Years. The number to call to use the service is 693-6810.

Active Transportation in the Valley

People in Quispamsis interested in active transporation--listen up. The town is hosting a workshop designed to get people informed on active transportation, as well as alternate modes of transportation such as cycling. The workshop will outline what other communities are doing to help improve pedestrian and cycling facilities, and will be asking what the community would like to see in the Valley.

Things get underway at 7 o'clock at the Quispamsis town hall.

General Public Ready for H1N1 Shots

If you've been waiting patiently for your chance to get an H1N1 shot, you day has arrived. Exhibiton Park is hosting one that gets started at ten this morning and runs til eight o'clock this evening. There is also one in Grand Manan at the Community Center also between nine and eight. So far, seven people have died from H1N1 around the Province but public health officials are quick to point out all had underlying conditions that complicated the virus and the recovery.


Late last week, Dr. Eilish Cleary, Chief Medical Officer of Health says the intensity of the activity has gone down but warns people not to let their guard down. Health officials strongly urge everyone to get the shot as soon as they can. Clinics that are running between now and Dec.10th are all posted on the government web site at gnb.ca and you can find all of them on our website at country94.ca......click news.

List of H1N1 Clinics for the General Public

November 30
9am - 8pm Grand Manan Grand Manan Community Centre (Gym)

1021 Route 776 Priority groups
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November 30

10am - 8pm Saint John Exhibition Park

159 McAllister Dr. General public
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December 1

9am - 3pm Grand Manan Grand Manan Community Centre (Gym)

1021 Route 776 General public
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December 1

9am - 9pm Saint John Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal

111 Water St.

General public
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December 1

9am - 9pm St Stephen Royal Canadian Legion

43 Queen St. West General public
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December 2

9am - 7pm Hampton Hampton Senior Resource Centre

31 Demille Ct. General public
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December 2

3pm - 9pm Saint John Side Court Right (Gymnasium)

George Forbes Elliot Athletic Centre

UNBSJ

100 Tucker Park Rd. General public
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December 2

9am - 3pm Saint John Side Court Right (Gymnasium)

George Forbes Elliot Athletic Centre

UNBSJ

100 Tucker Park Rd. UNB-SJ students and staff
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December 2

9am - 5pm St Stephen Royal Canadian Legion

43 Queen St. West General public
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December 3

9am - 9pm Kennebecasis Valley Rothesay Baptist Church

30 Vincent Rd. General public
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December 3

9am - 9pm St. Andrews NBCC - St. Andrews Campus

99 Augustus St. General public
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December 4

9am - 9pm Saint John Carleton Community Centre

82 Market Place General public
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December 4

9am - 5pm St George St George Community Centre

11 J.O. Spinney Dr.

General public
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December 4

9am - 7pm Sussex Sussex Elementary School

25 Duke St. General public
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December 5

9am - 3pm Norton Norton Elementary School

274 Route 124 General public
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December 5

9am - 9pm Saint John NBCC - Saint John Campus

950 Grandview Ave. General public
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December 6

9am - 9pm Saint John NBCC - Saint John Campus

950 Grandview Ave. General public
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December 7

12pm - 8pm Campobello Campobello Island

Consolidated School

1722 Route 774, Wilson's Beach General public
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December 8

9am - 7pm Hampton Hampton Senior Resource Centre

31 Demille Ct. General public
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December 8

9am - 9pm Saint John Carleton Community Centre

82 Market Place General public
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December 8

9am - 9pm St George St George Community Centre

11 J.O. Spinney Dr.

General public
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December 9

9am - 9pm Saint John Exhibition Park

159 McAllister Dr.

General public
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December 9

9am - 9pm St Stephen Royal Canadian Legion

43 Queen St. West General public
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December 9

9am - 7pm Sussex Saunders Irving Chapel

Bethany Bible College

26 Western St. General public
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December 10

10am - 8pm Deer Island Lord’s Cove

Church of Christ

227 Route 772

(*This clinic will be held in the

Church Hall) General public
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December 10

9am - 9pm Kennebecasis Valley Kings Valley Wesleyan Church

332 Hampton Rd. General public
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December 10

12pm - 7pm Saint John St. Marks United Church

50 Dexter Dr. General public
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