Just over 1200 homes and businesses in the Grand Bay-Westfield area are with-out power.
According to the latest on the NB Power web-site, the power was lost just before 7:30am and crews are still trying to find out where the problem is.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Over 1200 Off The Grid
Just over 1200 homes and businesses in the Grand Bay-Westfield area are with-out power.
According to the latest on the NB Power web-site, the power was lost just before 7:30am and crews are still trying to find out where the problem is.
Total Rain-Fall Amounts
(Boardwalk Volleyball Courts Take On Water)
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Several rain-fall records were either broken or shattered around the Province in recent days.
As the storm clouds finally pass by, the amount of rain that has fallen in some area's of the Province are staggering.
Mechanic Settlement comes out on top with just over 339 millimeters, Greater Saint John finishes up with 166.8mm's, Grand Manan tops off with 133mm's, Gagetown comes in with 120mm's and St. Stephen saw 117mm's fall over the past six days.
Some roads in the metro are still covered in water including the far end of Rothesay Avenue near Ritchies where the East Bound lanes are still a huge puddle with pylons in place.
More Discussion About Proposed West Side Shredder
(American Iron and Metal President Herb Black)
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Another public meeting held on the proposed metal shredder........This time on the lower west side at the Carleton Community Centre near where the shredding operation will be, if approved.
Christine Hamilton, who lives on City Line, worries her quality of life will be made worse.
Common Councillor Bill Farren is a bit more optimistic saying he spoke to a consultant who has been to the shredder in Montreal and he maintains you can have a normal conversation within 100 or 120 feet of the facility.
Teaming Up To Study Violence
UNBSJ and the Family Protection Unit of the Saint John Police Force are teaming up to reduce domestic violence.
Sgt. Joe Oliver tells CHSJ News, the unit will study 200 random cases from their files to determine some key issues.
Sgt. Oliver says the study will keep the team more informed and more specific in their approach to dealing with domestic violence.
Last year, over 500 cases of domestic violence were investigated.
Fire In The North End
With all the rain last night, it's hard to believe anything can burn but city fire crews were called to a garage fire. The call came just after 6 to Sandy Point Road.
The flames were quickly knocked down, no one was hurt and no word yet on a cause.
The flames were quickly knocked down, no one was hurt and no word yet on a cause.
Board Of Trade Hands Out Award
(Board Of Trade President Imelda Gilman)
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More Praise for the new medical school at UNB Saint John and the Regional hospital.
Board of Trade chair Michael Murphy announcing the 2010 “Chair’s Award” will go to new medical school that just opened in September.
The Chair’s Award recognizes a company or individual showing excellence or achievement in their business that has made an immediate or substantial long-term contribution to the economic progress of our community.
The hardware will be handed out at the Board of Trade's upcoming Outstanding Business Achievement Awards dinner at the Trade and Convention Centre on the 24th.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Mayor Upset With Park Advocates
Court points to rumours floating about claiming the golf course and zoo would be moved when the Rockwood Park Advisory Board wants to see them incorporated in the park itself.
Liberal Leader Shawn Graham Resigns
The Provincial Liberals are looking for a new leader. Former premier Shawn Graham quit as the province's Liberal leader today. Graham says he takes responsibility for the party's defeat in September's provincial election. Liberal M-P Dominic LeBlanc says Graham's departure is a loss for the party.
Leblanc says he never met someone who worked harder in public life and he thinks he contributed something to the province that will last.
The Liberal caucus will choose an interim leader tomorrow. Graham says he plans to serve as the member for the riding of Kent for the next four years.
The Dogs Will Not Die On Thursday
A possible death sentence for a pair of dogs owned by a Quispamsis woman has been pulled off the table for the time being. Town Manager Mike Brennan tells CHSJ News, now that the municipality has been served with legal papers by Deborah Quenneville-Clairmont, the matter has to go before a Provincial Judge for a final decision. Brennan adds no word on when that may happen.
The dogs were seized by the Town's Animal Control Officer last week following an alleged attack of a senior by the animals along the Gondola Point Road.
The dogs were seized by the Town's Animal Control Officer last week following an alleged attack of a senior by the animals along the Gondola Point Road.
The Lights Are Out At Point Lepreau
She says those don't employees working in the dark but, some workers may help in restoring power.
Duguay says a full assessment as to what caused the outage is underway and no word on when full power will be re-stored.
Work Continues On Bringing A Co-Op To The South End
Even though we haven't heard much about it of late, the push continues to have a CO-OP set up shop in the South End. Spokes-person Jennifer Edison tells CHSJ News, there haven't been very many meetings in recent months but the development is still on the table:
She says some individuals help them prepare a feasibility study and they will be meeting again in the next few months.
Edison says with Giant Tiger expanding it's line-up to include produce and a wide range of groceries, CO-OP is still interested in the proposal but everything is up in the air.
She says some individuals help them prepare a feasibility study and they will be meeting again in the next few months.
Edison says with Giant Tiger expanding it's line-up to include produce and a wide range of groceries, CO-OP is still interested in the proposal but everything is up in the air.
The City Views UNB Saint John As A Priority
Dr. McKinnon told Councillors, in the knowledge economy, a university assumes greater importance especially if you want to attract talent to the city.
Millidgeville Is A Growth Area In The City
Plan SJ's Jacqueline Hamilton concedes developers don't like to see any limitations on suburban growth.
Port CEO Weighs In On Plan
The Port's CEO thinks the business community and it's concerns should be a part of shaping the new municipal plan. Jim Quinn is new to the Saint John Port Authority and tells CHSJ News he was able to sit down city officials last week.
The City of Saint John is gathering input to formulate a new municipal plan to guide city development.
MLA Says Safety Is The Priority With Highway Expansion
Blaney adds with limited dollars and Finance Minister Blaine Higgs doing a complete review of each department to look for savings, the Alward Government is trying to be smart about how money is spent.
Roads Still Closed Due To Flooding
City Officials still have the barricades up on several streets in East Saint John due to flooding. They are Todd and Brown Streets, Ashton Place, Dutch Garden and Simpson Drive between Golden Grove and Tim Street.
Also, the end of Rothesay Avenue is still down to one lane in each direction near Ritchies.
Also, the end of Rothesay Avenue is still down to one lane in each direction near Ritchies.
Accusations Fly At City Hall
Development along Sandy Point Road adjacent to Rockwood Park is proving to be as controversial as ever with the Friends of Rockwood Park tearing a strip off the city, accusing it of being one of the worst developers and violating the law by allowing a storm sewer to drain into Harrigan Lake.
Joan Pearce, who chairs the Friends of Rockwood Park, says the recommendations from the planning consultants go against what Plan SJ reports is the will of most people.
Pearce also claims land was bought by the city along Sandy Point Road in April 2003 to boost water pressure, not to further residential development.
Protective Services In Kennebecasis Valley Looking For Increase
The 2011 budgets of the Rothesay Regional Police and Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department are climbing.
The police force wants an increase of 7.3 percent or close to three hundred thousand dollars to be used towards new equipment and the costs of shutting down its telecom centre.
Chief of Police Stephen McIntyre tells CHSJ News, it's never easy dealing with escalating costs.
The Ken Valley Fire Department is looking for a 7.2 percent increase and both budgets now go before the Finance Committee for approval.
Quispamsis Comments On MacKay Highway Expansion
(Quispamsis Mayor Murray Driscoll At The Podium)
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The Mayor of Quispamsis thinks safety should be the priority when it comes to expanding the Mackay Highway.
There are reports that the $20 million dollar project is under review by the Alward government.
Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ News, he prefers better turnoffs over more lanes.
Driscoll adds he's not sure if the morning and afternoon gridlock would be improved by more lanes or improvements to the on and off ramps.
A Change Looming For The Liberals
(Liberal Leader Shawn Graham)
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Shawn Graham's time as the Liberal Leader may soon be over.
He has scheduled a news conference for eleven this morning in Fredericton.
After his party's stunning defeat in September to the Conservatives, Graham did say he would step down as leader this month.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Harbour Bridge Repairs Will Continue Until The 28th
Ken Anthony of the Harbour Bridge Authority tells CHSJ news the rain has impacted their progress.
He says they are looking at the end of November but, the rain has slowed them down but, he hopes crews can make that up.
Anthony says they are shooting for November 28th as a completion date for this phase of the project and he says they hope to have one westbound lane open by next Monday, November 15th.
Dogs Owner Plans To Sue The Town Of Quispamsis
The owner of two dogs being held by the town of Quispamsis for an alleged dog attack is suing the town to get them back.
Deborah Quenneville-Clairmont tells says she left court papers with the town clerk after town officials failed to call her back.
She is emotional telling CHSJ News the support she has been getting through her online-petition and Facebook has been bittersweet.
She says it's hard because so many people who are supporting have lost animals and she adds people who know her dogs including the breeder are very upset about this.
According to Quenneville-Clairmont, her dogs are scheduled to be put down on Thursday.
Deborah Quenneville-Clairmont tells says she left court papers with the town clerk after town officials failed to call her back.
She is emotional telling CHSJ News the support she has been getting through her online-petition and Facebook has been bittersweet.
She says it's hard because so many people who are supporting have lost animals and she adds people who know her dogs including the breeder are very upset about this.
According to Quenneville-Clairmont, her dogs are scheduled to be put down on Thursday.
Council Upset With Pesticide's Approval
She says the solution is much simpler than using pesticides, it is to decrease the concentration of salmon in these farms and spread the farms further away from each other.
Milewski warns there are studies done by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans over the past ten years that reveal salmosan can kill lobsters and adversely affect their spawning at concentrations 10 times lower than the treatment dose used by the fish farms.
Ovation Event Brings In Over $150,000 For Charity
The Saint John Community Foundation hosting a successful fundraiser Saturday night.
Hundreds on hand for Ovation, the foundation's first charity event at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal.
The Foundation's Executive Director Jane Barry tells CHSJ News everyone was ready to celebrate.
She says over 800 people came out and it was a fitting way to wrap up celebrations for Saint John 225th birthday and Rothesay's 150th.
Barry says the event will raise over $150,000 for the foundation.
Another Public Meeting On Metal Shredder Tomorrow Night
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(Common Councillor Donnie Snook)
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Another public meeting on the proposed metal shredder at pier 10 on the west side will be held tomorrow night. This meeting is scheduled for the Carleton Community Centre in the neighbourhood adjacent to where the shredder will be operating.
Common Councillor Donnie Snook tells CHSJ News the big concern he has heard is with the noise levels people can expect and that worry has to be addressed by the company.
There's a study claiming there will be no increase in noise levels but Snook says that will have to be analysed further and not be taken at face value.
The shredder can swallow up a car in 15 seconds with what's left being recycled. The owner of American Iron and Metal, Herb Black promises Saint John will be put on the map if the project goes ahead.
One Woman's Fight To Save Her Dogs
An on-line petition is being circulated by the owner of a pair of dogs to have them released.
They are being held by Town officials in Quispamsis after an incident early last week on the Gondola Point Road.
The dogs allegedly attacked an elderly woman and Rothesay Regional Police continue to look into the matter.
Town Manager Mike Brennan tells CHSJ News, the animal by-law was controversial when it was adopted but the public has seen it has been very effective.
Brennan adds three scenarios can now play out.....the report may find this alleged attack was an accident, if it wasn't, the animals may be deemed fierce and dangerous and would have to be muzzled and fenced in or they could be ordered destroyed.
CHSJ News has tried several times to contact the owner of the dogs but the voice-mail is full.
Work Continues For Francophone School
The final numbers are falling into place for supporters of a Francophone School in the Kennebecasis Valley with roughly 350 students and three classes per grade level.
Vice President Michelle Robichaud tells CHSJ News, no location has been found or a price-tag as the main focus remains making sure the parents and students wishing to attend a francophone school are well served.
Robichaud says the final price tag should be left in the hands of the Province and they hope to meet with the Education Minister soon.
Vice President Michelle Robichaud tells CHSJ News, no location has been found or a price-tag as the main focus remains making sure the parents and students wishing to attend a francophone school are well served.
Robichaud says the final price tag should be left in the hands of the Province and they hope to meet with the Education Minister soon.
Another Meeting To Discuss Proposed Metal Shredder
(Herb Black, President of American Iron and Metal)
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Another chance to get more information about a proposed metal shredder looking to set up shop on the West-Side of the Port happens tomorrow night.
An information session is being held by American Iron and Metal who is looking to put the set-up along Pier 10.
The proposed site is on an area roughly 24 acres on federal land leased from the Saint John Port Authority.
The company is still waiting for both Provincial and Federal approval before moving ahead with the proposal.
Tomorrow night's meeting gets started at six o'clock at the Carleton Community Center.
Rememberance Day Concert For The Veterans
A musical tribute to our vets goes tonight at HarbourView High.
The annual Remembrance Day concert features two choirs and the 3rd field artillery band. Music Director Michael Molloy tells CHSJ News, everyone is welcome.
The show starts at 7:30 and tickets are available at the door.
Blood Clinic For Canadian Blood Services
(Canadian Blood Services Building On Unversity Avenue)
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Canadian Blood Services and the John T. McMillian Jr. Foundation are hosting a blood donor clinic on what would have been his 40th birthday.
McMillan lost a battle with leukemia in 2005 at the age of 34.
Amanda Cullen of CBS tells CHSJ News, as the holiday season approaches and people get busier, their supply tends to get low.
The clinic is being held today at the Glenview United Church on Upland Street in East Saint John from Noon to 3:30pm and from 5 to 7:30pm.
Going To Take Time To Dry Out
Some area's of the Province are going to take a little longer than others to dry out when the sky finally does clear.
Environment Canada has been keeping tabs since the rain began late last week and as of this morning, here are some of the more soaked area's.
Mechanic Settlement has received just shy of 300mm's of rain, Greeater Saint John just over 131mm's, St. Stephen 77m's, Gagetown 63.5 and Point Lepreau just over 71mm's.
City Pension Plan At A Cross-Roads
Crunch time coming tonight at Common Council with the city's financially beleaguered pension plan.
It has a deficit of 129 million dollars and Mayor Ivan Court tells CHSJ News, this is serious stuff.
Court warns if the city has to contibute 9 million dollars over and above what it already has to pay, it would translate into a tax increase of 17 cents.
Rain Expected To Finish Up Mid-Week
The end of the rain and dreary grey skies is almost upon us.
George Parkes with the Atlantic Storm Prediction Centre tells CHSJ News, the bulk of the rain should finish up by the middle of this week.
It's been rain for the past few days in the Port City.
A rain record was shattered on Friday when 73 millimetres fell on the city, the previous mark was 40.4 millimetres in 1993.
MP For Saint John On Federal Funding
(Saint John MP Rodney Weston)
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Saint John's MP says there will be discussion between Ottawa and municipalities on funding for new federal water regulations.
The Mayors say if they Federal government wants to impose the new laws, they should help pay.
Rodney Weston tells CHSJ News, he also hears the mayor's concerns on sustainable yearly funding for ferries like the Princess of Acadia.
Weston adds the relationship between the Federal Government and the municipalities is a partnership.
Anti-Bullying Day Gathering Steam
The support for Anti-Bullying Day continues to grow as Fredericton is the latest city to proclaim December 17th as Anti-Bullying Day.
Co-founder of Bullying Canada Rob Frenette tells CHSJ News, other municipalities have made the proclamation, including Bathurst, Moncton, and Riverview.
Frenette adds Saint John is set to make the same proclomation in the coming weeks.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Body Found Yesterday Identified As Sabrina Patterson
The 25-year-old Moncton-area woman has been missing since October 29th.
An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause and time of death.
Police are treating Patterson’s death as a homicide but, no charges have been laid.
Tax Cuts Unlikely
You're not likely going to see any tax cuts from the new Conservative government in the province.
That prediction coming from Chief Economist David Chaundy of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.
He calls the budget deficit a huge challenge to overcome and tells CHSJ News the skyrocketing cost of healthcare has to be brought under control.
Alward says there is no way the H-S-T will be raised in order to bring the government more revenue.
Council Faces Pension Woes At Tomorrow's Council Meeting
Whether the long awaited resolution to the city's financially beleaguered pension plan will be reached Monday night remains to be seen.
The city wants to defer all payments into the plan until 2011 and extend the repayment period over 25 years instead of 15 which would result in lower annual contributions.
Mayor Ivan Court tells CHSJ News city workers are also being asked to make sacrifices.
If the province doesn't play ball, the Mayor says the city would have to make an additional contribution over and above what it's paying now of 9 million dollars.
That translates into a tax increase of 17 cents which Court argues is not practical.
City Is A Living Lab
Saint John has undergone major social, economic and technological changes over the last twenty years and now university researchers will study the city's transition.
U-N-B Saint John has set up a new research programme, the Urban and Community Studies Institute, at Beaverbrook House in the uptown.
Politics professor Don Desserud will be the Institute's first director and he tells CHSJ News the city's transformation will be of interest to researchers across North America.
Desserud calls Saint John "a living lab" and says the research could be used by anti-poverty and housing groups when they try to get money from governments.
Q-Plex Set For New Year Opening
Only a few details are left in the completion of the Q-Plex.
Quispamsis Mayor Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ News the facility is on track to open on January 1st.
He says there are still a few pieces of infrastructure to be put into place like the buildings sprinkler system.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Man Stabbed In North End
City police investigating a stabbing in the north end.
The incident occured around 1:45 this morning on Main and Albert Street.
Police say the injuries are not serious but a 30 year old man is in hospital.
Police do not have any suspects and no word yet on a cause.
New Rainfall Record
A rainfall record has been shattered.
80mm of rain had dropped onto the city yesterday, which doubles the previous record of 40.4 mm set in 1993.
80mm of rain had dropped onto the city yesterday, which doubles the previous record of 40.4 mm set in 1993.
Power Restored To Uptown
The lights are back on in the south end and the uptown area.
The area was in the dark for about 4 hours when the lights went off around 2 this morning. Power came back at around 6.
Germain Street between King and Union remains closed after a window blew out at the Aliant Building around noon yesterday.
Meanwhile, Bay Ferries is cancelling the 9am deparature of the Princess of Acadia to Digby due to the weather.
The wind and rain are also causing power outages throughout the rest of the province.
Hundreds are without power in the St. Stephen, Fredericton, Sussex, and Rothesay areas.
The area was in the dark for about 4 hours when the lights went off around 2 this morning. Power came back at around 6.
Germain Street between King and Union remains closed after a window blew out at the Aliant Building around noon yesterday.
Meanwhile, Bay Ferries is cancelling the 9am deparature of the Princess of Acadia to Digby due to the weather.
The wind and rain are also causing power outages throughout the rest of the province.
Hundreds are without power in the St. Stephen, Fredericton, Sussex, and Rothesay areas.
Auditions Today For Hit Dance Show
If you think you can dance up a storm the people at So You Think You Can Dance Canada are in town today to see for themselves at the Imperial Theatre. Saint John is their only stop on the east coast.
Choreographer Sean Cheesman is a guest judge. He has worked with some of the best in the business including Micheal Jackson, Tina Turner, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston and Queen Latifah.
Cheesman tells CHSJ News they're looking for fresh and innovative talent.
If you want to show your stuff, registration starts at 9 this morning at the Imperial Theatre.
Spending Cuts Going Smoothly
The process of cutting 2 percent from department spending is going smoothly -- that from provincial Finance Minister Blaine Higgs.
He tells CHSJ News it's not about cutting services but rather reducing waste.
He says he wants a 1 percent reduction by March 31st of next year, which will result in about 60 million dollars in savings, and 2 percent savings on an annual basis.
Sussex Man Loses Leg In Truck Accident
An accident on Thursday at the Belledune Rock Quarry causing a Sussex man to lose a leg.
41-year-old Steve Lesson was standing next to his truck when another rammed into his truck and pinned him between the two crushing his legs.
Lesson works for R.E.&J.E. Friars, a division of RST Trucking.
Worksafe NB and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada are conducting a joint investigation into the matter.
Clocks Go Back Tomorrow
Here is one aspect of winter you can look forward to, an extra hour of sleep on Sunday.
Canadian clocks are set to fall back one hour overnight Sunday.
The time change begins at 2 a.m. local time across Canada, except in Newfoundland and Labrador, when the time change starts at one minute after midnight.
In most of Saskatchewan, parts of Quebec, and Southampton Island in Nunavut, people will leave their clocks alone since those places don't use daylight savings time in summer.
For the rest of the country, daylight savings returns in March when clocks are put ahead one hour.
Fire officials are reminding people to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms when they turn their clocks back before bedtime tonight.
Give The North End A Hug
Today is "Give the North End A Hug Day".
It's a community effort to support the old North end by volunteers and members of UNB Saint John Seawolves football team.
Player Jeremy McAulay tells CHSJ News several of the team's players have ties to the neighbourhood.
The BBQ starts at Noon at Victoria Square and runs until 3pm, if it's raining, the event will be held at the North End Community Centre.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Rain Runoff Building On Streets And Roads
Storm drains in some areas are having difficulty handling the runoff thanks to the volume of water and leaves blocking the outlets -- that means mini-lakes are beginning to appear in some low lying areas.
Hydroplaning is also a distinct possibility on rain slicked highways - so slow and easy is the best approach for the drive home.
Storm Impacts Travel
High winds causing the cancellation of two crossings of the Princess of Acadia between today and tomorrow.
Bay Ferries telling CHSJ News the 4pm crossing from Digby and the 9am departure from Saint John tomorrow are both cancelled.
A tree has fallen on the Nerepis Road in Grand Bay-Westfield taking out some power lines and is blocking traffic in all directions.
A caller to our newsroom says it's located less than a mile from the RCMP office.
Local Government M-L-A's Take On Additional Workload
Premier Alward has appointed them as legislative secretaries to assist cabinet ministers in the Legislature and with other duties.
Saint John Fundy M-L-A Glen Savoie is legislative secretary to the Minister of Economic Development - Saint John Lancaster's Dorothy Shephard will assist the Local Government Minister - Saint John East M-L-A Glen Tait will help the Finance Minister - and - Saint John Harbour's Carl Killen becomes legislative secretary for the Minister of Post Secondary Education and Labour.
There is no increase in pay for the additional duties.
Rain and Wind Causing Problems In The Saint John Area
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| (Flooding Near Market Square Volleyball Courts) (photo by Gary MacDonald) |
The wild weather causing a few problems around town. Barricades are up at the entrance to Saints Rest Beach. Water levels have also risen around Market Square and on South Market Street. The Saint John area could wind up getting more than 100 millimeters when it's all said and done. The Director of Saint John Works, Shane Galbraith tells CHSJ News that amount of water could very well cause problems in those areas of the city that are prone to flooding.
Galbraith says usually in the Glen Falls area says we usually see some flooding with this amount of rain but, it depends on how much capacity the creek system has.
Germain Street between King and Union Streets was closed as well after a window blew out in the Bell Aliant Tower. Police also closed Chipman Hill after some flashing blew off the City Hall building.
Red Head Road is now open to traffic. Municipal Operations crews have removed the storm debris from the road.
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| (Prince William Street) (photo by Gary MacDonald) |
Wind Causes Ferry Problems
NB Power Crews Busy
Sussex and St Stephen are also struggling with outages as well -- crews are working to restore service.
Federal Money To Provide Women With Cancer Support and Information
Wendy Cyr, co-chair of the New Brunswick Breast and Women's Cancer Partnership says they are working on a providing a order sheet for women to get the information they need on their cancer.
Cyr says the sheet will be in doctor's and Canadian Cancer Society's offices and women will be given the sheet, they fill it out and have the imformation in five days.
She adds this money will allow the volunteer group to hire a project consultant to provide administrative help and more.
City Keeping Close Eye On Water Levels
With the deluge of rain in the forecast, the City is warning residents in flood-prone areas to take precautions.
Saint John Water will be monitoring water quality closely in the two surface water supplies – Latimer Lake and Spruce Lake.
Crews are completing maintenance work to ensure wastewater pumping stations and wastewater treatment facilities are ready for the heavy rain.
Municipal Operations will be monitoring the weather and clearing and maintaining drainage paths. Residents are advised to check eaves trough and drainage swales, as well catch basins or ditches on or near their property for debris.
Residents are advised to use caution when driving and to observe barricades and road closures. Police will be monitoring any flooded roads and taking appropriate measures, including enforcement. Saint John Water will be monitoring water quality closely in the two surface water supplies – Latimer Lake and Spruce Lake.
Crews are completing maintenance work to ensure wastewater pumping stations and wastewater treatment facilities are ready for the heavy rain.
Mayors Send Message To Harper Government On New Wastewater Regulations
(Mayor Ivan Court)
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Mayors from Atlantic Canada have a message for the Harper Government.......If you bring in new wastewater regulations which cost more to implement then you should pick up part of the cost.
Mayor Ivan Court, who hosted the meeting, tells CHSJ News the overall cost for cities in New Brunswick will exceed the estimate of 362 million dollars and 2 billion dollars for Atlantic Canada as a whole. He says those numbers are conservative and always wind up costing more when it's all said and done.
Court says the Mayors support the new regulations but need a commitment from Ottawa of some funding help before they become law. He also maintains the provincial government should be at the table as well.
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