Another School Year Begins

Grades K-to-9 students in District 8 heading back to school today while grades 10, 11, and 12 enjoy a final day of summer.

 Acting Superintendent Robert Johnson says the staggered start date is to help grade nine students transitioning to high school. He says some of the students come from smaller schools and moving to a larger one can be intimidating.

Johnson says the goal is to put students at ease in their new school and hopefully reduce some bullying as well.

Some parents are sending their little ones off to the first day of Kindergarten today. By mid-August there were 33 more kindergarten students registered than the same time last year but that's not necessarily an indication of more students.

Johnson says registration which now takes place in October gives parents an opportunity to come and visit the school. The school district can offer support programs if children need to be worked with.

Community Colleges Expect Growth In Enrollment

Enrollment at community colleges around the province is continuing to rise to record levels.......a rise of over 7 per cent last year with a ten per cent increase in applications to attend.

Community College President and C-E-O Marilyn Luscombe tells CHSJ News there's a good reason for that when 70 per cent of the jobs in the future will require some form of post secondary education.

She also points out attending community college is far less taxing on the pocketbook than going to university.

Luscombe adds community college is moving beyond what many people had considered to be the second tier of post secondary education with a concerted effort at rebranding its image.

Premier Indicates Senior Care Will Be Tackled Soon

The Premier thinks any future decisions on the care of seniors must be multi-faceted.

The provincial nursing home association suggesting vacancies at special care homes can solve the problem of seniors taking up hospital beds which is overly expensive and not ideal.

Premier David Alward says the government is reviewing the state of care in the province but special care homes have a part to play in caring for seniors.

Alward says the review is to make sure care is affordable in the long-term and he's hinting the government will have something to say in the coming weeks about senior care in the province.

Shale Gas Meetings Cancelled

Nothing will be happening with shale gas development for the next while.

Earlier, SWN Resources decided to suspend its seismic testing for shale gas in the province after protests, vandalism and theft of its equipment.

Windsor Energy has now announced it's cancelling public meetings this week about a seismic project it had in mind.

Those meetings had been scheduled to take place in Sussex, Norton and Hampton beginning tomorrow night. There's no word on them being rescheduled.

A Pessimistic Labour Day Message From CUPE

In its Labour Day message, The Canadian Union of Public Employees is warning workers will be facing many challenges in the months ahead.

Provincial President Daniel Legere tells CHSJ News there's alot of uncertainty about what lies ahead because of all the talk of belt tightening in government with the worst yet to come.

CUPE is also accusing the Alward Government of leading the province to the financial brink by continuing to cut taxes and reducing public services due to a lack of revenue. According to Legere, this province can't afford to adopt the same economic policies as Alberta.

Legere predicts wage parity isn't going to happen in this province without legislation.

New Poll Released On Workplace Attitudes

Those workers in their 20's and 30's have more in common with baby boomers according to a new Labour Day poll conducted by Harris Decima.

Robert Waghorn of monster.ca, an online careers and recruitment resource, tells CHSJ News they have similar attitudes when it comes to work and are looking for loyalty from their employers. Members of both generations say companies lack vision and fall short when it comes to productivity.

But the Gen Y'ers are not a happy lot according to this poll. 56 per cent say they're not working in their preferred field and one in three say they are not satisfied with the early part of their career or their current job.

They also would like more mentoring on the job and say the younger employees are not being used to their full potential.

Waghorn calls this a wakeup call for employers if they don't want to be continually replacing staff which can be an expensive proposition.

Farm Accident Reported

Details are sketchy but we have a report of a teenaged boy being seriously injured in farming mishap on the Kingston Peninsula over the weekend.

Police Nab Two In Connection To Armed Robberies

Two men are in police custody in connection with two armed robberies last week.  A masked gunman robbed the Somerset Pub last Tuesday and the Colonial Inn on Thursday.

The pair were pulled over in Rothesay on the Marr Road early yesterday around 5:30 and were charged with possession of stolen merchandise by Rothesay Regional Police.  They were then handed over to the Saint John Police Force.

Both men are in the 20's.

Meanwhile, city fire crews battling two car fires on Demille Street on the city's west side.  The call came in around 11:30 last night.  No one was hurt and the fires are considered to be suspicious.

Rockwood Park Offering Labour Day Activities

If you're looking for a place to celebrate Labour Day tomorrow, Rockwood Park is offering some activities to wet your whistle.

Beginning at 11, there will be free boat rentals and face painting at Lily Lake.  There will also be pony rides and wagon trips later in the afternoon as well as a DJ beach party for kids.

For a complete list of activities, click here.

September Should Bring Warm Temperatures

With the end of August giving us a small brush of a hurricane, how will the month of September hold up?

Meteorologist Chris Scott tells CHSJ News we can expect warm and comfortable temperatures for the month.

He the average high will be about 18 degrees and the colder temperatures typically don't hit until November.

Scott says you can expect temperatures around 18 degrees, which is perfect for any outdoor activity.

Depot Is Open For Electronic Recycling

The Eastern Charlotte Waterways is back with it's third annual computer recycling campaign.

The event is supported by both the Atlantic Coastal Action Program and the South West Solid Waste
Commission in an effort to reduce the threat of illegal dumping, to relive pressure on landfills, and to encourage recycling.  Electronic equipment can contain lead, mercury, and cadmium which can leach into the environment if not properly disposed of.

You can drop off your old monitors, towers, and laptops at their office at 881 Main Street in Blacks Harbour anytime between 8:30 and 4 Monday to Friday or at the South West Solid Waste Commission site in Lawrence Station.

For more information, call 506 456 6001 or email ecwinc@nbnet.nb.ca

Possible Hot Merchandise Bust

Not too many details being released at the moment but Rothesay Regional Police say they are investing a vehicle they pulled over which may contain stolen merchandise.

The pull-over ocurred around 5:30 this morning by the Superstore on the Marr Road.

2 people were in the vehicle and no word as to whether charges have been laid.

Drug Bust On Golden Grove Road

Two local police agencies combining forces on a drug bust on the Golden Grove Road.

Rothesay Regional Police with help from City police doing a search at a home Friday afternoon seizing marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine.Police arresting one man at the scene for possession for the purpose of trafficking and he will be in Hampton court at a later date.

Liberals Question Whether Elected Health Boards Will Have Any Clout

Former Deputy Premier Donald Arsenault is wondering whether revamped health authorities with half the members elected will have any clout or just be there as window dressing.

Arsenault is one of two Liberals who are on the Legislative Committee that's holding public hearings on electing health board members.

He tells CHSJ News the intent is to have the C-E-O report directly to the Health Minister so does that mean he or she will be under the hobnail boot of government.

The other Liberal on the committee, M-L-A Bill Fraser says the Lord Government fired the C-E-O of the Regional Health Authority in Miramichi back in 2004 when he displayed some spine and opposed cuts to healthcare publicly.

Premier Pleased With Provincial Storm Readiness

The Premier thinks we were ready for Irene.
In response to a CHSJ News question, David Alward says we were very well-prepared for that storm.
He says the provincial EMO team was in place and this province was lucky.
Alward realizes it's a direct impact for the famillies who without power for over four days but he says overall the province was very fortunate.


By mid-morning Thursday, all of the NB Power customers off the grid were plugged back in. The utility is now sending 12 crews to Massachusetts to assist there.

Traffic Is Open And The Power Is Back After Gas Leak

 A whole lot of upheaval in East Saint John after contractors working in Forest Hills struck a natural gas line just after 7:30 this morning.

City police barricading the area to traffic and some of the nearby residents on Braemar Drive, Mountain Road and Westmorland Road were evacuated.

District Fire Chief Joe Armstrong tells CHSJ News it's mandatory to evacuate during a natural gas leak.   He says right away they evacuate 30 metres from the leak site and will extend it if necessary. Traffic is re-opened in the area and the power is back on.

North End Apartment Building Battling Bed Bugs

They've been having a problem with bed bugs at Stephenson Tower in the north end but the province believes it now has the infestation lunder control.

There are 100 apartments in the building with inspections finding 9 of them with bed bugs.

A pest control company has been brought in and a spokesperson with Social Development tells CHSJ News the situation will be monitored.

Those people bitten by bed bugs could suffer from skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms.

In the developed world, bed bugs were largely eradicated as pests in the early 1940s, but have increased in prevalence since about 1995 and have been known to turn up in even the most expensive hotels.
 
Bed bugs are elusive and usually nocturnal which can make them hard to spot. They often lodge unnoticed in dark crevices, and eggs can be nestled in fabric seams.
 
Biological pest control is not very practical for eliminating bed bugs from where people live.

Natural Gas Scare Ends On East Side

No traffic is being allowed from the top of Westmorland Road at Golden Grove Road to the bottom at Braemar Drive near McAllister Drive because of the natural gas leak from a two inch main which was broken shortly after 7:30. Parkhill Drive was also closed at Golden Grove.

Construction has been taking place and the line was ruptured during excavation.

People were evacuated from nearby homes in the area of Mountain Road and Braemar Drive. Power to that area of Forest Hills had to be shut off as well and we're told by the city, it won't be fully back on until the middle of this afternoon. Westmorland Road in Forest Hills won't reopen until after 1:00.

Enbridge Gas had to shut down the line where the break occurred. Those people who live and work in the immediate vicinity have been allowed back.

Fire officials say the natural gas dissipated into the atmosphere which was better for all concerned because if it had entered the sewer line, it might then have drifted in to nearby homes.

Evacuations On East Side After Natural Gas Leak

There has been a natural gas leak on the east side and people have been evacuated. It occurred in Forest Hills shortly after 7:30 this morning.

No traffic is being allowed from the top of Westmorland Road to the bottom in Forest Hills after a two inch main was broken close to McAllister Drive where construction has been underway.

The evacuations are taking place in the area of Mountain Road and Braemar Drive on board buses.

Power to the area has been shut off and Enbridge Gas is shutting down the line where the break occurred.

Mayor Agrees City's Reputation Taking A Hit Over Metal Shredder Expansion

The Mayor agrees with the Port President's assessment that Saint John's reputation is suffering in the wake of a long drawn out debate over providing power for the expansion of a west side metal shredder.

The big bone of contention is over above ground power lines and whether they should be buried but who will pick up the cost of doing that.

Ivan Court tells CHSJ News he does not disagree with Jim Quinn's view.

He says a solution is long overdue and he's still working with all the players in an effort to resolve it. On a note of optimism. Court maintains they're getting closer every day to resolving this.

Traffic Disruption In North End

Hilyard Street will be closed from 7 this morning until 7 tonight to allow construction work to continue on the Chesley Drive off ramp from the Harbour Bridge.

Drivers heading both east and westbound will have to go along Main Street unless you're using the Harbour Bridge itself.

The Alward Government Gives $150K To Saint John Boys And Girls Club

The Province announcing 150,000 thousand dollars in funding for the Saint John Boys and Girls Club.



Premier David Alward giving the good news today and bringing the organization's capital campaign closer to it's $750,000 goal.   He says the government is happy to be a small partner in this community driven project.
Heart of the Possible campaign co-chair Cathy Rignanesi tells CHSJ News they are thankful the province supports what they are doing in the community.
The capital campaign reaches the $600,000 mark with this contribution.

A New Era For The Community College In Saint John

A major step forward for the community college and another big change on the campus of U-N-B Saint John at Tucker Park with its continuing evolution.

Thanks to 18 million dollars from the province, the community college's new Allied Health Education Centre has officially opened.

 On hand for the occasion was Marilyn Luscombe, the new President and       C-E-O of the reorganised community college network and she says the three level building will house the college's health related programmes with more than 200 students along with 40 faculty and staff.

The community colleges now have their own board of governors. Luscombe tells CHSJ News they now have more independence to map out a new course for the future and one of the new strategic directions is to rebrand the image of community colleges so they're not looked upon as being the second tier of post secondary education.

Luscombe says community college enrollment keeps going up and she expects that will be continuing.

United Way Sets 1.4 Million Dollar Fundraising Goal

1.4 million is the 2011/2012 campaign goal the United Way in Greater Saint John.
The new campaign being kicking off today with the annual "Poor Boy's" luncheon of beans and weiners at the Trade and Convention centre.


Chairman Wayne Chamberlain tells CHSJ News they tried to fund the whole social problem versus serving one client with one need.


He says the United Way funds 24 agencies with core funding and dozens of others with one-time grants.
Chamberlain says those agencies range from the Victorian Order of Nurses, the Boys and Girls Club and Hestia House.

Police Investigate Indecent Act At UNB Saint John

The Family Protection Unit of the City police force investigating an indecent act at the UNB Saint John campus.

A man approached a woman in residence and later left the building.The man is about 5 foot 9 with a medium build, ruddy complexion, short brown hair, wearing a dark t-shirt, jeans, sneakers, a blue ball cap and sunglasses.
He was also wearing a backpack and left the area on a bicycle.

If you can help identify the person responsible for the indecent act on August 26th, contact Saint John Police Family Protection Unit at 648-3284 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Warning From RCMP About Seatbelts

Too many drivers in the province are not buckling........That word from the R-C-M-P who are concerned by what appears to be an increase in the number of drivers not buckling up.

The Mounties tell us at least half of the victims in fatal crashes so far this year were not wearing their seatbelts. That represents a 10 per cent increase over the average rate for the last five years.

 The Mounties also say, in July alone, 348 people were ticketed for seatbelt violations.

Hotel Robbed In City

Another armed robbery in the city.........This one taking place place at the Colonial Inn on City Road at about 1:45 this morning.

Police say the robber was armed. He was wearing a green camoflage jacket along with a green camoflage mask or bandana to conceal his face.

An undisclosed amount of money was taken and no one was injured.

Meanwhile, the fire department letting us know a woman suffered undetermined injuries after being struck by a vehicle yesterday morning along McAllister Drive.

Gas Prices Rise Because Of Hurricane

You are paying more for gas today following the weekly setting and you can thank panic buying which took place last week before Hurricane Irene slammed into the U.S. east coast.

Self serve regular is being sold in the city for $1.27.2 a litre. That's an increase of just under 3 cents.

Diesel has gone up to an even $1.29 a litre.

Propane is slightly more expensive with a listed price of $1.13.8 and heating oil is also up by just under 2 and a half cents a litre at $1.13.7.

Blueberry Shortcake Is Luring Blood Donors To Millidgeville

The Blueberry clinic rolls on at Canadian Blood Services in Millidgeville.
Until Friday, anyone donating blood gets blueberry shortcake.
Jennifer Pade tells CHSJ News the turnout is good so far.
She says quite a few donors have been coming in and she says they always have room for more.

Walk-ins are always welcome and they are about 70 per cent booked so far with room on Thursday and Friday.
Pade says for the first time donors, it's only takes about an hour but, you need to bring some identification with you. 

The clinic continues tomorrow from 11am to 8pm and on Friday from 11am to 2:30pm.

To book an appointment:  click here

Securities Commission Penalizes Real Estate Deals

The New Brunswick Securities Commission hitting Villabar Real Estate Inc. in the pocketbook for not complying with the Securities Act.

Villabar admitting to not disclosing sales commissions that were paid out for deals completed in the province.

Villabar will pay 55-thousand dollars as part of a settlement agreement.

Police Looking For Public's Help In Robbery Case

City police releasing some details on the man who robbed the Somerset Pub last night.

Police say the suspect is 5'4" - 5'6", and about 150 lbs.  He was wearing a camouflage jacket and mask.

If you have any information, you can call Crimestoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS. 

Aquarium Opens Tomorrow

The Fundy Discovery Aquarium in St. Andrews opening it's doors tomorrow after a year's worth of construction.  

Jim Cornall with the Aquarium tells CHSJ News things aren't 100 per cent complete yet, but they'll be opening the doors so people can enjoy what is there.

Cornall says the difference between the new Aquarium and the old one is night and day.  

He says this one has a wet lab, extra touch pools, bigger tanks, and a 220 seat theatre. 

NDP Blasts Provincial Minister For Lack of Reports

Provincial NDP Leader Dominic Cardy with some harsh criticism of Finance Minister Blaine Higgs.

Cardy is blasting Higgs for his inability to receive monthly financial reports from government departments.

He tells CHSJ News the Finance Minister needs to play hardball and declare if the numbers don't come in, cabinet ministers will have to resign.

He says Higgs is not being an effective minister if he can't wrangle up the numbers.

Health Minister Says Now Is The Time To Get A Handle On Costs

As the Alward Government tries to cut back on its spending, provincial Health Minister Madelaine Dube may face the biggest challenge.

She joins the long list of health ministers who have tried to rein in the skyrocketing cost of healthcare which has far exceeded inflation for as far back as anyone can remember. Dube concedes the year to year increases in healthcare costs are not sustainable.

She tells CHSJ News the focus will be on better access to primary health care, lowering the cost of generic drugs and strategic deployment of new technology so the province gets the best bang for its buck.

Sussex and Rothesay Area Homes Still Without Power

Over 1000 people in Rothesay and Sussex still can't shower and do laundry after more than three days with power.
NB Power spokesperson Melissa Morton tells CHSJ News on Monday morning crews were dealing with over 1000 incidents involving 57,000 customers.

She says they have made significant progress over the last couple of days with the remaining outages primarily in outlying areas.  Morton adds crews do use a number of priorities when trying to restore power including whether or not the outage involves safety concerns such as a fire.
For the latest update, click here

City's Business Reputation On The Line, Port Says

With no immediate end in sight as to whether power lines will be going up through the west side in order to power a metal shredder, President of the Saint John Port Authority Jim Quinn says the fallout from the controversy could affect more than just the shredder.

Quinn says he has already received calls from people who do business at the port or those trying to attract businesses to Saint John -- they're worried that investors will view the city as a tough place to do business.

Quinn tells CHSJ News the longer it drags out, the more damaging it will be.

The Province Issues Warning About Food Safety After Power Outages

The Province wants you to be very careful dealing with the spoiled food following the widespread power outages after Tropical Storm Irene.


Dr. Denis Allard, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Of Health says New Brunswickers need to be careful about consuming frozen or refrigerated foods if they have been without power for any extended period of time.
 If you have no power, do not open your freezer or fridge unless it is absolutely necessary. If the door remains closed, a full freezer will keep food frozen for 24 to 36 hours without electricity. These products can be refrozen if ice crystals are still present. All perishable food in a refrigerator without electricity for more than 24 hours should be thrown out.
 
Food Safety Tips After Power Outages and Flooding:

- All perishable goods affected by flooding should be thrown out.
- Commercially-canned food properly identified by labels, containers which show no leaks, swelling or rusting at joints or edges should be thoroughly washed and dried.
- Vacuum-packed foods pose a special hazard due to dried waste material inside crevices and covers. They should be discarded.
- Home preserves, meats, fish or dairy products should be discarded as unsafe if they have been affected by flood water.
- When in doubt, throw it out.

Never use flooded appliances unless you contact a qualified service technician before the appliance is put back into service. Appliances that have been affected by flood water should be cleaned as follows:

- Ensure electrical power is turned off.
- Clean the unit thoroughly with a detergent solution, rinse with clean water, then wash with a solution containing one-half cup of household bleach or similar product in nine litres (two gallons) of water.
- Allow to dry with door kept open.

Number Of People Without Power Dropping

It's another frustrating morning for many without electricity but the number is dwindling.

 NB Power, as of early this morning, reports more than 11 hundred customers provincewide are still in the dark with most of those being in the southern part of the province.

There are still more than 700 customers in the Rothesay area without electricity. This includes Grand Bay-Westfield and the Kingston Peninsula. There are still over 300 in the Sussex area waiting to have their power restored.

For the latest on the outages: go to country94.ca and click news.

Robbery At North End Pub

City Police investigating a robbery which took place at the Somserset Pub on Churchill Boulevard around midnight.

The robber was wearing a mask and appeared to have a gun.

The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of money and no one was injured.

EMO Happy With Response To Irene

The city's Emergency Management Office is happy with the response to Tropical Storm Irene. 

Acting Fire Chief Kevin Clifford tells CHSJ News people are generally prepared for power outages, and the warmer weather means they're not as big of a deal.

Clifford says the biggest challenge is keeping people away from the shore near Saints Rest beach and Redhead Road. 
He says people want to be as close as they can, which is a problem when there is a risk of being swept away.

Movie Tax Credit Correction

A correction to information we reported earlier today concerning the controversial tax credit for the proposed movie on the Bathurst van crash.


We reported Culture Minister Trevor Holder was pointing the finger at the previous Liberal government for granting the credit - in fact - Holder didn't make that statement and CHSJ News apologizes for the error.

A government official tells us the tax credit was contained in the previous year's budget - it was given to encourage the use of local talent and people - it wasn't based on judging of the movie content.

Even though the tax credit was granted - the government official says it's up to the producers to move forward with the project and claim it.

The Alward government axed the tax credit program in its first budget introduced earlier this year.

Removal Of Harbour Bridge Toll Plaza To Start This Week

The end of the toll plaza on the Saint John Harbour Bridge begins this week.
Transportation minister Claude Williams tells CHSJ News the process of removing it will take about two months.

The tender for the removal goes to Galbraith Construction at a cost of more than $700,000.

The province says no changes are expected in the flow of traffic.

RCMP Investigate Possible Peninsula Stabbing

Sussex RCMP looking into a possible stabbing on the Peninsula over the weekend.

RCMP and paramedics responding to Route 845 on Saturday night where two men were found with minor stab wounds.

Both men refused to be treated in hospital and no charges have been laid at this time.

Deputy Mayor Disputes Savings On In-House Garbage Pick-Up

However, Deputy Mayor Stephen Chase questioning the amount of savings that the city could reap from going in-house on garbage pick-up.

He tells CHSJ News he received an analysis by the current contractor and their numbers show that costs could go up as high as 600-thousand dollars.

Director of Municipal Operations Paul Groody says he stands by his numbers but is willing to talk to the contractor to compare details.

City Could Save Millions With In-House Trash Pick-Up

If the city takes their garbage collection completely in-house, the savings will be substantial according to the Director of Municipal Operations Paul Groody.

He says about 1.3 million dollars will be saved over 5 years, even after factoring in the costs of buying equipment necessary for the switchover.

In terms of yearly operational savings once the transition is complete, Groody says it would be about half a million dollars.

The city currently uses a mixed system, with about a third of city trash being picked up by contractors.

Bathurst Moms Ask For Investigation Of Tax Credit

The provincial auditor general and her federal counterpart have been asked to investigate the granting of a 250 thousand dollar tax credit to the makers of a proposed movie on the Bathurst High van crash.

The request was made by the mothers of three of seven boys killed when the school's basketball team was returning from a game in January 2008. One of the moms is Isabelle Hains who tells CHSJ News the families have been left out in the cold.

Dream Street Pictures of Fredericton and C-B-C Television are planning a movie on how the Bathurst Phantoms were able to win a provincial championship a year after the crash.
 
The mothers say they believe the tax credit was given without consideration to the sensitivities of the parents.

Over 9000 New Brunswickers Still Without Juice

NB Power crews are still working to get more than 9000 customers back on the grid.
The lights are still out in Fredericton, Rothesay, St. Stephen, Sussex, Moncton and Grand Falls.

The utility pointing out their crews are facing challenges in terms of geography and poor road conditions and because of this restoration times will vary.

For the latest on the outages, click here

Local Blood Donors To Get Something Extra

Local people eating local blueberries helping local hospital patients.

That's what is happening at Canadian Blood Services in Saint John during Blueberry Shortcake week.

Everyone that comes in to donate during this week's clinic can enjoy the summer treat.

The clinic runs from 11am to 2:30pm today, Wednesday and Friday and from 11am to 8pm on Thursday at 405 University Avenue.  Saint Johners are encouraged to book an appointment call 1-888-2-Donate.

Still No Decision On Metal Shredder Expansion

An environmental impact assessment will not be conducted on the above ground power line proposal for a west side metal shredder.

Mayor Ivan Court tells CHSJ News it doesn't meet the requirements according to Environment Minister Margaret-Ann Blaney.

Court says the city, NB Power, and American Iron and Metal are still trying to find deal that will please everyone and he is unsure when a deal will be reached.

Members of Save the Westside Coastline, who oppose the power lines going through their property, showing up at council chambers to learn the fate of the project but were told that the issue would not be coming up during the council session.

Spokesperson Wendy Cyr tells CHSJ News she is still hopeful that the lines will be buried and their properties will be protected. She feels her group presented a convincing case at last week's public meeting as to the legitimate dangers and concerns of the project.

The group was not around when Court told reporters that the E-I-A will not be happening.

Thousands Are Still Without Power After Storm

There are still alot of people around the province still without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.

As of early this morning, more than 87 hundred customers were still without any electricity provincewide including almost 3 thousand in the Rothesay district which includes Grand Bay-Westfield, just over a thousand in the Sussex area and more than 42 hundred in Fredericton.

 For the latest on the power outages and to see video and picture highlights of Irene's impact, go to country94.ca and click news.