For many.....this story should help bring some closure.
After a lengthy investigation by the Major Crime Unit, a 20-year old East Saint John man has been arrested in connection with vandalism at the St. Joseph's Cemetery on Westmorland Road.
It was back in April that police discovered over 300 headstones had been kicked over and damaged sometime on April.25th.
The man has been charged with mischief over $5,000.00 and will appear in court later this month.
The Atlantic Coastal Action Program is trying to put the effort in perspective as the clean-up continues from the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Executive Director Tim Vickers tells CHSJ News, if a spill were to happen in this area, measures are in place to tackle it.
Vickers adds in taking the time to walk the shorelines in Greater Saint John, you can envision what kind of damage could be done if a spill of that magnitude were to happen.
With trailers on the move and vehicles filled with people enjoying vacation, many are smiling as the price of gasoline holds steady.
It was just two years ago that prices reached as a high as a dollar forty a litre and Kevin McCann with Wilson Fuels tells CHSJ News, he doesn't expect any fall-out from the Gulf of Mexico spill right now.
McCann says in the short term, he doesn't expect any huge spikes as the demand for oil and refined products is soft.
There appears to be peace in the Valley, inparticular along the Vincent Road after fears of declining property values and children's safety.
It all came about when a youth home for at risk teenagers was given approval to move into the neighbourhood much to the dis-approval of many home and business owners.
Mel Kennah is Executive Director of Moncton Youth Services and tells CHSJ News, there is certainly no immediate plan to expand in the Valley.
Kennah adds only one resident is living at the home with a second expected over the summer and a third by the end of the year.
The organizing committee of the Acadian Games is feeling good about what they accomplished.
Spokes-person Michel Cote tells CHSJ News, the games were a huge success.
Cote says all of the feedback from the close to 1200 athletes and their families has been positive about not only the games but Greater Saint John as well.
The next Acadian Games will take place in Edmunston in 2012.
(Provincial Conservative Leader David Alward)
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As the Liberals continue to launch attacks through radio ads, the Conservative Party is ready to fire back. Their campaign ads started over the weekend and Leader David Alward tells CHSJ News, he is disappointed the Premier is resorting to American style attack ads while claiming it shows a lack of leadership with the Premier unwilling to run on his record.
Alward says the Conservative ads will remind voters about some of the decisions made by the Graham Government but won't start slinging mud.
After sitting with no marker for years a former World Champion will be given a proper headstone. A ceremony will be held tomorrow and a headstone will mark the resting place of speed skating legend Charles Gorman. Historian Harold Wright played a big role in making this a reality and tells CHSJ News, he was shocked to learn there was no grave marker.
Local artist Norm Jackson will also be on hand to present Irving Oil with a portrait of the former world champion as the company put forward the money for the grave-stone. The ceremony is at the Old Cedar Hill Cemetery. Wright has seen photographs of the new marker and says it is impressive:
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It can be done but there are still a few hoops City Hall has to jump through to make bicycle and walking lanes on the Viaduct a reality. A proposal was brought forward a few weeks ago to put them on the south side of the bridge and staff will provide council with an update at tonight's council meeting. The cost is pegged at $18,000 dollars but support from Fredericton has to happen as Main Street North and the Viaduct are part of the provincial highway system.
If the proposal does move forward, two of the six current vehicle lanes on Main Street and the Viaduct would be converted to bike and pedestrian lanes. Also, the speed limit would drop to 50 kilometers an hour from the current 60.
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Within the next week and a half, the new look for the City of Saint John's web-site will be on-line. The Mayor and councillors will get a sneek peek during tonight's Common Council meeting as staff have been working on the redevelopment for several months now.
There are plenty of new features that will be available. More details will be unveiled tonight.
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There will be no name change for the Saint John Airport. A letter was sent to council recently by former mayor and councillor Eric Teed to change the moniker to honor Rothesay native Wallace Turnbull.
In a letter, airport officials point out it already has two displays paying respect to Turnbull for his accomplishments. Turnbull is the man who invented the varible pitch propeller and built the world's first wind tunnel which revolutionized the aviation industry.
(Premier Shawn Graham)
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Cautious optimism from Premier Graham concerning a proposal to build a second reactor at Point Lepreau.
Energy Minister Jack Keir met with officials from Areva to explore the possibilities last week and Graham tells CHSJ News, it's vital the private sector take on the risk and not the rate-payer.
Premier Graham says the next step in the process now is to see if a letter of intent can be signed.
Over 1200 athletes will put in their final bid for a medal today as the 31st Acadian Games enters it's final day of competition.
Things got started last Thursday as athletes from around Atlantic Canada are in Saint John to make their mark.
The weather has been perfect for all the competitions at the outdoor venues and the closing ceremony will be held today at Harbour Station.
Quispamsis' resident NHL player Randy Jones will have his hand prints placed among other members of the community beside the sidewalk leading up to the Q-Plex.
Jones was in town last week for his Celebrity Golf tournament and was the first person to have his hands cast for the towns "Lasting Impressions" campaign and got a tour of the construction site and can't wait to see the finished product.
Jones says it will be neat to come back down the road and see his hand prints on the property with everyone else's.
One man is facing charges after doing some damage to a North End business earlier this morning.
City Police tell us they were called to the Somerset Pub just after two o'clock to find a man smashing out all the windows.
Officers got him under control and he is cooling his heels in a cell at City Hall.
Officers tell us they still don't know what set the man off but charges will be laid.
As he continues to watch negotiations closely, the Conservative MLA for Saint John Portland is confident a deal or the Harbour Bridge isn't far off.
Trevor Holder tells CHSJ News, there are three issues his party wants to see taken care of.......the tolls removed, the Province to take over the bridge and a funding agreement in place for the refurbishment.
The latest from Minister Keith Ashfield is he is waiting to hear back from the Province and Premier Graham says the onus is now on Ottawa to make the next move.
Imagine if you can, seeing, hearing and tasting several places around the world and not having to spend a dime on airfare?
That is the scenario behind Saint John 225 Culture Fest being held in Rockwood Park today.
There will be music, food and fun for the children.
Spokes-person Lisa Hrabluk tells CHSJ News, there is a treasure hunt with a chance to win one of 400 prizes.
Hrabluk says multi-culturism is all about diet and dance and there will be plenty of both until six o'clock tonight.
Shuttle service is available from the old Downey's parking lot on Crown Street and there is parking at Rockwood Park on Lake Drive South.
A 26-year-old Smith's Creek man is dead after a single vehicle collision on the Knightville road today. It happened just before 1:30 this afternoon.
Sussex RCMP tell CHSJ News the man lost control of his vehicle, it left the road and struck several trees before coming to a stop.
The name of the man is not being released until his family is notified.
Grand Bay Westfield RCMP are urging motorists to drive safely after incidents in the town involving drivers texting, following too closely, going through stop signs without stopping and passing when it's unsafe and speeding.
They are also reminding motorists that seat belts save lives. RCMP point out that speeding and impaired driving alone do not cause people to die, it's not wearing a sealtbelt that does.
It's a good day to be out on the hustings and one Tory candidate is doing just that.
Saint John-Lancaster Conservative candidate Dorothy Shephard will be joined by Conservative leader David Alward on the campaign trail today.
The two will be visiting small businesses on the west side.
Sussex RCMP are on the scene of a fatal single-vehicle crash in Smith's Creek.
Police tell CHSJ News that the accident took place on the Knightville road and as a result the road will be closed for about three hours.
RCMP will release more information when it becomes available.
