An effort is underway to raise 200 thousand dollars to build a new playground at Seawood school in the memory of the late RCMP constable Jason Porter and his two young children, 2 year old Jack and 5 year old Hannah. They all died two years ago in a tragic accident along Highway 7 while they were driving back from Woodstock leaving behind wife and mother, Christy.
Erica Lane of the playground committee tells CHSJ News Christy is doing amazingly well considering the circumstances but would like them to be remembered.
Saint John is now in an online competition that would provide all the funding needed and Lane says people are being urged to vote.
She says it's a Canada-wide contest and if they win, they would have the $200, 000 they need to build the playground.
To vote for Seawood School, click here
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Bargain Shop Store Is Closing
The Bargain Shop is nearing the end of their lease.
When CHSJ News asked for the reason for the closure, we were told we would have to come back Monday to speak to the manager.
There are reports some of the employees will be working at the uptown store until January.
Fields Set For Municipal By-elections
There are six candidates vying for the Ward 3 seat vacated by Carl Killen when he was successful in the September provincial election -- those looking to fill the vacancy are Mel Norton - John Campbell - Mark Leger - Anne-Marie Mullin - Danny Robichaud - and former councilor Jay Chang.
In Grand Bay-Westfield -- three candidates are in the running for the vacancy on town council - Stephen Evans - Mike Likely - and - Allen Titus.
All candidates have until Monday at five to withdraw their names if they have a change of heart over the weekend.
Keep Your Car Off The Street Overnight
Communications Officer Leah Fitzgerald tells CHSJ News even on streets where it is allowed, they would still like you to not park there.
She says if you can park off the street you should because the plow drivers and operators can do their job safely if too many cars are on the street.
She adds depending on how congested the street is, the plow operators may not be able to plow at all or it will take several passes.
For more info on the winter parking rules, click here.
Drivers Urged To Keep Their Eyes On The Road
General Manager Ken Anthony tells CHSJ News drivers need to be very careful because a car ahead could put their breaks on at any time.
He says thousands of cars are going over the bridge every hour with no break and even a second's inattention can cause what happened yesterday.
Anthony adds crews are working to finish the seasonal repairs by the end of the month.
Police Videotape Played At Saint John Murder Trial
The jury at the 2nd degree murder trial of 28 year old Crystal Dawn McKenzie saw a police videtape of the statement she gave after her common law husband 29 year old Patrick Thomas was stabbed to death on Alma Street last March.
McKenzie was sobbing as she told police she didn't mean to kill him. City police officer Shawna Doiran testified McKenzie told her she was trying to protect her children.
Earlier, two witnesses who live at 260 Waterloo Street told the court they saw McKenzie being pulled down to the ground, dragged along the street and pinned against a wall before the stabbing.
McKenzie was sobbing as she told police she didn't mean to kill him. City police officer Shawna Doiran testified McKenzie told her she was trying to protect her children.
Earlier, two witnesses who live at 260 Waterloo Street told the court they saw McKenzie being pulled down to the ground, dragged along the street and pinned against a wall before the stabbing.
Saint John 225 Celebration Ends With A Call To Build Arts And Culture In City
(Jacqueline Hamilton, Steve Carson, Judith Mackin and Kate Wallace)
(Photo by Tamara Steele)
"Our past has held us back" was one of the opinions heard at a panel discussion about keeping culture alive in the city as Saint John 225 celebration wraps up and harnessing the momentum of Saint John 225's many artistic highlights this year was another focus of the discussion last night.
Panelists and the audience at the Saint John Arts Centre giving their views on how to create vibrant original culture that brings people here and spurs economic development too.
Plan SJ's Jacqueline Hamilton says urban planning is about people not cars and that's something the City has forgotten over the years. Enterprise Saint John's Steve Carson tells CHSJ News cities for years spent time chasing the big fish and a vibrant arts and culture community will bring those big fish to us.
Entrepreneur Judith Mackin would like to see the City's 1 per cent for art initiative for new buildings extend to small businesses. Another recommendation is to make art more accessible with a student saying most of the culture is centred uptown and should be spread out.
Provincial Cabinet Minister Reacts To Report On How Fat We've Become
(Provincial Minister of Wellness, Culture and Tourism Trevor Holder)
(File Photo)
Alarming..........That's the reaction of the new Minister of Wellness, Trevor Holder on the Health Council's report which concluded we are the fattest province with 30 per cent of the population overweight combined with one of the lowest rates of being physically active.
Holder vows the new provincial government is bound and determined to tackle this issue because in order for health care costs to go down the emphasis will have to be on preventing people from getting sick in the first place.
He also warns unless the situation is turned around the younger generation could wind up dying sooner than their elders.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Quispamsis Mayor Says There Are No Major Disagreements With Rothesay
Driscoll is part of a committee that will take part in the face to face discussions with their counterparts in Rothesay and has no doubt a study on amalgamation will be talked about as well. He doesn't see the point of talking about amalgamation until you have all the information about the ramifications.
In his view, Driscoll doesn't believe there are any burning issues of disagreement between the two towns and there's a misperception they're at one another's throats.
City Called On To Develop Strategy On Arts And Culture
(Ward 3 Common Council Candidate Mark Leger)
(File Photo)
The time has come for Saint John to develop a strategy on arts and culture to build on the momentum of being designated a cultural capital of Canada this year.
That message being delivered by one of the candidates running in the December 13th byelection to fill the seat on Common Council left vacant when Carl Killen was elected as the M-L-A for Saint John Harbour.
Mark Leger tells CHSJ News he disagrees with those people who dismiss spending on arts and culture as a waste of money. Leger goes on to say culture is much more than just public art and can become a vital part of the local economy especially when cities are trying to attract people of creativity who work in the knowledge economy.That message being delivered by one of the candidates running in the December 13th byelection to fill the seat on Common Council left vacant when Carl Killen was elected as the M-L-A for Saint John Harbour.
Taxpayers Watchdog Group Would Welcome Privatisation Of NB Liquor
Kevin Lacey of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation in the Atlantic Region tells CHSJ News this would be a good step for all concerned. He predicts if NB Liquor were privatised, there would be more competitition, better service for consumers and government revenues would actually increase as a result.
Given the size of the deficit, Lacey can see the province privatising more of its assets such as the iconic Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews.
Continuing Testimony In Murder Case
There was more eyewitness testimony at the 2nd degree murder trial of 28 year old Crystal Dawn McKenzie who's charged in the stabbing death of her common law husband, 29 year old Patrick Thomas.
Two people who live at 260 Waterloo Street told the court what they saw in the early morning of March 15th.
Both say they heard yelling in the street and saw McKenzie being pinned against a wall and dragged along Alma Street by the hair before emerging from an apartment building on Alma Street with a knife raised above her shoulder.
The court was told there was a struggle before the man fell to the ground.
Both of the witnesses testified McKenzie was friendly, nice and not violent.
Several Arrests Made By RCMP
The case appears to have been cracked by Hampton RCMP in connection with a string of break, enter and thefts in the St. Martins area over the past few weeks.
Three men and a teenager have been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a home in Baxter's Corner where stolen property was found.
Officers also recovered several other items, ride on lawn mowers, tools and liquor, not related to the search.
A 23-year old man is due in Sussex court today with other people arrested to appear before a judge in the coming weeks.
RCMP expect to make other arrests related to the crimes.
Hestia House Says No To Used Goods For Now
Used goods are no longer being accepted at Hestia House due to the recent out-break of bed bugs around the Province.
Director Elaine Northrup tells CHSJ News, this is a direct hit to it's residents who are looking for clothing and furniture to set up an apartment with.
Northrup says the shelter has not been hit with bed-bugs and by putting this measure in place, they hope to keep it that way.
Director Elaine Northrup tells CHSJ News, this is a direct hit to it's residents who are looking for clothing and furniture to set up an apartment with.
Northrup says the shelter has not been hit with bed-bugs and by putting this measure in place, they hope to keep it that way.
Lung Association promoting Awareness
10 per cent of people over the age of 40 could have COPD and not even know it.
The Lung Association is promoting the spirometry tests to diagnose the disorder.
Director of Health Promotion Barbara Walls tells CHSJ News, they are trying to create awareness of the simple test.
Walls add COPD commonly afflicts long-time smokers even if they have quit for a period of years.
Tele-Care Now Available For Those With Disability
Modern technology has taken another step forward for anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Access is now available to Tele-Care with TTY systems for anyone who suffers from either condition to use the telephone to communicate by typing messages.
Tele-Care is a provincewide, 24-hour, toll-free bilingual service that provides a range of health-related information, including advice and assistance on how best to get health-care services for specific needs.
Deadline Nears For By-election Nominations
So far -- four people have filed nomination papers for the vacant Ward 3 seat -- John Campbell - Mark Leger - Anne-Marie Mullin - and - Danny Robichaud.
In Grand Bay-Westfield there are three official candidates for the vacant council seat -- Stephen Evans - Mike Likely - and - Allen Titus.
Nomination papers must be filed by tomorrow afternoon at two.
New Brunswick's Belt Continues to Add Notches
(NB Health Council CEO Stephane Robichaud)
(File Photo)
Health behaviours are getting worse in the province -- that according to the second Population Health Snapshot by the New Brusnwick Health Council.
Council CEO Stéphane Robichaud tells CHSJ News, we are the most obese province.
However, this province ranks second in the country when it comes to having a regular medical doctor.
Robichaud adds the province has a high number of doctors per capita and good public access.
Discussing Arts And Culture
Finding out how to include culture into building design is the focus of a panel discussion tonight.
It's part of the cultural capital of Canada speaker series which is included in the Saint John 225 celebrations.
Executive Director of the Saint John Arts Center Heather White-Britain tells CHSJ News, tonight's talk is the last in the series.
The Building By Design panel discussion features Steve Carson of Enterprise Saint John and Jaqueline Hamilton of Plan SJ and gets started at 7 at the Saint John Arts Centre.
Petroleum Products On The Rise
As predicted, the price of gasoline, diesel, propane and furnace oil are all up.
The Energy and Utilities Board has released it's latest weekly price setting which shows the maximum retail for unleaded gasoline is $105.2, diesel comes in at $111.9, furnace oil is selling for 92.1 a litre and propane tops off at 97.8.
Most gas stations in the metro have a listed pump price of $105.2.
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