A St. Stephen Court has ordered Kelly Cove Salmon to pay 500 thousand dollars after the company pleaded guilty to using an illegal pesticide in 2009 and 2010 to get rid of sea lice at salmon farms.
Kelly Cove Salmon is owned by Cooke Aquaculture. The charges were laid after hundreds of lobsters died in the Bay of Fundy.
400 thousand dollars of that half million will go to the Environmental Studies programme at U-N-B as well as scholarships.
The C-E-O of Cooke Aquaculture, Glenn Cooke says the company questions the allegations but wanted to avoid a lengthy and very public court case.
He goes on to state the company has limited the stocking of those salmon farms that had higher sea lice levels until the industry has access to a full array of pest treatment and management tools which will negatively affect the local economy
An East Saint John mother and daycare operator is one of the 8 candidates hoping to fill that empty seat in Ward 3.
Barbara Ellemberg says she's giving municipal politics a try because she feels like its the right time.
She tells CHSJ News she was upset when Marlborough Drive became Retail Drive.
She says the traffic increased and her neighbours felt they had nowhere to turn so they appealed to the planning advisory committee who ruled in their favour but told them not to get their hopes up.
That decision was overturned by the council of the day.
Ward 3 voters go to the polls on May 13th.
Provincial NDP Leader Dominic Cardy is throwing his support behind the striking Maritime Broadcasting workers.
At a well-attended rally in King Square in support of the strikers, Cardy told CHSJ News we don't need more jobs paying poverty wages. Rather, part of being a New Brunswicker is pitching in and making life better for everyone--and the way he sees it, MBS owner Robert Pace is failing to do that.
Cardy was conspicuously the only politician to show up at the event, to the displeasure of some of the union representatives.
Uptown Saint John rolling out what it's calling a new improved grant programme to allow businesses to make the facades on their storefront look more attractive.
Uptown General Manager Peter Asimakos tells CHSJ News there are grants for those businesses that are not in the designated heritage area.
There's money for design help, construction, signage, patios and even interior storefront window displays.
Uptown Saint John has a committee which reviews the designs before deciding whether to approve the grants.
It is a sad fact of our healthcare system that many elderly people--especially those with dementia--end up in hospital beds when their needs would be much better provided for in nursing homes.
Horizon Health Board Member Linda Forestall tells CHSJ News in NB there are 415 patients currently in that situation, which results in back logs in the hospitals. In addition to contributing to overcrowding, the hospital environment can hasten the progression of dementia and decrease the quality of life for the patient.
Those 415 represent almost 28% of all hospital beds. Forestall says better home care, getting families involved wherever possible, and developing a comprehensive plan for more nursing home development are all essential.
George Jones, the hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times including "He Stopped Loving Her Today'' has died at the age of 81.
Publicist Kirt Webster says Jones died today at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after being hospitalized with fever and irregular blood pressure.
Known for his clenched, precise baritone, Jones had No. 1 songs in five separate decades, 1950s to 1990s, and was idolized not just by fellow country singers, but by Frank Sinatra, Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello, James Taylor and countless others.
In a career that lasted more than 50 years, ``Possum'' recorded more than 150 albums and became the champion and symbol of traditional country music, a well-lined link to his hero, Hank Williams.
If you are a senior or know one, you may want to consider dropping by the Senior Wellness Fair today at the Simonds Lions auditorium.
The free event is focused on seniors and includes over 30 health and wellness exhibitors along with door prizes and live music.
Delbert will be performing from 2:15pm to 3:15pm
Seniors are encouraged to bring along any old or outdated medications for disposal.
The event begins at 12:30 and runs until 3:30 at the Simonds Lions Auditorium on Loch Lomond Road.
3 more arrests made in the RCMP investigation of drug trafficking near St. Stephen High.
An 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, both from Oak Bay are looking at charges of trafficking in marijuana.
A 15 year old youth was also arrested for possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
The Horizon Health Network has announced it must find $12.5 million in efficiencies in its budget by the end of this fiscal year.
The sheer size of that sum means nearly 80 healthcare workers will be seeing layoff notices on their desks in the near future. Horizon Health Network CEO John McGarry tells CHSJ News the cuts will be happening on all levels from administration on down.
On the one hand, McGarry tells CHSJ News the cuts will not mean decreased quality of care; however, he also says the cuts will mean people have to travel to get certain types of care and wait longer for others. He says while Horizon will attempt to be as compassionate, the fact is the majority of the corporation's resources are spent on people, and thus jobs are what will need to be cut.
He blames the so-called "out of control growth" of the system in previous decades for the current cuts, adding Horizon's situation is hardly unique--on the contrary, it's a pattern that's playing out worldwide.
McGarry says the cuts will be put into place within the near future.
If you want to see Island View school on the west side get an outdoor classroom getting the mouse clickin and the fingers tappin.
Tomorrow is the deadline to vote for the school in the Majesta Trees of Knowledge contest.
Principal Mark Blucher tells CHSJ News the school is in the first place in the voting.
He says they were nervous last week when they slipped to second spot and thankful for the community response that brought them back up to first place.
You can vote for Island View school until 11:59pm eastern time tomorrow and the school finds out if they won on May 17th.
To vote, click here
Hundreds of students along with police and firefighters, business leaders and regular citizens celebrating Pay It Forward day in the Port City at the Marco Polo Cruise terminal.
The international kindness initiative grabbing hold in Saint John with little acts of positivity like buying a coffee for a complete stranger.
Police Chief Bill Reid tells CHSJ News he thinks the movement will have a good impact on issues like bullying adding it certainly can't hurt when people have a positive outlook over a negative one.
Rothesay High Palmer Dennison tells CHSJ News she pays it forward herself and thinks it's great people are getting together to celebrate the day.
She tells us she noticed a woman had forgotten her purse in a store and she ran out and gave it to her.
Grand Bay-Westfield Mayor Grace Losier and Quispamsis Mayor Murray Driscoll along with MLA Carl Killen and Saint John Deputy Mayor Shelley Rhinehart for an event with singers and dancers and Pay It Forward founder Charley Johnson.
The qplex is hosting an outdoor fitness party at 6 tonight in the overflow parking lot for Pay It Forward day.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is crying foul as the first of the proposed 131 layoffs at Horizion Health come to light.
CUPE provincial co-ordinator Ralph McBride tells CHSJ News the union was led to believe the first 19 cuts would be in administration but claims they're actually top paying unionised jobs that are being chopped.
He suspects senior management are trying to protect their own.
McBride charges Horizon Health is top heavy in administration and he predicts the job cuts will adversely affect frontline medical care.
Another court appearance for a 51 year old man from Ontario who was arrested the other night on the Marr Road by Rothesay Regional Police after his girlfriend was threatened with a machete.
Arnold James Cote was sent back to jail after asking Judge Henrik Tonning for an adjournment and his bail hearing will now be held May 10th.
The charges include making death threats, possessing a dangerous weapon and mischief by damaging his girlfriend's car.
Private David Greenslade and six of his comrades who were killed in Afghanistan back in 2007 after their vehicle hit a roadside bomb are being honoured with the naming of a street in the north end.
The street, which wasn't named before, leads to the Millidgeville Ferry and the David Greenslade Peace Park and will be called from now on as Bravo Landing.
David's mom, Laurie Greenslade tells CHSJ News she and her husband, Don are grateful their son has not been forgotten. A grand opening is planned for June 1st and Saint John High is attempting to raise 5 thousand dollars for the installation of a wrought iron fence.
Waterloo Street is named after Wellington's defeat of Napoleon and Alma Street, just off Waterloo, is named after a famous battle in the Crimean War.
One M-L-A who should know something about health care is Dr. Jim Parrot, the independent member for Fundy-River Valley and he's not crazy about this lawsuit being launched against the provincial government by the Medical Society which represents 16 hundred doctors.
Dr. Parrot tells CHSJ News what we need is dialogue, not legal action and no matter who comes out on top in such a lawsuit, the win will be hollow because attitudes then harden.
He does concede the two sides are fairly far apart on the issues that divide them.
A car strikes a light pole on King Street around 11:30 this morning after going backwards just outside the studios of Country 94 and the Wave. A fire hydrant was knocked over but there were no injuries.
You'll have to pay a bit more for gas if you have to fill up after the weekly setting.
Self serve regular around town is selling for $1.23.4 a litre which is half a cent more expensive.
Diesel going up by less than half a cent a litre at $1.26.9.
Heating oil went down with a maximum price of $1.07.4 while the max for propane is a bit higher at $1.04.6 a litre.
Another Meet the Candidates Forum held in Ward 3 on the lower West Side with Anne Marie Mullin saying that part of the city has been neglected after photos were displayed that showed illegal dumping that hasn't been cleaned up.
Gerry Lowe says it's time for the city to bring back the yearly cleanup and there should be incentives to build on vacant lots. Graeme Stewart-Robertson, who works at the Atlantic Coastal Action Programme, suggested A-Cap might be able to help out with that. Michelle Hooten says if the city has to clean up a lot, the property owner should be billed.
Rhoda Welshman of the Lower Westians tells CHSJ News there are two issues that stick out......the garbage and drug use by young people. Welshman says the city has been made aware of the debris but nothing has been done. Candidate Barb Ellemberg went so far as to suggest the community is under siege.
On safe drinking water, Gerry Lowe warned it could be 20 years before that's achieved and at what cost because he claims the underground pipes have to be replaced along with the building of a water treatment plant. Graeme Stewart Robertson, who works at the Atlantic Coastal Action Programme or A-Cap, says you need a councillor who actually understands the science of clean water which he does. Brian Boyd argues clean water should have been done 10 years ago and he accuses previous Councils of being ineffective on the issue.
Acadia Broadcasting's promotion of and participation in the 2012 Dragon Boat Festival garnering the company an Outstanding Corporate Sponsor award.
Country 94 and 97.3 The Wave not only promoted last year's event but also entered a team.
Other winners in the 3rd annual awards night include Mike McCluskey of Lancaster Minor Hockey and Sheila (Nanny) Levesque a longtime volunteer of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation who brought in $5400 for Skate to Care this year.
The other winners are:
Fundraisers of the Year: Kate Worden, Kathy Davison and Bob Apperly.
Corporate Sponsors of the Year: Irving Oil Limited
Volunteers of the Year in Sports and Recreation:
Bruce Watts, Craig Bird and Ken Keith, Sue Ellis Loparco and Scott Geike
Volunteers of the Year in Community Development:
Harold and Joan Richardson, Gerry Levitt, Ann Barrett and Pat Adams.
Lifetime Achievement:
Mary Hewey and Sherman Palmer
A day of remembrance is coming up for those who have been injured or lost their lives on the job.
The National Day of Mourning is recognized in over 100 different countries across the world, Canada being one of them. Ron Oldfield of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour tells CHSJ News that in this year alone we've had seven fatalities in the province.
Oldfield tells us that this day has a lot of resonance in an industrial city like Saint John. They're having a memorial service at Lily Lake, where there is a monument dedicated to injured workers on Sunday, April 28 at noon.
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