Traffic moving again along Rothesay Avenue

(photo courtesy of Sean Crowley)

Police, fire and ambulance crews responded to a single-vehicle rollover at 378 Rothesay Avenue.  The accident occurred about 1:30 this afternoon.
A person was initially trapped in the SUV vehicle but, was removed.
The driver was treated in hospital and released.
Traffic is moving again along Rothesay Avenue.

Torch Bearer Announced for Saint John

After months of speculation, City Hall has finally announced who will be carry the Olympic torch when it runs through the city on the 24th. Debbie Cooper, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club has been given the honor and is beyond thrilled. Director of Communications Nancy Moar tells CHSJ News, Cooper has been with the organization for 30 years and is very deserving of this task.

That celebration includes a carnival for children followed by the lighting of a make-shift cauldron at seven o'clock. Fireworks will wrap up the night and they are set to go at eight o'clock.

H1N1 Update from Health Department

    (Dr. Eilish Cleary...File Photo)

By tomorrow, all first nations communities and pregnant women around the province will have had an opportunity to receive the H1N1 vaccine. There is continuing wide-spread activity, with 68 people in the hospital, 40% are under the age of 20 and no deaths. Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Eilish Cleary their focus next week will turn to people with breathing problems and chronic disease.

Dr. Cleary adds all children under the age of five should be finished getting their vaccine by next week as well. So far, 145,000 vaccines have been distributed around the Province and another 45,000 arrived on Monday.

Poverty Reduction Forum

      (Premier Graham at Poverty Reduction Forum)
                (Photo by Jim Hennessy)

After months of open houses and gathering information, politicians, front line workers, business owners and those living in poverty have gathered at the Trade and Convention Center. By tomorrow afternoon, they hope to emerge with the final wording of what will make up the Poverty Reduction Initiative. Premier Shawn Graham says in order for this to be successful, all involved must get involved.

Premier Graham applauds Social Services Minister Kelly Lamrock for challenging the status quo of social assistance. A news conference is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon to release details of the conference.

Fuel Prices Won't Move Until Friday

It's Thursday and normally we would tell you what the new price of fuel products is around the Province. How-ever, due to the holiday yesterday, the Energy and Utilities Board will not let us know if the price for gasoline, furnace oil, propane and diesel is going up or down until tomorrow.


EUB officials tell us wholesalers will be notified of the price changes later today. The price for a litre of self-serve fuel is selling for just over a loonie at most stations in Greater Saint John.

Proposed Bike Trails Up for Discussion

There is a public information review on the prospect of more bike trails in the city. The Glenn Group and city staff will be presenting a bike trail review this evening at the North End Community Centre. Up for discussion is the plan for three levels of trails for the corner of Shamrock Park by Spar Cove Road and Millidge Avenue as well as possibly putting in a "pump" track beside the parking lot.


Things get underway at 6 o'clock and run until 8.

Canadian Tire Talks About 2009

It's one of the most recognizable logo's in retail and the president of the company was in Saint John earlier this week to talk about the future. Michael Arnett is the boss at Canadian Tire and tells CHSJ News, they noticed many of their customers bought supplies for an upgrade and not new merchandise.

Arnett says Canadian Tire is weathering the recession with a drop in sales for the second quarter from last year but improvement for the bottom line.

No Changes Coming for Sand Cove Road

Despite the recommendation from the Planning Advisory Comittee----Common Council is denying the request to rezone 1070 Sand Cove Road. David Baker wanted to buy the property and have it rezoned from single family to two family dwelling and build a duplex but neighbours appeared before council voicing concerns over water drainage. Councillor Bruce Court says he used to live in the neighbourhood and knows how damp it is.


Court says if the city cannot handle the flooding that is happening in the area now, then there shouldn't be more development.

Right of Way Dispute in Rothesay

A few concerns have been raised over access to the waterfront in Kennebecasis Park by residents who use a common right-of-way. The dispute surfaced after a recent article in the Rothesay Reader suggested the town of Rothesay is allowing trails through the area be developed by property owners adjacent to the right-of-ways. Mayor Bill Bishop says they have received three letters from residents.


Bishop says town staff will look at agreements between the town and the original owners of the land.

Another Year for Operation Red Nose

With the Christmas party season in full swing, another holiday tradition is starting as well. Fusion Saint John is kicking off it's Operation Red Nose campaign today for it's second year. Coordinator Katie Emrich says there was a great response last year to the program and hopes this year will be just as good.


Emrich says last year about 60 per cent of users travelled outside of city limits and is expecting this year to be similiar. The goal of the volunteer based, free service is to keep anyone who has had a few drinks from gettign behind the wheel.

Rememberance Day at Harbour Station

Pictures of Rememberance Day Ceremony in Kennebecasis Valley

If you were not able to attend one of the several Rememberance Day ceremonies in Greater Saint John, here are a few of the images from the ceremony in the Kennebecasis Valley. Lest We Forget:

Rememberance Day in the Kennebecasis Valley

(Veterans Arriving for Ceremony in Kennebecasis Valley)
                  (Photo by Jim Hennessy)

A full house at the Weslyn Church for the Rememberance Day Ceremony in the Kennebecasis Valley. Both Rothesay and Quispamsis combine their efforst to honor those soldiers who have and continue to serve. Petty Officer William Aves served in the North Atlantic between 1942 and 45 and tells CHSJ News, it's a day that brings back a flood of memories but it's wonderful to see so many come out and honor the memory of those who never made it home.

Agnes Hunt was on hand in memory of her husband who served over-seas between 1939 and 42. She reminds those who have loved ones currently serving to keep the faith. Several dignitaries were on hand as well to lay wreaths on behalf of the Provincial and Federal governments including Senator John Wallace and Health Minister Mary Schryer.

Remembrance Day

Veterans from coast to coast will take time today to remember the sacrifice paid by them and those who never made it home. It's Remembrance day and ceremonies will take place in all communities in Greater Saint John. Lloyd Marshall served in the second world war between 1943 and 45 and tells CHSJ News, his tour included France, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Holland:

The signature Remembrance Day event takes place at Harbor Station with ceremonies also planned in Quispamsis, Rothesay, Grand Bay Westfield and St. Martins. If your going to Harbour Station, officials ask you try to be in your seat by 10:30am.

MP Agrees with Energy Minister

[Saint John M-P Rodney Weston----File Photo]
Jack Keir's request isn't falling on deaf ears. Saint John MP Rodney Weston tells CHSJ News, he and the Energy Minister are on the same page when it comes to this topic.

Weston adds this is something that needs to be dealt with by the people that know best like the people who put this contract together.

Province Can't Take All the Blame Over Point Lepreau Refurbishment

[Energy Minister Jack Keir----File Photo]
If the proposed deal between NB Power and Hydro Quebec goes through there could be some energy rate increases during year six. That according to energy minister Jack Keir--- who says the replacement fuel costs at Point Lepreau may increase energy rates after the 5 year freeze. Keir says Atomic Energy of Canada and Ottawa need to take responsibility for some of the cost. He adds AECL has said the project schedule was too optimistic, there wasn't enough prep work done and hindsight is 20/20:
As of right now the refurbishment is 18 months behind schedule.

Remembrance Day Blood Donor Clinic

The 2nd Annual Remembrance Day Blood Donor Clinic runs today in Millidgeville.

Canadian Blood Services opened on November 11th last year because of low supply and has a very successful clinic.
Spokesperson Amanda Cullen tells CHSJ News they hope the holiday will give people a chance to drop by and roll up their sleeves.
Cullen says anyone with questions on blood donation, should call 1-888-2-DONATE.

H1N1 Clinics Rescheduled and Postponed

The Horizon Health Network has rescheduled 11 clinics in Saint John and surrounding area starting Thursday and running until Sunday.

Millidgeville North School -500 Woodward Ave., November 12
M.Gerald Teed School – 151, Black St., November 12
Havelock Elementary School (Dist.2)- 4530 Rte. 880, November 12
Samuel -de -Champlain -67,ch. Ragged Point, November 12
Back Bay Elementary School- 980 Rte 170, November 13
Lawrence Station Elementary School- 6227 Rte 3, November 13
Belleisle Elementary School- 1775 Rte 124, Springfield, November 13
Samuel -de -Champlain -67,ch. Ragged Point, November 13
Champlain Heights School- 111 Champlain Hts, November 13
MacDonald Consolidated School- 3950 Rte 845, November 14
St. John the Baptist School- 223 St. James St., November 15


Due to a shortage of vaccine, the following H1N1 vaccination clinics scheduled between November 12th and 24th have been postponed:

North End Community Centre, Saint John, 195 Victoria St., November 12
New Brunswick Community College St Andrew's 99 Augustus St., November 12
North End Community Centre 195 Victoria St., November 13
University of New Brunswick Saint John 100 Tucker Park Rd., Rm 112 Athletics Cntr., November 13
Quispamsis Civic Centre 12 Civic Dr., November 14
New Brunswick Community College Saint John 950 Grandview Ave, November 15
Carleton Community Centre Market Place, November 16
New Brunswick Community College Saint John 950 Grandview Ave, November 16
Rothesay/Netherwood School 40 College Hill Rd., November 17
Quispamsis United Church 372 Hampton Rd., November 18
Kingston Parish Hall 396 Rte 845, November 19
Quispamsis Civic Centre 12 Civic Dr., November 20
Quispamsis Civic Centre 12 Civic Dr., November 21
Carleton Community Centre Market Place, November 22
River Valley Community Centre 749 Rivervalley Dr., November 23
Carleton Community Centre Market Place, November 21
River Valley Community Centre 749 Rivervalley Dr., November 24

Priority groups are defined as:
Children 6 months to18 years
Parents of children under 6 months
Pregnant women
First Nations (on reservations only)

For updated information on the clinics go to www.gnb.ca/flu or call 1-800-580-0038.

Missing Person Still Missing

City Police continue to search for a missing man. Kristopher Knappe was last seen in Fredericton on the 2nd and is still among the missing. He was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, black hoodie, blue jeans and white sneakers. He is roughyl five foot seven, weighs 155 pounds has short-brownish blond hair, hazel brown eyes and a goatee.


When we last spoke to City Police concerning Knappe, he was last seen in uptown Saint John on the 17th of last month.

Another Chance to Give Your Best to the Troops

(MWO Langteigne Signing Troops Christmas Card)
               (Photo by Jim Hennessy)

Maybe after your done at what-ever Remeberance Day ceremony you plan on attending, you can drop down to Market Square. Loacl artist Norm Jackson has another best wishes christmas card on display for everyone to sign to send over to the troops serving in Afghanistan. Master Warrant Officer Donald Langteigne who is home from a tour of the war-torn country was the first to sign it. He tells CHSJ News, it's hard to describe what the conditions are like.
Langteigne will leave for his second tour of Afghanistan shortly after Christmas. The card is on display in front of Market News.