(Premier Shawn Graham)
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Premier Graham is sure voters are disappointed to hear Saint John MP Rodney Weston's own government has rejected the proposal he put on the table concerning the future of the Harbour Bridge.
A cost-sharing proposal for future maintenance and repairs has been turned down and Graham tells CHSJ News, they are simply looking for the same arrangement on the bridge as the rest of Highway One.
When we asked the Premier if the file is dead, he tells our news-room that is a question best left to MP Weston or Minister Ashfield.
(Saint John MP Rodney Weston)
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The MP for Saint John is still confident a deal can be hammered out concerning the Harbour Bridge.
Rodney Weston tells CHSJ News, he feels bad the Provincial Government wants the bridge to be treated any differently than any other highway or structure in the Province.
Weston adds to set the record straight......there has been no rejection by Ottawa of any proposal concerning the Harbour Bridge just a difference of opinion at this time.
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(Conservative Leader David Alward)
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Another plank of the Conservative Party platform has been rolled out and this time it involves public safety.
If elected to power in September, the party pledges to introduce legislation to make it illegal to use a cell phone or text while driving.
Leader David Alward tells CHSJ news, it's time someone showed leadership on this subject.
Alward says he was shocked to see a motorcyle in Fredericton the other day, driving with one hand and talking on a cell-phone.
(Crowd at Harbour Station Taking in Opening Ceremonies)
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With campgrounds and hotels full, no wonder Mayor Ivan Court is sporting such a smile.
The extra revenue comes compliments of the family and friends in the city for the 31st Acadian Games which held it's opening ceremony at Harbour Station last night.
Court tells CHSJ News, it's not only good news now but for down the road as well.
Court is hopeful that endorsement will lead to people coming back for vacations.
The closing ceremonies for the games is Sunday.
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Both the Rothesay Regional Police and the City Police are investigating separate break ins on Bradley Lake Road where there are two different jurisdictions.
Rothesay police say several large ticket items were taken from each home last night.
They plan on working with the City Police in the investigation saying it was likely the same person responsible for both robberies.
Wear a life jacket if you are on the water...or if don't have one..you can borrow one for free from the Red Cross office in Saint John.
A rash of drownings so early in the boating season has many groups alarmed and placing a higher importance on water safety.
Wayne Young is the director of injury prevention for the Atlantic Red Cross and tells CHSJ News the high number of drownings this year is shocking.
Personnel at Red Cross offices including the one here in Saint John are available to help ensure a proper fit.
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A deal on the Harbour Bridge between Fredericton and Ottawa seems far off and partisan politics may be too blame.
Saint John MP Rodney Weston told CHSJ News that Ottawa would be responding to the Province's offer on the Harbour Bridge.
Weston said Keith Ashfield would be discussing all aspects of the bridge including cost-sharing refurbishments and removal of the tolls.
A few hours later, Energy Minister Jack Keir told CHSJ News that Keith Ashfield turned down the province's offer on the Harbour Bridge.
Keir says it doesn't make any sense unless it means that MP Greg Thompson's theory is right that fellow MP Keith Ashfield wants to play politics with some of the issues in this province.
Gas prices are up again.
The Energy and Utility Board is reporting the maximum price for regular self serve is now 102.0 cents and Diesel is going for 104.5 cents.
Propane can be sold for 100.1 a litre.
People with tickets to Halifax Rocks will be rocking one less night this summer.
The Friday night portion of the show that was meant to include Kid Rock, the Counting Crows and Daughtry has been cancelled.
But the Saturday Show for July 24th featuring the Black Eyed Peas is still ago.
People who had tickets for the Friday show can get there money back where they purchased their tickets, or they can use them for the Saturday show.
For more information you can go to www.ticketatlantic.com.
A lot of people are pulling into the Rockwood Park Campground for the Canada Day weekend.
This time last year numbers at the campground were down because of the economy and bad weather, but Manager Jeff Spears tells CHSJ news things are looking up.
Spears says this is the busiest they've been in seven years, with 150 sites booked for the weekend, plus what they normally have.
Spears says they've also just opened up the part of the campground that was renovated last year with new showers and utility hook ups to accommodate people coming for the long weekend.
Finished ahead of schedule, the Millstream River Covered Bridge is re-opened to traffic. Crews replaced the cedar shingle roof on the structure which is 99 years old.
There are 59 covered bridges left in the Province.
A man from Bloomfield was beaten up while walking through Sussex yesterday afternoon. Officers tell us the 19-year old was walking along Winter Street with someone else when a truck stopped and three men got out of the vehicle.
The teenager was kicked and then hit with a piece of wood and ironically he knows two of the three men. The man driving the truck is described as five foot five, short black hair and wasn't wearing a shirt. The teenager didn't have to go to the hospital.
Illegal dumping has become a problem for a business on Rothesay Avenue. The Re-store is set up to collect goods to be re-sold and raise cash for Habitat for Humanity but lately staff have been finding items that don't fit the criteria. It is also piling up near the property which means they could be fined for unsightly premises. Spokes-person Brenna Farren tells CHSJ News, it seems to be a seasonal thing:
Farren adds in the past month they have hauled away a truck worth of garbage.
Ottawa is responding to the Province's proposal on the Harbour Bridge.
Saint John MP Rodney Weston tells CHSJ News that ACOA Minister Keith Ashfield wil be having a personal discussion with the Premier on this topic.
Weston says both parties agree on the debt issue, the removal of tolls and cost-sharing on the refurbishment.
In previous discussions, today's date of June 30th was given as a possible deadline for the Feds to respond to the provincial offer.
Weston adds he feels a final resolution between both levels of government can be reached.
The second annual Randy Jones Celebrity Golf Tournament was highlighted with a pair of hole in ones yesterday at Riverside.
The aces were recorded on the scenic 18th and 5th holes with one player winning a brand new vehicle from Loch Lomond Mitsubishi and the other taking home an $8,000 Sandals vacation.
The real winners are the pediatric care and pediatric diabetes units at the Regional as just over $106,000 dollars was raised for both.
A pair of fires in Saint John did some damage to a home and a garage.
Crews arrived at 161 Ludlow Street West this morning just after one to find a garbage container next to the home was in flames.
The fire did catch the vinyl siding and scorched the home but crews had the blaze under control in about an hour. City Police tell us it looks like the fire was intentionally set.
Earlier in the night just after ten, crews arrived at the corners of Elgin and Victoria Streets in the North End to find a vehicle on fire.
The heat from the flames melted the siding on a nearby garage and investigators are looking into how the fire started.
Plenty of tips and leads in relation to the headstone vandalism in East Saint John two months ago but no arrests yet.
More than 330 headstones were kicked over in St. Joseph's Cemetery causing over $86-thousand dollars damage sometime on the weekend of April 24th.
Inspector Glen McCloskey says they are now appealing to the public for their help.
Inspector McCloskey adds they have been flooded with tips and are still following leads but would like more.
Over 1200 athletes along with organizers, volunteers and spectators are very excited for the start of the Acadian Games in Saint John.
The event will see athletes from all over Atlantic Canada competing in sports like track and field, softball and tennis.
Organizer Michel Cote tells CHSJ News, there are a variety of venues but, the action is focused in Millidgeville.
The 31st Annual Acadian Games continue in the Port City until Sunday.
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RCMP want your help in locating Michael Paul Hutchings.
The 33-year-old Moncton man is wanted in relation to a stabbing on Monday in Moncton.
A charge of attempted murder was laid in a Moncton court against Hutchings today.
A 19-year-old Moncton man remains in hospital in stable condition.
Police reminds the public to call if they see the suspect and not to approach him.
If you see him, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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