(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.
(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)
(Photo by Jim Hennessy)
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.
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