Traffic is being diverted from the area and Grandview avenue is closed from Bayside Drive to Champlain Drive.
The HASMAT Unit was called in as precaution but the leak has stopped at this time.
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Air Tank Leak Diverts Traffic
Traffic is being diverted from the area and Grandview avenue is closed from Bayside Drive to Champlain Drive.
The HASMAT Unit was called in as precaution but the leak has stopped at this time.
New Gas Prices Released
The Energy and Utilities Board listing the maximum price for self serve regular at 135.9 cents a litre.
Diesel going down 7 cents from 135.3 to 128, and heating oil going down 7 cents to 110.1.
Our newsroom has put a call in to the utility board to find out why there's a change at the pumps on Saturday and is waiting to hear back.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Police Look For Missing Teen
15-year-old Amber Marie Mitchell left home Wednesday morning with a change of clothes.
She was wearing a brown corduroy jacket, jeans and black sneakers.
She is about 5 foot 9 weighs 130 pounds with dark brown hair.
If you have seen her contact City police at 648-3333.
New Emergency Department Opens At The Regional
The new department features six trauma room and state of the art equipment.
President and CEO of Horizon Health Network Donald J. Peters tells CHSJ News the new facility will not only improve patient care but benefit staff as they get to work with cutting edge technology.
The new ER cost 37.5 million dollars and is paid for in part by The Give campaign of 2010.
It will open on May 13th.
Local Flooding Possible
The provincial flood forecast centre is predicting the water level in the Oak Point area will hit 4.2-metres by Sunday -- that's just a hair below the 4.7-metre flood stage in that area.
The river level here in the Saint John area is expected to hit the 3.8-metre mark by Sunday -- again just below the flood level of 4.2-metres.
People in these areas are being advised to take the necessary precautions and to keep a close watch on water levels.
Charge Laid In Death of Cult Leader At Dorchester
The 63 year old Thériault was found dead near his cell at Dorchester Penetentiary on February 26th. He had been involved in some sort of altercation with another inmate and died as the result of his injuries.
Ironically, Theriault told a parole hearing in 2002 he wanted to remain behind bars at Dorchester because he feared for his safety on the outside.
Theriault, who called himself Moses, led a bizarre religious cult in the 1980's made up of concubines, 26 children and other followers. He was sentenced to life in prison in 1993 for the murder of his wife with a kitchen knife. She was eviserated during a cult ritual.
Another woman had her arm hacked off with a meat cleaver but Theriault fathered more children while in prison through conjugal visits.
Campbell Sounds Alarm Over Increasing Student Numbers
He tells CHSJ News there are many roadblocks that need to be analyzed, from lowering tuition rates to getting post-secondary institutions closer to the people.
He says it's a complicated picture and he doesn't think there are easy answers but, he is sure they can figure it out.
He says increasing students numbers is vital for the future of New Brunswick.
A Gift Will Help The Saint John Y With Transportation Needs
Acting CEO Shiloh Boucher tells CHSJ News a donation is being made later this month that will help improve access for the 10-thousand kids that use the Y annually.
She says there is always more than can be done but, she thinks with this donation they will be able to remove or eliminate transportation barriers to participation.
She would not elaborate on the donation but is inviting everyone out to the Loyalist Burial Ground on May 17th from 12pm to 1pm for the unveiling of the gift.
Canterbury Street Has A New Blue Parking Meter
Chair Chris Titus says the on-street blue parking meters allow the commission to highlight parking spots uptown to better serve their customers. More of the meters will be appearing uptown over the next couple of months. For more information, call the Saint John Parking Commission at 658-2970.
RCMP Ask For Public's Help In Finding Girl
Chelsea Hartling was reported missing on Sunday.
Police say she left from home on her own accord and has not been in contact with her family since.
She was last seen wearing maroon shorts, a red and white hoody with a large square pattern, and black sneakers with purple laces. She is 5'5" tall, weighs about 170 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information should contact Codiac RCMP at 506 857 2400 or Crimestoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS.
It'll Be A Big Day At The Regional Hospital
Alward will join Minister of Health Madeline Dube along with senior officials from Horizon Health Network and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation for the event.
The new ER will be fully operational to patients and the public at 12:01am on Friday May 13.
The grand opening celebrations begin at 2pm today. The renovations began in 2008 and cost 30 million dollars.
His visit comes just one day after Dube announced phase one of a catastrophic drug plan will be implemented this year. That follows a petition with 83 hundred names on it gather by Terry Crowe of Saint JOhn who suffers from a severe case of arthritis.
Courageous Saint John Man To Be Honoured In Ottawa
It's going to be a big day in Ottawa for a 56 year old East Side man. Richard Frauley, who works as a landscaper, will be given the Medal of Bravery by Governor-General David Johnston.Frauley is being honoured for helping to rescue two adults and a baby from a car that rolled over after leaving Highway 1 near Lepreau in May of 2008.
He got the family to safety before the car burst into flames engulfing it.
Seadogs Take Opener Of President's Cup Final
The Sea Dogs getting the win by a score of 2 to 1 over Gatineau after going into the third period all tied up. Simon Despres got the winner at 12:17 of the third period.
Sea Dogs Head Coach Gerard Gallant tells CHSJ News he's happy to get the win but isn't thrilled with how the team played saying they weren't sharp. Gallant concedes the 8 day layoff hurt.
With Saint John having been ranked for most of the season as the best junior team in the country, the fans expect the Seadogs to finally clinch the title after falling short to the Moncton Wildcats last season but Gallant maintains he doesn't feel any extra pressure to deliver on that.
Sea Dogs fan Tony Bourque tells us winning the President's Cup will soothe the wounds of losing out on hosting duties for the Memorial Cup next year.
Game 2 takes place this Saturday at Harbour Station. Game time is 7 o'clock.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
City Police Seek Man After Break And Enter
The Saint John Police Force want help in locating a young man regarding a break and enter. A warrant of arrest being issued today by a Saint John judge for 24-year-old David Andrew Breau. He is a caucasion, about 5 foot 9 weighing 150 pounds.
Anyone with information on Breau's whereabouts is urged to contact City police at 648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Emergency Alert System Testing Today
The City of Saint John testing it's emergency alert system today.
If you signed up for the alerts from the City through phone, email or text message...expect to get one today.
It's Emergency Preparedness Week.
Broadcaster Tells City Crowd Of Her Family's Struggle With Mental Illness
Valerie Pringle tells CHSJ News most employers are not doing enough to deal with mental illness but, there are a few exceptions.
Canada Post has made mental health their cause of choice giving away almost 2 million dollars to grassroots organization.
She also points out the work of Bell Canada and RBC in shining a light on mental health and contributing money as well.
The Saint John chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association hosting the annual "A Day In Her Shoes" shoe fashion show and fundraiser last night at Market Square.
For more info on Mental Illness and the support available click here.
Sports Groups Are Enthusiastic About Potential Field House
Jean Keith with Fundy Soccer tells CHSJ News it would give teams a safe place to practice in the winter.
She says right now they are limited because they can only have about 200 kids playing in gymnasiums due to a lack of facilities. The Exhibition Association is asking local teams to write their MPs to ask them to support the project. For more information, click here
Saint John Airport Working At Securing A Direct US Flight
He says they are not at the point of making any decisions because they do not have any aircraft available and every airline is trying to get their service.
In terms of a time frame, LeBlanc says Porter is getting new planes in December and April, so the airport will work to try and secure one of those for a US flight.
Former Saint John M-P Condemns Attack Ads
Former Liberal leader Micheal Ignatieff went to a gun fight armed with a knife........That from former Saint John and Fundy Royal M-P Paul Zed about the negative, American style attack ads the Conservatives used to frame Ignatieff even before the election was called. Zed condemns the attack ads but concedes they did work because Ignatieff was not able to recover.
Zed says the Liberal party will have to rebuild from the ground up and get more women involved. He argues there's no shortage of leadership potential within the party.
As for people not knowing what the Liberals stand for these days, Zed tells CHSJ News for the past ten years the party has not been able to hone a message and will have to renew itself which should have taken place after winning a minority in 2004.
Zed maintains part of that renewal should include involving more women in the process.
Prowlers Being Sought on East Side
Police say it might be a good idea if you did a check of your property and to report anything out of the ordinary to them at 648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips.
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