Loch Lomond Villa Wins Award

The Loch Lomond Villa is an award winner. It won the 2009 Logue Memorial Award from the Third Age Centre at St. Thomas University. CEO Cindy Donovan says the award recipients must show a long-term committment and dedication to seniors in the community.
The award was presented to the Loch Lomond Villa on October 1st-The International Day of Older Persons.

Break In on the West Side

Few details are available after a break in on the West Side last night.
City police say two men are in custody after allegedly breaking into CJ's Hydraulics on Fairville Boulevard.
Police say items were stolen, but the reports are not complete yet.
There were no injuries during the incident.

Car Burned

A man having car troubles got more than he bargained for after leaving it on the side of the road while he headed home from work.

The Fire Department was called to Grandview Avenue around 9 o'clock to find a Chevy impala on fire.
The passenger side of the vehicle suffered heavy damage, and the owner says the fire may have been sparked by mechanical problems.
City police say they are not ruling out arson just yet.

Search Almost Over

An announcement is expected soon from the Town of Quispamsis. This as it's search for a new manager for it's Q-Plex Facility is nearing completion. Town Manager Mike Brennan tells CHSJ News, they received 50 applications from every Province across the country.
The interview process is now complete and the Personnel Committee is going over the final list of candidates for further review.

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Winter

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Is your vehicle ready for winter yet? The Canadian Automobile Association with a reminder to those behind the wheel that the cold season is coming and it wouldn't hurt to get an all-points inspection. Vice-President Gary Howard tells CHSJ News, the next thought should be your tires.
Howard adds an emergency kit goes along way as well. Among the things it should contain include a blanket, water, non-perishable food, flares and a cell-phone.

Common Council Asked to Ban Cell Phones While Driving

Chatting on the phone while making your daily commute may become a thing of the past sometime in our near future, as the use of cellphones and driving may meet a province wide ban. A letter submitted to Common Council asks council to adopt a resolution to urge the Provincial government to take the appropriate steps in banning cellphones while driving. Many provinces across the country have already put cellphone bans into effect, claiming the devices as an unacceptable distraction.



Common Council will discuss the matter at tomorrow nights meeting.