NDP Find Candidate for Saint John East

   (Sandy Harding---Photo by Jim Hennessy)

The provincial president of the CUPE Local 2745 is taking a run at provincial politics. Sandy Harding will fly the banner for the NDP in the riding of Saint John East in next falls election. Roly MacIntyre will not defend the seat he currently holds, retiring after 15 years in the public spotlight. Harding tells CHSJ News, she hopes to add a voice of reason to the Legislature.

Harding adds she has spent a lot of time on the front lines yelling at politicians but is confident she can get more done from the inside.

More H1N1 Clinics are Cancelled

(File Photo of Dr. Eilish Cleary)

With no vaccine, the province has announced another slew of H1N1 clinics which have been cancelled. 20 in the Greeater Saint John area alone have been put on the shelf, 51 province-wide are on hold. Provincial health officials say all of these clinics will be re-scheduled as soon as the latest shipment of vaccine arrives.

The latest report incidates a new batch should be here by the middle of the week. The following is the complete list of cancellations:
 
Acadie-Bathurst area:


Nov. 9: 3:30 - 8 p.m., École Carrefour Étudiant, 595 École St., Beresford


Nov. 9: 3:30 - 8 p.m., École l'Étincelle, 70 l'Église St., Sainte-Marie-Saint-Raphaël


Nov. 10: school hours, École L'Escale-des-Jeunes, 2930 Morais St., Bas-Caraquet


Nov. 10: 3:30 - 8 p.m., École Cité de l'Amitié, 1300 Saint-Joseph Ave., Bathurst


Nov. 10: 3:30 - 8 p.m., École La-Rivière, 1129 Route 11, Pokemouche


Nov. 12: 3:30 - 8 p.m., École La Passerelle, 5067 Route 160, Pont-Landry


Nov. 12: 3:30 - 8 p.m., École La Croisée, 1341 Robertville Rd., Robertville


Nov. 12: school hours, École La Passerelle, 5067 Route 160, Pont-Landry


Nov. 13: school hours, École Léandre-LeGresley, 261 Acadie St., Grande-Anse


Nov. 13: 3:30 - 8 p.m., École Léandre-LeGresley, 261 Acadie St., Grande-Anse


Nov. 13: school hours, École Le Maillon, 916 Saint-Joseph Blvd., Saint-Léolin
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Edmundston area:

Nov. 10: 1 - 7 p.m., Club d'Âge d'Or, 658 Main St., Saint-Basile


Nov. 11: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Public Health, 131 Pleasant St., Grand Falls


Nov. 13: 1 - 7 p.m., Club d'Âge d'Or, 676 Principale St., Clair


Nov. 14: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Salle du Citoyen, 4 Saint-Jean St., Kedgwick


Nov. 14: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Club âge d'Or, Saint-Basile, 658 Principale St., Saint-Basile:
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Fredericton area:


Nov. 9: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oromocto High School, 25 MacKenzie Ave., Oromocto


Nov. 9: 4 - 9 p.m., Oromocto High School, 25 MacKenzie Ave., Oromocto


Nov. 10: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Oromocto High School, 25 MacKenzie Ave., Oromocto


Nov. 10: 4 - 9 p.m., Oromocto High School, 25 MacKenzie Ave., Oromocto:
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Miramichi area:


Nov. 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Baie-Sainte-Anne Health Clinic, 13 de l'Église St., Baie Sainte-Anne


Nov. 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Blackville Health Centre, 2 Shaffer Ln., Blackville


Nov. 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Chatham Public Health Clinic, 1780 Water St., Miramichi


Nov. 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Newcastle Public Health Clinic, 300 Beaverbrook Rd., Miramichi


Nov. 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Neguac Health Clinic, 1175 Principale St., Neguac


Nov. 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Rogersville Health Centre, 38 Ormes St., Rogersville:
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Moncton area

Nov. 9: 6 - 9 p.m., École Mont Carmel, 1545, Route 525, Sainte-Marie-de-Kent


Nov. 9: school hours, École Mgr-Marcel-Francois-Richard, 49 College St., Saint-Louis-de-Kent


Nov. 10: school hours, École Clément-Cormier, 37 Richard Ave., Bouctouche:
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Restigouche area:


Nov. 12: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., CCNB Campbellton, 47 du Village Ave., Campbellton:
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Saint John area


Nov. 9: 4 - 9 p.m., Kennebecasis Valley High School, 398 Hampton Rd., Rothesay


Nov. 9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kennebecasis Valley High School, 398 Hampton Rd., Rothesay


Nov. 9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Beaconsfield Middle School, 630 Fundy Dr., Saint John


Nov. 9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saint John High School, 170-200 Prince William St., Saint John


Nov. 9: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., NBCC Saint John, 950 Grandview Ave., Saint John


Nov. 9: 4 - 9 p.m., Sir James Dunn Academy, 180 King St., St. Andrews


Nov. 9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sir James Dunn Academy, 180 King St., St. Andrews


Nov. 9: 4 - 9 p.m., Sussex Regional High School, 55 Leonard Dr., Sussex


Nov. 9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sussex Regional High School, 55 Leonard Dr., Sussex


Nov. 10: 4 - 9 p.m., Hampton High School, 34 Elizabeth Ave., Hampton


Nov. 10: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hampton High School, 34 Elizabeth Ave., Hampton


Nov. 10: 4 - 9 p.m., Rothesay High School, 61 Hampton Rd., Rothesay


Nov. 10: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rothesay High School, 61 Hampton Rd., Rothesay


Nov. 10: 8 :30 a.m. - 9 p.m., University of New Brunswick, Saint John, 100 Tucker Park Rd., Saint John


Nov. 10: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Malachy's Memorial High School, 2-20 Leinster St., Saint John


Nov. 10: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Harbour View High School, 305 Douglas Ave., Saint John


Nov. 10: 4 - 9 p.m., Fundy High School, 44 Mount Pleasant Rd., St. George


Nov. 10: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fundy High School, 44 Mount Pleasant Rd., St. George


Nov. 10: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Stephen Middle School, 11 School St., St. Stephen


Nov. 11: 1 - 9 p.m., NBCC St. Andrews, 99 Augustus St., St. Andrews:
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Woodstock area:

Nov. 9: 1 - 6 p.m., Woodstock Public Health Office, 200 King St., Woodstock


Nov. 10: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Perth-Andover Middle School, 20 Nissen St., Perth-Andover

New Home Construction Remains Sluggish

The slump continues for new housing starts in the Saint John region -- the latest figures from Canada Mortgage and Housing show 45-new units started last month -- down from 72 in the same month last year.
The survey also shows housing starts from January through the end of October off by 23-percent compared to the same period last year.
Moncton has also posted decreases while Fredericton continues to be a hot bed of housing activity with the number of new units started in the ten months ending last month up by 12-percent against last year's numbers.

Watch Video Of Minister Lamrock's Remarks On Poverty

Former M-P & Mayor Hospitalized

Former Saint John M-P and mayor Elsie Wayne is in hospital after suffering what's thought to be two strokes over the weekend.
So far there's no official confirmation from the family as to her condition -- but -- we are told by a source the 77-yar old Wayne has been hospitalized and currently is not allowed visitors other than immediate family.

(Elsie Wayne - file photo)

Final Forums on Poverty Reduction Plan

[Co-Chair Gerry Pond, Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock, and Co-Chair Leo-Paul Pinet----photo by Dave Briggs]
The final forums on how to adopt a poverty reduction plan for this province is going to be in Saint John starting on Thursday.

Representatives from the province, municipalities, business sectors and community non-profit organizations will be gathering to discuss how to tackle the issue.
Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock says social assistance needs to be reformatted to help lift people out of poverty, and changes need to be made to minimum wage.
The meetings take place on the 12th and 13th to discuss what needs to be included in the poverty reduction plan, with details of the plan to be announced at the end of the week.

Crews have been busy lifting large pieces of equipment to the roof of the Brunswick Square Mall over the past two days forcing a closure of Germain Street between King and Union.
(Photo by Gary MacDonald)

Court Breathing A Sigh Of Relief Over Provincial Grant

(Mayor Ivan Court discussing municipal grant - photo by Gary MacDonald)

Mayor Ivan Court says he's relieved the provincial grant will remain at 19.5-million next year.
The mayor tells CHSJ News council will try to hold the line on the tax rate -- but -- there are no guarantees.
Court says the city is under pressure for increased levels of service -- and -- has been it with arbitration settlements for police and fire which are above the consumer price index.

Ward Meetings Announced for Snow Removal

Representatives from the city will go over the Winter Management Plan ward by ward starting next week. Ward 1 will meet on the16th at St. Marks Church, then the following night residents of Ward 2 will meet at the North End Community Centre. Ward 3 will hold two meetings with the first taking place on the 18th at the Carelton Community Centre and then again on the 26th at the South End Community Centre.


Ward 4 will get together at the Forest Glen Community Centre on the 19th. The meetings start at 6:30, and run until 8 o'clock.

City Hall Planner Takes on More Responsibilities

A City of Saint John planner is part of a project learning ways to offset the damage from climate change. Sarah Herring was selected in August by the Canadian Institute of Planners to work with a small group in Newfoundland and Labrador. Herring tells CHSJ News there are specifc aspects of climate change they will follow.


Herring and her group will make their first of four trip's to the rock this month.

KV Fire Chief is Stepping Down

The fire chief for the Kennebecasis Valley Department is retiring but the question remains when will his last day on the job be? Larry Greer is stepping down after 40 years and tells CHSJ News, there has never been a dull moment.


As for his replacement, Greer says they are in the process of posting the job description and they will see what happens from there.

Honary Parade Marshall is Announced

A familiar face is going to be the honorary parade marshall at this years Santa Claus Parade. Director of Romero House Carolyn McNulty has been chosen for the spot at the 57th annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade.


The parade committee chose McNulty to be the parade marshall because of the tireless work she does servicing the community at Romero House. The parade is scheduled for Saturday.

Reaction to Un-Condtional Grant Funding

Rothesay Mayor Bill Bishop tells CHSJ News, he still questions why there is a such a difference between his municipality and neighbouring Quispamsis when they share vitually the same expenses including police and fire and their populations and tax rate is almost identical.



In Quispamsis, Mayor Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ News, he is happy with the number but admits it is still not enough but they will will with-in it's frame-work.

Youth Home Has It's First Resident

The first resident for the at risk youth home in Quispamsis moved in three weeks ago. Executive Director of Moncton Youth Services Mel Kennah tells CHSJ News, all is quiet and no complaints have come forward about 186 Vincent Road.


Kennah says he doesn't expect a second person to move into the home until after Christmas at the earliest. As for an appeal hearing, Kennah adds they are still waiting for a dat to be confirmed by Fredericton.

Province Holds Line On Municipal Funding

Some good news for municipalities this morning -- the provincial government is holding the line on the unconditional grants it pays to cities - towns - and - villages.
The city is biggest winner receiving 19.5-million dollars in provincial funding to help with the 2010 budget.
In suburban areas -- Rothesay is receiving just over 417-thousand -- Quispamsis will get a cheque for just under 840-thousand dollars -- Grand Bay-Westfield gets 385-thousand.
Elsewhere -- Hampton will receive just shy of 296-thousand dollars.

The Energy Hub is Secure

[Energy Minister Jack Keir-----File Photo]
The Energy Minister says if the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec would have any impact on the Energy Hub he wouldn't do it.
Jack Keir says no one has been selling the energy hub more than he has over the past three years.
Keir says there are several energy producers in Saint John that are not owned by the province, such as the Irving Oil refinery, and the Canaport liquefied natural gas terminal.
Keir says the same vision and thought process this province has placed on creating the energy hub isn't going to change because of the proposed deal with Hydro-Quebec.

Mayor Takes Wait and See Approach to Proposed NB Power Sale

The mayor of Quispamsis is playing it safe when it comes to responding to the province's proposed sale of NB Power assets to Hydro-Quebec. Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ news there are pros and cons of the deal, including the elimination of a very large provincial debt.

Driscoll says power rates will likely go up over time, as they would normally, but he's not worried about a sudden spike after the five-year rate freeze under the deal is over.

Four Seasons Complex Gets Federal & Provincial Funding

The Four Seasons Complex in St. Martins is getting a cash infusion from the federal and provincial governments.
Both governments are kicking in a total of 160-thousand dollars for upgrades to the ice making plant at the complex.
The $240 thousand dollar project includes the installation of a specialized refrigeration system to improve the rinks ice surface during the winter months.

Community Foundation Grant for ACAP Saint John

The Atlantic Coastal Action Program will be the recipient of a special anniversary grant of $15,000 today. The donation comes from the Greater Saint John Community Foundation and is intended to show support of the community’s interest in our environment and act as a tribute to the 18 years of work of ACAP Saint John. The funds will be directed at young people who are seeking work experience in their home community and are working to fix the waterways in Saint John. The announcement will take place at 12:30 today at a public open house for the Marsh Creek Restoration Initiative at the Hilton.

The 15,000 dollars is part of 172,866$ worth of grants the Greater Saint John Community Foundation will be handing out to 51 charities this year.

Video to Showcase Saint John

There's a possibility of an addition to the City of Saint John website. The proposal of a Community Showcase Video being created and placed on the city site is one thing that will be up for discussion at tonight Common Council meeting. CGI Communications, the company offering the proposal, says the video will be at no cost to the city and is a great way for Saint John to showcase itself in a powerful, new, and innovative way.


Council starts tonight at 6:30.